OBOS Damallsvenskan 2021
BK Häcken FF - Linköpings FC (0 - 1)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-05-08 at 16:00
Venue: Bravida Arena
League leaders BK Häcken FF welcomed Linköpings FC at home in an exciting match in the OBOS Damallsvenskan. Unfortunately, the audience was limited to only 8 spectators due to the current restrictions. The match was officiated by referee Sara Wiinikka, assisted by Emelie Elfstrand and Leonora Heimdahl.
Both teams were meticulously prepared and did everything to secure three important points. The match began with high intensity, and both teams showed good intentions going forward. Despite several chances from both sides, it was Linköpings FC that made the breakthrough first. In the 19th minute, Uchenna Grace Kanu managed to find the back of the net after a nice assist from Therese Simonsson. The score was thus 0-1 in favor of the visiting team.
After the goal, BK Häcken FF fought hard to equalize, but faced tough resistance from Linköping's defense. In the 24th minute, Linköpings FC received a warning when Petra Johansson went in too hard in a challenge.
In the 53rd minute, Linköpings FC made two substitutions to inject new energy into the game. Synne Skinnes Hansen replaced Petra Johansson, and Cornelia Kapocs replaced Therese Simonsson. BK Häcken responded with their first substitution, as Elin Rubensson came on for Anna Julia Csiki in the 59th minute.
The match continued at the same frantic pace, but neither team managed to capitalize on their chances. Linköpings received a warning in the 72nd minute when Olga Adela Ahtinen committed a foul. BK Häcken then received a warning in the 78th minute when Filippa Angeldahl committed a similar offense.
In the 70th minute, BK Häcken FF recognized the need to change their game plan, and Julia Zigiotti Olme replaced Pauline Hammarlund. Both teams continued to pressure each other and created dangerous situations going forward, but time ran out and no more goals were noted on the scoreboard.
The match concluded with another substitution from BK Häcken, as Evelyn Ijeh took over from Lotta Ökvist in the 81st minute. Despite their best efforts, the home team could not catch up, and the match ended with an important 0-1 victory for Linköpings FC.
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)