Kenyan midfielder Timothy Ouma scores in Elfsborg win over Hacken

Kenyan midfielder Timothy Ouma found the back of the net as IF Elfsborg secured a comfortable 3-1 victory in a friendly match against BK Häcken at the Bravida Arena.

After a 1-1 draw at halftime, substitutes Per Frick and Noah Söderberg sealed the victory for IF Elfsborg in the second half.

Timothy Ouma’s goal

IF Elfsborg took the lead in the seventh minute of the match, initiating a quick attack from the goalkeeper and pushing forward centrally.

Ouma’s excellent pressing led to an interception, and the ball rolled into the open goal.

BK Häcken responded just two minutes later, with a home player placing the ball into the net after Isak Pettersson’s initial save.

Both teams experienced moments of back-and-forth action in the first half, with opportunities for quick counterattacks.

As the first half progressed, BK Häcken began to dominate possession more, forcing IF Elfsborg to work hard defensively. However, they were unable to create many clear scoring chances aside from a few corners.

IF Elfsborg also threatened towards the end of the first half, with Michael Baidoo and Simon Hedlund coming close to scoring.

In the second half, goalkeeper Marcus Bundgaard made two crucial saves shortly after coming on at halftime.

The match saw a period of balanced play around the 60th minute, with both teams controlling possession.

In the 71st minute, IF Elfsborg regained the lead through substitute Per Frick, who headed in a cross from Rami Kaib.

Timothy Ouma’s side win

IF Elfsborg maintained their lead with a solid team effort in defence, preventing BK Häcken from creating significant scoring opportunities.

In the final minutes of the match, Noah Söderberg secured the victory for IF Elfsborg with a close-range finish from a corner kick.

Overall, it was a convincing performance from IF Elfsborg, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience.