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Gif Sundsvall will continue to play in the super one in 2025 after a major snow chaos.
But it was far from over – the qualifying return against FC Stockholm went to extra time.
Then club icon Pontus Engblom stepped forward and canceled the contract.
Earlier on Sunday, the qualifying match between Östersund and Lund was paused after snowfall.
20 miles southeast, the same thing happened – an hour later. The second return meeting in the qualifier for the super league between Gif Sundsvall and FC Stockholm Internazionale contained everything.
After a quarter played, FC Stockholm received a penalty – a penalty that David Zlotnik did not manage. A quarter of an hour later, the visitors received a penalty again. The same Zlotnik stepped forward – this time in goal and 1-0 in the match and 1-1 overall.
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In the 45th minute, the visitors’ Sebastian Loyola Nydén received his second yellow card and was sent off.
Three penalties in the match
In the middle of the second half, the snowfall that many feared came like many. The lines were too hard to see and the match had to be paused temporarily. The players left and shooting began.
After just over 20 minutes, the match started again and “Giffarna” received a penalty. Ludvig Svanberg scored 1-1 in the match and was about to keep Sundsvall in the super league.
But the guests did not give up. With two minutes left in regular time, FC Stockholm made it 2-1 via Villiam Dahlström. After a tangled situation, Dahlström was able to send the ball in at the same time as Sundsvall called on his hand.
There were no more goals during the match’s 90 minutes and it all went to extra time.
There, club icon Pontus Engblom stepped forward and kept his Sundsvall in the super league. The match ended 3–2 and a total of 4–2 over two matches.
Rikard Norling’s FC Stockholm gets to reload and take new steps towards the super league next season.
Gif Sundsvall Survives Snow Chaos: A Comedy of Errors and Triumphs
Updated: 19:51 | Published: 17:27
Well folks, if you’ve ever wanted to see what happens when a football match turns into a winter wonderland, look no further than the recent debacle involving Gif Sundsvall and FC Stockholm. It was a competition sporting the true spirit of chaos: equal parts thrilling and as confusing as a cat at a dog show!
As GIF Sundsvall prepares to play on in the Super League come 2025, they did so by battling not only their opponents but a veritable blizzard straight out of a Christmas movie. The qualifying return match went to extra time. You’d think they were playing football, but it felt more like the world’s fastest game of snowball fight!
Penalties, Snow, and a Club Icon
Picture this: less than a quarter into the game, FC Stockholm’s David Zlotnik struts up to take a penalty, and in a twist of fate worthy of a sitcom, he fluffs it! Think of it like trying to cook dinner and setting off the smoke alarm—everyone’s concerned, nobody’s happy, and the only one laughing is the referee.
But don’t write them off just yet! Moments later, Zlotnik decides to don the goalkeeper’s gloves and, like a dramatic superhero reveal, he successfully saves the day, scoring the equalizing goal. Talk about a plot twist! It’s like James Bond swapping martinis for snow shovels!
As the match spirals into the second half, Sebastian Loyola Nydén of FC Stockholm receives a second yellow card, resulting in a red card. It’s a classic case of “you can’t take him anywhere!” And just as the snowflakes piled up, so too did the penalties, with three awarded throughout the match. And you thought your last night out was messy!
Snow Stops Play
Now, you know the weather can be a bit of a diva, but it takes a special kind of stubbornness to play football in conditions so bad that visibility could rival a game of hide and seek in a fog machine. They paused the match while players took a break to presumably argue about who forgot the hot chocolate.
Upon resuming, Ludvig Svanberg equalized for Sundsvall with a well-placed penalty, cementing their determination to stick around in the Super League like that one friend who just won’t leave the party no matter what time it is. But just when you thought they were safe, Villiam Dahlström from FC Stockholm made it 2-1, proving once again that it’s not over until the fat lady sings… or at least until the ref blows his whistle!
The Extra Time Showdown
With the match tied and everyone running on adrenaline, extra time kicked in. Enter Pontus Engblom, the club icon who swooped in like a well-timed punchline, sealing Sundsvall’s fate with a lovely goal! The final score? 3-2. They won 4-2 on aggregate, and the celebrations could’ve woken the neighbors. Perhaps they’d like a snowflake to remember the occasion?
As for FC Stockholm, they’ll have to reload and regroup, like a bunch of action heroes preparing for a sequel. Let’s hope they bring warmer gear next time!
In conclusion, if there’s one takeaway from this wintry saga, it’s that when life gives you snow, throw on your boots and make a snowman—or in this case, score a few goals! Here’s to Gif Sundsvall’s persistence and to FC Stockholm — better luck next winter!
Updated 19.51 | Published 17.27
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Gif Sundsvall is set to retain its place in the Superettan league for the 2025 season, overcoming a tumultuous day marked by heavy snow disruptions.
However, the drama continued as the qualifying match against FC Stockholm extended into extra time, revealing the intense stakes of this pivotal fixture.
Earlier on Sunday, adverse weather conditions forced a temporary halt to the qualifying match between Östersund and Lund due to significant snowfall.
Just 20 miles to the southeast, the same wintry fate struck the match between Gif Sundsvall and FC Stockholm Internazionale an hour later. The encounter showcased everything that makes football thrilling.
After a hard-fought first quarter, FC Stockholm was awarded a penalty, but David Zlotnik, unfortunately, failed to convert the opportunity. A little over fifteen minutes later, the visitors were granted another chance from the spot. This time, Zlotnik took his position as the goalkeeper, successfully defending the shot, keeping the score level at 1-1 on aggregate.
In the 45th minute, Sebastian Loyola Nydén of FC Stockholm was shown his second yellow card, leading to his dismissal from the match.
Three penalties in the match
As the second half progressed, snowfall intensified, raising concerns among players and officials about visibility. The referees decided to pause the game temporarily to reassess conditions.
After a lengthy hiatus of over 20 minutes, play resumed and “Giffarna” took advantage of the renewed momentum by earning a penalty. Ludvig Svanberg stepped up and skillfully scored, leveling the match at 1-1, crucial for keeping Sundsvall’s hopes alive in the Superettan league.
However, FC Stockholm refused to back down. With only two minutes of regular time remaining, Villiam Dahlström managed to push the ball into the net after a chaotic build-up, bringing the score to 2-1.
The match reached the end of the regulation period with no further goals, resulting in extra time to determine the fate of both teams.
In the decisive additional period, club icon Pontus Engblom emerged as the hero for Sundsvall, ensuring their survival in the Superettan league. The thrilling contest concluded with a final score of 3-2, securing Sundsvall’s aggregate victory of 4-2 over the two-legged match.
Meanwhile, Rikard Norling’s FC Stockholm now faces the challenge of regrouping and strategizing for their aspirations to reach the Superettan in the coming season.
Ng the score level at 1-1 overall.
As the clock ticked toward halftime, chaos struck again when Sebastian Loyola Nydén of FC Stockholm received his second yellow card, earning a red card and leaving his team down to ten men. The odds seemed to favor Gif Sundsvall, but as the winter storm intensified, so did the match’s drama.
A particularly heavy snowfall forced officials to temporarily pause the game, resulting in players retreating from the pitch. Fans held their breath, wondering if the match would resume or if conditions would lead to a cancellation. However, after a break of roughly 20 minutes, play resumed, and the show went on.
In a stunning twist of fate, just as the second half was getting into gear, Sundsvall was awarded a penalty, which Ludvig Svanberg coolly converted, leveling the match at 1-1 and reigniting hopes of survival in the Superettan.
But FC Stockholm wasn’t done yet. With just two minutes remaining in regulation time and the stakes at their highest, Villiam Dahlström slotting the ball home, pushing the score to 2-1 for the visitors. Yet, Sundsvall rallied, and the match stretched into extra time after the final whistle of the 90 minutes brought no further goals.
In the extra time, the atmosphere was electric, with both teams knowing that anything could happen. Enter Pontus Engblom, the heart and soul of the Sundsvall squad, who rose to the occasion magnificently, securing the win with a crucial goal that sent their fans into raptures.
The final score reflected the rollercoaster match: 3-2 on the day and 4-2 on aggregate, ensuring Gif Sundsvall’s place in the Super League for the next season as they celebrated a hard-fought victory against the backdrop of swirling snowflakes.
The day was a testament to the unpredictability of football, proving once again that no matter how bad the weather or the circumstances, the spirit of the game always prevails. FC Stockholm, while disappointed, now looks forward to regrouping and returning stronger for the next season, hopefully with softer boots for those unexpected weather conditions!
