Damallsvenskan 2012
Linköpings FC - Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC (3 - 2)
Match in Damallsvenskan 2012
Match start: 2012-10-14 at 16:00
Venue: Folkungavallen A
Attendance: 407
The match between Linköpings FC and Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC was a real thriller. Just seven minutes in, the home team took the lead through Gabriella Maria Melis, assisted by Lisa de Vanna. But Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC showed their strength by equalizing in the 63rd minute with a goal from Christen Press.
After the goal, Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC made two quick substitutions, bringing on Yael Averbuch and Johanna Almgren. This turned out to be a successful move, as Christen Press scored her second goal of the day in the 69th minute, giving the away team the lead.
However, Linköpings FC did not give up, and in the 76th minute, Nora Holstad Berge equalized, assisted by Petra Johansson. Then, in the 83rd minute, it was finally the home team's day when Lisa de Vanna scored her second goal, sealing the final score at 3-2, assisted by Sofia Lundgren.
Referee Tess Olofsson had full control of the match and kept a close eye on the game along with assistant referees Josef Alacam and Alexander Barpaulus. The audience at Folkungavallen A truly witnessed an exciting match with a high tempo and scoring chances at both ends.
With this victory, Linköpings FC moves up in the standings, while Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC settles for fourth place. Regardless of the outcome, both teams provided entertaining football and showed that they have what it takes to challenge in the Damallsvenskan.
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)