OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Eskilstuna United DFF - Djurgårdens IF FF (1 - 0)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-08-28 at 15:00
Venue: Tunavallen
Attendance: 831
Match report:
It was an exciting match in the OBOS Damallsvenskan as Eskilstuna United DFF hosted Djurgårdens IF FF at Tunavallen. The match was played on a Sunday afternoon, August 28, 2022, in front of an audience of 831 people. The referee for the match was Sara Wiinikka, assisted by Jonathan Varli and Leonora Heimdahl.
The match started with a good pace and both teams showcased strong play. Already in the 23rd minute, Djurgården's Nellie Lilja received a warning from the referee. The play remained even and both teams created chances going forward.
In the 37th minute, the long-awaited goal came, and it was Eskilstuna United DFF who took the lead. It was Ngozi Sonia Okobi-Okeoghene who scored the goal, her 5th of the season. The assist came from Elin Rombing. It was a well-placed shot that found its way into the net, giving the home team a 1-0 lead.
During the second half, both teams made several substitutions to bring in new players and try to change the course of the match. In the 68th minute, Djurgården made three substitutions simultaneously. Alice Bergström, Louise Hvarfner, and Sara Olai came onto the field in place of Nellie Lilja, Tilde Lindwall, and Julia Walentowicz. Eskilstuna United DFF also made two substitutions in the 68th minute when Linn Vickius and Mia Jalkerud came in for Felicia Saving and Elin Rombing.
The play continued to be even, and both teams created several dangerous chances. In the 79th minute, Djurgården substituted Lova Lundin, bringing in Sara Lilja Vidlund. Eskilstuna United DFF made their final substitution in the 87th minute when Lucia Duras replaced Paulina Nyström. Djurgården also made a substitution when Ebba Wieder came on for Linda Maserame Motlhalo.
The match continued until the final whistle, and neither team managed to score any more goals. The result stood, and it was Eskilstuna United DFF who could claim the victory with a score of 1-0. After the match, Eskilstuna United DFF sits in 6th place in the standings while Djurgårdens IF FF is in 9th place. It was a hard-fought match by both teams, and it became a well-deserved victory for Eskilstuna United DFF.