Allsvenskan 2021
IF Elfsborg - Varbergs BoIS FC (0 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-11-06 at 15:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 5,084
Match Report: IF Elfsborg - Varbergs BoIS FC 0-0
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon at Borås Arena when IF Elfsborg hosted Varbergs BoIS FC in an exciting match in Allsvenskan. With IF Elfsborg in third place in the table and Varbergs BoIS FC in ninth place, a tough battle on the pitch was expected.
The match kicked off at 15:00 in front of an audience of 5,084 people. The referee for the day was Fredrik Klitte, assisted by Daniel Gustavsson and Mark Josef.
In the 31st minute, Varbergs BoIS FC received a warning when Robin Simovic was caught with a foul. Just three minutes later, Albert Ejupi also received a warning for his team. Gideon Mensah was cautioned just before halftime in the 45th minute.
At halftime, Varbergs BoIS FC decided to make a substitution - Hampus Zackrisson came in for Gideon Mensah.
The second half began with a warning for IF Elfsborg's Johan Larsson in the 59th minute. Emmanuel Boateng also received a caution in the 62nd minute.
In the 65th minute, IF Elfsborg made three substitutions in an attempt to strengthen their team. Samuel Holmén and Alexander Bernhardsson came in for Marokhy Ndione and Jeppe Møldrup Okkels. At the same time, Albert Ejupi was substituted for Robin Tranberg in Varbergs BoIS FC.
As the match progressed, it became increasingly intense. In the 75th minute, Jean Carlos De Brito received a warning for Varbergs BoIS FC. IF Elfsborg continued to make substitutions in the 72nd minute when Sveinn Guðjohnsen and Oliver Zandén replaced Emmanuel Boateng and Christopher Mc Vey. Varbergs BoIS FC responded by substituting Tashreeq Matthews and Ryan Moon for Victor Karlsson and Alexander Johansson.
With just five minutes left in the match, Oliver Zandén received a warning for IF Elfsborg. The match remained tough and intense right up to the final whistle. In the 86th minute, Varbergs BoIS FC made their last substitution when Albin Winbo replaced Luke Le Roux. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Robin Tranberg received a warning for Varbergs BoIS FC.
Despite many fighting players and several cautions for both teams, neither managed to find the back of the net. The match ended goalless with a score of 0-0.
After the match, IF Elfsborg retains its third place in the table while Varbergs BoIS FC remains in ninth place. Both teams can be satisfied with a well-fought match but will likely wish they could have taken home three points.
It was an exciting and entertaining match for the spectators at Borås Arena. Both teams gave their best and delivered a tough and intense football match.