OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Umeå IK FF - Eskilstuna United DFF (1 - 2)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-05-15 at 15:00
Venue: Umeå Energi Arena SOL
Attendance: 304
On Sunday afternoon, Umeå IK FF faced Eskilstuna United DFF at Umeå Energi Arena SOL in an exciting soccer match in the OBOS Damallsvenskan. Before the match, Umeå IK FF was in 11th place in the standings, while Eskilstuna United DFF had impressed with three consecutive victories, placing them 4th.
Just six minutes into the match, Eskilstuna United DFF took the lead through Paulina Nyström, which silenced the crowd at Umeå Energi Arena SOL. Umeå IK FF fought to get back into the game, and their efforts were rewarded in the 31st minute. It was Briana Campos who headed in the equalizer to make it 1-1, and the cheers from the audience echoed across the arena.
During the second half, both teams made several player substitutions in an attempt to gain an advantage. Umeå IK FF brought in Katariina Kosola for Villemo Dahlqvist in the 68th minute, while Eskilstuna United DFF made two substitutions in the 69th minute. Halimatu Ibrahim Ayinde replaced Felicia Saving, and Anna Oskarsson came on for Mia Jalkerud.
After that, the match continued at an even pace, and it seemed like both teams were content with the draw. However, in the 82nd minute, the unexpected happened – Eskilstuna United DFF regained the lead through Elin Rombing. Umeå IK FF made several desperate attempts to equalize but failed to find the net.
Eskilstuna United DFF had the chance to extend their lead in the 87th minute when Emma Engström substituted in for goal-scorer Elin Rombing. But in the end, it was not necessary – the match finished 2-1 in favor of Eskilstuna United DFF.
It was an exciting and well-played match where Eskilstuna United DFF proved that they are a team to reckon with by taking an important away victory. For Umeå IK FF, it was disappointing to lose at home, but they could still be proud of their performance.
The attendance at Umeå Energi Arena SOL was 304 spectators, and the match was officiated by referee Maral Mirzai, with Elsa Wisting and Tilde Larsson as assistant referees. It was an entertaining match that will be remembered by both players and fans.