SKF Arena's First Goal Scorer

The first day of Gothia Cup 2024 is underway, and SKF Arena's first goal scorer was Gustav Sjöström from Karlstad.

Monday morning started with rain, excitement, and the first matches of Gothia Cup. The first match of the day at SKF Arena on Heden kicked off at 8 a.m. The arena's first goal was scored by Gustav Sjöström from IF Karlstad Fotboll.

IF Karlstad Fotboll faced American VA United on the first day of Gothia Cup in the Boys 16, Group 4 category. The rainy morning began with a match between the teams at 8 a.m. at SKF Arena. Just 8 minutes into the game, cheers from the Swedish supporters erupted as Gustav Sjöström scored SKF Arena's first goal of the tournament.

It wasn't just any goal; it was a header following a long ball from Gustav's teammate.
– I received a long ball from my friend Rayan, then I headed it into the goal, said Gustav after the match, which ended in a 3-1 victory for the Karlstad team.
– It felt really good, it’s a big arena so it’s an amazing feeling, he continued when asked how it felt to be SKF Arena's first goal scorer of 2024.

The next match for Gustav Sjöström and his team IF Karlstad Fotboll will be tomorrow, Tuesday, at Mossens IP at 2:50 p.m.