Allsvenskan 2022
Malmö FF - Djurgården (2 - 3)
Match in Allsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-10-20 at 19:00
Venue: Eleda Stadion
Attendance: 16,703
Djurgården's poor form leading up to the match meant that Malmö FF entered Eleda Stadion on this Thursday evening with great confidence. With an attendance of 16,703 spectators and the referee trio of Fredrik Klitte, Mehmet Culum, and Marcus Lundgren Klitte at the helm, an exciting match was anticipated.
Already in the 5th minute, Malmö FF took the lead. Erdal Rakip received the ball in the penalty area and fired a well-placed shot that sailed into the net. Hugo Larsson provided the assist, and the home crowd erupted in celebration.
Malmö FF continued to dominate the game, and in the 26th minute they doubled their lead. Søren Rieks got the ball after a nice collaboration with Anders Bleg Christiansen and scored to make it 2-0 for the home team.
However, in the second half, it was Djurgården who would show their strength. Just two minutes into the half, they reduced the deficit through Elias Andersson, who was assisted by Joel Asoro.
Malmö FF made some changes to the lineup in hopes of securing the victory. Oscar Lewicki came on for Lasse Ladegaard Nielsen in the 57th minute. But it was Djurgården who would launch the most attacks.
In the 62nd minute, the guests were rewarded when Kalle Holmberg equalized. Malmö FF's defense was exposed, and Holmberg took advantage of the situation and slotted in the 2-2.
The match became tougher and more intense, with both teams playing with great determination. Malmö FF's Anders Bleg Christiansen received a yellow card in the 69th minute, and the game continued at a high intensity.
Malmö FF tried to make changes to reclaim the lead. In the 81st minute, they made double substitutions, bringing on Moustafa Zeidan and Mohamed Buya Turay for Søren Rieks and Patriot Sejdiu.
Djurgården were not satisfied with a draw and continued to press forward. In the 90+2nd minute, a Djurgården player was fouled in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty to Djurgården. Marcus Danielson stepped up and confidently placed the ball into the net, giving the guests a 2-3 lead.
More drama unfolded when Malmö FF's Jonas Bruun Knudsen was sent off in the 90+1st minute. But despite the home team's attempts to push for a comeback, no further goals were added to the scoreline.
Djurgården ultimately won the match 2-3, breaking their losing streak. Malmö FF left the field disappointed while Djurgården could celebrate maintaining their second-place position in the table.