Allsvenskan 2021
IFK Göteborg - Halmstad (2 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-09-12 at 17:30
Venue: Ullevi
Attendance: 7,101
IFK Göteborg faced Halmstad in an exciting soccer match in Allsvenskan 2021 on Sunday afternoon. The match was held at Ullevi, with an attendance of 7,101 spectators. Referee Fredrik Klitte officiated the match along with assistant referees Daniel Gustavsson and Marcus Lundgren Klitte.
Already in the 19th minute, IFK Göteborg made their first substitution with Simon Thern coming on for Sebastian Eriksson. This would soon prove to be an important change for the home team.
Just before halftime, it was IFK Göteborg who took the lead. Tobias Sana scored the goal, which was his fifth of the season. The assist on the goal came from Gustaf Norlin. The crowd at Ullevi cheered as IFK Göteborg went up 1-0.
At halftime, Halmstad also made a substitution. Emil Tot Wikström came on for Erik Ahlstrand in an attempt to change the course of the match.
The second half continued with IFK Göteborg in the driver's seat. In the 63rd minute, they extended their lead to 2-0. This time it was Marcus Berg who scored, marking his fifth of the season as well. Tobias Sana once again provided the assist for the goal.
After the second goal, Marcus Berg received a yellow card in the 65th minute. Halmstad also received a warning when Joseph Baffoe was cautioned in the 78th minute for unsporting behavior.
In the 66th minute, Halmstad made their second substitution, bringing on Sadat Karim for Mikael Boman. In the 80th minute, Halmstad made their final substitution with Simon Lundevall replacing Samuel Kroon.
The match concluded with a substitution from IFK Göteborg as well, with Robin Söder coming on for Kevin Yakob in the 90+1st minute.
The final score was 2-0 in favor of IFK Göteborg. The team delivered a strong performance and could thank Tobias Sana and Marcus Berg for their goals and assists in the match. Halmstad fought hard but could not catch up and left Ullevi with a loss.