Superettan 2020
Degerfors IF - Umeå FC (1 - 0)
Match in Superettan 2020
Match start: 2020-07-07 at 19:00
Venue: Stora Valla
In a deserted stadium in Degerfors, one team emerged victorious from a tough and physical match. The match between Degerfors IF and Umeå FC ended 1-0 in favor of the home team after a penalty kick scored by Johan Bertilsson in the 40th minute.
The match started with high intensity from both teams, with Degerfors IF seeking to dominate the game by keeping the ball on the ground and creating chances. Umeå FC struggled to gain possession and tried to exploit Degerfors IF's mistakes in their passing game.
In the 39th minute, Umeå FC's Viktor Frodig received the first yellow card after a tough tackle. A minute later, Kim Eriksson, assistant coach of Umeå FC, was also shown a yellow card for his loud protests against the referee's decision.
In the 40th minute, Degerfors IF took the lead with a penalty goal from Johan Bertilsson. Umeå FC tried to respond immediately by applying higher pressure and made two substitutions, largely thanks to their new players.
In the second half, Umeå FC fought hard to equalize, but Degerfors IF maintained a solid defense. Instead, Brian Clarhaut, the coach of Umeå FC, received a yellow card for his protests.
Degerfors IF introduced two new players during the last 20 minutes of the match, and these players were solid in defense, helping Degerfors IF maintain their lead. The match concluded with two yellow cards issued to Sebastian Ohlsson and Daniel Janevski from Degerfors IF, as well as a final substitution by Umeå FC with Myroslav Mazur.
Degerfors IF's victory means they continue their pursuit of promotion to Allsvenskan, while Umeå FC must keep fighting to avoid relegation in Superettan.
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)