Allsvenskan 2011
Gefle IF FF - Helsingborgs IF (2 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2011
Match start: 2011-10-17 at 19:00
Venue: Strömvallen
Attendance: 3,305
On a cold and windy Monday evening, Gefle IF FF hosted league leaders Helsingborgs IF at Strömvallen in front of a crowd of 3,305 spectators. The referee for the match was Bojan Pandzic, assisted by Peter Allheim and Jan-Erik Swärdh.
The match began with a relatively even playing field where both teams tried to take the initiative. However, it was Gefle IF FF who took the lead just before halftime when striker Jakob Orlov found the net after a nice combination between him and his teammate Daniel Theorin.
After the break, the match took a different turn as Helsingborgs IF stepped up and tried to chase an equalizer. But the team suffered a red card after 60 minutes when Joseph Baffoe was sent off. However, this did not prevent Gefle IF FF from extending their lead just a minute later when Theorin found the net again.
After the second goal, Gefle IF FF continued to control the match and create dangerous chances moving forward. Helsingborgs IF tried to put pressure on their opponents, but failed to create any significant opportunities. The match ended 2-0 in favor of the home team, securing three important points in their pursuit of a top position in the standings.
After the match, Gefle IF FF was in ninth place in the table while Helsingborgs IF continued to lead the league. A strong performance by the home team in front of their own fans, who surely were pleased with what they witnessed on the field that evening.
GK = Goalkeeper, D = Defender, M = Midfielder, F = Forward, C = Captain, Off = Substituted off, In = Substituted in, YC = Booked (Yellow card), RC = Sent off (Red card)