Allsvenskan 2021
IF Elfsborg - Djurgården (0 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-04-11 at 17:30
Venue: Borås Arena
Match report: IF Elfsborg - Djurgården 0-2 (Allsvenskan 2021)
The highly anticipated match between IF Elfsborg and Djurgården took place on Sunday evening in front of an unusually empty Borås Arena, as no spectators were allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions. The referee for the evening was Adam Ladebäck, assisted by Daniel Yng and Christian Tennstedt.
Djurgården took the lead as early as the twelfth minute through Hans, who scored his first goal of the season, with Nicklas Bärkroth providing the assist. Elfsborg's defense had little to counter, and Djurgården went into halftime with a 1-0 lead.
In the 57th minute, Djurgården doubled their lead to 2-0. Again it was Hans who scored, this time with Kalle Holmberg supplying the assist. Elfsborg tried to fight their way back into the match, but Djurgården's defense remained solid and held firm.
Both teams made several substitutions during the game in an attempt to change the outcome. In the 62nd minute, Elfsborg brought on Christopher McVey for Joseph Stanley Okumu. Djurgården quickly responded by substituting Kalle Holmberg, who had assisted both goals, with Jesper Löfgren.
In the 66th minute, Elfsborg made another change, bringing in Samuel Holmén for Fredrik Holst. However, there was no immediate effect, and Djurgården continued to control the match.
In the 71st minute, Elfsborg substituted again, with Marokhy Ndione replacing Jeppe Møldrup Okkels. The pace of the match increased slightly, and several warnings were issued. Elfsborg's Samuel Holmén received a yellow card in the 72nd minute.
Djurgården made two substitutions in the 79th minute, bringing on Emmanuel Justine Rabby Banda and Haris Radetinac for Nicklas Bärkroth and Curtis Edwards. Elfsborg's Andrè Ibsen Rømer was booked in the 81st minute, while Djurgården's Magnus Eriksson and Aslak Fonn Witry each received a yellow card in the 85th and 86th minutes, respectively.
Djurgården substituted Edward Chilufya for Emir Kujovic in the 90th minute. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for Djurgården, with both goals scored by Hans.
Djurgården showcased an impressive performance and took home three vital points from their away match against Elfsborg in Allsvenskan 2021.