Allsvenskan 2021
Degerfors IF - Halmstad (2 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-10-16 at 15:00
Venue: Stora Valla
Attendance: 5,148
Degerfors IF faced Halmstad in an exciting match in the Allsvenskan at Stora Valla. Both teams needed a win to improve their position in the league table. The match started intensely with plenty of chances for both sides.
Already in the 6th minute, Degerfors IF got off to a successful start by taking the lead. The goal was scored by Johan Bertilsson, his fifth of the season, from a penalty kick. The crowd at Stora Valla erupted in cheers, and the atmosphere was electric.
Halmstad refused to be downcast and quickly responded in the 17th minute. Amir Al-Ammari scored the equalizer, his third of the season, with a stunning free kick. The score was now 1-1, and the match was wide open again.
After a tight and physical first half, Degerfors IF had another chance to take the lead in the 30th minute. Villiam Dahlström was the one who found the back of the net, assisted by Erik Lindell. Degerfors IF took a 2-1 lead, and the fans at Stora Valla could breathe a sigh of relief.
The match continued with hard play as both teams fought to create further scoring opportunities. In the 44th minute, Halmstad received a warning after a tough tackle by Edvin Kurtulus.
The second half also began with intensity, and both teams tried to create dangerous situations. In the 51st minute, Degerfors IF's Johan Bertilsson received a warning after a tough contest for the ball.
Both teams made substitutions to bolster their chances of winning the match. In the 73rd minute, Halmstad made two substitutions, with Erik Ahlstrand and Simon Lundevall coming on for Samuel Kroon and Emil Tot Wikström. Degerfors IF responded with substitutions in the 76th minute, bringing on Justin Salmon and Jonathan Syberg Tamimi for Villiam Dahlström and Axel Lindahl.
The match became increasingly intense as time went on, with both teams fighting for a victory. In the 88th minute, Halmstad made two more substitutions, with Alexander Berntsson and Alexander Johansson replacing Andreas Bengtsson and Edvin Kurtulus. At the same time, Degerfors IF's Adhavan Rajamohan received a warning.
When the referee blew the whistle to end the match, Degerfors IF emerged victorious with a score of 2-1. This was an important win for the team, which is positioned in the lower half of the table. Halmstad returned home without any points and continued their slump in form.
Degerfors IF and Halmstad provided an exciting and entertaining match at Stora Valla in front of an audience of 5,148. Glenn Nyberg officiated the match, assisted by Mahbod Beigi and Simon Kristensson. With the victory, Degerfors IF advanced in the table, while Halmstad continued to struggle to find their form again.