Allsvenskan 2023
Mjällby AIF - IF Elfsborg (0 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2023
Match start: 2023-04-29 at 15:00
Venue: Strandvallen A-plan
Attendance: 2,450
IF Elfsborg won a difficult away match against Mjällby AIF with a score of 0-1 on Strandvallen A-plan in the Allsvenskan. It was an even match with few goal-scoring opportunities, but IF Elfsborg had more possession and ultimately managed to score the decisive goal.
The match began with some nervousness from both teams, but the play opened up after a few minutes. Mjällby AIF had their first dangerous chance in the 20th minute, but Jesper Gustavsson’s shot went wide. IF Elfsborg responded immediately with a shot from Jacob Ondrejka that forced Mjällby AIF’s goalkeeper into a fine save.
In the 35th minute, Jesper Gustavsson received his first yellow card after committing a foul in a dangerous position. Just two minutes later, Gustav Henriksson was shown a yellow card for IF Elfsborg due to a tackle. Just before halftime, Otto Rosengren also received his first yellow card for a foul.
At halftime, Gustav Henriksson left the field and was replaced by Gustaf Lagerbielke. IF Elfsborg increased the tempo and created several dangerous chances. In the 55th minute, Michael Baidoo received his first yellow card for blocking a Mjällby player.
In the 66th minute, Alexander Johansson was substituted for Max Fenger in the Mjällby AIF team. IF Elfsborg continued to apply pressure, and in the 71st minute, Jeppe Møldrup Okkels was substituted for Ahmed Qasem. At the same time, Sveinn Guðjohnsen went out and Per Frick came in.
IF Elfsborg finally managed to score in the 74th minute through Gustaf Lagerbielke after a nice pass from Jacob Ondrejka, who headed the ball into the net. Mjällby AIF had a few chances towards the end of the match but could not equalize.
The match was also characterized by several yellow cards. Ivan Kričak received his first yellow card in the 79th minute, and Max Fenger received one in the 90th minute. IF Elfsborg's Sebastian Holmén received his yellow card in the 86th minute, and Andrè Ibsen Rømer received his first yellow card in the 90th minute. Jacob Ondrejka received his yellow card in stoppage time and was substituted in the 90th minute for Jack Cooper-Love.
With this victory, IF Elfsborg climbs in the table and is now in third place, while Mjällby AIF remains in sixth place. IF Elfsborg's next match is against Östersunds FK, while Mjällby AIF will face Malmö FF.
GK = Goalkeeper, D = Defender, M = Midfielder, F = Forward, C = Captain, Off = Substituted off, In = Substituted in, YC = Booked (Yellow card), RC = Sent off (Red card)