Halmstad emerged victorious over Helsingborg with a narrow 3-2 win in the Swedish Cup, propelled by the stellar performance of Ghanaian forward Mohammed Naeem.
The match kicked off with both teams eager to establish dominance. However, it was Halmstad who struck first blood as Naeem Mohammed showcased his prowess in the 22nd minute, slotting the ball past the Helsingborg goalkeeper with clinical precision.
Helsingborg, determined to mount a comeback, responded swiftly with Taylor Silverholt finding the back of the net to level the score at 1-1 just ten minutes later.
But Naeem Mohammed wasn't finished yet. With impeccable timing and skill, he once again capitalized on a scoring opportunity in the 61st minute, putting Halmstad ahead once more with his second goal of the match.
As the game approached its climax, both teams intensified their efforts. In the 77th minute, Helsingborg seized the chance to equalize once again through Amar Mushin, capitalizing on a counterattack to make it 2-2.
With tensions running high and the outcome hanging in the balance, it was Halmstad's moment of brilliance that sealed the deal. In the dying moments of the game, Amir Al-Ammari delivered a stunning free-kick, curling the ball into the net to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory for Halmstad.