Division 1 Östra Götaland, women 2013
IFK Värnamo - Mariebo IK (2 - 3)
Match in Division 1 Östra Götaland, women 2013
Match start: 2013-09-20 at 19:00
Venue: Finnvedsvallen, Värnamo
Attendance: 83
On a chilly Friday evening at Finnvedsvallen in Värnamo, IFK Värnamo faced Mariebo IK in an exciting match in Division 1 Östra Götaland for women. The home team, IFK Värnamo, who were in 10th place in the standings, faced a tough challenge against Mariebo IK, who were impressively in 3rd place.
The match started intensely, and already in the 19th minute, Mariebo IK took the lead through Josefine Nilsson. The goal put pressure on IFK Värnamo, but they continued to fight. Before halftime, Mariebo IK also managed to extend their lead to 2-0 with a goal from Tove Werner.
After the break, IFK Värnamo made a substitution when Linnéa Höögs came on for Linn Finnander in an attempt to get back into the game. In the 67th minute, Fanny Götesson also entered the pitch, and it soon proved to be a successful move by the coach as she reduced the deficit to 1-2 in the 75th minute.
However, Mariebo IK did not let themselves get discouraged and quickly responded with a goal from Emelie Magnusson Pettersson in the 80th minute, restoring their two-goal lead. Despite this, IFK Värnamo did not give up, and in the 90th minute, Fanny Götesson scored her second goal of the evening, bringing the score to 2-3.
The home team fought valiantly for an equalizer, but Mariebo IK managed to hold on and secure the victory. After an exciting match where both teams showcased their fighting spirit, the game ended 2-3 in favor of Mariebo IK. The audience at Finnvedsvallen witnessed an entertaining soccer match despite the chilly weather, and both teams received praise for their style of play from referee Elis Kvrgic and the crowd in the stands.
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)