Superettan 2020
GIF Sundsvall - Östers IF (1 - 2)
Match in Superettan 2020
Match start: 2020-09-05 at 17:30
Venue: NP3 Arena
The match between GIF Sundsvall and Östers IF at NP3 Arena started evenly with both teams creating chances going forward. Östers IF received a yellow card in the 25th minute and then took the lead in the 59th minute thanks to a fine goal from Petar Petrovic.
After the goal, both teams continued to push forward, and GIF Sundsvall made a substitution in the 69th minute in an effort to find an equalizer. However, Östers extended their lead in the 85th minute when Petar Petrovic scored his second goal of the day, assisted by Nicolas Mortensen.
GIF Sundsvall did not give up and managed to reduce the deficit through Oliver Berg in the 90th minute, assisted by Pontus Engblom. Despite an intense finish from the home team, they were unable to score another goal, and the match ended 1-2 in favor of Östers IF.
With this victory, Östers IF earned three valuable points and climbed the table, while GIF Sundsvall left the pitch disappointed with the result. Referee Granit Maqedonci maintained a good standard throughout the match and kept the interaction between the teams in check. It was an even and entertaining match despite the lack of additional goals.
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)