Allsvenskan 2020
IFK Norrköping FK - Helsingborgs IF (3 - 4)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-12-06 at 14:30
Venue: Platinumcars Arena
**Match Report:**
The match between IFK Norrköping FK and Helsingborgs IF turned out to be a goal-rich and exciting affair at Platinumcars Arena. Despite the absence of spectators due to the prevailing circumstances, both teams provided entertainment and intensity. It was an important match for both teams, with Norrköping looking to secure a top position while Helsingborg fought to avoid relegation from Allsvenskan.
Already in the second minute, Helsingborg took the lead through Alex Timossi Andersson, who scored his fifth goal of the season. However, Norrköping responded quickly, leveling the score to 1-1 in the seventh minute with Jonathan Levi’s goal, assisted by Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson. Norrköping continued to apply pressure, and in the twelfth minute, Christoffer Nyman gave the home team the lead with his 18th goal of the season, assisted by Lars Christian Krogh Gerson.
Helsingborg, however, showed great fighting spirit, and in the 17th minute, Anthony van den Hurk equalized to 2-2, assisted by Martin Olsson. Van den Hurk then became the hero for Helsingborg, as he combined well with Mikkel Diskerud in the 21st minute to score and make it 2-3 for Helsingborg. Norrköping did not give up, and in the 24th minute, Sead Haksabanovic equalized to 3-3 by converting a free kick into a goal.
Just before halftime, Helsingborg managed to retake the lead. In the 43rd minute, Max Svensson scored to make it 3-4 for Helsingborg, assisted by Alex Timossi Andersson. The second half continued with intensity, but neither team was able to score more goals. Helsingborg's defense managed to withstand Norrköping's attacks and secure the win.
The match was also marked by several warnings and substitutions. Brandur Hendriksson Olsen and Ravy Tsouka-Dozi from Helsingborgs IF each received a yellow card, while Norrköping made three substitutions by bringing on Christopher Rasmus Nilsson Telo and Maic Sema and taking off Henrik Castegren and Eric Smith. Helsingborgs IF also made three substitutions, introducing Kebba Ceesay, Mohammed Abubakari, and Noel Mbo while substituting out Andreas Landgren, Brandur Hendriksson Olsen, and Anthony van den Hurk.
After the match, it was noted that Norrköping finished the season in sixth place in the table while Helsingborgs IF landed in second-to-last position. Despite the loss, Helsingborg can take away a feeling of strength and fighting spirit as they look ahead to the upcoming season.