Elfsborg edged out IFK Goteborg, 3x1, on Sunday, on matchweek 9. To this matchday, Jimmy Thelin's team came from a defeat, and Mikael Stahre's team came from a draw.
The first goal was scored by Per Frick with 9 minutes on the clock. With 35 minutes on the clock, Marcus Berg struck for IFK Goteborg, laid on by Kevin Yakob. Elfsborg scored their second goal of the game through Johan Larsson, after 44 minutes, assisted by Emmanuel Boateng. It was his 5th goal of the season.
In the 55th minute, Oliver Zandén netted the final goal of the game, laid on by Jacob Ondrejka.
After the result Elfsborg are 6th in the table, with 14 points, while IFK Goteborg sit 11th place, with 11 points. With regard to the next fixture, Jimmy Thelin's team will play away against IFK Norrköping, while Mikael Stahre's team will play at home against GIF Sundsvall.
Elfsborg | IFK Goteborg | |||
8 | 3 | Shots | 4 | 7 |
3 | Shots on target | 3 | ||
7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
7 | 2 | Tackles Won | 1 | 8 |
7 | 9 | Ball steals | 8 | 8 |
8 | 50 | Total Passes | 68 | 7 |
8 | 44 | Passes Completed | 58 | 7 |
7 | 6 | Saves | 5 | 8 |
4 | Fouls Committed | 4 | ||
7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |