Damallsvenskan 2018
IFK Kalmar - Vittsjö GIK (0 - 3)
Match in Damallsvenskan 2018
Match start: 2018-08-11 at 15:00
Venue: Gröndals IP 1, Kalmar
Attendance: 342
In an exciting match at Gröndals IP 1, Kalmar, IFK Kalmar welcomed Vittsjö GIK in the Damallsvenskan. Despite the nice attendance of 342 spectators, a tough match was expected since the home team IFK Kalmar was at the bottom of the table while Vittsjö GIK was in 10th place.
The match started intensely and just 24 minutes in, Vittsjö GIK took the lead through Clara Markstedt with an assist from Michelle De Jongh. Only four minutes later, Vittsjö extended their lead with a goal from Michelle De Jongh herself.
IFK Kalmar tried to come back into the match and made a substitution in the 32nd minute, bringing in Folashade Pratt for Emma Jones. But despite several chances, the home team could not get the ball into the net.
The second half continued in the same vein, with a fighting IFK Kalmar, but it was Vittsjö GIK that showed their strength. In the 75th minute, Vittsjö made a substitution, bringing in Emma Lund for Emmi Alanen.
Finally, in the 90th minute, Emma Lund scored her second goal of the day, completing Vittsjö GIK's victory with a score of 3-0. With an assist from Michelle De Jongh, the team secured three important points in the relegation battle.
When referee Niklas Andersson blew the whistle to end the match, it was clear that Vittsjö GIK won the meeting with IFK Kalmar and took a significant step up in the table while IFK Kalmar continued their struggle at the bottom of 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)