Division 2 Västra Götaland, women 2023
Västra Karups IF - Helsingborgs IF (0 - 1)
Match in Division 2 Västra Götaland, women 2023
Match start: 2023-10-08 at 12:00
Venue: Västra Karups IP A-plan
Attendance: 249
It was a high-intensity match between Västra Karups IF and Helsingborgs IF at Västra Karups IP A-plan. The match was part of Division 2 Västra Götaland, women's league, and it was a real top clash between the teams. The match was relatively even, with few clear goal-scoring opportunities for either side. However, in the 89th minute, the match exploded when Helsingborgs IF scored the decisive goal, turning the relatively dull game into a real nail-biter.
The match began with a high press from both sides. Västra Karups IF was particularly strong in their defensive play, doing everything they could to prevent Helsingborgs IF from creating any dangerous scoring chances. Helsingborgs IF kept pressing, but Västra Karups IF fought hard and made several dangerous counter-attacks in the opponent's half.
Referee Lulzim Meholli had a good overview of the match and noted many of the tough duels between the two teams. The match continued with a lot of contest, and both teams tried to score a leading goal before halftime. However, despite several half-chances, neither team was able to find the back of the net and the teams went to halftime with a score of 0-0.
The second half started out similarly to the first, with equal intensity. Both teams continued to press with a high press performed by both sides on each other. Helsingborgs IF's attacking play became more intense with quick passes and several dangerous shots. But Västra Karups IF fought hard in defense and managed to keep the team from scoring.
It was in the 89th minute that Helsingborgs IF scored the decisive goal to take the lead. Cornelia Rahmberg seized the opportunity and sent the ball into the net to the right of the goalkeeper. Västra Karups IF fought hard to equalize, but Helsingborgs IF held firm and managed to maintain their lead until the final whistle.
The match ended 0-1 in favor of Helsingborgs IF, who won a fiercely contested match. Västra Karups IF sits in sixth place in the standings, while Helsingborgs IF solidifies their position at the top. The match attracted an audience of 249 who witnessed a very intense game and a beautiful goal that made the difference.
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)