Division 1 Södra Götaland, women 2020
Borgeby FK - Eskilsminne IF (1 - 0)
Match in Division 1 Södra Götaland, women 2020
Match start: 2020-06-14 at 13:00
Venue: Borgeby IP A-plan
Borgeby FK hosted Eskilsminne IF on home turf on a sunny Sunday afternoon at Borgeby IP A-plan in front of an unguarded arena. Two teams that were after three points to climb up the table in Division 1 Södra Götaland, women.
Referee Arianit Abazi blew the whistle to start the match, and both teams quickly showed a high tempo and a desire to move forward. The first half was even and exciting but goalless. At halftime, Borgeby decided to make a substitution, bringing in Amanda Olsson for Ida Lyberg. Eskilsminne also made a change during the break, with Lovisa Pigg replacing Isabella Nilsson.
The second half continued at the same high tempo, and both teams created several chances. However, it was Borgeby who would find the net; in the 73rd minute, Sofia Anker-Kofoed scored 1-0 for the home team after a nice pass from Elin Persson.
After the goal, Eskilsminne tried to get back into the match, but Borgeby stood firm and held them at bay. The match featured several hard tackles, and in the second half, both Thea Birgerud and Rebecka Persson received yellow cards for Borgeby.
Borgeby made two more substitutions in the 64th minute, bringing on both Elin Persson and Emma Bengtsson for Ilirjana Ademi and Elin Palklint. Eskilsminne also made a substitution in the 69th minute, with Malin Forssell coming on for Nova Karlsson.
In the 81st minute, Eskilsminne made a substitution by bringing on Alice Egnér for Matilda Andersson. Borgeby responded by substituting in Julia Wolfe for Louise Hayden in the 86th minute. Eskilsminne also made a substitution, bringing on Lovisa Ohlander for Frida Ottosson.
The match ended 1-0 in favor of Borgeby after a hard-fought and intense game. Borgeby had several chances but only managed to score once. Eskilsminne fought until the end but could not find an equalizer.
Borgeby FK thus takes three points and climbs to fourth place in the table, while Eskilsminne IF remains in sixth place. Borgeby FK's next match is away against Kungsbacka DFF, while Eskilsminne IF will face IFK Kalmar at home.
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)