Elitettan 2023
BK Häcken - Sundsvalls DFF (1 - 3)
Match in Elitettan 2023
Match start: 2023-09-30 at 14:00
Venue: Bravida Arena
Attendance: 92
It was an intense match between BK Häcken and Sundsvalls DFF at Bravida Arena. The home team, BK Häcken, was eager to break their losing streak and secure three points on home soil. In front of a crowd of just 92 spectators, the match began with high intensity from both teams. Despite their lower position in the table, Sundsvalls DFF showed their strength and created several dangerous chances on goal.
It would take until the 22nd minute for either team to score. It was the home team, BK Häcken, who found the net first with a nice combination from Beatrice Norén, who directed the ball past the goalkeeper.
However, Sundsvalls DFF would not give up and continued to press, creating several chances going forward. Amanda Hagelberg received a warning in the 39th minute, and Estibaliz Montes De Oca Munoz also got a caution shortly after halftime. Sundsvalls DFF substituted Montes De Oca Munoz in the 67th minute, bringing in Ella Björkman. At the same time, Sophie Brundin was replaced by Felicia Thörngren.
In the 70th minute, Sundsvalls DFF equalized when Molly Wiklander shot the ball past BK Häcken's goalkeeper. This would prove to be a turning point in the match, as Sundsvalls DFF took the lead just a few minutes later through Blerta Smaili, who also scored with a header in the 78th minute. BK Häcken attempted to respond, but Sundsvalls DFF held firm in defense and were dangerous on the counterattack.
Despite BK Häcken substituting in several players in an attempt to get back into the match, Sundsvalls DFF scored their third goal at the end of the match from Molly Wiklander again, sealing the game for good. The match ended 1-3 in favor of Sundsvalls DFF. It was a heavy defeat for BK Häcken and a much-needed victory for Sundsvalls DFF, which moves them up a few places in the table.
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)