Linköpings FC - Vittsjö GIK 1 - 0

Damallsvenskan 2017


Linköpings FC - Vittsjö GIK (1 - 0)
Match in Damallsvenskan 2017
Match start: 2017-09-24 at 16:00
Venue: Bilbörsen Arena
Attendance: 735


On Sunday afternoon, Linköpings FC faced Vittsjö GIK at Bilbörsen Arena in front of 735 eager spectators. It turned out to be a tight match between two evenly matched teams, where a late goal would decide the outcome.

The match started at a high tempo, with both teams creating several dangerous chances. However, both defensive lines held strong, and no goals were scored in the first half.

The second half continued with the same intensity, and it seemed like the match would end in a draw until Lina Hurtig headed in the only goal of the match in the 48th minute. Assisted by Maja Ring Kildemoes, Hurtig sent the ball into the net and gave Linköpings FC the lead.

Vittsjö GIK continued to fight to regain control, but Linköping's defense stood firm and held tight. Both teams made substitutions in hopes of finding the right combinations on the field, but it would take until the final whistle before the match was completely decided.

Despite attempts from Vittsjö GIK to get back into the game and find an equalizer, Linköpings FC held their ground and secured an important victory. With this win, Linköpings FC maintained their lead in the Damallsvenskan while Vittsjö GIK remained in eighth place in the standings.


Squads

Linköpings FC

Starting squad

  • 2. Cajsa Andersson (GK)
  • 20. Anna Oskarsson (D)
  • 3. Janni Arnth Jensen (D) (C)
  • 4. Maja Ring Kildemoes (D)
  • 25. Jonna Andersson (D)
  • 18. Kosovare Asllani (M)
  • 10. Emma Lennartsson (M)
  • 11. Tove Almqvist (M) (Off '58)
  • 19. Kristine Minde (F) (Off '72)
  • 23. Marija Banusic (F) (Off '84)
  • 9. Lina Hurtig (F)

Substitutions

  • 29. Matilda Haglund (GK)
  • 5. Lisa Hurtig
  • 8. Wilma Thörnkvist
  • 14. Emmaliina Tulkki (In '84)
  • 15. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (In '58)
  • 16. Nicoline Sørensen (In '72)
  • 21. Alva Selerud

Vittsjö GIK

Starting squad

  • 1. Shannon Lynn (GK)
  • 9. Elisabet Klinga (D) (Off '87)
  • 4. Ifeoma Dieke (D)
  • 22. Sandra Lynn (D)
  • 8. Alexandra Benediktsson (D) (Off '76)
  • 19. Ngozi Sonia Okobi-Okeoghene (M)
  • 2. Osinachi Marvis Ohale (M)
  • 10. Johanna Andersson (M) (C) (Off '72)
  • 3. Genessee Daughetee (M)
  • 18. Linda Charlotta Sällström (F)
  • 11. Emmi Alanen (F)

Substitutions

  • 13. Chandra Bednar (GK)
  • 5. Emma Lund (In '76)
  • 7. Amanda Persson (In '87)
  • 14. Alice Åberg
  • 15. Alva Persson
  • 20. Rachel Mercik (In '72)
  • 24. Ebba Hed

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)