Elitettan 2018
IK Uppsala Fotboll - Ljusdals IF (2 - 0)
Match in Elitettan 2018
Match start: 2018-08-26 at 15:00
Venue: Österängens IP
Attendance: 165
Match report:
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon at Österängens IP when IK Uppsala Fotboll faced Ljusdals IF in a match in the Elitettan. The audience was present and the atmosphere was at its peak ahead of the kickoff.
The match started at a good pace from both teams, but it was IK Uppsala Fotboll that took control. Ljusdals IF defended well and created a few dangerous chances, but it was IK Uppsala Fotboll that had the ball most of the time.
In the 43rd minute, Ljusdals IF received a penalty, but Paulina Nyström missed, and IK Uppsala Fotboll's goalkeeper made the save. Just before halftime, Nyström received a yellow card for a tough tackle.
In the second half, both teams made some substitutions in an attempt to break through. IK Uppsala Fotboll finally got their reward in the 79th minute when Hanna Lundell scored to make it 1-0. Just three minutes later, Lana Spitler increased the lead to 2-0, securing three points for her team.
Ljusdals IF tried to come back, but IK Uppsala Fotboll's defense held firm for the rest of the match. When the final whistle blew, the home team could celebrate a well-deserved victory and three points.
After the match, IK Uppsala Fotboll remains in 10th place in the table, while Ljusdals IF continues to struggle at the bottom of the standings. An exciting match that helps IK Uppsala Fotboll maintain distance from the relegation zone.
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)