Superettan 2020
Athletic Eskilstuna - GIF Sundsvall (3 - 2)
Match in Superettan 2020
Match start: 2020-08-29 at 17:30
Venue: Tunavallen
Match Report:
It was an exciting match at Tunavallen where Athletic Eskilstuna faced GIF Sundsvall in an important game in the Superettan. Despite the absence of spectators due to current circumstances, both teams delivered an entertaining match.
GIF Sundsvall took the lead in the 33rd minute through Pontus Engblom, who converted a penalty and created nervousness among the home fans. However, Athletic Eskilstuna quickly responded and equalized before halftime through Ismet Lushaku, assisted by Wilhelm Loeper.
In stoppage time of the first half, Athletic Eskilstuna managed to take the lead through Chidi Dauda Omeje, assisted by Ferid Ali, giving the team an important advantage heading into the second half.
In the second half, Athletic Eskilstuna continued to press and extended their lead through Adam Larsson, assisted by Wilhelm Loeper, making it seem as though the match was decided.
However, GIF Sundsvall did not give up and reduced the deficit in the 65th minute through Pontus Engblom, assisted by Niklas Dahlström, creating tension in the closing stages of the match.
Despite a persistent effort from GIF Sundsvall to come back, Athletic Eskilstuna managed to hold on and secure the victory with a final score of 3-2.
A crucial win for Athletic Eskilstuna, who needed the points to climb the standings, while GIF Sundsvall must review what went wrong and continue to work toward future matches. An exciting match filled with action and goal opportunities that entertained those who followed it on TV.
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)