Division 1 Mellersta Götaland, women 2018
Sjömarkens IF - IFK Värnamo (2 - 1)
Match in Division 1 Mellersta Götaland, women 2018
Match start: 2018-05-26 at 15:00
Venue: Idrottsgården A-plan
Attendance: 35
Sjömarkens IF hosted IFK Värnamo at the Idrottsgården A-plan in a match that proved to be a real battle for points. In front of a small crowd of 35, the teams started the match with high energy and the pace was fast right from the kickoff.
The first 14 minutes were relatively even, with both teams creating chances. However, it was Sjömarkens IF who took the lead after a fine individual effort from Ellen Larsson, who placed the ball in the net with a well-placed shot.
After the goal, the home team gained more confidence and created more dangerous attacks. This led to a warning for Amalia Arvidsson in the 22nd minute after a tough tackle.
IFK Värnamo tried to get back into the match and made a substitution in the 55th minute, with Alma Ingelsten coming on for Amela Basic. But it was Sjömarkens IF who would extend their lead in the 58th minute with a beautiful goal from Angelika Johansson.
After the goal, Sjömarkens IF made two substitutions, bringing in Izabella Bergström and Linnea Herbertsson for Cornelia Andersson and Amalia Arvidsson. IFK Värnamo also sought to change the course of the match by making two substitutions, with Ebba Nyberg and Amanda Heiel coming on for Felicia Schellhas and Olivia Montero.
With just a few minutes left in the match, IFK Värnamo managed to pull one back with a goal from Mona Chahrour, but it was too late to fully get back into the game. The match ended 2-1 in favor of Sjömarkens IF, which means they climb one spot in the table while IFK Värnamo remains in their position.
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)