Allsvenskan 2020
IFK Göteborg - IK Sirius FK (2 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-12-06 at 14:30
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
IFK Gothenburg faced IK Sirius FK in an Allsvenskan match on Sunday afternoon at Gamla Ullevi. Despite no spectators being allowed due to covid-19 restrictions, the match had an exciting atmosphere. Referee Bojan Pandzic, along with assistant referees Robin Wilde and Niklas Nyberg, officiated the match.
Before the match began, IFK Gothenburg was in 13th place in the standings, while IK Sirius FK had not won in their last 7 matches and was in 10th place. After the match, the season would be concluded with IFK Gothenburg finishing in 12th place, while IK Sirius FK ended in 10th place.
IFK Gothenburg got off to a dream start when they took the lead already in the 11th minute. Mattias Bjärsmyr scored the goal, marking his third of the season. Tobias Sana provided the assist with a pass. IFK Gothenburg led 1-0, giving the absent home fans something to cheer about.
In the 17th minute, IFK Gothenburg's Pontus Wernbloom received a yellow card from the referee. Both teams battled to maintain possession and create dangerous opportunities. At halftime, IK Sirius FK replaced Karl Larson with Niklas Thor.
In the 57th minute, IK Sirius FK's Hjalmar Ekdal received a yellow card, followed by Joakim Persson getting cautioned in the 63rd minute. IK Sirius FK also brought on Simon Gefvert for Laorent Shabani.
IFK Gothenburg substituted Alexander Farnerud for Emil Holm in the 64th minute. However, Farnerud also received a yellow card in the 67th minute. IFK Gothenburg had several chances to extend their lead, but the IK Sirius FK goalkeeper made several saves to deny them.
In the 73rd minute, IFK Gothenburg made two substitutions simultaneously. August Erlingmark and Kristopher Da Graca came on for Robin Söder and Jesper Tolinsson. IFK Gothenburg continued to press for more goals.
In the 80th minute, IFK Gothenburg finally scored again. Mattias Bjärsmyr found the net for the second time that day, his fourth of the season. Sargon Abraham provided the assist with a pass. IFK Gothenburg now had a comfortable 2-0 lead.
IK Sirius FK substituted Erik Langwagen for Johan Karlsson in the 87th minute. Disappointing team IFK Gothenburg also brought on Rasmus Wikström and Isak Dahlqvist for Sebastian Eriksson and Sargon Abraham in the 88th minute.
In the 90th minute, IK Sirius FK's Axel Björnström received a yellow card from the referee. The match entered stoppage time, and IFK Gothenburg emerged victorious with a score of 2-0 when the referee blew the final whistle.
IFK Gothenburg played a strong match and secured an important victory, while IK Sirius FK failed to turn their negative trend around. Both teams concluded the season in their respective positions in the standings.