Gais Strengthens European Bid with Win Over Djurgården Ahead of Key Suspension

Gais has taken a decisive step towards securing a European competition spot for the 2025 season by defeating Djurgården 3-2 in a crucial match at Gamla Ullevi. This victory advances Gais into a commanding position, holding a three-point lead over Malmö with just three matches remaining in the season.

The match featured standout performances from Gais's Ibrahim Diabate, who scored his 15th goal of the season, and Amin Boudri, who executed a remarkable solo goal to put Gais ahead early. Robin Frej also contributed with a crucial header extending Gais's lead. Despite Djurgården’s attempts to mount a comeback with goals from Priske and Mikael Andersson, they were unable to overcome Gais's advantage. Djurgården’s coach, Jani Honkavaara, admitted to being "embarrassed" by his team's performance, criticizing their inability to control the match and prevent easy goals.

However, Gais now faces the challenge of playing the next match without Amin Boudri, who will be suspended due to a yellow card. Despite this, Boudri promises to support the team vocally from the stands at Grimsta, enthusiastically pledging to lead the Gais supporters in song to energize the team further. He was determined to have a strong fan turnout for the upcoming match against Brommapojkarna. His teammate, Gustav Lundgren, humorously noted that Boudri might need to learn the supporter songs before taking on this new role.

With Gais positioned third and strongly contesting the final European qualification spot, their upcoming fixtures are critical. Next up is a match against Brommapojkarna, while Djurgården looks to rebound against Värnamo. Gais’s momentum and determination may prove vital as the season draws to a close.