Allsvenskan 2022
GIF Sundsvall - Degerfors IF (2 - 3)
Match in Allsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-05-09 at 19:00
Venue: NP3 Arena
Attendance: 2,905
Degerfors IF broke their six-match losing streak in the Allsvenskan with an impressive comeback against GIF Sundsvall at NP3 Arena. Despite the home team taking an early lead, it was the visitors who ultimately claimed victory with a score of 3-2.
The match started at 19:00 on Monday evening, with an attendance of 2,905 spectators. The referee for the evening was Granit Maqedonci, with Peter Allheim and Per Rehnlund serving as assistant referees.
GIF Sundsvall started strong and took the lead in the 50th minute. Saku Ylätupa, with an assist from Pontus Engblom, put the ball in the net to give the home team a 1-0 lead.
After an hour of play, GIF Sundsvall made their first substitution as Ronaldo Damus replaced Pontus Engblom. However, that was not enough to hold back Degerfors IF, who continued to push forward.
In the 64th minute, Erik Andersson received a yellow card for GIF Sundsvall, and just three minutes later, Degerfors IF made their first substitution, bringing in Adhavan Rajamohan for Johan Bertilsson.
GIF Sundsvall tried to maintain their lead, and in the 74th minute, they managed to make it 2-0. Saku Ylätupa scored again, marking his third goal of the season with an assist from Ronaldo Damus.
After the second goal, GIF Sundsvall made two substitutions, bringing in Ludvig Nåvik and Dennis Olsson for Joe Corona and Rasmus Lindkvist, but it would prove too late to stop Degerfors IF.
In the 80th minute, Degerfors IF made two substitutions of their own, with Daniel Krezic replacing Anton Kralj and Justin Salmon coming on for Adam Carlén. Just a few minutes later, in the 84th minute, Degerfors IF pulled one back through Abdelrahman Boudah Saidi, with an assist from Erik Lindell.
GIF Sundsvall continued to make player changes, and in the 85th minute, Jesper Carström and Teodor Stenshagen came on for Erik Andersson and Robert Lundström. But Degerfors IF were not content with just a point.
In the 89th minute, Abdelrahman Boudah Saidi equalized to 2-2, and once again Erik Lindell provided the assist. Degerfors IF kept pressing, and in the fourth minute of stoppage time, Abdelrahman Boudah Saidi completed his hat trick and secured victory for the away team. The goal came with an assist from Gustav Granath.
Degerfors IF thus broke their losing streak and took home three important points from Sundsvall. The match concluded with a yellow card for Diego De Jesus Campos Ballestero of Degerfors IF.
GIF Sundsvall now faces a new challenge after this loss and must ensure they bounce back in their upcoming matches. On the other hand, Degerfors IF can breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate their first victory of the season in the Allsvenskan.