Vålerenga Women

Match report

Malmö edge past Valerenga in Champions League semi-final

Malmö secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Valerenga in the second qualifying round semi-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League on 5 August. The Swedish side survived a determined home performance to book their place in the next stage. By then, the result had already begun to shape expectations for whoever they would face next.

And here's the thing about this match — it was decided in the first half when A. Lindstrom found the net in the 32nd minute. Malmö's away players had to weather pressure after that, but Valerenga could not find an equaliser despite several attempts. The goal came from a well-worked move that stretched the back line before the finish.

To be fair, Valerenga had their chances. They registered 5 shots on target alongside 2 off target, while Malmö managed 7 on target and 7 off target. Possession was evenly split at 48-52 per cent, but the visitors made more of what they had. The draw brought them together early, and one moment proved enough.

Substitutions began in the second half, with H. Lowry and L. Russell coming on for Malmö in the 60th and 65th minutes respectively. Valerenga responded with S. Brekken at 79 minutes and V. Milivojevic at 83. Yellow cards for C. Nevin and T. Enger marked a growing tension, and Enger herself was substituted late on at 90+3.

Malmö's recent form suggests this was not a fluke. They had drawn 0-0 with Piteå and lost 0-1 to Vittsjö in their last two outings before this win. Valerenga's run included heavy defeats to Rosenborg and Brann, yet they showed resilience at home. That price has gone now, and the Swedish side advances.

Prepared from match data

Key numbers

Possession, % 48 – 52

Shots on target 5 – 7

Shots off target 2 – 7

Attacks 92 – 85

⚽ 32' A. Lindstrom — Goal ⇄ 60' H. Lowry — Substitution ⇄ 65' L. Russell — Substitution 🟨 74' C. Nevin — Yellow card ⇄ 79' S. Brekken — Substitution 🟨 80' T. Enger — Yellow card ⇄ 83' V. Milivojevic — Substitution ⇄ 90+3' T. Enger — Substitution ⇄ 90+5' T. Skoog — Substitution

Match events

32' 0:1 Malmö FF Women Goal A. Lindstrom assist: L. Russell
60' 0:1 Vålerenga Women Substitution H. Lowry off: T. Espas
65' 0:1 Malmö FF Women Substitution L. Russell off: T. Skoog
74' 0:1 Malmö FF Women Yellow card C. Nevin
79' 0:1 Vålerenga Women Substitution S. Brekken off: L. Klech
80' 0:1 Vålerenga Women Yellow card T. Enger
83' 0:1 Malmö FF Women Substitution V. Milivojevic off: K. Olesen
90+3' 0:1 Vålerenga Women Substitution T. Enger off: N. Inauen
90+5' 0:1 Malmö FF Women Substitution T. Skoog off: L. Breland

Statistics

48 Possession, % 52

5 Shots on target 7

2 Shots off target 7

92 Attacks 85

2 Corners 4

15 Free kicks 12

4 Offsides 1

1 Yellow cards 1

0 Red cards 0

11 Goal kicks 5

26 Throw-ins 15

All statistics

6 Blocked shots 4

0.38 Shot accuracy 0.39

Line-ups

Starting XI
#	Player	number
13	Fanney Inga Birkisdóttir	13
2	Sara Iren Lindbak Hørte	2
6	Nur Eckhoff	6
28	Arna Eiriksdottir	28
14	Saara Katariina Kosola	14
23	E. Hegg	23
30	Stine Nybø Brekken	30
11	Mari Myen Preus	11
16	R. Arnesen	16

Substitutes
#	Player	number
5	Selma Pettersen	5
18	Matilde Lundorf Skovsen	18
26	Lina Klech	26
7	Naina Inauen	7
25	Synne Skinnes Hansen	25

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Malmö FF Women

Starting XI
#	Player	number
1	Zećira Mušović	1
2	Anna Nathalie Hoff Persson	2
4	Ellen Christina Löfqvist	4
18	Courtney Jade Nevin	18
8	Mia Johanna Persson	8
11	Vesna Milivojević	11
19	L. Russell	19
21	Amy Joan Irene Sayer	21
9	Hlín EirÃksdóttir	9
29	A. Lindström	29

Substitutes
#	Player	number
31	Kristin Krammer	31
3	Charlotte Grant	3
15	Agnes Mortensson	15
7	Stinalisa Viktoria Johansson	7
16	Tuva Skoog	16
17	Karoline Olesen	17
25	Maïyar Hatavi	25
26	Lovisa Brelund	26
32	Tilde Wahlgren	32

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