Allsvenskan 2022
IF Elfsborg - AIK (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-07-10 at 15:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 9,859
AIK started the match strongly and took the lead just 17 minutes in. Nicolas Stefanelli scored after a nice pass from Alexander Milošević. The crowd at Borås Arena hardly had time to settle in before AIK was leading 1-0.
IF Elfsborg, however, did not let themselves be disheartened and quickly responded. In the 25th minute, Gustav Henriksson equalized for the home team. Johan Larsson provided the assist, showing that Elfsborg had recovered from the early setback.
The match continued at a high tempo, with both teams trying to create dangerous opportunities. Andrè Ibsen Rømer from IF Elfsborg received a yellow card in the 42nd minute for fouling an opponent.
In the 49th minute, AIK regained the lead. Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka scored after a fine setup by Nicolas Stefanelli. The guests had taken control of the match once again.
Elfsborg responded by making several substitutions in the 59th minute. Simon Strand, Alexander Bernhardsson, and Sveinn Guðjohnsen came onto the field, while Oliver Zandén, Rasmus Alm, and Noah Söderberg left the pitch.
AIK made their first substitution in the 67th minute, with Yasin Ayari replacing Sebastian Larsson. The intensity of the match remained high, and both teams created several chances.
With just over 20 minutes left, Elfsborg once again caught up. An unfortunate own goal by AIK made the score 2-2. The tension was high, and the match was far from decided.
Both teams made further substitutions in the 75th minute. Nabil Bahoui came on for AIK, replacing Benjamin Mbunga Kimpioka, while Jeppe Møldrup Okkels took the field instead of Jacob Ondrejka for Elfsborg.
With just five minutes left in the match, Zachary Elbouzedi received a yellow card for AIK. The nerves rose on the pitch, and both teams fought hard to decide the match.
IF Elfsborg made their last substitution in the 86th minute when Michael Baidoo replaced Per Frick. AIK chose to make their final substitution in the 90th minute, with Josafat Mendes coming on for Zachary Elbouzedi.
The match ended 2-2, and the teams had to share the points. It was a well-played and entertaining match in which both teams displayed good offensive qualities. The crowd at Borås Arena was treated to a real nail-biter and left the arena satisfied after witnessing an even and exciting match in the Allsvenskan.