OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
IFK Kalmar - Umeå IK FF (3 - 2)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-05-21 at 15:00
Venue: Guldfågeln Arena, Kalmar
Attendance: 432
IFK Kalmar hosted Umeå IK FF at Guldfågeln Arena in an exciting match in the OBOS Damallsvenskan on Saturday afternoon. The attendance was not the largest, with only 432 spectators present. The officiating team consisted of referee Sara Persson and assistant referees Jilan Taher and Alexander Hultqvist.
Before the match began, both teams were experiencing a slump with several losses. IFK Kalmar had lost their last four matches, while Umeå IK FF had lost their last three. Both teams were eager for revenge and needed a win to turn the trend around.
The match started intensely, with IFK Kalmar scoring the first goal in just the fourth minute. Juliette Mikaela Kemppi netted the goal, marking her fourth of the season. The assist came from Alyssa Mae Walker, who played a key role in the attack.
Umeå IK FF responded quickly, leveling the score in the 13th minute. Henna-Riikka Honkanen scored with a header, which was also her fourth goal of the season. The match remained evenly contested, with both teams fighting to take the lead.
However, it was IFK Kalmar who once again took the lead in the 14th minute. Juliette Mikaela Kemppi found the net again, with Charléne Nowotny providing the assist this time. IFK Kalmar now led 2-1 and hoped to maintain their advantage.
Umeå IK FF demonstrated that they had not given up, equalizing once again in the 33rd minute. Lisa Björk became the goalscorer, marking her third goal of the season. The match continued with hard challenges as both teams tried to gain the upper hand.
In the 41st minute, Umeå IK FF received a yellow card when Olivia Holm committed a foul. The tension was high as both teams continued to press forward.
After an hour of play, IFK Kalmar was able to retake the lead, albeit at the expense of Umeå IK FF, who conceded an own goal. IFK Kalmar was now leading 3-2 and aimed to play smartly to maintain their advantage.
Both coaches made substitutions in the 68th minute in an attempt to change the course of the match. Briana Campos and Tuva Skoog came on for Umeå IK FF, while Sarah Mellouk and Villemo Dahlqvist left the field.
The players continued to battle, and both teams created dangerous goal-scoring opportunities. IFK Kalmar substituted Wilma Finnman for Jessica Ayers in the 81st minute to strengthen their defensive line, while Umeå IK FF brought in Katariina Kosola for Emma Åberg Zingmark.
IFK Kalmar also made a substitution in the 93rd minute, with Emelie Zakrisson coming on for Alyssa Mae Walker. The match was now in injury time, and both teams were fighting to influence the final result.
When the referee blew the final whistle, the score was 3-2 in favor of IFK Kalmar. It was a hard-fought and intense match where both teams battled hard for victory. IFK Kalmar broke their losing streak and could breathe easier with an important win. Umeå IK FF continues to search for their next victory but can take positive things away from the match.