Allsvenskan 2022
IF Elfsborg - Kalmar FF (0 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-10-09 at 15:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 4,779
**Match Report: IF Elfsborg - Kalmar FF (0-2)**
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon at Borås Arena when IF Elfsborg hosted Kalmar FF in an exciting Allsvenskan match in front of 4,779 spectators. Both teams had been in good form leading up to the match, with Elfsborg having four consecutive victories and Kalmar FF remaining undefeated in their last six matches.
The referee for the day was Adam Ladebäck, assisted by Daniel Yng and Peter Allheim.
The match began intensely, and IF Elfsborg received a warning just nine minutes in, when Johan Larsson was cautioned by the referee. After 18 minutes, Elfsborg made their first substitution, bringing in Sveinn Guðjohnsen for Per Frick. However, this did not yield any immediate results, and instead, it was Kalmar FF that took the lead in the 42nd minute. Sebastian Nanasi scored the goal, his third of the season, assisted by Carl Gustafsson.
Just before halftime, Kalmar FF extended their lead. Filip Sachpekidis made it 2-0, silencing the crowd at Borås Arena. Elfsborg needed a significant improvement in the second half to get back into the match.
At halftime, IF Elfsborg made a substitution, with Emmanuel Boateng replacing Andrè Ibsen Rømer. Despite an energetic start, Elfsborg was unable to get closer to a reduction. In the 68th minute, Kalmar FF made their first substitution, with Jakob Kindberg coming on for Ricardo Henrique Schuck Friedrich.
With just under 15 minutes remaining, IF Elfsborg brought on Jeppe Møldrup Okkels in an attempt to spark new energy in the team, while Rasmus Alm left the field. Kalmar FF was also active, making their second substitution in the 82nd minute, with Noah Shamoun replacing goalscorer Filip Sachpekidis.
The final minutes of the match were marked by cautions. Kalmar FF's Simon Skrabb and Axel Lindahl both received yellow cards from the referee. In the 93rd minute, Kalmar FF substituted Isak Bjerkebo for Simon Skrabb, and Bjerkebo also received a yellow card.
When the referee blew the final whistle, it was clear that Kalmar FF had secured the victory with a score of 2-0. IF Elfsborg saw their winning streak come to an end while Kalmar's impressive form continued. Kalmar FF demonstrated efficiency in front of goal and brought home three crucial points from Borås.