Halmstad - Mjällby AIF 1 - 1

Allsvenskan 2021


Halmstad - Mjällby AIF (1 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-05-13 at 17:00
Venue: Örjans Vall


Match Report:

An exciting and intense match was played at Örjans Vall when Halmstad faced Mjällby AIF in Allsvenskan 2021. Despite a goal-filled first half, the match ended in a draw with a score of 1-1.

The match began with some heated duels, and both teams quickly sought to take the lead. In the 21st minute, Mjällby AIF's Max Watson received a yellow card after a tough tackle. Just one minute later, Halmstad was awarded a penalty following a foul in the penalty area. Marcus Antonsson was calm under pressure and scored the goal. This was his third goal of the season and gave Halmstad a 1-0 lead.

Halftime arrived, and both teams made substitutions ahead of the second half. Halmstad brought on Sadat Karim for Mikael Boman, while Mjällby AIF substituted Mamudu Moro for Jesper Gustavsson. The second half continued in the same vein with much physical play and tough duels.

In the 56th minute, Mjällby AIF's Ivan Kričak received a yellow card for a foul tackle. Just a few minutes later, Halmstad's Thomas Boakye also received a yellow card after a similar situation. Both teams continued to press to secure a victory.

In the 70th minute, Mjällby AIF made their first substitution, bringing on Josip Filipovic for Kadir Hodzic. With ten minutes left in the match, Mjällby AIF made two substitutions at once, with Viktor Gustafson and Neftali Benedic Manzambi coming on for Andreas Blomqvist and Enock Kofi Adu. The match had an intense finish with both teams giving their all to claim the three points.

In the 89th minute, Mjällby AIF was awarded a penalty and had the opportunity to equalize. However, David Löfquist's attempt was saved by Halmstad's goalkeeper, and the home team maintained their lead. But in the 93rd minute, the equalizer finally came. Jacob Bergström was the one to slot the ball into the net, saving a point for Mjällby AIF. This was also his third goal of the season.

The match ended with one point each for Halmstad and Mjällby AIF. Halmstad is now in 14th place in the table, while Mjällby AIF consolidates its position in 9th place. Both teams can be pleased with their performance and look forward to the next match with a point in hand.