Damallsvenskan 2013
LdB FC Malmö - Umeå IK FF (2 - 0)
Match in Damallsvenskan 2013
Match start: 2013-10-13 at 14:20
Venue: Malmö IP
Attendance: 2,569
LdB FC Malmö had the home advantage when they faced Umeå IK FF at Malmö IP in the Damallsvenskan on Sunday afternoon. In front of an audience of 2,569 people, who hoped for an exciting match, referee Sara Persson started the game.
It didn't take long for the home team to score their first goal. In the 20th minute, Gabriella Maria Melis found the back of the net with an assist from Alexandra Lowe Riley. Umeå IK FF fought hard to equalize, but it was LdB FC Malmö who had the most ball possession and created the most chances.
In the 33rd minute, LdB FC Malmö scored their second goal, thanks to Sara Björk Gunnarsdottir with an assist from Lina Nilsson. Umeå IK FF tried to regroup and get a goal back, but LdB FC Malmö's defense stood firm and kept them away from the net.
In the 70th minute, the home team made their first substitution, bringing Kathleen Radtke on for Anja Mittag. Umeå IK FF soon followed up with two consecutive substitutions, as Jasmin Nejati came on for Tuija Hyyrynen and Emmi Alanen replaced Ogonna Chukwudi.
In the 82nd minute, Rita Chikwelu from Umeå IK FF received a yellow card, which did not help the team get back into the match. LdB FC Malmö continued to dominate the game, and in the 87th minute, Linnéa Ågren was substituted in for Jenny Hjohlman in Umeå IK FF.
The final score was 2-0 in favor of LdB FC Malmö, who now lead the table in the Damallsvenskan. Umeå IK FF is currently in sixth place in the standings. Despite the loss, Umeå IK FF can head home with their heads held high after fighting hard against a dominant LdB FC Malmö.
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)