OBOS Damallsvenskan 2021
Djurgårdens IF FF - Linköpings FC (2 - 2)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2021
Match start: 2021-07-04 at 15:00
Venue: Vikingavallen/Täby IP 1
It was an exciting match played between Djurgårdens IF FF and Linköpings FC at Vikingavallen/Täby IP 1 this Sunday afternoon. Although no spectators could attend due to prevailing restrictions, the teams knew they were playing for their supporters and for their position in the league table.
The match began with a strong pressing from Linköpings FC, who took the lead in the 18th minute with Uchenna Grace Kanu’s 6th goal of the season. However, Djurgårdens IF FF did not let themselves be discouraged; they fought back and earned a penalty after Michaela van den Bulk was fouled in the penalty area. Van den Bulk took the penalty herself and equalized to 1-1.
Linköpings Emma Lennartsson received a yellow card in the 36th minute, and just a few minutes later, Therese Simonsson faced the same fate. Linköping made their first substitution in the 55th minute when Petra Johansson replaced Simonsson.
Djurgårdens Sara Olai shot the team into the lead in the 73rd minute with her 3rd goal of the season, but that joy lasted only two minutes. Linköping made a quick counterattack, and Johansson headed the ball in to equalize at 2-2.
Djurgårdens also made a substitution, with Hanna Ekengren replacing Hanna Stokki in the 79th minute. Linköpings Nilla Fischer received a yellow card in the 82nd minute.
The match thus ended in a draw, 2-2, with Djurgårdens IF FF remaining in 8th place in the table while Linköpings FC is in 5th place. A well-played match from both teams, demonstrating that they can challenge each other on the field.
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)