Elitettan 2023
BK Häcken - Eskilstuna United DFF (0 - 1)
Match in Elitettan 2023
Match start: 2023-07-08 at 15:00
Venue: Bravida Arena
Attendance: 101
A sunny Bravida Arena was the setting for the exciting match between BK Häcken and Eskilstuna United DFF. In front of a modest crowd of only 101 people, both teams seemed eager to secure the coveted three points.
The first substitution came from Eskilstuna United DFF when Kaisa Collin was brought on for Maja Alvin in the 56th minute. Just two minutes later, BK Häcken's Matilda Ekblom was replaced by Tora Lindskog. However, the substitutions did not seem to have much of an effect on either team, and the game continued to feel somewhat sluggish at times.
In the 61st minute, things finally happened. Eskilstuna United DFF's Astrid Larsson managed to skillfully strike in the opening goal, giving the team a lead they would not relinquish. BK Häcken tried to equalize but failed to get the ball into the net.
With a moment left in the match, multiple substitutions were made by both teams. BK Häcken desperately tried to score an equalizer, but Eskilstuna United DFF's strong defense held firm. When the match concluded, it was clear that the visitors would win 1-0.
The match's only goal scorer, Astrid Larsson, was of course a delightful addition for Eskilstuna United DFF, while BK Häcken's tough loss dropped the team to second to last place in the standings. Referee Ina Landin kept a close eye on the game and issued two yellow cards during the match: one to BK Häcken's Elin Flakberg in the 61st minute, and the other to coach Joakim Lindén Johansson in the 88th minute. Lisa Löwing from BK Häcken was also one of the players who received a warning in the final minute of the match.
After this match, it is clear that Eskilstuna United DFF has the potential to climb higher in the standings, while BK Häcken needs to perform better if they are to avoid relegation.
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)