M. Baidoo scores 2 goals to give a 2-0 win to Elfsborg over GIF Sundsvall. HIGHLIGHTS

SUNDSVALL. Elfsborg overcomes GIF Sundsvall 2-0 after M. Baidoo scores a double.

M. Baidoo scores 2 goals to give a 2-0 win to Elfsborg over GIF Sundsvall. HIGHLIGHTS

SUNDSVALL. Elfsborg conquers GIF Sundsvall 2-0 after M. Baidoo scores 2 goals.

The match was played at the NP3 Arena stadium in Sundsvall on Sunday and it started at 3:00 pm local time. The referee was Kaspar Sjöberg with the assistance of Simon Kristensson and Andreas Svensson. The 4th official was Martin Strömbergsson. The weather was cloudy. The temperature was pleasant at 16.1 degrees Celsius or 60.96 Fahrenheit. The humidity was 67%.​

Match Statistics​

  • 40 Ball Possession 60
Shots
  • 7 Total 20
  • 2 On Target 7
  • 5 Off Target 13
  • 1 Shots blocked 3
  • 85 Attack 128
  • 64 Dangerous attack 55
  • 97 Ball safe 116
  • 0 Penalties 1
  • 3 Corners 7
  • 1 Off Sides 3
Fouls
  • 1 Total 0
  • 3 Yellow Cards 1
  • 0 Double Yellow 0
  • 0 Red Card 0
Other
  • 5 Substitutions 4

Ball possession

Elfsborg had a strong ball possession 60% while GIF Sundsvall was struggling with a 40% ball possession.

Attitude and shots

GIF Sundsvall was more aggressive with 64 dangerous attacks and 7 shots of which 2 were on target. Anyhow, Elfsborg managed to find the solution to win this contest.​

GIF Sundsvall shot 7 times, 2 on target, 5 off target. On the opposite side, Elfsborg shot 20 times, 7 on target, 13 off target.

Cards

GIF Sundsvall received 3 yellow cards (A. Blomqvist, M. Burman and Gabriel Castro). Talking about the opposition, Elfsborg received 1 yellow card (J. Larsson).

Match Timeline

6'
Michael Baidoo(goal)P. Frick
41'
Michael Baidoo(penalty)
Ludvig Navik- sub ->P. Pichkah
46'
Teodor Stenshagen- sub ->F. Lasso
46'
46'
47'
63'
67'
69'
69'
Marcus Burman- sub ->R. Lundström
81'
85'
Johan Larsson - Yellow
Marcus Burman- Yellow
89'
90'

Standings

After this match, GIF Sundsvall will stay with 10 points to sit in the 16th place. On the other side, Elfsborg will have 30 points to remain in the 9th place.

Next matches

In the next match in the Allsvenskan, GIF Sundsvall will host IFK Göteborg on the 9th of October with a 11-3 head to head statistic in favor of IFK Göteborg (3 draws).

Elfsborg will play away agasint IFK Göteborg on the 3rd of October with a 10-9 head to head in favor of Elfsborg (16 draws).

GIF Sundsvall – Formation

GIF Sundsvall
G
7.1
D
Rasmus Lindkvist 22.Sweden
6.8
D
6.9
47'
D
Forrest Lasso 3.United States
6.1
46'
M
Robert Lundström 15.Sweden
6.8
81'
M
Dennis Olsson 5.Sweden
6.2
46'
M
E. Andersson 7.Sweden
6.2
M
P. Makrillos 6.Australia
6.2
M
Paya Pichkah 14.Sweden
6.5
46'
F
Pontus Engblom 21.Sweden
6.2
F
Ronaldo Damus 12.Haiti
6.5
67'
Substitutes
G
Oscar Jonsson 35.Sweden
D
Teodor Stenshagen 19.Sweden
7.0
46'
D
Gabriel Castro 27.Portugal
6.6
46' 90'
M
Ludvig Navik 23.Sweden
6.4
46'
M
Joe Corona 30.United States
6.5
67'
M
Marcus Burman 16.Sweden
6.6
81' 89'

GIF Sundsvall started with a 3-5-2 line-up (3-5-2).

The manager Brian Clarhaut decided to play with the following team: Andreas Andersson (7.1), Alexander Blomqvist (6.9), Forrest Lasso (6.1), Rasmus Lindkvist (6.8), Robert Lundstrom (6.8), Erik Andersson (6.2), Peter Makrillos (6.2), Paya Pichkah (6.5), Dennis Olsson (6.2), Pontus Engblom (6.2) and Ronaldo Damus (6.5).

The home team had on the bench: Ludvig Nåvik (6.4), Joe Corona (6.5), Oscar Jonsson, Teodor Stenshagen (7.0), Marcus Burman (6.6) and Gabriel Castro (6.6).

Substitutions

GIF Sundsvall made 5 changes: P. Pichkah for L. Nåvik (46′), F. Lasso for T. Stenshagen (46′), D. Olsson for Gabriel Castro (46′), R. Damus for J. Corona (67′) and R. Lundström for M. Burman (81′).

Best player: Andreas Andersson​

The player that probably impressed the most for GIF Sundsvall was the goalkeeper: Andreas Andersson. His rating is 7.10. He performed 6 saves.

Elfsborg – Formation

Elfsborg
G
6.9
D
Johan Larsson  24.Sweden
6.8
85'
D
7.5
D
S. Strand 20.Sweden
7.3
D
Leo Väisänen 15.Finland
7.4
M
André Römer 6.Denmark
7.0
M
Michael Baidoo 13.Ghana
8.1
Goals6', 41'
M
N. Söderberg 28.Sweden
7.4
F
Per Frick 17.Sweden
7.3
63'
F
Jeppe Okkels 19.Denmark
7.4
69'
F
7.1
69'
Substitutes
G
Tim Rönning 31.Sweden
M
Jacob Ondrejka 7.Sweden
7.1
69'
M
Besfort Zeneli 27.Kosovo
M
M
Ahmed Qasem 18.Sweden
F
R. Alm 21.Sweden
6.5
69'
F
Oscar Aga 14.Norway
6.4
63'

Elfsborg started with a aggressive line-up (4-3-3).

Jimmy Thelin played with: Hákon Rafn Valdimarsson (6.9), Johan Larsson (6.8), Leo Väisänen (7.4), Sebastian Holmén (7.5), Simon Strand (7.3), Noah Söderberg (7.4), André Rømer (7.0), Michael Baidoo (8.1), Alexander Bernhardsson (7.1), Per Frick (7.3) and Jeppe Okkels (7.4).

These were the players on the bench: Jacob Ondrejka (7.1), Besfort Zeneli, Tim Rönning, Rasmus Alm (6.5), Timothy Ouma, Ahmed Qasem and Oscar Aga (6.4).

Substitutions

Elfsborg made 3 changes: P. Frick for O. Aga (63′), J. Okkels for J. Ondrejka (69′) and A. Bernhardsson for R. Alm (69′).

Best player: Michael Baidoo​

The most impressive player for Elfsborg was Michael Baidoo.

His rating is (8.1) with 2 goals, 32 passes (93% accurate) and 4 key passes. He was won 2 duels out of 6. He hit the woodwork once times.

Results of the day

These are the results of the day in the Allsvenskan.​