OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Kristianstads DFF - Umeå IK FF (4 - 1)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2022
Match start: 2022-11-05 at 12:00
Venue: Kristianstads Fotbollsarena
Attendance: 462
Kristianstad Football Arena was filled with expectant fans as Kristianstad DFF faced Umeå IK FF in the final match of this year's season in the OBOS Damallsvenskan. Kristianstad DFF had been going through a tough time with three consecutive losses but hoped to end the season on a positive note. Umeå IK FF, on the other hand, was second to last in the standings and needed a victory to give their supporters something to cheer about.
The match started intensely, and just one minute in, it was Umeå IK FF who took the lead. Vilma Emilia Koivisto scored, netting her fourth goal of the season. However, Kristianstad DFF showed good morale and did not give up. After 13 minutes, they equalized through Josefin Harrysson, assisted by Tilda Persson. The score was now 1-1, and the match was wide open.
Just three minutes later, it was time for Kristianstad DFF to take the lead. Evelyne Viens scored, her 20th goal of the season, with Josefin Harrysson providing the assist once again. The home team went into halftime with a 2-1 lead.
In the 27th minute, Umeå IK FF received a yellow card when Elvira Fjällström committed a hard tackle. Kristianstad DFF continued to dominate, and in the 38th minute, they increased their lead. Tilda Persson became the scorer, assisted by Mia Carlsson, making it 3-1 for the home team.
Before the second half, Kristianstad DFF made two substitutions. Delaney Baie Pridham and Therese Ivarsson came on for Michaela van den Bulk and Easther Mayi Kith. Umeå IK FF also made three substitutions in the 63rd minute, bringing on Blossom Davis and Lisa Björk while taking off Wilma Carlsson and Sarah Mellouk. With these changes, the teams hoped to turn the tide, but no more goals were scored in the half.
Later on, Umeå IK FF received a yellow card when Olivia Holm committed an illegal tackle. In the 72nd minute, Umeå IK FF made two more substitutions, with Villemo Dahlqvist and Henna-Riikka Honkanen replacing Tuva Skoog and Elvira Fjällström. In the 79th minute, both teams made one more substitution each, where Ellen Schampi and Anni Miettunen came on for Umeå IK FF, while Maja Bodin and Gabrielle Carle came on for Kristianstad DFF.
The match seemed to be winding down when Kristianstad DFF scored the final goal in injury time. Evelyne Viens found the net for the second time in the match, bringing her tally to 21 goals for the season, assisted by Tilda Sandén. The final score was therefore 4-1 in favor of Kristianstad DFF.
The match concluded the season for both teams, with Kristianstad DFF finishing in fourth place in the standings while Umeå IK FF ended up second to last. Despite the loss, Umeå IK FF can take some positives from the match to use as motivation for next season. For Kristianstad DFF, the victory was a great way to end a challenging period and a step in the right direction for the upcoming season.