Allsvenskan 2021
Malmö FF - IF Elfsborg (2 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-05-20 at 18:30
Venue: Eleda Stadion
Malmö FF and IF Elfsborg faced each other in an exciting match in Allsvenskan 2021. The match started on Thursday evening at Eleda Stadion in front of a deserted stands with no attendance figures. The referee for the match was Adam Ladebäck, assisted by linesmen Niklas Nyberg and Daniel Ekman.
Before the match, Malmö FF held a strong position in the table, sitting in 2nd place, while IF Elfsborg was in 7th place.
Just 6 minutes into the match, Malmö FF made their first substitution, with Erdal Rakip coming on for Anders Bleg Christiansen. Malmö FF continued to press on and in the 27th minute managed to take the lead. It was Jo Inge Berget who found the net, assisted by Anel Ahmedhodzic. Malmö FF now had the upper hand in the match.
IF Elfsborg became increasingly desperate, and in the 37th minute, Leo Väisänen received a yellow card. The team struggled to get back into the match and found it difficult to create dangerous chances.
At halftime, Malmö FF made their second substitution, bringing on Adi Nalic for Ola Toivonen. However, IF Elfsborg showed fighting spirit and in the 50th minute managed to equalize through Per Frick, scoring his third goal of the season. A fine assist came from Simon Strand.
Malmö FF, however, did not want to give up easily and in the 64th minute retook the lead. It was Veljko Birmancevic who found the net, with help from Jo Inge Berget. IF Elfsborg opted for more substitutions in an attempt to change the course of the match. In the 65th minute, Jeppe Møldrup Okkels left the field and Alexander Bernhardsson came on in his place.
Malmö FF wanted to secure the victory and chose to make two more substitutions. In the 74th minute, Veljko Birmancevic left the field and was replaced by Lasse Ladegaard Nielsen. IF Elfsborg responded shortly after, substituting Jacob Ondrejka for Ahmed Qasem in the 75th minute.
The intensity continued to rise, and in the 76th minute, Malmö FF received a yellow card through Lasse Ladegaard Nielsen. IF Elfsborg wanted to make their final substitution and in the 88th minute, Robert Gojani was replaced by Samuel Holmén. Additionally, Andrè Ibsen Rømer was substituted off and Fredrik Holst came on.
The match ended without any more goals and Malmö FF secured the victory with a score of 2-1. This was an important win for Malmö FF in the standings, while IF Elfsborg continues to fight for advancement.