Superettan 2020
Dalkurd - GIF Sundsvall (1 - 3)
Match in Superettan 2020
Match start: 2020-10-21 at 19:00
Venue: Studenternas
It was a match that GIF Sundsvall dominated from start to finish. Already in the fifth minute, they took the lead through Dennis Olsson, who was set up by Oliver Berg. Just eight minutes later, GIF Sundsvall doubled their lead, again through Oliver Berg after an assist from Paya Pichkah. Dalkurd tried to get into the match, but GIF Sundsvall were strong in defense and kept Dalkurd at bay.
In the 52nd minute, GIF Sundsvall were awarded a penalty, which Pontus Engblom confidently converted into the net, increasing GIF Sundsvall's lead to 3-0. Dalkurd attempted to come back into the game and changed their formation by making a substitution at halftime. Willie Minkah Ajani Clemons came on for Hampus Finndell.
In the 68th minute, Dalkurd managed to score a consolation goal through Willie Minkah Ajani Clemons, but it was too late to turn the match around. Dalkurd continued to press GIF Sundsvall, but they could never pose a serious threat to GIF Sundsvall.
The result of 3-1 in favor of GIF Sundsvall means that they now increase their lead over Dalkurd in the standings. It was a well-played match by GIF Sundsvall, who dominated the game and displayed solid defensive play. Dalkurd, on the other hand, seems to have some issues with scoring and creating dangerous chances, which they will need to work on if they are to climb the standings.
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)