Elfsborg defeated Varbergs BoIS in a win on Monday, 1x3, on matchweek 2. Coming into the contest, Joakim Persson's team came from a draw, and Jimmy Thelin's team came from a defeat. Marokhy Ndione was on fire.
The opening goal was scored by Maudo Jarjué after 7 minutes. In the 34th minute, Marokhy Ndione struck the second goal for Elfsborg.
With 68 minutes on the clock, Simon Adjei fired home for Varbergs BoIS. In the closing stages of the game, Marokhy Ndione netted the final goal of the game.
After the result Elfsborg are 8th in the table, with 3 points, while Varbergs BoIS sit 12th place, with 1 point. In their next fixture, Jimmy Thelin's team will play at home against Mjallby, whilst Joakim Persson's team will host Djurgarden.
| Varbergs BoIS | Elfsborg | |||
| 8 | 3 | Shots | 8 | 7 |
| 8 | 1 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
| 7 | 5 | Total Tackles | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | Tackles Won | 2 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Ball steals | 9 | 7 |
| 7 | 55 | Total Passes | 47 | 8 |
| 7 | 50 | Passes Completed | 30 | 8 |
1 | Saves | 1 | ||
| 8 | 2 | Fouls Committed | 5 | 7 |
| 7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |
