Elitettan 2016
IFK Kalmar - Växjö DFF (1 - 2)
Match in Elitettan 2016
Match start: 2016-06-23 at 19:00
Venue: Gröndals IP 1, Kalmar
Attendance: 402
Match Report: IFK Kalmar vs. Växjö DFF
The Elitettan match between IFK Kalmar and Växjö DFF was played on Thursday evening at Gröndals IP 1 in Kalmar, in front of a crowd of 402 spectators. The referee for the match was Helena Ögren, assisted by Mohammad Khalil Salame and Bengt Andersson.
Växjö DFF started the match strongly and took the lead in the 17th minute through Anna Anvegård. Just three minutes later, they increased their lead to 2-0 with a goal from Ritah Kivumbi. IFK Kalmar tried to keep pace with their opponents, but struggled to threaten Växjö DFF’s defense during the first half.
In the second half, IFK Kalmar managed to raise their game and created several dangerous opportunities. After an hour of play, they made their first substitution, bringing in Emelie Brandt for Clara Berggren. Shortly after, Växjö DFF’s Frida Mattsson received a yellow card.
IFK Kalmar continued to press and substituted Sofia Olsson for Lisa Malmström in the 68th minute. Växjö DFF’s Ritah Kivumbi was then cautioned in the 75th minute, followed by IFK’s Emma Jones receiving a yellow card just a minute later.
IFK Kalmar reduced the score to 1-2 in the 78th minute with a corner goal from Amanda Arnautovic, giving them renewed hope of earning a point at home. Växjö DFF then substituted Kivumbi for Erika Elg Viktor in the 82nd minute, followed by Frida Karlsson coming in for Jonna Ståhl in the 89th minute.
IFK Kalmar desperately tried to equalize, but Växjö DFF’s defense held firm, and the match ended 1-2 in favor of the away team. In the final minute, IFK Kalmar substituted Sofia Olsson for Josefine Nilsén in a last attempt to salvage a point.
In summary, it was a well-played match from both teams, but Växjö DFF was the stronger team on the pitch and won the match 2-1.
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)