Allsvenskan 2020
IFK Göteborg - Östersund (2 - 2)
Match in Allsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-08-06 at 19:00
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
Match report: IFK Göteborg vs Östersund 2-2
It was an exciting and intense match between IFK Göteborg and Östersund that took place at Gamla Ullevi in the Allsvenskan. Despite the match ending in a draw at 2-2, it was a game that both teams genuinely fought to win.
The match started in the best possible way for IFK Göteborg, just three minutes in. August Erlingmark received the ball and shot it past Östersund's goalkeeper, putting the ball in the net. The crowd, which was absent due to the prevailing circumstances, quietly celebrated the goal.
However, Östersund fought back and equalized in the 27th minute, though unfortunately, it was an own goal by an IFK Göteborg player. The atmosphere in the stadium was buzzing with the score at 1-1.
IFK Göteborg had a great opportunity to take the lead again in the 29th minute with a penalty kick. Hosam Aiesh took the penalty but missed the target, shooting the ball wide. This was a significant disappointment for IFK Göteborg and a relief for Östersund.
In the 31st minute, Östersund struck again and took the lead. Noah Sonko Sundberg received the ball and made no mistake, putting it in the net. Östersund was now leading 2-1.
The second half was just as eventful as the first. Both teams worked hard to come back and create chances. They also made several substitutions to strengthen their sides.
The match became increasingly intense as time went on. Östersund received a player warning in the 73rd minute, Ludvig Fritzson. IFK Göteborg tried to make the most of the situation and created several dangerous chances.
IFK Göteborg made two substitutions in the 67th minute. Kristopher Da Graca and Christian Kouakou entered the game in an attempt to turn the match in IFK Göteborg's favor.
Östersund also substituted two players in the 80th minute in an effort to maintain their lead. But IFK Göteborg did not let go of the match and pushed for an equalizer.
And finally, in the 85th minute, the equalizer came. August Erlingmark did it again, putting the ball in the net. The IFK Göteborg players and their coach celebrated, and the absence of the crowd could almost be felt in their cheers.
The match was now 2-2, and neither team managed to score again before the final whistle. Both teams fought hard and deserved the points they earned.
After the match, IFK Göteborg was in 11th place in the table and Östersund in 14th place. Both teams will continue to strive for improvement in their standings in the Allsvenskan.