Division 3 Småland Södra, women 2023
Tingsryd United FC - Ljungby IF (3 - 1)
Match in Division 3 Småland Södra, women 2023
Match start: 2023-10-08 at 16:00
Venue: Tingsryds IP, Tingsryd
Attendance: 65
Today was the day for the decisive match in the women's Division 3 Småland Södra as Tingsryd United FC faced Ljungby IF at Tingsryd's IP in front of a crowd of 65 people. Tingsryd had a chance to secure the series victory, while Ljungby wanted to finish on a high note and definitely ensure their fourth place in the table.
Referee Fahad Rufai Mohamed blew the whistle to start the match at 16:00, and it was the home team Tingsryd that took command immediately. After 24 minutes, Lisa Almkvist managed to score after a nice through ball behind Ljungby's defense. Tingsryd continued to create chances, but it wasn't until the second half that the next goal came.
It was Klara Henningsson who gave the home team a two-goal lead with a fine dribble and a precise shot in the 46th minute. Just ten minutes later, it was again Henningsson who extended the lead to 3-0 after a quick attack, where she placed the ball into the roof of the net from within the penalty area.
Ljungby did not give up and fought on, and eventually, Tuva Persson reduced the deficit in the 71st minute after a well-taken corner. Despite several dangerous chances from both teams, there were no more goals, and the match ended 3-1 in favor of Tingsryd United FC.
Tingsryd can be pleased with their performance today, and the victory means they secure the series win for this season. Ljungby can still be proud of their effort despite the loss and finishes in fourth place in the table.
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)