Superettan 2014
GAIS - Syrianska FC (0 - 1)
Match in Superettan 2014
Match start: 2014-05-02 at 19:20
Venue: Gamla Ullevi
Attendance: 2,812
Syrianska FC managed to secure three points in a hard-fought away match against GAIS at Gamla Ullevi in one of the best matches of the season. The match started with a lot of intensity and both teams tried to take control.
GAIS created a few good chances through Gabriel Altemark Vanneryr and Linus Tornblad, but the strong defensive line of Syrianska FC halted their attacks. In the 23rd minute, GAIS made its first substitution when Petrit Zhubi replaced Vanneryr. Syrianska FC struggled to create any direct goal-scoring opportunities but had a higher ball possession.
In the 29th minute, Syrianska FC received its first yellow card when Gabriel Somi tackled hard on a GAIS midfielder. GAIS began to be careless with their passes, and in the 45th minute, Zhubi received a warning after a rough tackle attempt.
Just before the halftime break, Syrianska FC had a great opportunity to take the lead after a free kick from close range, but the GAIS goalkeeper saved the situation. After the break, Syrianska FC showed more speed in their attacking play, and in the 45th minute, Rabi Elia was substituted for Louay Chanko in Syrianska FC.
GAIS continued to try to take control of the match but became more desperate and started to mishandle their passes again. In the 55th minute, Ásgeir Börkur Ásgeirsson received a yellow card for a serious delay. Syrianska FC received its first yellow card in the 58th minute after Charbel Georges took too long with a throw-in.
In the 63rd minute, Syrianska FC took the lead after a goal from Yussuf Saleh, who came on as a substitute in the 62nd minute. Saleh met a long ball and put it past the GAIS goalkeeper. Syrianska FC continued to play their game, and in the 64th minute, Saleh received a yellow card for a reckless tackle.
GAIS desperately tried to get back into the match and substituted William Robert Warshaw for Marcus Översjö in the 69th minute. Syrianska FC defended strongly, and in the 74th minute, Isa Demir received a yellow card for a hard tackle. Towards the end of the match, Syrianska FC substituted Charbel Georges for Gerlem William De Jesus Almeida to protect their lead.
The match ended 0-1 in favor of Syrianska FC, and the team successfully took three points away from home. GAIS fought hard but never managed to find their rhythm and were forced to leave the field empty-handed.
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)