Allsvenskan 2013
Östers IF - IF Elfsborg (1 - 3)
Match i Allsvenskan 2013
Matchstart: 2013-04-28 kl 17:30
Arena: Visma Arena, Växjö
Publik: 6 129
IF Elfsborg's strong performance on the field resulted in a well-deserved 3-1 win against Östers IF in an Allsvenskan league match at Visma Arena in Växjö on Sunday.
The match started with high energy, and it was IF Elfsborg that struck first, with Lars Nilsson scoring the opening goal in the 15th minute. Stefan Ishizaki’s assist led to the goal, putting IF Elfsborg in the lead.
Östers IF fought back, and managed to equalize in the 32nd minute thanks to a goal from Vladica Zlojutro. The score was 1-1 at halftime.
IF Elfsborg continued their dominant performance in the second half, making optimal use of their chances. They secured the win with two more goals in the second half. In the 74th minute, Lars Nilsson scored his second goal of the match, with Mohamed Bangura assisting. David Elm came on as a substitute for IF Elfsborg, with a strong contribution that provided the assist for the third and final goal. Mohamed Bangura scored in the 85th minute, extending the lead to 3-1.
Östers IF made several substitutions but could not find a way back into the game. The team incurred several yellow cards, with Johan Persson and Kenny Pavey both receiving cautions in the first half, and Vladica Zlojutro receiving one in the second half.
IF Elfsborg’s Marcus Rohdén and Jon Jönsson also picked up yellow cards, with Jönsson’s coming in the 82nd minute.
The final score of 3-1 puts IF Elfsborg in fifth place on the Allsvenskan table, while Östers IF remains in eighth place. The match, with a turnout of 6,129 spectators, was officiated by Martin Strömbergsson, and assistant referees Fredrik Nilsson and Jan-Erik Swärdh.
MV = Målvakt, B = Back, MF = Mittfältare, A = Anfallare, C = Lagkapten, Ut = Utbytt, In = Inbytt, GK = Gult kort, RK = Rött kort.