Division 2 Norra Götaland, women 2010
Vallens IF - Ulvåkers IF (1 - 1)
Match in Division 2 Norra Götaland, women 2010
Match start: 2010-09-04 at 15:00
Venue: Ekarvallen
Attendance: 72
In a good and entertaining match at Ekarvallen, Vallens IF and Ulvåkers IF each took one point after the match ended 1 - 1. Despite an early red card for Ulvåkers IF, they managed to fight their way back into the match and secure a point away from home.
The match started with a fast pace, and Vallens IF tried to hold onto the ball more than Ulvåkers IF. The first few minutes were evenly contested, but after just 9 minutes, there was a significant turning point in the match when Ulvåkers IF had a player sent off. Rebecca Niemelä received a straight red card after fouling a Vallens IF player when she was alone with the goalkeeper.
After the red card, Vallens IF took over more and more of the game, and it didn’t take long before they took the lead. In the 28th minute, it was Anna Andén who shot the ball into the net after a fine combination by Vallens IF's forwards. The home fans were ecstatic, and it felt like it would be an easy victory for Vallens IF, despite Ulvåkers IF continuing to fight.
In the second half, the match was much more balanced, and Ulvåkers IF did not give up. They played tough but fair against Vallens IF, who demonstrated a lack of precision in their finishing and couldn't quite settle the match. In the 89th minute, Victoria Malesic received a yellow card for a tough tackle, allowing Ulvåkers IF to build up an attack that would give them a point away from home. Emma Sandsjö seized the opportunity and shot in the equalizer behind Vallens IF's goalkeeper.
The match ended 1 - 1, and both teams could feel satisfied with the point. Vallens IF had more chances, but Ulvåkers IF fought bravely and managed to take a point despite an early red card. The audience at Ekarvallen witnessed an exciting match with good play from both teams, making it an overall successful afternoon at the football arena.
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)