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Superettan match in Sundsvall postponed due to snow

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  • A Superettan match in Sundsvall was stopped after 25 minutes due to heavy snow.
  • The match between Gif Sundsvall and Nordic United has been rescheduled to the day after Easter.
  • Nordic United reportedly led 1-0 before the postponement.

A Superettan football match between Gif Sundsvall and Nordic United in Sundsvall, Sweden, was interrupted and postponed due to heavy snowfall. The match was stopped after 25 minutes of play, with Nordic United reportedly taking the lead through a goal by Emanuel Swedi. According to reports, the snow made the pitch unplayable, leading to the decision to reschedule the match to 13:00 on the day after Easter.

The interruption occurred during Gif Sundsvall's season opener, with local official Tommy Lerstrand commenting on the unexpected snow conditions.

The interruption occurred during Gif Sundsvall's season opener, with local official Tommy Lerstrand commenting on the unexpected snow conditions.

Tommy Lerstrand, local official

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