The four against five and also the derby, the damallsvenska meeting between Vittsjö and Kristianstad was a real six-point meeting.
The first goal was delayed. Almost the entire first half had passed before the guests broke the deadlock.
Mia Carlsson twisted the ball on her own half of the field and found Evelyne Viens who took the run towards the Vittsjö goal. Viens tricked Sabrina D’Angelo against the first post, then coldly placed the ball at the far post.
It was also Kristianstads single shot on goal in the first half. Despite a small advantage in ball possession for the guests, it was Vittsjö who had the chances – without finding the net.
– The first half feels controlled. We are a little hotter today, says Mia Carlsson in Viaplay’s broadcast.
Vittsjö got the first sharp goal chance of the second half, after an hour of play. But just like in the first half, Melina Loeck was unbeatable and saved Clare Polkinghorne’s nod.
Kristianstad took better advantage of their chances and seven minutes later they had extended the lead. Also this time after Mia Carlsson served Evelyne Viens, who was able to put 2-0 with a wide side and determine the final result.
– It is always nice to come to Vittsjö and play well, I have a lot of family and relatives here who watch, says Carlsson.
With the victory, Kristianstad takes the step up to third place in the Damallsvenska table with two matches left before the European Championship break. Vittsjö remains in fifth place. Kristianstad has only lost two games this season, Mia Carlsson is happy with the game so far.
– I think overall over the season, we are a team that wants to take risks and today it pays off, she says.
At the top of the table houses the reigning champion Rosengård. When they visited Kalmar, it was a great victory.
The home team’s nightmare started already in the second minute. Rosengård’s Katrine Veje hit a post from the edge meant for one of her teammates. However, the Dane’s pass landed at Paige Culvers and the Canadian steered the ball into his own goal.
In the ninth minute of the match, another Rosengård post came from the edge. This time it was Olivia Schough who found Loreta Kullashi who could send in 2-0. Schough himself improved to 3-0 before the match had time to be a quarter old.
The match ended 6-0 to Rosengård – the team’s biggest victory this season.