Division 1 Mellersta Götaland, women 2018
Mariebo IK - Vimmerby IF (3 - 4)
Match in Division 1 Mellersta Götaland, women 2018
Match start: 2018-06-14 at 19:00
Venue: Stadsparksvallen, Jönköping
Attendance: 55
A tight and even match was played between Mariebo IK and Vimmerby IF on Thursday evening at Stadsparksvallen in Jönköping. Despite an early red card for the home team just seven minutes into the match, Mariebo showed continued dedication and fought hard throughout the game.
However, it was Vimmerby IF that took the lead first through Anna Karlsson after 21 minutes, but Mariebo quickly responded with a goal from Frida Johansson just 14 minutes later, resulting in a 1-1 scoreline at halftime.
After the break, it was Vimmerby IF that increased the tempo, and Nathalie Johansson scored a beautiful free-kick goal for the away team in the 55th minute. Mariebo IK worked hard to reduce the deficit, but Vimmerby IF defended robustly until Hanna Eriksson received a warning in the 62nd minute.
After several substitutions for both teams, Nathalie Johansson scored her second goal of the day, making it seem like Vimmerby IF had control over the match. But Mariebo refused to give up, and Ellen Toivio showed her courage by scoring two goals in quick succession, equalizing the score at 3-3 with just five minutes remaining in the match.
Unfortunately for the home crowd, joy turned quickly when Nathalie Milton scored an important header for the away team in the closing moments of the game, resulting in a crucial 4-3 victory for the team from Vimmerby.
Despite the loss for Mariebo IK, their supporters gave them a standing ovation for their hard work and efforts throughout the match. Vimmerby IF celebrated their win on the other side of the field with great cheers and joy.
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)