OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
KIF Örebro DFF - Linköping FC (0 - 0)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-11-05 at 12:00
Venue: Behrn Arena
Attendance: 483
It was a lovely autumn day at Behrn Arena when KIF Örebro DFF faced Linköping FC in the final match of the season. The teams were already positioned in the table - KIF Örebro in 9th place and Linköping in 3rd place - but both teams were eager to end the season with a victory.
The match kicked off at 12:00 on Saturday, and there were 483 enthusiastic spectators present to cheer on their favorite teams. The referee for the day was Sara Wiinikka, assisted by Josefine Bastås and Caroline Lindqvist.
From the start, both teams displayed strong defensive play, making it difficult for either side to create dangerous chances. Despite the high tempo and intense play on the field, neither team had any direct goal-scoring opportunities during the first half.
In the 23rd minute, Linköping made the first substitution of the match. Johanna Svedberg came onto the field in place of Stina Lennartsson. KIF Örebro responded with a substitution just before the end of the first half when Katie Jayne Lockwood replaced Elli Pikkujämsä.
During the second half, both teams continued to fight hard, and the game flowed back and forth, but neither team managed to find the back of the net. Linköping made their second substitution in the 56th minute when Therese Simonsson came on for Cornelia Kapocs.
KIF Örebro responded with two substitutions in the 65th minute. Wilma Öhman entered the field in place of Elizabeth Pechersky, and Elsa Pelgander replaced Emilia Pelgander. The match continued to be well-played and intense, but neither team succeeded in scoring during the remainder of the match.
In the 80th minute, Linköping made two simultaneous substitutions. Michelle De Jongh replaced Alva Selerud, and Heidi Elisabeth Ellingsen came on for Olga Adela Ahtinen. KIF Örebro responded with two substitutions in the 86th minute when Ida Björnberg came on for Heidi Kollanen and Frida Abrahamsson replaced Nathalie Hoff Persson.
In the 91st minute, Katie Jayne Lockwood received a yellow card for KIF Örebro. Despite an intense conclusion to the match, neither team managed to score the decisive goal. The match ended 0-0, and both teams shared the points.
KIF Örebro DFF finished the season in 9th place in the table, while Linköping FC ended in a strong 3rd place. It was an even and entertaining match that showcased the qualities of both teams. Now it remains to be seen what next season has to offer.