OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
KIF Örebro DFF - Eskilstuna United DFF (1 - 0)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-05-27 at 18:00
Venue: Behrn Arena
Attendance: 512
KIF Örebro DFF faced Eskilstuna United DFF in an exciting match at Behrn Arena in the Obos Damallsvenskan on Friday evening. With only 512 spectators in attendance, there was a nervous atmosphere in the stands.
Before the match, KIF Örebro DFF had lost their last three matches and sat in 10th place in the table. Eskilstuna United DFF, on the other hand, was in 4th place and in good form leading up to the encounter.
The match kicked off at 18:00, and referee Anastasia Oberlauf Poopuu, assisted by Alisa Levälampi and Leonora Heimdahl, kept full control of the proceedings.
After 35 minutes of play, something unexpected happened. KIF Örebro DFF took the lead 1-0 through an own goal from the opposing team. It was an unfortunate situation for Eskilstuna United DFF, and they now had an uphill battle to climb.
Towards the end of the first half, Eskilstuna United DFF's Matilda Plan received a warning, which added to the tension on the pitch.
In the second half, there were some substitutions. KIF Örebro DFF brought in Wilma Öhman in place of Amanda Rantanen in the 54th minute to reinforce the team.
Anna Oskarsson of Eskilstuna United DFF received a warning in the 62nd minute, and two minutes later, the team substituted Noor Hoelsbrekken Eckhoff for Felicia Rogic.
KIF Örebro DFF also made a substitution in the 63rd minute when Emilia Pelgander replaced Katie Jayne Lockwood.
Eskilstuna United DFF tried to create chances by introducing Ngozi Sonia Okobi-Okeoghene, who replaced Elin Rombing in the 68th minute.
Towards the end of the match, KIF Örebro DFF made two more substitutions. Maja Regnås Valcic and Regan Steigleder came on for Heidi Kollanen and Frida Abrahamsson in the 80th minute.
Eskilstuna United DFF also substituted in Emma Engström and Joanna Aalstad Bækkelund in an effort to turn the match around, replacing Mia Jalkerud and Emma Östlund.
The match ended with a 1-0 victory for KIF Örebro DFF. It was an important win for the team, who needed to secure three points to climb up the table. They showed an impressive fighting spirit and defended their lead until the final whistle.
Eskilstuna United DFF will take lessons from the match and continue their work to improve their game. Although they failed to score, they demonstrated strong determination and fought bravely.
Both teams will now analyze the match and prepare for their upcoming matches in the Obos Damallsvenskan. The presence and support of the spectators were crucial in providing the players with extra energy and motivating them on the pitch.