Allsvenskan 2021
Hammarby - Kalmar FF (5 - 3)
Match in Allsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-12-04 at 15:00
Venue: Tele2 Arena
Attendance: 21,213
The men paced back and forth at Tele2 Arena this Saturday afternoon as Hammarby hosted Kalmar FF in a high-intensity match in Allsvenskan. With this season soon coming to an end, it was an important match for both teams competing for positions on the table. Hammarby was in 5th place while Kalmar FF was just behind in 6th place ahead of the match.
The crowd was ready and the expectations were high as kickoff approached. Referee Adam Ladebäck, assisted by Mark Josef and Josef Alacam, was set to ensure the match flowed fairly.
Just six minutes in, Hammarby struck with an early lead. It was Astrit Selmani who showcased his goal-scoring ability, netting his 6th goal of the season. The assist came from Gustav Ludwigson, and the home team had a dream start.
Kalmar FF was warned early when Sebastian Ring received a yellow card in the 10th minute. However, that didn't stop Hammarby from continuing to dominate. In the 19th minute, it was again Astrit Selmani demonstrating his class, scoring to make it 2-0 for Hammarby, his 7th goal of the season.
But that wasn't enough for Selmani. Just four minutes later, he completed his hat trick and scored to make it 3-0 for Hammarby. The assist came this time from Akinkunmi Ayobami Amoo, and Tele2 Arena erupted with joy.
Kalmar FF, however, refused to give up. In the 33rd minute, they fought back through Isak Jansson, who reduced the deficit to 3-1. The assist came from Sebastian Ring, and Kalmar FF suddenly had new hope.
Kalmar FF made a substitution in the 33rd minute when Piotr Johansson replaced Douglas Bergqvist, hoping that the change would light a fire under the team.
But Hammarby had other plans, and Astrit Selmani was hungry for more goals. In the 50th minute, he scored his 4th goal of the day and 9th overall for the season. The assist came once again from Akinkunmi Ayobami Amoo, and Hammarby had a comfortable lead once more.
Hammarby made a substitution in the 55th minute when Williot Swedberg replaced Mohammed Aziz Ouattara. They aimed to maintain the pace and secure the victory.
Kalmar FF, however, did not back down. In the 56th minute, they responded again through Jonathan Ring, who reduced it to 4-2. The assist came from Isak Jansson, and Kalmar FF still had a chance.
Both teams made substitutions in the 63rd minute. For Hammarby, Aljosa Matko replaced Akinkunmi Ayobami Amoo, while Kalmar FF made two substitutions with Erik Israelsson replacing Isak Jansson and Filip Sachpekidis coming on for Nils Fröling. Both teams looked to bolster their positions and find the right balance.
Kalmar FF received a warning in the 71st minute when Filip Sachpekidis picked up a yellow card. They had to be careful not to accumulate any more cards.
In the 73rd minute, Kalmar FF struck again, with Erik Israelsson scoring a header to make it 4-3. The assist came from Rasmus Sjöstedt, and suddenly Hammarby felt the pressure.
Hammarby made three substitutions in the 74th minute when David Ousted, Paulo José De Oliveira, and Richard Magyar replaced Oliver Dovin, Mohanad Jeahze, and Astrit Selmani. Hammarby wanted to secure the win and withstand Kalmar FF’s attacks.
But it was Hammarby who decided the match. In the 76th minute, Aljosa Matko scored to make it 5-3 for the home team. Gustav Ludwigson provided the assist, and Hammarby had a comfortable lead again.
Kalmar FF made two substitutions in the 86th minute when Victor Backman and Olle Lindh replaced Carl Gustafsson and Sebastian Ring. They fought until the very end to catch up, but Hammarby held firm and secured the victory.
After an exciting and goal-filled match, it was confirmed that Hammarby won the match 5-3. Astrit Selmani delivered a fantastic performance, contributing four of the goals. With the victory, Hammarby secured their 5th place in the table, while Kalmar FF finished in 6th place.