Damallsvenskan 2018
Eskilstuna United DFF - Linköpings FC (3 - 3)
Match in Damallsvenskan 2018
Match start: 2018-07-08 at 17:00
Venue: Tunavallen
Attendance: 1,077
In Sunday's match at Tunavallen, Eskilstuna United DFF faced Linköpings FC in an exciting game that ended 3-3 in front of an audience of 1,077. The match was officiated by referee Pernilla Larsson, with assistance from Jilan Taher and Adli Assali.
Just 10 minutes into the match, the visitors, Linköpings FC, took the lead with a goal from Filippa Angeldahl. Only eight minutes later, Kosovare Asllani scored with a header, extending Linköping's lead to 2-0. However, the home team, Eskilstuna United DFF, did not give up and managed to reduce the deficit through Petra Johansson in the 24th minute.
Linköpings FC received a warning in the 29th minute when Kosovare Asllani picked up a yellow card. In the second half, the home team continued to fight and was eventually able to equalize with a penalty kick from Lisa Dahlkvist in the 54th minute. Johanna Rasmussen came on as a substitute for Linköping in the 57th minute and kept the ball rolling for her team.
Eskilstuna United DFF made their second substitution in the 62nd minute when Elin Rombing came on for Cajsa Åkerberg. Shortly after, Rombing received a yellow card in the 65th minute. Linköpings FC made their second substitution in the 68th minute when Maja Ring Kildemoes replaced Elin Landström.
In the 73rd minute, Natasha Dowie was able to give Linköpings FC the lead again by putting the ball in the net following a nice assist from Janni Arnth Jensen. Eskilstuna United DFF responded quickly, with Annica Barsley scoring in the 79th minute to equalize once again, making it 3-3.
Lisa Dahlkvist had a chance to give Eskilstuna United DFF the lead with a penalty kick but missed, and Henrik Jensen, the coach for Linköpings FC, was sent off in the 89th minute.
After the match, Eskilstuna United DFF was second to last in the standings, while Linköpings FC occupied fifth place. It was an exciting and eventful match that showcased the determination and goal-oriented mindset of both teams.
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)