Allsvenskan 2022
IFK Göteborg - IF Elfsborg (1 - 3)
Match in Allsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-10-03 at 19:10
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 13,471
IFK Göteborg faced IF Elfsborg in an exciting soccer match at Gamla Ullevi on a Monday evening in the Allsvenskan. A crowd of 13,471 spectators was present to see the home team, IFK Göteborg, give their best and continue climbing the table.
It was IFK Göteborg that started the match strong, taking the lead as early as the 10th minute. Gustav Svensson scored a well-placed header, assisted by Marcus Berg. The home fans erupted in cheers, and the players seemed to be on the right track.
But IF Elfsborg would not be easily discouraged. Just 12 minutes later, in the 22nd minute, Michael Baidoo equalized for the visitors. It was Baidoo’s seventh goal of the season, with an assist from Alexander Bernhardsson.
The goal proved to be a turning point in the match, increasing the excitement. Both Marcus Berg and Hosam Aiesh of IFK Göteborg received yellow cards in the 24th minute, while Sebastian Holmén from IF Elfsborg also received a booking.
IF Elfsborg continued to pressure, and Per Frick assisted Alexander Bernhardsson for a new goal in the 35th minute. It was Bernhardsson’s fourth of the season, showcasing his scoring ability once again.
At halftime, IFK Göteborg chose to make a substitution. Sebastian Eriksson replaced Hosam Aiesh in an attempt to turn the tide of the match. However, despite their efforts, it would not be Göteborg’s night.
In the 69th minute, Marcus Berg unfortunately received a red card after earning his second yellow card of the match. It was a tough blow for Göteborg, and they now faced an even greater challenge.
IF Elfsborg made two substitutions in the 78th minute. Emmanuel Boateng replaced Michael Baidoo and Jacob Ondrejka replaced Rasmus Alm. IFK Göteborg responded with two substitutions in the 84th minute, as Erik Sorga came on for Gustaf Norlin and Eman Markovic replaced Simon Thern.
The tension was not over yet, as IFK Göteborg’s Carl Johansson received a yellow card in the 90th minute. In the subsequent injury time, IF Elfsborg made their final substitution when Sveinn Guðjohnsen replaced Per Frick. At the same time, Sebastian Eriksson received a yellow card for Göteborg.
In the eighth minute of stoppage time, the final nail in the coffin was driven in for IFK Göteborg. Noah Söderberg scored for IF Elfsborg, with an assist from Jeppe Møldrup Okkels. The final score was 1-3 in favor of IF Elfsborg.
After the match, IFK Göteborg remained in eighth place in the table, while IF Elfsborg climbed to seventh place. IF Elfsborg now had four consecutive victories under their belt and continued to impress in the Allsvenskan.