OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
AIK - Vittsjö GIK (0 - 3)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-04-24 at 12:30
Venue: Skytteholms IP 1
Attendance: 271
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon when AIK and Vittsjö GIK were welcomed to Skytteholms IP 1 for an exciting match in the OBOS Damallsvenskan. With only 271 spectators in attendance, it was up to the players to create entertainment on the field.
AIK, who had lost their last three matches and found themselves in a modest eleventh place in the table, faced a Vittsjö GIK team that was in eighth place. Expectations were high for both teams to showcase their abilities and break their negative trends.
The match kicked off at 12:30, and it quickly became clear that Vittsjö GIK was the stronger team. Already in the 14th minute, they struck with a fantastic header from Jutta Rantala, giving them an early lead of 1-0.
AIK tried to find their way back into the match, but frustration began to build. In the 41st minute, Matilda Nildén received a yellow card, and just 12 minutes later, Milla-Maj Majasaari also received a yellow card, further complicating matters for AIK.
In the 54th minute, Vittsjö GIK was awarded a penalty, and Jutta Rantala showed why she was a dangerous player. She confidently scored from the spot, increasing Vittsjö GIK's lead to 2-0. This was Rantala's third goal of the season and a strong performance.
Both teams made some substitutions in an attempt to change the course of the match. Vittsjö GIK brought on Moa Karlsson in the 60th minute, while AIK made two substitutions simultaneously in the 69th minute, bringing on Sara Nordin and Adelisa Grabus.
The match continued, and despite AIK's attempts to cut down the deficit, they failed time and again. Vittsjö GIK maintained their lead and substituted Sarah Stratigakis for Mie Leth Karshöj in the 88th minute.
In the 90th minute, Vittsjö GIK struck again. Jutta Rantala completed her hat trick and scored her fourth goal of the season, resulting in a convincing 3-0 victory for her team.
In the 92nd minute, Vittsjö GIK substituted Jutta Rantala for Hannah Sjödahl, just as referee Anastasia Oberlauf Poopuu blew the final whistle.
The final signal meant three points for Vittsjö GIK and a continued upward trend for the team. For AIK, however, the loss was a heavy setback, and they now found themselves in a disappointing eleventh place in the table.