MFF on the move after the win in the Europa League qualifier

Ola Toivonen in hand-to-hand combat with Patrik Hidi from Honved.Image: LASZLO BALOGH

Malmö FF was the dominant and leading team in the first half. But when Honved switched with quick counterattacks, they created some dangerous scoring opportunities.

Among other things, Honved’s Roland Ugrai created a dangerous shooting position after a quick substitution, but the shot went straight to MFF goalkeeper Marko Johansson, who could easily take over the ball.

At twenty minutes, Ola Toivonen passed on the right and was very close to equalizing for the locals, but did not get the shot.

A few minutes later, Erdal Rakip had a good chance to score after a cross from Ola Toivonen, but the shot went wide.

With half an hour to go, Sören Rieks had a good shooting position but Honved goalkeeper Tomas Tujvel saved and ensured that the score remained 0-0.

But just before during the break, the MFF management goal arrived. A shot from Jo Inge Berget generated a return that the Norwegian himself hit the ball again and carefully Ola Toivonen positioned himself a few meters from the goal line and managed to score the first goal of the match, 0-1.

A suspected case is offside but was approved by the judges.

– When I watched the replay, at least I thought it seemed off the table for sure, thought expert commentator Martin Åslund on the Viaplay broadcast.

MFF went to halftime with an advantage, 0-1.

– I think there is room for improvement in the passing game in the last third. But for the most part, Malmö have clearly been the better team and have clearly had more scoring opportunities than their opponent. You lead 1-0. I think it is generally a half to be really happy, Martin Åslund summed up the first half in the Viaplay broadcast.

MFF’s Amin Sarr in an aerial duel in an offensive penalty area.Image: LASZLO BALOGH

In the second half, Honved was able to have more ball possession compared to the first half. But despite that, Honved was in no major danger.

Twenty minutes in In the second half Ola Toivonen hit a ball to Sören Rieks, who inside the area fired a shot that was stopped.

Malmö FF made their first substitution in the 67th minute of the game. Amin Sarr left the post and was replaced by Isaac Kiese Thelin.

With just over a quarter of an hour to go, Roland Ugrai got into a good shooting position and was not far from leveling the position at 1-1.

With the game clock set at 79 minutes, MFF changed their style of play a bit. Sören Rieks was replaced by Arnor Traustasson.

The MFP created a number of opportunities to expand its leadership. Among other things, Adi Nalic had a strong shot that was saved to the corner.

And there would be more MFF targets.

After 86 minutes, substitute Arnor Traustasson closed the game with a shot at the net, 0-2, after a free kick signed by Jo Inge Berget.

In extra time, Samuel Adrian replaced Oscar Lewicki.

When the final signal was heard, it was clear that MFF won and advanced to the Europa League third qualifying round where Lokomotiv Zagreb awaits.