Ettan Södra 2022
Torns IF - GAIS (4 - 2)
Match in Ettan Södra 2022
Match start: 2022-08-20 at 16:00
Venue: Tornvallen, Stångby A-plan
Attendance: 674
Torns IF advances in Ettan Södra after an impressive victory at home against GAIS on Saturday afternoon. Tornvallen was filled with supporters, totaling 674, who witnessed the home team take the lead in the 23rd minute through midfielder Noah Christoffersson. However, GAIS quickly responded and equalized to 1-1 in the 35th minute with a goal from Gustav Lundgren.
The second half featured several substitutions from both teams. GAIS brought in Filip Gustafsson and Joackim Åberg at halftime, while Torns IF made two substitutions in the 66th minute. GAIS took the lead with 2-1 in the 65th minute after a goal from Mervan Celik.
However, Torns IF did not let the early setback discourage them and continued to fight, equalizing to 2-2 in the 83rd minute through Amin Al-Hamawi. The home team then shifted gears, and in the 90th minute, Christoffersson scored his second goal of the match, giving Torns IF a 3-2 lead. Al-Hamawi then sealed the deal with a goal to make it 4-2 in stoppage time.
It was a tough battle on the field, and referee Fredrik Alknäs handed out several warnings during the match, including to Al-Hamawi and Osama Khattab from Torns IF, as well as Celik and Richard Emeka Friday from GAIS.
Torns IF claimed three important points and continues their pursuit of one of the two top spots in Ettan Södra, while GAIS lost ground in the standings. Torns IF's next match is away against Husqvarna FF, while GAIS will face Kristianstads FF at home.
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)