OBOS Damallsvenskan 2020
KIF Örebro DFF - Växjö (1 - 0)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2020
Match start: 2020-07-19 at 16:00
Venue: Behrn Arena
KIF Örebro DFF hosted Växjö at home at Behrn Arena on a sunny Sunday afternoon. Despite the absence of spectators, both teams showed enthusiasm for the match. KIF Örebro DFF was higher up in the table and were favorites going into the game against bottom-placed Växjö.
The match started evenly, with both teams having chances to score, but it was KIF Örebro DFF who took the lead in the 62nd minute. Karin Lundin headed the ball into the goal after a nice assist from Heidi Kollanen. This was Lundin's fourth goal of the season, and her teammates celebrated joyfully with her on the field.
After the goal, Växjö fought hard to equalize, but KIF Örebro DFF's defense held firm. In the 66th minute, the home team made their first substitution, bringing in Ellen Karlsson for Freja Olofsson.
Växjö pressed on and substituted Elma Smajic in the 76th minute in search of a scoring opportunity. KIF Örebro DFF responded by making two substitutions in the 79th minute, taking off Sara Lilja Vidlund and Maja Regnås Valcic, and bringing on Frida Skogman and Frida Abrahamsson.
The match remained even right up to the end, and KIF Örebro DFF maintained their lead until the final seconds. Cajsa Åkerberg was substituted in to strengthen the defense in the 90th minute. The final score was 1-0 in favor of KIF Örebro DFF, and the team celebrated their three points. Växjö fought bravely but failed to get the ball into the net, leaving the field without any points.
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)