Allsvenskan 2013
Gefle IF FF - Åtvidabergs FF (1 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2013
Match start: 2013-04-01 at 15:00
Venue: Strömvallen
Attendance: 3,544
Gefle IF FF beat Åtvidabergs FF 1 - 0 in an eventful match at Strömvallen in Allsvenskan. Gefle IF FF icon Alexander Faltsetas became the hero of the match after scoring the only goal in the 51st minute, following an assist from Jakob Orlov. After the goal, Gefle IF FF took control of the game and created several dangerous chances, but Åtvidabergs FF held their ground and also posed threats going forward.
The match was played in front of an audience of 3,544 people, and referee Martin Hansson kept a good grip on the events on the field. Some tough tackles led to several yellow cards during the match. Alexander Faltsetas received a yellow card in the 23rd minute and Anders Wikström in the 55th minute for Gefle IF FF, while Emmanuel Dogbe and Andreas Dahlén were cautioned for Åtvidabergs FF in the 45th and 75th minutes.
Both teams made substitutions during the match in an attempt to change the dynamics on the field. Åtvidabergs FF substituted Oscar Möller for Martin Christensen in the 65th minute and then also replaced Emmanuel Dogbe with Petrit Zhubi in the 69th minute. Gefle IF FF substituted Simon Lundevall for Joachim Adukor in the 74th minute and Jakob Orlov for Erik Törnros in the 87th minute.
After the match, the table showed that Gefle IF FF had climbed to fifth place, while Åtvidabergs FF remained in thirteenth place. A crucial victory for Gefle IF FF, which could give them confidence heading into upcoming matches.
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)