Division 2 Västra Götaland, women 2023
Helsingborgs IF - Valinge-Derome DFF (3 - 0)
Match in Division 2 Västra Götaland, women 2023
Match start: 2023-09-09 at 13:00
Venue: Olympia, Helsingborg
Attendance: 389
It was a sunny Saturday afternoon at Olympia when Helsingborgs IF faced Valinge-Derome DFF in a match in Division 2 Västra Götaland for women. Helsingborgs IF had the opportunity to consolidate their lead in the table while Valinge-Derome DFF needed points to climb up the standings.
The match started at a high tempo, with both teams trying to create scoring opportunities. Helsingborgs IF had the first chance to take the lead through Alma Larsson, but her shot was saved by Valinge-Derome DFF’s goalkeeper. After half an hour of play, the deadlock was broken when Stephanie Petersson deflected the ball into the net after a fine assist from Agnes Eklöf, making it 1-0 to Helsingborgs IF.
Valinge-Derome DFF tried to equalize, but instead, Helsingborgs IF extended their lead when Agnes Eklöf scored a beautiful volley following a corner, making it 2-0 after 34 minutes. Valinge-Derome DFF attempted to apply pressure at the end of the first half, but Helsingborgs IF's defense stood firm and held strong.
In the second half, Helsingborgs IF continued to dominate the play and create chances. After 37 minutes, Alma Larsson was able to increase the lead when she redirected a cross from the right flank, making it 3-0 to Helsingborgs IF.
Valinge-Derome DFF once again tried to find their way back into the match, but Helsingborgs IF remained solid defensively and controlled the game. The match ended 3-0 in favor of Helsingborgs IF, who now take a strong grip on the top position in the table. Valinge-Derome DFF left with zero points and continue their struggle in the middle of the standings.
Referee Besnik Berisha and his assistants Mergim Sadiku and Belmin Jugovic did a great job and kept the match under control. The crowd at Olympia, which numbered 389, was treated to a well-played game with many fine performances from both teams.
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)