Division 2 Nordöstra Götaland, women 2023
Tranås FF - Tjust IF FF (1 - 2)
Match in Division 2 Nordöstra Götaland, women 2023
Match start: 2023-09-30 at 13:00
Venue: Bredstorps IP, Tranås
Attendance: 57
It was a battle between David and Goliath when Tranås FF hosted Tjust IF FF at Bredstorps IP on Saturday afternoon. In front of an audience of only 57 people, the home team knew they had a tough match ahead against the strong league leaders.
The match started with high intensity, and both teams appeared eager to take control of the game. However, it was Tjust IF FF that would be the first team to find the back of the net. After 23 minutes, Filippa Karlberg received the ball on her foot and placed it past Tranås FF’s goalkeeper to give the away team the lead.
Tranås FF kept fighting and tried to find their way back into the match, but Tjust IF FF's strong defense made it difficult for the home side to create scoring opportunities. Instead, Tjust IF FF managed to score their second goal of the match after 57 minutes, once again through Filippa Karlberg.
With a two-goal deficit, Tranås FF sparked to life and began to press Tjust IF FF higher up the field. After a tough battle on the pitch, the home team was awarded a penalty in the 89th minute. Hanna Sparv stepped up and put it in the net, giving Tranås FF a glimmer of hope for a late comeback.
But it wasn't enough for Tranås FF, who had to see themselves defeated at home with a score of 1-2. Tjust IF FF demonstrated why they are at the top of the table and continue their impressive season in Division 2 Nordöstra Götaland. Referee Sara Rimfält maintained an acceptable level, and the match flowed relatively smoothly apart from the two yellow cards that were handed out to Stephanie Näyhä and Ellen Leijon Kraft.
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)