Allsvenskan 2021
IF Elfsborg - Hammarby (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-08-22 at 15:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 2,895
In the Sunday match of Allsvenskan 2021 between IF Elfsborg and Hammarby at Borås Arena, fans witnessed an even and exciting game that ended in a 2-2 draw. Despite IF Elfsborg starting the match strongly and scoring a valid goal just five minutes in, Hammarby showed their fighting spirit and came back from behind.
The match began with great anticipation as IF Elfsborg took an early lead. It was Alexander Bernhardsson who scored the goal, his third of the season. Robert Gojani assisted the goal, giving the home team a dream start. The crowd at Borås Arena, which numbered 2,895, erupted with joy over the opening goal.
However, in the 39th minute, IF Elfsborg received a warning, and it was their star player Andrè Ibsen Rømers who found himself in the referee's book. After a balanced first half, IF Elfsborg decided to make two substitutions at halftime. Marokhy Ndione and Rasmus Alm came on, while Per Frick and Jeppe Møldrup Okkels were substituted off.
At the start of the second half, Hammarby made a substitution. Abdul Rahman Khalili entered the field in place of Astrit Selmani in the 56th minute. Just two minutes later, IF Elfsborg received another warning, this time for Marokhy Ndione. Fredrik Holst also received a yellow card in the 60th minute for IF Elfsborg, as did Hammarby's Darijan Bojanic at the same time.
Hammarby opted to make two substitutions in the 63rd minute. Simon Sandberg replaced Vladimir Rodic, and Williot Swedberg came on for Jeppe Andrup Andersen. Three minutes later, Jón Gudni Fjóluson received a warning for Hammarby. However, IF Elfsborg matched this as Jacob Ondrejka took the place of Alexander Bernhardsson in the 68th minute.
In the 72nd minute, Hammarby made two more substitutions. Aljosa Matko replaced Darijan Bojanic, and Mohammed Aziz Ouattara came on for Akinkunmi Ayobami Amoo. IF Elfsborg responded by making a substitution in the 75th minute, with Samuel Holmén coming on for Robert Gojani.
It seemed that IF Elfsborg would emerge victorious when Jacob Ondrejka scored in the 80th minute, assisted by Marokhy Ndione. But Hammarby demonstrated strong determination and refused to give up.
In the first minute of stoppage time, Hammarby scored their first goal through Aljosa Matko, assisted by Mohanad Jeahze. Suddenly, the match was wide open again. Hammarby was not satisfied and continued to pressurize IF Elfsborg.
In the fifth minute of added time, Hammarby was awarded a penalty, and Abdul Rahman Khalili seized the opportunity, sending the ball into the net. It was his fourth goal of the season, and it turned out to be the final goal of the match.
With a result of 2-2 and two goals in the closing minutes, both IF Elfsborg and Hammarby can be pleased with their performances. IF Elfsborg's unbeaten streak continues, and Hammarby showed they can come back from behind. The crowd at Borås Arena was treated to an exciting soccer match that will be remembered for a long time.