Allsvenskan 2020
Varbergs BoIS FC - Malmö FF (3 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-11-29 at 14:30
Venue: Påskbergsvallen
Varbergs BoIS FC faced Malmö FF in an exciting soccer match in Allsvenskan on Sunday afternoon. The match was played at Påskbergsvallen in front of an empty arena due to COVID-19 related restrictions. The referee for the day was Granit Maqedonci, assisted by Johan Thalin and Mark Josef.
Before the match, Varbergs BoIS FC was in 11th place in the standings, while Malmö FF was leading the league. The hopes were high for both teams going into this much-anticipated match.
Just 25 minutes into the game, Varbergs BoIS FC scored the first goal. Keanin Ayer netted the goal, putting his team ahead 1-0 early on. This was definitely a strong start for the home team and put pressure on their opponents.
In the 34th minute, Astrit Selmani, a player for Varbergs BoIS FC, received a warning from the referee. Despite this, the home team continued to dominate the match, and in the 52nd minute, they struck again. Junes Barny scored the team’s second goal, marking his third goal of the season, with Tashreeq Matthews providing the assist. The home team now had a comfortable 2-0 lead.
Malmö FF started making changes to their lineup in the 57th minute. Adi Nalic replaced Søren Rieks, and Isaac Thelin came on for Amin Sarr. This was an attempt to change the course of the game and reduce the deficit.
In the 64th minute, Malmö FF finally saw some success. Lasse Ladegaard Nielsen, with an assist from Erdal Rakip, managed to score the first goal for his team, cutting Varbergs’ lead to 2-1. This gave Malmö FF a much-needed boost and hope to turn the match around.
Following this goal, both teams fought hard to score more. Varbergs BoIS FC made two substitutions in the 76th minute when André Boman and Sebastian Nanasi came on for Robin Tranberg and Tashreeq Matthews. At the same time, Lasse Ladegaard Nielsen from Malmö FF received a warning in the 78th minute.
Towards the end of the match, Varbergs BoIS FC managed to score their third and final goal. Astrit Selmani, who had already received a warning earlier in the match, scored the team’s third goal with an assist from Sebastian Nanasi. This was Astrit’s 15th goal of the season and put Varbergs BoIS FC ahead comfortably at 3-1.
In the second minute of added time, Malmö FF attempted a comeback by making some last changes to their lineup. However, it was Eric Larsson who scored the only goal for the away team, reducing Varbergs’ lead to 3-2. Despite their efforts, Malmö FF could not equalize, and the match ended with a victory for Varbergs BoIS FC.
This was a very important win for Varbergs BoIS FC, who needed to improve their position in the standings. On the other hand, Malmö FF lost their top spot and must now recover to maintain their lead. The match was full of excitement and action, and both teams showcased their skills and determination to win.