Superettan 2022
Halmstad - Dalkurd (3 - 1)
Match in Superettan 2022
Match start: 2022-08-07 at 15:00
Venue: Örjans Vall
Attendance: 3,122
Halmstad hosted Dalkurd on Sunday afternoon at home, Örjans Vall. With an audience of 3,122 people and under the guidance of referee Andreas Dufva-Johansson, assisted by linesmen Josef Alacam and Anders Böwing, an exciting match unfolded.
Leading up to the match, Halmstad was in impressive form with four straight victories. They were at the top of the table, while Dalkurd was in 13th place.
The match started, and just 24 minutes in, Halmstad had the chance to take the lead with a penalty kick. Joseph Baffoe took the shot, but it was saved by Dalkurd's goalkeeper.
However, Dalkurd was not to be outdone and managed to score the first goal of the match after 30 minutes. Arash Motaraghebjafarpour scored, assisted by Alex Simovski.
The tension continued to rise in the match, and after 36 minutes, Rassa Rahmani from Dalkurd was cautioned by the referee. Just eight minutes later, Rodin Deprem from Dalkurd also received a yellow card.
After the halftime break, it was Halmstad's turn to score and equalize. Alexander Johansson found the net, marking his tenth goal of the season in the process.
Dalkurd made their first substitutions in the 56th minute, with Pashang Abdulla replaced by Ezequiel Montagna. However, Montagna received a yellow card just one minute later.
Halmstad made their first substitution in the 74th minute, with Sadat Karim replaced by Villiam Dahlström. Mikael Boman also entered the match, taking over from Alexander Johansson.
This substitution proved fortunate for Halmstad, as Mikael Boman scored his fifth goal of the season in the 79th minute. Phil Ofosu-Ayeh provided the assist, putting Halmstad in the lead.
Dalkurd continued to make changes, and in the 82nd minute, Stefan Wolf was replaced by Bakhtiar Rahmani. Halmstad responded with a substitution in the 84th minute, as Emil Tot Wikström came on for Kazper Karlsson.
With only three minutes left of regular time, Joseph Baffoe from Halmstad received a yellow card from the referee. However, this would not affect the outcome of the match.
In the third minute of stoppage time, Halmstad struck again, sealing the deal. Emil Tot Wikström scored, assisted by Mikael Boman, securing a 3-1 victory for Halmstad.
As a result, Halmstad retains the top position in the league and continues their winning form, while Dalkurd loses ground in the standings.