OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
AIK - Hammarby (0 - 1)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-10-17 at 19:00
Venue: Skytteholms IP 1
Attendance: 832
Match Report: AIK vs. Hammarby - Result 0-1
An exciting match in the OBOS Damallsvenskan was played on Monday evening when AIK faced Hammarby at Skytteholms IP 1. The attendance was not the highest, with only 832 attendees present, but those who were there witnessed a match filled with emotions and drama. The officiating team consisted of head referee Sara Wiinikka, along with assistant referees Emelie Elfstrand and Josefine Bastås.
AIK entered the match with four consecutive losses and really needed a win to turn around their negative trend. Unfortunately, it would be a tough match for them against a Hammarby team that was sitting in fifth place in the table before the encounter.
The match started evenly, with both teams creating a few half-chances without managing to take the lead. In the 43rd minute, AIK received a caution when Wilma Ljung Klingwall picked up a yellow card. The game continued to be tightly contested in the second half, and in the 60th minute, AIK received another warning when Julia Olsson also found herself in the referee's book.
AIK opted for a double substitution in the 60th minute to try to inject new energy into the team. Emelie Jansson and Adelisa Grabus came into play, while Hedda Johansson and Remy Siemsen left the pitch. Shortly after the substitution, AIK made another change when Kaisa Collin replaced Julia Olsson.
However, it was Hammarby who would have the final say in the match. In the 80th minute, Matilda Vinberg managed to score for the visiting team, her third goal of the season. This goal would prove to be decisive as AIK failed to equalize.
Towards the end of the match, Hammarby made two more substitutions. Adelina Engman came on for Elsa Karlsson, and Courtney Nevin replaced Jonna Andersson. AIK also made a substitution in the 89th minute when Caroline Murray came on for Chinyelu Asher.
Despite AIK's efforts to get back into the match and their attempts to apply pressure, they were unable to find an equalizer. Instead, Kaisa Collin received her second yellow card in the 90th minute and was sent off.
The match ended 0-1 in favor of Hammarby, marking yet another defeat for AIK. After the match, AIK solidified their position at the bottom of the table, while Hammarby maintained their fifth place. Despite the loss, AIK could take comfort in showing glimpses of their quality play and now hope for a turnaround in their next match.