Division 2 Västra Götaland, women 2023
IK Zenith - Qviding FIF (2 - 1)
Match in Division 2 Västra Götaland, women 2023
Match start: 2023-10-14 at 14:00
Venue: Hovgårdsvallen 2 Konstgräs (Bjurforsplanen)
On Saturday afternoon, IK Zenith faced Qviding FIF at Hovgårdsvallen 2 Artificial Turf (Bjurforsplanen) in a match that would determine this year's standings in the table. Before the match, IK Zenith was in third place while Qviding FIF was in fourth place. It was certainly a match that promised excitement and a fast pace.
Referee Ivana Cosic blew the whistle to start the match, and the game was underway. Both teams seemed energized and eager to take the lead from the outset. However, it was IK Zenith that would be the first to break the deadlock. Lisa Millard Javette led an intense attack and managed to put the ball past the goalkeeper. 1-0 to IK Zenith, providing a significant boost for the home team.
The second half began with an intense attack from Qviding FIF. Victoria Uppman managed to equalize the match just three minutes into the half, making it 1-1. The tension was once again at its peak, and both teams fought hard for the lead. Qviding FIF received their first warning of the match when Alice Åkerström was shown a yellow card. But it wouldn't be their last warning, as just a few minutes later, IK Zenith's Elin Dristig also received a yellow card.
However, Dristig would show why she is one of IK Zenith's most important players when, in the 83rd minute, she executed a magnificent attack and scored a goal, bringing the score to 2-1 in favor of IK Zenith. Qviding FIF fought valiantly to equalize but the home team managed to hold them off. The match ended 2-1 in favor of IK Zenith, marking a tremendous victory for the home side. With a second place finish in the table, they conclude the season on a high note. Qviding FIF will have to settle for fourth place in this year's season.
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)