Allsvenskan 2019
GIF Sundsvall - IFK Göteborg (0 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2019
Match start: 2019-09-01 at 15:00
Venue: NP3 Arena
Attendance: 3,580
It was a beautifully crisp autumn day at NP3 Arena as GIF Sundsvall hosted IFK Göteborg on Sunday afternoon. With only six rounds left in Allsvenskan, it was crucial for both teams to secure three points to position themselves well for the conclusion of the season.
The match started evenly with both teams having chances to attack, but it was IFK Göteborg who took the lead after 38 minutes. Giorgi Kharaishvili received the ball after a nice pass from Tobias Sana and easily placed it into the net behind GIF Sundsvall's goalkeeper.
Barely into the second half, IFK Göteborg extended their lead. Hosam Aiesh received the ball on the left flank and was able to maneuver around a few defenders before slotting the ball into the goal. It was Aiesh's second goal of the season and gave IFK Göteborg a crucial two-goal lead.
GIF Sundsvall tried to create chances forward but struggled to break through IFK Göteborg's defense. Instead, it was the visitors who came close to increasing their lead, but goalkeeper William Eskelinen kept GIF Sundsvall in the match with some impressive saves.
The match ultimately ended 0-2, giving IFK Göteborg three important points in the fight for a top position in the standings. For GIF Sundsvall, it was a tough loss that left them at the bottom of the table.
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)