Division 1 Norra, women 2023
Sandvikens IF - Gefle IF FF (1 - 1)
Match in Division 1 Norra, women 2023
Match start: 2023-04-15 at 13:30
Venue: Jernvallens Arena
Attendance: 554
It was a well-attended match between Sandvikens IF and Gefle IF FF at Jernvallens Arena in Division 1 Norra for women. The referee, Natnael Zerezgi, officiated the match alongside assistant referees Zakaria Mohamed Rage and Abdi Rooble.
Before the match, Sandvikens IF was in second place in the standings while Gefle IF FF was in fourth place. Therefore, it was a match where both teams wanted to do everything they could to move higher in the table.
In the first half, Sandvikens IF was awarded a penalty in the 32nd minute, but Christina Mårtensson's shot was saved by Gefle IF FF's goalkeeper. The match remained scoreless until just before halftime when Gefle IF FF's Wilma Sjöberg received a warning.
Gefle IF FF made a change at halftime, substituting in Sandra Törnros for Wilma Sjöberg. This proved to be a smart move as Törnros scored in the 48th minute, giving Gefle IF FF the lead with a nice header.
However, Sandvikens IF quickly responded when Ainhoa Plaza Porcel scored her tenth goal of the season just a minute later, securing a point for the home team.
The match continued with several cards and substitutions from both teams, including a controversial warning for Sandvikens IF coach Mattias Hansson. But no more goals were scored, and the match ended 1-1.
After the match, Sandvikens IF still held a better position in the table while Gefle IF FF needed to earn points in their upcoming matches to continue the fight for the top spots.
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)