Division 5 Stockholm A, women 2023
AK Stockholmsatleterna - FC Järfälla (3 - 1)
Match in Division 5 Stockholm A, women 2023
Match start: 2023-09-08 at 20:00
Venue: Östermalms IP 1
Match Report:
The sun had just set over Östermalms IP 1 when AK Stockholmsatleterna and FC Järfälla faced off in an important match in Division 5 Stockholm A for women. Unfortunately, the attendance was zero due to Covid restrictions, but the teams truly gave it their all on the field.
Right from the kickoff, AK Stockholmsatleterna took control of the game and pressed hard against FC Järfälla's defense. However, it took ten minutes before the home team could create a genuinely dangerous opportunity, but the FC Järfälla goalkeeper managed to deflect the ball away.
In the seventeenth minute, AK Stockholmsatleterna's Cajsa Helin Hollstrand broke the away goalkeeper's clean sheet with a beautiful cross and a powerful shot that found its way into the net. The home crowd would have roared with joy, but unfortunately, they were not there. After the goal, FC Järfälla took over the game and managed to push the home team back.
In the thirtieth minute, AK Stockholmsatleterna's Emma Francke received a warning for a controversial tackle on FC Järfälla's forward. Just a few minutes later, Cajsa Helin Hollstrand also received a yellow card for a so-called "professional foul" that stopped a counterattack from FC Järfälla.
FC Järfälla fought on, and after forty minutes, the home team earned their first corner kick. Emma Francke raised the ball high and delivered it perfectly to the goalkeeper, who could not prevent the ball from going into the net. The goal was a highlight among the goals in the match.
The second half began with a high tempo from both teams. AK Stockholmsatleterna continued to display strong play and had many chances to increase their lead. However, FC Järfälla managed to hold their ground, but in the 75th minute, the home team scored their third goal through Sofia Holgersson.
FC Järfälla kept fighting, and after Suzan Basberber received a warning early in the match, she showcased strong defensive play. In the 85th minute, Suzan executed a long pass to Maja Olsen, who, after a beautiful solo effort, reduced the score to 3-1.
The match ended with a victory for AK Stockholmsatleterna, with a result of 3-1. Despite the absence of spectators, it was an exciting and dramatic match that showcased a lot of talent and drive from both teams. Referee Miguel Tijero Torres had a busy day throughout the match and kept a cool head despite several intense situations.
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)