IFK Norrköping FK - Gefle IF FF 2 - 0

Allsvenskan 2016


IFK Norrköping FK - Gefle IF FF (2 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2016
Match start: 2016-07-23 at 16:00
Venue: Platinumcars Arena
Attendance: 5,779

It was an important match for both teams as IFK Norrköping FK faced Gefle IF FF at Platinumcars Arena in front of an audience of 5,779 spectators. IFK Norrköping FK were the favorites before kickoff, while Gefle IF FF was at the bottom of the table.

The match was even at the start, but it was IFK Norrköping FK that took the lead in the 29th minute when Daniel Sjölund scored with an assist from Christoffer Nyman. Gefle IF FF tried to put pressure on the home team but were unsuccessful.

In the 56th minute, Andreas Blomqvist scored a free kick, increasing IFK Norrköping FK's lead to 2-0. Gefle IF FF once again attempted to create opportunities, but IFK Norrköping FK's defense held strong.

Gefle IF FF's Anton Lans received a red card in the 63rd minute, making it even harder for the Gävle team to come back in the match. IFK Norrköping FK continued to create chances but failed to extend their lead.

The match ended 2-0 in favor of IFK Norrköping FK, who secured their three points. It was an important victory for the team as they continued to fight for the top spot in the table. Gefle IF FF remained at the bottom of the standings and had to go back to the drawing board to find a winning strategy. Referee Andreas Ekberg had a calm match and did not need to issue many cards, which was a sign that the game was relatively fair-play-oriented.

Squads

IFK Norrköping FK

Starting squad

  • 1. Andreas Raido Karuks Vaikla (GK)
  • 6. Linus Wahlqvist Egnell (D) (Off '8)
  • 4. Andreas Johansson (D) (C)
  • 25. Filip Dagerstål (D)
  • 11. Christopher Rasmus Nilsson Telo (D)
  • 9. David Moberg Karlsson (M) (Off '67)
  • 27. Tesfaldet Tekie (M)
  • 20. Daniel Sjölund (M) (Off '87)
  • 7. Andreas Blomqvist (M)
  • 5. Christoffer Nyman (F)
  • 19. Sebastian Andersson (F)

Substitutions

  • 31. Michael Langer (GK)
  • 2. Henrik Castegren
  • 8. Nicklas Bärkroth (In '67)
  • 14. Eric Smith (In '87)
  • 15. Marcus Falk Olander (In '8) (YC '81)
  • 21. Andreas Hadenius
  • 26. Adin Bukva

Gefle IF FF

Starting squad

  • 25. Andreas Andersson (GK)
  • 6. Jesper Florén (D)
  • 2. Joshua Nadeau (D)
  • 4. Anton Lans (D) (RC '63)
  • 14. Jens Portin (D)
  • 17. Jonas Lantto (M)
  • 12. Anders Bååth (M) (C)
  • 7. Robin Nilsson (M) (Off '57)
  • 13. Johan Bertilsson (M) (Off '80)
  • 9. Johan Oremo (F) (Off '60)
  • 8. Simon Skrabb (F)

Substitutions

  • 1. Emil Hedvall (GK)
  • 5. Jacob Ericsson (In '80)
  • 15. Jacob Hjelte (In '60)
  • 18. Tshutshu Tshakasua Wa Tshakasua
  • 21. Kwame Bonsu (In '57)
  • 23. Samuel Gussman
  • 26. Albin Lohikangas

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)