Växjö DFF - Linköpings FC 1 - 0

Damallsvenskan 2018


Växjö DFF - Linköpings FC (1 - 0)
Match in Damallsvenskan 2018
Match start: 2018-08-11 at 15:00
Venue: Visma Arena, Växjö
Attendance: 426


Match Report:

Växjö DFF faced Linköpings FC at Visma Arena in front of an audience of 426 spectators. The match started intensely, and already in the third minute, the home team took the lead with a header from Ritah Kivumbi, assisted by Jelena Cankovic.

During the first half, both teams attempted to create chances, but Växjö DFF maintained their lead. However, in the 33rd minute, Nellie Karlsson received a yellow card, causing some nervousness among the home supporters.

In the second half, the intensity of the match continued, and in the 52nd minute, Stina Lennartsson also received a yellow card for Växjö DFF. Both teams made several substitutions in an attempt to find the right balance on the field.

When the referee blew the final whistle, it was clear that Växjö DFF had secured an important 1-0 victory against Linköpings FC. Despite a few yellow cards, the home team managed to maintain a solid defense and secure three points in the Damallsvenskan.


Squads

Växjö DFF

Starting squad

  • 13. Katlynn Fraine (GK)
  • 3. Jennie Nordin (D)
  • 2. Elin Karlsson (D)
  • 17. Nellie Karlsson (D) (YC '33)
  • 11. Jonna Ståhl (M) (C) (Off '73)
  • 27. Frida Boriero (M)
  • 21. Stina Lennartsson (M) (Off '85) (YC '52)
  • 19. Emma Andersson (M)
  • 10. Ritah Kivumbi (F) (Off '76)
  • 22. Jelena Cankovic (F)
  • 8. Anna Anvegård (F)

Substitutions

  • 25. Moa Edrud (GK)
  • 6. Alexandra Jonasson (In '73)
  • 14. Sofia Johansson
  • 30. Osinachi Marvis Ohale (In '76)
  • 33. Elin Nilsson (In '85)

Linköpings FC

Starting squad

  • 1. Stephanie Labbé (GK)
  • 20. Anna Oskarsson (D)
  • 3. Janni Arnth Jensen (D) (C)
  • 5. Lisa Hurtig (D)
  • 4. Maja Ring Kildemoes (D) (YC '90)
  • 11. Tove Almqvist (M) (Off '60)
  • 19. Filippa Angeldahl (M)
  • 10. Emma Lennartsson (M)
  • 13. Johanna Rasmussen (M)
  • 15. Frida Leonhardsen Maanum (F)
  • 18. Kosovare Asllani (F)

Substitutions

  • 2. Matilda Haglund (GK)
  • 8. Wilma Thörnkvist
  • 9. Lina Hurtig (In '60)
  • 12. Linn Bogren
  • 21. Alva Selerud

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)