Referat: Grythyttans IF - IFK Hallsberg

Grythyttan returned to league action after the long break with a home victory over rock-bottom Hallsberg in a re-arranged fixture that solidifies GIF’s 100% home record and unbeaten run this season.
After a slow start for the home side, the visitors took a shock lead when they capitalised on a stretched GIF back line and a slip from Zach Reynolds to allow the Hallsberg striker to get into the box, and despite a last ditch recovery tackle from Ben Diaby he fired low into the corner past the despairing dive of Nathan Steinwascher.
GIF started to come back into the game and found their oppoents stubborn yet resolute as they looked to protect their lead. GIF created numerous chances in the first period with Stafford Chipungu Junior, Dylan Williams and Julian Stefano all going close with well-worked efforts.
New arrival Mike Corbi was next to try his luck from a tight angle only to see his powerful drive beaten away by the visiting keeper. Then came the equaliser as Stafford Chipungu Junior disposed the hesitant Hallsberg defender and fired low into the far corner to restore parity.
Quickly after and GIF were in front, a quick throw in from Julian Stifano was received by Stafford Chipungu Junior and after some good close control and muscular strength he beat the defender and the goalkeeper with a powerful low strike.

The second half started in much the same vain and although Head Coach Dean Sibson was visibly unhappy with the amount of chances that were being created and not converted, the home side pressed on hitting the woodwork on two occasions and having no fewer than three goals disallowed for offside and handball offences. The visitors were riding their luck and despite defending very deep, the third goal was inevitable but GIF had to wait until the final moments to secure it.
Moments before the third and decisive goal, the visitors had their best chance to get back into the game and only some smart and brave goalkeeping from Nathan Steinwascher allowed him to get to the through ball first before the Hallsberg centre forward.
Then substitute Qudoos Algburi swept home the third goal moments after coming after good work down the right hand side to produce the low cross which was converted by Algburi at the far post.
GIF dominated this fixture for long periods and on the balance of play should of won by a more convincing margin but they secured another three points and returned to the top of the table with eight games remaining.
Head Coach Dean Sibson
“We know we will have to be more ruthless than that in our upcoming games, we created enough chances tonight to win two games of football and we have to be more clinical. Of course, we are pleased to get another win and to keep our winning run going especially here at home but we have to stay focused and look ahead to the next game. “

Kristian Jämsä