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Malmo FF Secures Away Victory Against Sigma Olomouc in Hard-Fought Match
Olomouc, Czech Republic – In a UEFA Europa League play-off match, Malmo FF secured a 2-0 victory against Sigma Olomouc at the Andrův stadion. The match, refereed by Romanian Radu Marian Petrescu, was characterized by intense and contested play, with Sigma Olomouc dominating possession (58%) compared to Malmo FF’s 42%.
The first half went goalless, but with tactical play and several cautions. A. Djuric from Malmo FF and A. Sylla from Sigma Olomouc received yellow cards.
In the second half, Malmo FF managed to break the deadlock in the 62nd minute thanks to a goal by D. T. Gudjohnsen. Sigma Olomouc, despite their greater possession and numerous attempts (12 shots, 2 on target), failed to convert their opportunities. Malmo FF, with 11 shots (6 on target), was more effective in front of goal.
The match continued at a high pace with a few more cautions for both teams. In added time, E. Ekong sealed the match with a goal in the 90th minute, assisted by L. Johnsen, ensuring the victory for Malmo FF.
Regarding statistics, Sigma Olomouc attempted more shots (12 vs. 11) and generated more corners (10 vs. 2), but Malmo FF’s effectiveness was key to obtaining the result.
Substitutions sigma olomouc: at minute 46 M. Tijani came in and D. Vasulin went out., at minute 46 R. Breite came in and A. Dolznikov went out., at minute 63 S. Langer came in and A. Rusek went out., at minute 73 S. Michez came in and J. Sip went out., at minute 84 M. Hadas came in and J. Chvatal went out.
Substitutions malmo ff: at minute 65 S. Haksabanovic came in and L. Johnsen went out., at minute 76 T. Ali came in and E. Ekong went out., at minute 76 O. Rosengren came in and O. Berg went out., at minute 84 A. Skogmar came in and A. Christiansen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sigma Olomouc
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Malmo FF
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