OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Eskilstuna United DFF - Vittsjö GIK (0 - 0)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-06-05 at 13:00
Venue: Tunavallen
Attendance: 840
Match Report: Eskilstuna United DFF - Vittsjö GIK (0 - 0)
The sunny Sunday afternoon at Tunavallen was filled with anticipation for the encounter between Eskilstuna United DFF and Vittsjö GIK in the OBOS Damallsvenskan. A crowd of 840 spectators gathered to witness this exciting match. The referee team consisted of main referee Eva Svärdsudd, assistant referee Leonora Heimdahl, and Caroline Lindqvist.
Vittsjö GIK came into the match with an impressive streak of four consecutive victories in their recent matches. However, Eskilstuna United DFF was not ready to give up so easily and aimed to put a stop to Vittsjö's playoff aspirations.
The match was evenly matched from start to finish, with both teams creating several half-chances and opportunities to score. Despite this, it was a rather low-scoring game, with neither team succeeding in putting the ball in the back of the net.
It was a tough and intense match, where the referee had to issue a couple of yellow cards. In the 33rd minute, it was Eskilstuna United DFF that received a warning when Matilda Plan acted harshly against an opponent. Another caution came in the 61st minute when Emma Östlund committed a similar foul for the home team.
The coaches decided to make some substitutions to change the dynamics of the match. In the 62nd minute, Eskilstuna United DFF substituted Paulina Nyström and Ngozi Sonia Okobi-Okeoghene for Felicia Saving and Mia Jalkerud to inject new energy into their attacking play.
The match continued with more fierce duels, and in the 74th minute, Vittsjö GIK received a yellow card through Kayla Adamek. Eskilstuna United DFF was not far behind when Matilda Plan received her second yellow card and was consequently sent off in the 77th minute. The home team had to continue battling with one less player on the field.
As the match entered its final minutes, both teams made further substitutions in hopes of deciding the game. Eskilstuna United DFF brought on Joanna Aalstad Bækkelund to replace Felicia Rogic in the 78th minute. Vittsjö GIK chose to take off Kayla Adamek and replaced her with Moa Karlsson in the 90th minute.
Despite an intense and eventful match, it ended goalless. Eskilstuna United DFF and Vittsjö GIK had to share the points in this evenly matched and well-played game. The result meant that Eskilstuna United DFF maintained their 6th place in the table, while Vittsjö GIK held on to 5th place.
It was a well-played match by both teams, but their attacking play was not strong enough to break through the well-organized defensive lines. Now both teams look forward to their next matches in an attempt to continue their journey in the OBOS Damallsvenskan.