Allsvenskan 2022
Degerfors IF - IF Elfsborg (0 - 6)
Match in Allsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-05-01 at 15:00
Venue: Stora Valla
Attendance: 3,017
IF Elfsborg crushed Degerfors IF with a staggering 6-0 in a match that took place at Degerfors' home ground, Stora Valla, in the Allsvenskan. Before the match, Degerfors had started the series with five consecutive losses, and they really needed a turnaround to get back on the right track.
The match began promisingly for IF Elfsborg, and already in the fifth minute, they found the back of the net. Sveinn Guðjohnsen was the scorer, marking his third goal of the season. Oliver Zandén provided the assist, and this was an early setback for Degerfors.
Just four minutes later, it was time for IF Elfsborg to celebrate again. Rasmus Alm put the ball in the net and increased the lead to 2-0. Jeppe Møldrup Okkels assisted the goal, and Degerfors was severely under pressure.
IF Elfsborg was not satisfied with that, and in the 15th minute, they extended their lead to 3-0. Simon Olsson shot the ball into the net after an assist from Rasmus Alm. Degerfors was utterly helpless and struggled to withstand the visitors.
In the 16th minute, Degerfors made their first substitution in hopes of turning the match around. Erik Lindell came in for Anton Kralj. But above all, they needed to tighten up defensively to avoid conceding more goals.
In the 31st minute, Degerfors was overwhelmed once again. Rasmus Alm scored his second goal of the day after yet another assist from Jeppe Møldrup Okkels. IF Elfsborg was truly dominant, and Degerfors had nothing to counter with.
It was not just on the field that Degerfors had problems. In the 24th minute, Christos Gravius received a yellow card, and just before halftime, Abdelrahman Boudah Saidi also received a yellow card. It was clear that frustration was beginning to show in the home team.
At halftime, Degerfors made two substitutions to try to create a change. Dijan Vukojevic came in for Gustav Granath, and Diego De Jesus Campos Ballestero replaced Johan Bertilsson. However, the match dynamics did not change significantly.
In the 56th minute, IF Elfsborg substituted two players. Jacob Ondrejka and Alexander Bernhardsson came in for Jeppe Møldrup Okkels and Sveinn Guðjohnsen. IF Elfsborg's coach chose to rotate the squad to meet upcoming challenges.
In Degerfors, the stands were quiet, with only 3,017 people having come to watch the match, which understandably could contribute to the players losing some of their enthusiasm. But this did not stop IF Elfsborg from pushing forward.
In the 65th minute, IF Elfsborg made two more substitutions. Michael Baidoo and Johan Larsson replaced Emmanuel Boateng and Simon Strand. The match felt decided, but IF Elfsborg continued to apply pressure.
In the 65th minute, Rasmus Alm completed his hat-trick, making it 5-0 for IF Elfsborg. Jacob Ondrejka assisted the goal, and Degerfors was thoroughly pressed back.
In the 72nd minute, Sebastian Ohlsson received a yellow card for Degerfors, and frustration continued to characterize the match. Degerfors made yet another substitution in hopes of turning the match around, with Adhavan Rajamohan coming in for Abdelrahman Boudah Saidi.
But things only got worse for Degerfors. In the 80th minute, Nikola Djurdjic received two yellow cards within seconds and was sent off. IF Elfsborg also received a warning, with Simon Olsson getting a yellow card.
In the 82nd minute, IF Elfsborg substituted Rasmus Alm for Maudo Lamine Jarjue. Jarjue had only been on the field for a minute before he put the ball in the net, increasing the lead to 6-0. Jacob Ondrejka provided the assist, and Degerfors was completely outplayed.
The match was over, and IF Elfsborg had demolished Degerfors with a score of 6-0. It was a total dominance from the visitors and a well-deserved victory. For Degerfors, it was yet another loss, and they truly needed to find their way back to winning form.