Gais Defeats IFK Göteborg in Allsvenskan Derby After 12 Years: 2-1 Victory Recap

Twelve years have passed since Gais and IFK Göteborg last met in an Allsvenskan meeting. Monday night, it was that time again. Gais had home advantage in the game at Gamla Ullevi, which was played in front of 16,646 spectators.

And the atmosphere did not disappoint. Long before it started, there were feelings of anticipation and excitement in the air, which brought the supporters into the arena, which contributed to a cracking event.

At the final whistle, it was Gais and the home crowd who got to celebrate. The black and green team won the game 2-1. Axel Henriksson scored the first goal and Alexander Ahl-Holmström the second goal for Gais. In extra time, Paulos Abraham managed to score a reduction goal for Blåvitt.

– It was very important for all the players to first show that we have reached this level and then some kind of revenge for doing this after twelve years where we have been get away from here. I think it means so much to all the Gaisers, said head coach Fredrik Holmberg at the press conference after the game.

He stood for a long time and absorbed the emotions after the victory in front of the heel.

– It was good to stand there with everyone who has wanted this game for so long and also to win, of course it’s a great feeling, says Holmberg.

Axel Henriksson delighted the fans

The Gothenburg derby didn’t have clear goalscoring chances for a long time. IFK Göteborg had possession, but it was difficult for anything dangerous to go forward.

In the 33rd minute, the home fans had to celebrate when Gais made it 1-0.

The goal came after a free kick that Robin Wendin Thomasson hit from the edge. Axel Henriksson was last on the ball and hit the main goal.

– I looked in front of me, I have such a situation when he hits a man like him. They are lazy on that surface, they didn’t read it after the first time. So it’s good to hit it there, says Axel Henriksson to Discovery +.

Gais could handle a bit more after the goal, but when it came to scoring chances, things were still tight. When the teams left the pitch at half-time, it was still 1-0 to Grönsvart.

– It’s really a bad first half, but it’s good to lead, says Henriksson about the first half.

Gais’ jumper made it 2–0

In the second half, Gais came out better and in the 76th minute Alexander Ahl-Holmström increased the score to 2-0.

In extra time, Paulos Abraham got revenge on himself after the situation of the burning giant, when he got a goal reduced in extra time.

He created drama at Gamla Ullevi and the hope of a cross lingered into the last one for Blåvitt.

But there were no more goals. The Gothenburg derby ended 2–1 to Gais and it was the home team who got the cheers and cheers after the game.

– It’s unbelievable, what a bad feeling. He is sick, he is sick. It’s hard to explain, but we fight the whole game and drive. We show heart, it’s a fantastic job by the boys, says Alexander Ahl-Holmström to Discovery after the game.

Fredrik Holmberg speaks at the press conference:

– To be honest, I don’t think we were good in the first half and it was clear that IFK were better than us. So we led undeservedly at the break. Good for the boys to keep it together and we kept our defense together so they didn’t create too much. We were able to go into the break with the lead, but we were very difficult. We came out clearly better in the second half and improved, says Holmberg.

Ahl-Holmström on what the victory means:

– Like hell, we’re now showing who’s the best in town and we drive from there

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