Växjö DFF - Eskilstuna United DFF 2 - 0

Damallsvenskan 2018


Växjö DFF - Eskilstuna United DFF (2 - 0)
Match in Damallsvenskan 2018
Match start: 2018-09-22 at 14:00
Venue: Visma Arena, Växjö
Attendance: 812


The match between Växjö DFF and Eskilstuna United DFF kicked off on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Visma Arena in front of an enthusiastic crowd of 812 spectators. Referee Pernilla Larsson took charge with assistance from Ismar Ramadani and Niklas Franzén.

It was a closely contested encounter between the teams, with Växjö DFF holding slightly more possession and creating more goal-scoring opportunities. In the 16th minute, Växjö DFF was awarded a penalty, which Anna Anvegård unfortunately missed, but she quickly redeemed herself just a minute later by scoring the first goal of the match following a fine assist from Signe Holt Andersen.

The second half began with several chances for both sides, but it was Växjö DFF who extended their lead in the 64th minute through Jelena Cankovic, who converted a penalty to make it 2-0.

Eskilstuna United DFF tried to push forward and create chances to get back into the game, but Växjö DFF held firm at the back and secured the victory. The match concluded with a few substitutions from Växjö DFF to maintain their lead.

When the final whistle blew, it was clear that Växjö DFF had claimed the victory with a score of 2-0, earning three important points in the Damallsvenskan. A well-deserved win for Växjö DFF, who remain in the upper half of the table.


Squads

Växjö DFF

Starting squad

  • 13. Katlynn Fraine (GK)
  • 2. Elin Karlsson (C)
  • 3. Jennie Nordin (D)
  • 6. Alexandra Jonasson (D) (Off '79)
  • 8. Anna Anvegård (D) (Off '85)
  • 9. Signe Holt Andersen (D) (Off '73)
  • 19. Emma Andersson (D)
  • 21. Stina Lennartsson (D)
  • 22. Jelena Cankovic (D)
  • 27. Frida Boriero (D)
  • 30. Osinachi Marvis Ohale (D)

Substitutions

  • 25. Moa Edrud (GK)
  • 10. Ritah Kivumbi (In '73)
  • 11. Jonna Ståhl
  • 14. Sofia Johansson
  • 23. Anna Hjälmkvist (In '79)
  • 33. Elin Nilsson (In '85)

Eskilstuna United DFF

Starting squad

  • 1. Emelie Lundberg (GK)
  • 7. Petra Johansson (C)
  • 9. Julia Tunturi
  • 11. Tia Hälinen
  • 14. Mimmi Larsson
  • 16. Felicia Rogic
  • 17. Matilda Plan
  • 20. Cajsa Åkerberg (Off '62)
  • 21. Annica Barsley (D)
  • 25. Ngozi Sonia Okobi-Okeoghene (D)
  • 27. Lisa Dahlkvist (D)

Substitutions

  • 24. Britta Elsert Gynning (GK)
  • 4. Sofia Paulsson
  • 8. Linn Vickius
  • 13. Elma Alisic
  • 18. Elin Rombing (In '62)

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)