GIF Sundsvall lost their Norrlands derby against Östersunds FK on Friday evening, meaning ÖFK secured their first home win against Giffarna in nine years. The match was played in front of over 4000 fans at Jämtkraft Arena, where ÖFK dominated and won by the odd goal. The team is now 16th in Superettan with 9 points from 18 matches, having won only three games so far this season.
What happened in the match?
ÖFK were the dominant team from the start, and although Sundsvall had a few chances in the first half, it was ÖFK who took the lead through Jabir Abdihakim Ali after just over 20 minutes. Sundsvall fought on, but couldn't find an equalizer and ultimately lost 1-0. It was a tough evening for Giffarna, who have now lost five matches in a row.
Why is this important for GIF Sundsvall?
The loss to ÖFK is a hard blow for GIF Sundsvall, who are already at the bottom of the table. With only 13 goals scored and 42 conceded so far this season, it's clear that the team has major problems both offensively and defensively. The team is 29 points behind league leaders IFK Norrköping, making it almost impossible to reach the top of the table.
What's next for GIF Sundsvall?
GIF Sundsvall play their next match at home against Helsingborg on August 16. Helsingborg are ninth in the table, making it a tough match for Sundsvall. The team needs to quickly find a solution to stop their negative form and pick up some points to avoid the relegation battle.
