Allsvenskan 2016
Gefle IF FF - GIF Sundsvall (1 - 1)
Match in Allsvenskan 2016
Match start: 2016-10-21 at 19:00
Venue: Gavlevallen
Attendance: 2,379
It was an exciting match between Gefle IF FF and GIF Sundsvall on Friday evening at Gavlevallen in the Allsvenskan. As expected, it was a tightly contested match where both teams fought for a victory.
The match began at a high tempo, with both teams aiming for an early goal. In the 16th minute, Gefle IF FF took the lead when Johan Bertilsson scored a beautiful goal after a nice assist from Robin Nilsson. The home crowd erupted in cheers for their team.
After the break, GIF Sundsvall stepped up their game and pressed for an equalizer. It didn't take long for Eric Larsson to score in the 65th minute. Gefle IF FF continued to seek another goal, but GIF Sundsvall defended strongly and kept their goalkeeper unthreatened.
In the 74th minute, Gefle IF FF made a substitution with Johan Oremo coming on for Kwame Bonsu. This change gave the home team more offensive power, and they continued to push forward.
In the 82nd minute, Eric Larsson from GIF Sundsvall received a yellow card for an infraction. At the same time, GIF Sundsvall made a substitution with Robbin Sellin coming on for Jonathan Morsay—tactical changes that would prove to be incredibly important.
Both teams continued to make substitutions, and in the 87th minute, Gefle IF FF made their final change with Emil Bellander replacing Robin Nilsson. Likewise, GIF Sundsvall brought in Sebastian Rajalakso for Smajl Suljevic.
The match ended 1-1, with both teams genuinely trying to win. The home crowd was satisfied with a point, but Gefle IF FF was disappointed that they could not hold onto their lead for longer. GIF Sundsvall put in a strong performance and showed why they are in 13th place in the standings. It was an entertaining football match that simply could not be decided.
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)