Elitettan 2023
Mallbackens IF Sunne - Umeå IK FF (0 - 1)
Match in Elitettan 2023
Match start: 2023-06-22 at 18:00
Venue: Strandvallen, Mallbacken
Attendance: 397
Last Thursday evening’s match in Elitettan between Mallbackens IF Sunne and Umeå IK FF at Strandvallen had both teams on high alert before kickoff. It turned out to be a real nail-biter.
The attendance was decent, with 397 spectators present, and the officiating crew consisted of Martin Thorén as the main referee, assisted by Olle Rattfeldt and Anna Nyberg.
After a balanced first half with no dangerous chances from either team, we saw a substitution when Mallbackens IF Sunne chose to replace Susanne Skålberg with Erika Stolpe in the 59th minute.
However, it would take only a minute before the first goal of the match was scored, and it was Umeå IK FF who made it happen. In the 60th minute, Villemo Dahlqvist struck at an opportunity and expertly placed the ball behind the Mallbackens goalkeeper.
Following the goal, Mallbackens IF Sunne attempted to fight their way back into the game, but Umeå IK FF remained solid in defense and protected their lead. In the 71st minute, Selma Berggren was substituted for Grace Wallin in an effort to create more offensive pressure, but no further goals would be scored during the match.
Mallbackens IF Sunne continued to chase an equalizer, but it was Umeå IK FF who controlled the rhythm and created the most dangerous chances. In the 78th minute, Mallbackens IF Sunne made a double substitution, with Ida Hallstensson and Hilda Gahnsby Dahl replaced by Hannah Löfmark and Andrea Staum Eriksson.
In the 85th minute, Umeå IK FF made two substitutions, bringing in Jennifer Björnler and Tyra Eriksén to replace Emily Amano and Monica Jusu Bah.
The match was about to wind down, but in the 92nd minute, Umeå IK FF made their final substitution when Sofia Lindmark came on for Alma Davis.
The match ended with a victory for Umeå IK FF, who played smartly and efficiently, taking advantage of their chances as they came. Mallbackens IF Sunne put in a solid performance but lacked the finishing touch needed to seriously threaten Umeå’s defense. The final score was 0-1, marking an exciting but low-scoring match.
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)