OBOS Damallsvenskan 2023
Linköping FC - BK Häcken FF (0 - 0)
Match in OBOS Damallsvenskan 2023
Match start: 2023-09-01 at 19:00
Venue: Bilbörsen Arena
Attendance: 760
Linköping FC and BK Häcken FF faced each other at Bilbörsen Arena in a match that ended goalless, despite several dangerous opportunities from both teams. In front of 760 spectators, the match was evenly contested as both teams sought three points to strengthen their positions in the OBOS Damallsvenskan.
The match was well officiated by Maral Mirzai and her assistants Alisa Levälampi and Leonora Heimdahl. The first half was balanced, with both teams having a few chances but unable to score. The best opportunity came from BK Häcken FF when Ruby Grant shot sharply from inside the penalty area, but the ball hit the crossbar and bounced out.
In the second half, Linköping FC made two substitutions, with Stina Lennartsson replacing Lisa Björk and Cornelia Kapocs substituting Michaela Abam. BK Häcken FF brought in Johanna Fossdalsá Sørensen and Katariina Kosola in place of Ruby Grant and Monica Jusu Bah. However, these substitutions did not lead to any goals.
The only bookings of the match came in the 66th minute when Cathinka Tandberg from Linköping FC received a yellow card for a hard tackle. In the 81st minute, Anna Anvegård from BK Häcken FF was also booked.
As the match approached its end, Linköping FC made a final substitution, bringing on Felicia Saving for Michelle De Jongh in hopes of breaking the deadlock. The crowd held its breath during the last minute as BK Häcken FF came close to scoring the winning goal, but neither team managed to take the lead, resulting in a 0-0 draw.
After the match, Linköping FC's coach was somewhat disappointed by the lack of goal-scoring opportunities but pleased with the defensive play. "We defended well and kept it tight, but we need to improve our attacking game to win matches," said the coach.
BK Häcken FF's coach praised her defense but was also disappointed with the missed chances. "We had some really dangerous opportunities and should have scored, but that's how it goes sometimes," the coach commented.
GK = Goalkeeper, D = Defender, M = Midfielder, F = Forward, C = Captain, Off = Substituted off, In = Substituted in, YC = Booked (Yellow card), RC = Sent off (Red card)