Damallsvenskan 2011
Hammarby IF DFF - Linköpings FC (0 - 0)
Match in Damallsvenskan 2011
Match start: 2011-05-10 at 19:00
Venue: Hammarby IP 1
Attendance: 1,027
In tonight's match between Hammarby IF DFF and Linköpings FC at Hammarby IP 1, two teams fought hard on the field. In front of a crowd of 1,027, Hammarby had the chance to earn points and improve their position in the standings. Linköping, on the other hand, needed to take points to continue climbing in the table.
The match began with a high tempo from both teams. Linköping had an early opportunity, but Hammarby's goalkeeper, Malin Reuterwall, made a great save. The rest of the half continued with a lot of struggle in midfield, but neither team managed to create any significant threats.
The second half started just like the first, with a lot of battling in midfield. Hammarby had a good opportunity after a corner, but the ball went over the goal. Linköping began to gain stronger control of the match and had several dangerous chances. However, Reuterwall in Hammarby's goal kept a clean sheet with several excellent saves.
The match continued with several substitutions from both teams, but neither side managed to create any decisive chances. The result stood at the end of the match: 0-0.
After the match, both coaches expressed some disappointment at not being able to secure three points but were satisfied with their players' performances.
Hammarby's coach, Stefan Österholm, commented after the match:
"We fought hard, and I am proud of the guys who battled bravely for 90 minutes. We had some really good chances, and with a little more luck, we could have won the match."
Linköping's coach, Martin Sjögren, said:
"It was a tough match, and Hammarby provided good opposition. We were strong in the second half, but it wasn't enough to decide the match. We'll take a point home with us and look forward to the next game."
GK = Goalkeeper, D = Defender, M = Midfielder, F = Forward, C = Captain, Off = Substituted off, In = Substituted in, YC = Booked (Yellow card), RC = Sent off (Red card)