OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
KIF Örebro DFF - IFK Kalmar (4 - 2)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-05-08 at 15:00
Venue: Behrn Arena
Attendance: 399
**Match Report:**
It was a sunny Sunday afternoon at Behrn Arena when KIF Örebro DFF faced off against IFK Kalmar in an exciting match in the OBOS Damallsvenskan. With only 399 spectators in the stands, an intense and high-scoring match was awaited.
Just three minutes into the match, KIF Örebro DFF set the tone for the game when Michaela Kovacs opened the scoring, making it 1-0 after a nice defensive play by Heidi Kollanen. The home team continued to dominate, and in the 19th minute, Amanda Rantanen extended the lead to 2-0 with her fourth goal of the season. Carly Wickenheiser provided the excellent assist.
IFK Kalmar did not want to give up without a fight, and in the 22nd minute, Alyssa Mae Walker reduced the deficit to 2-1 with a header. Hallbera Gudny Gisladottir provided the assist, giving her team new hope. However, the Kalmar team received a warning when Alyssa Mae Walker was booked in the 28th minute.
The Kalmar team showcased its strength, and in the 34th minute, Alyssa Mae Walker equalized to 2-2. KIF Örebro DFF, however, still held the upper hand and had more chances to regain the lead.
At halftime, IFK Kalmar substituted Jessica Ayers for Elma Smajic to make a change in the match dynamics. But it was still KIF Örebro DFF that looked hungrier. In the 65th minute, Jenna Hellstrom made it 3-2, giving the home team the lead again.
Shortly thereafter, KIF Örebro DFF made two substitutions: Emilia Pelgander came on for Katie Jayne Lockwood and Regan Steigleder replaced Amanda Rantanen. Soon after, IFK Kalmar also substituted Annie Habeeb for Antoinette Jewel Williams in the hope of turning the match around once more.
In the 78th minute, Hallbera Gudny Gisladottir received a yellow card for IFK Kalmar and had to signal that she needed to be careful for the remainder of the match. KIF Örebro DFF then substituted Heidi Kollanen for Frida Abrahamsson, and Jenna Hellstrom for Wilma Öhman in the 80th minute.
With just nine minutes remaining in regular time, Emilia Pelgander made it 4-2 for KIF Örebro DFF, securing three points for her team. IFK Kalmar attempted to put pressure on the Örebro side and made two substitutions: Maja Landin replaced Wilma Finnman, and Sofia Olsson came on for Fanny Nilsson in the 82nd minute.
The match continued at a high intensity but saw no further goals, and KIF Örebro DFF was finally able to celebrate a deserved 4-2 victory. This solidified their position in 6th place in the table, while IFK Kalmar remained in 12th place. Ulrica Löv played an important role with her refereeing skills, and Josefin Aronsson alongside Claes Knutsson assisted her during the match.