Allsvenskan 2020
IF Elfsborg - Helsingborgs IF (2 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-11-22 at 14:30
Venue: Borås Arena
IF Elfsborg hosted Helsingborgs IF in an exciting Allsvenskan match on Sunday afternoon. While Elfsborg was sitting impressively in second place in the standings, Helsingborg had lost their last three matches and were at the bottom of the table. The match took place at Borås Arena in front of empty stands due to COVID-19 restrictions. The referee for the day was Granit Maqedonci, assisted by Robin Wilde and Niclas Ivarsson.
Already in the fourteenth minute, a player from Elfsborg received a yellow card, indicating that the match would be tough and intense. The play was evenly matched, and both teams had chances to take the lead. In the 53rd minute, Elfsborg made their first substitution when Jacob Ondrejka came on for Rasmus Alm.
In the 62nd minute, a player from Helsingborg received a yellow card, resulting in a penalty for Elfsborg. Per Frick stepped up and scored the penalty, giving Elfsborg a 1-0 lead. This was Frick's tenth goal of the season and a crucial one for Elfsborg.
Just three minutes later, in the 65th minute, Elfsborg extended their lead further. Jeppe Møldrup Okkels scored after an assist from Per Frick. This was Okkels' third goal of the season, giving Elfsborg a comfortable 2-0 lead.
However, Helsingborg showed great fighting spirit and did not give up easily. In the 69th minute, they fought back with a goal from Mikkel Diskerud, assisted by Brandur Hendriksson Olsen. This made the match exciting again with the score at 2-1.
Both teams made several substitutions in the second half to try to improve their play and chase points. Despite multiple dangerous chances, neither team was able to score any more goals. Elfsborg substituted Fredrik Holst for Robert Gojani in the 72nd minute, while Helsingborg brought on Jakob Voelkerling Persson for Mohammed Abubakari in the 74th minute. Additionally, Helsingborg made two more substitutions, while Elfsborg substituted Samuel Holmén and Simon Strand for Simon Olsson and Rami Kaib in the 82nd minute.
In injury time of the second half, a player from Elfsborg was also cautioned. The match remained intense, with both teams fighting hard to create more chances. But in the end, the score held, and the match finished 2-1 in favor of Elfsborg.
This was an important victory for Elfsborg, which allowed them to maintain their second place in the standings. Despite a strong effort from Helsingborg, it was not enough to earn them points. Referee Granit Maqedonci had full control of the situation and managed the game well. Unfortunately, the audience could not be present to witness this exciting match, but those who followed it on TV or through other media coverage undoubtedly saw an intense and entertaining soccer match.