Division 2 Nordöstra Götaland, women 2023
Vimmerby IF - Tjust IF FF (2 - 5)
Match in Division 2 Nordöstra Götaland, women 2023
Match start: 2023-09-16 at 13:00
Venue: Arena Ceosvallen, Vimmerby
Attendance: 220
On a sunny Saturday afternoon at Arena Ceosvallen in Vimmerby, the two top teams, Vimmerby IF and Tjust IF FF, faced off. With both teams on the knife's edge in the standings, it was an important match to take the lead in Division 2 Nordöstra Götaland for women. A packed crowd of 220 spectators was present, ready for an exciting match.
The match started strong with Tjust IF FF eager for revenge after last week's loss. Already in the second minute, Jennifer Ilhammar scored a goal for Tjust IF FF. Vimmerby IF fought hard but could not create any dangerous shots. Instead, Tjust IF FF capitalized on their chances, and after 41 minutes of play, Filippa Karlberg scored her first goal of the day, giving the visitors a 2-0 lead.
The second half began better for Vimmerby IF, and in the 52nd minute, Nathalie Johansson scored a well-deserved goal, cutting Tjust IF FF’s lead to 2-1. However, Tjust IF FF remained strong, and they were rewarded with two more goals: the second by Filippa Karlberg and the third by Ebba Kymmer Ragnarsson, resulting in a 4-1 lead for the away team.
Vimmerby IF did not give up, and Nathalie Johansson netted her second goal of the day in the 81st minute, giving the team renewed energy. Unfortunately, it was too late for the team to catch up. Instead, Tjust IF FF's Stephanie Näyhä scored in the 83rd minute, setting the final result at 5-2.
Tjust IF FF secured an important victory and maintains their leading position. Vimmerby IF remains a strong team, holding onto third place in the standings. This was a well-played match, with good performances from both teams and a crowd that strongly supported their teams throughout the game. Referee Michael Meharena and assistant referees Rodon Sulejmani and Abdulrzak Al Kamel handled the match well and kept a good watch on the game.
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)