IF Elfsborg - GIF Sundsvall 4 - 0

Allsvenskan 2016


IF Elfsborg - GIF Sundsvall (4 - 0)
Match in Allsvenskan 2016
Match start: 2016-08-22 at 19:00
Venue: Borås Arena
Attendance: 6,071

IF Elfsborg impressed at home at Borås Arena on Monday evening when they faced GIF Sundsvall in one of the Allsvenskan matches. The home team won by a clear margin of four-nil, thus pulling away from the relegation battle and solidifying their sixth place in the table.

The match started evenly, with both teams creating several chances. However, it was IF Elfsborg who put the first ball in the net, as Jon Jönsson scored with a fine header in the nineteenth minute. The assist came from Simon Lundevall, who had a strong game for his team.

GIF Sundsvall had a chance to equalize before halftime, but IF Elfsborg’s defense held strong and prevented an away goal. Instead, it was Jebali from IF Elfsborg who extended the lead to two-nil after a fine pass from Simon Hedlund.

After the second goal, the match continued at an intense pace, but it was IF Elfsborg who maintained their dominance. The third goal came from the same player who sealed the match. Issam Jebali scored his second goal, this time with a header following a great cross from Adam Lundqvist.

IF Elfsborg kept pressing and had several good chances to increase their lead. GIF Sundsvall struggled to get their game going and had few chances offensively. Just before the final whistle, Jebali scored his third goal of the day, completing his hat trick.

Overall, it was a well-played match from IF Elfsborg's side, with good defending and effective attacks. Jebali showcased his ability to find the net and was a key factor in the team's victory. The final score of 4-0 was a fair reflection of the teams, and IF Elfsborg can look back on an important and convincing win in Allsvenskan.

Squads

IF Elfsborg

Starting squad

  • 1. Kevin Stuhr Ellegaard (GK) (C)
  • 2. Jesper Manns (D)
  • 5. Jørgen Horn (D)
  • 6. Jon Jönsson (D) (Off '39)
  • 3. Adam Lundqvist (D)
  • 19. Simon Hedlund (M)
  • 21. Henning Hauger (M)
  • 16. Viktor Claesson (M) (Off '79)
  • 10. Simon Lundevall (M)
  • 11. Issam Jebali (F) (YC '85)
  • 22. Viktor Prodell (F)

Substitutions

  • 30. David Olsson (GK)
  • 7. Daniel Gustafsson
  • 12. Joakim Nilsson (In '39)
  • 17. Per Frick (In '79)
  • 24. Viktor Götesson
  • 27. Thomas Kind Bendiksen
  • 28. Rami Kaib

GIF Sundsvall

Starting squad

  • 17. Tommy Naurin (GK) (C)
  • 21. Eric Larsson (D)
  • 16. Robin Tranberg (D)
  • 15. Marcus Danielson (D)
  • 3. Dennis Olsson (D)
  • 11. Sebastian Rajalakso (M) (Off '71)
  • 20. Smajl Suljevic (M) (Off '77)
  • 8. Lars Christian Krogh Gerson (M)
  • 26. Erik Granat (M)
  • 22. Stefan Silva (F)
  • 9. Johan Eklund (F) (Off '72)

Substitutions

  • 35. Jonathan Malmberg (GK)
  • 5. Eric Björkander
  • 14. Joel Enarsson (In '72)
  • 18. Robbin Sellin (In '71)
  • 19. Noah Sonko Sundberg
  • 27. Mauricio Albornoz Inola (In '77)
  • 30. Peter Wilson

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)