Allsvenskan 2016
GIF Sundsvall - AIK (1 - 3)
Match in Allsvenskan 2016
Match start: 2016-09-11 at 15:00
Venue: Idrottsparken
Attendance: 4,578
On Sunday morning, GIF Sundsvall faced AIK at Idrottsparken in front of an audience of 4,578 spectators. Referee Glenn Nyberg officiated the match with assistance from Björn Lindroth and Jan-Erik Swärdh.
AIK took the lead in the 16th minute after a fine assist from Denni Avdic, who finished the play and put the ball in the net. Sundsvall struggled to get into the match, and two minutes later, they conceded another goal due to a failed clearance attempt. AIK extended their lead to 0-2.
After 35 minutes, it was time for the third goal. Eero Markkanen skillfully maneuvered through GIF Sundsvall's defense and placed the ball securely into the far corner. Shortly after, AIK's Amin Affane received a yellow card.
In the second half, it was GIF Sundsvall that worked the hardest to catch up. In the 71st minute, they finally managed to get a ball into the net, but unfortunately, it was an own goal, making the score 1-3.
Sundsvall tried to keep pushing, but AIK held firm and emerged victorious from the match. In the 81st minute, Denni Avdic was substituted for John Chibuike, and in the 87th minute, Amin Affane was replaced by Ahmed Yasin for AIK. Sundsvall made three substitutions, including Sebastian Rajalakso, Joel Enarsson, and Robbin Sellin.
AIK thus advances in Allsvenskan with a much-needed victory and has the chance to climb higher in the table, while Sundsvall continues to chase their first win after several tough 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)