Superettan 2020
Umeå FC - GIF Sundsvall (1 - 0)
Match in Superettan 2020
Match start: 2020-11-09 at 19:00
Venue: Umeå Energi Arena SOL
Attendance: 300
Umeå FC displayed a convincing performance as they faced GIF Sundsvall at Umeå Energi Arena SOL on Monday evening. Despite a low attendance of only 300 spectators, the home team took the lead just nine minutes into the match, thanks to a strong effort from Bajram Ajeti, who was set up by Emmanuel Yeboah and confidently put the ball in the net.
GIF Sundsvall, however, tried to fight their way back into the match, and Jamie Ryan Hopcutt received a yellow card in the 14th minute. But despite several attempts, the away team could not find an equalizer, and instead, Umeå FC came closest to scoring more goals.
After a tight second half with few chances on either side, GIF Sundsvall made two substitutions in the 71st minute. Johan Andersson and David Myrestam came on, while Niklas Dahlström and Teodor Stenshagen left the field.
Umeå FC substituted both Deniz Yaldir and Mikael Wikström in the 75th minute to maintain their lead and instead give playing time to Soya Takahashi and Timothy McNeil. Umeå FC created additional dangerous situations but failed to extend their lead.
In the 81st minute, Umeå FC made their final substitution, bringing on Rodin Deprem for goal-scorer Bajram Ajeti. Despite GIF Sundsvall's efforts, the home team managed to hold their ground until the final whistle. Umeå FC thus wins the match against GIF Sundsvall 1–0 and moves closer to the middle of the table, while GIF Sundsvall remains in fifth place.
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)