Östers IF - Gefle IF FF 1 - 2

Superettan 2023


Östers IF - Gefle IF FF (1 - 2)
Match in Superettan 2023
Match start: 2023-08-12 at 15:00
Venue: Visma Arena, Växjö
Attendance: 2,676

On Saturday afternoon, it became clear that Östers IF would face Gefle IF FF at Visma Arena in Växjö in a match that could have significant consequences for the Superettan standings. In front of 2,676 spectators, referee Adi Aganovic held the strings in a match characterized by high tempo, with both teams fighting to maintain their positions in the table.

The match started evenly, but after a few minutes, Östers IF took control. However, their offensive efforts struggled against Gefle IF FF's strong defense, leading to a goalless halftime.

The second half became more intense, with three yellow cards issued in the first 20 minutes. Eventually, Gefle IF FF made a breakthrough during a quick counterattack, resulting in a goal by Martin Rauschenberg Brorsen after a pass from Jacob Hjelte in the 85th minute. Östers IF then had a chance to equalize with a free kick, which Adam Bergmark Wiberg converted into a goal, making the score 1-1.

But just as the match seemed to be heading toward a conclusion and with only seconds left on the clock, Kevin Persson shot the ball into the net after an assist from York Rafael, allowing Gefle IF FF to win the match 2-1 and secure three crucial points against one of the stronger teams in Superettan. This was a very important victory for Gefle IF FF, who now climb to fourth place in the table, while Östers IF falls to sixth place.

Squads

Östers IF

Starting squad

  • 1. Miloje Prekovic (GK)
  • 17. Adam Herdonsson (D) (YC '78)
  • 3. Månz Berg (D) (C)
  • 4. Sebastian Hedlund (D) (YC '31)
  • 21. Rúnar Thór Sigurgeirsson (D)
  • 8. Alex Thor Hauksson (M) (Off '58) (YC '38)
  • 22. Manasse Kusu (M)
  • 23. Vladimir Rodic (F) (Off '82)
  • 9. Niklas Söderberg (F)
  • 7. Dzenis Kozica (F) (Off '73)
  • 19. Adam Bergmark Wiberg

Substitutions

  • 32. Carl Lundahl Persson (GK)
  • 11. Ahmed Bonnah
  • 16. Isak Magnusson (In '73)
  • 24. Theodor Johansson
  • 26. André Gustafson (In '82)
  • 29. Hannes Bladh Pijaca
  • 33. Tatu Varmanen (In '58)

Gefle IF FF

Starting squad

  • 13. Robin Wallinder (GK)
  • 21. Nils Eriksson (D) (Off '68)
  • 29. Martin Rauschenberg Brorsen (D) (C) (YC '57)
  • 5. Niclas Håkansson (D)
  • 19. Christoffer Aspgren (M)
  • 18. Constantino Capotondi (M) (Off '80) (YC '34)
  • 6. Oscar Lundin (M) (Off '68)
  • 24. York Rafael (M)
  • 12. Adrian Edqvist (F) (Off '90)
  • 11. Leo Englund (F)
  • 10. Antonio Yakoub (F) (Off '80)

Substitutions

  • 27. Tobias Johansson (GK)
  • 7. Daniel Eliasson
  • 8. Anton Lundin (In '90)
  • 9. Jacob Hjelte (In '80)
  • 16. Kevin Persson (In '68)
  • 23. Oskar Karlsson (In '80)
  • 44. Iu Ranera Grau (In '68)

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)