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Photo: CARL SANDIN / BILDBYRÅN
GOTHENBURG / STOCKHOLM. Vilde Böe Risa gave Gothenburg a dream start against Manchester City.
But the Champions League match ended in a 1-2 loss and now the return to England will be extremely difficult for the Swedish champion.
– They have two goals away from home, we can also score two …, says goalkeeper Jennifer Falk.
Gothenburg had a strong draw at Manchester City in the first 16-part final phase of the Champions League.
The Swedish champions have also lost several players since the gold was salvaged a few weeks ago.
Midfielders Julia Roddar and Emma Koivisto had to leave the baseline, while Hanna Wijk and Anna Csiki, 16, normally substitutes, had the opportunity early on in midfield.
Rowing in a whole new position
Goalkeeper Jennifer Falk believes those players handled the task well.
– The paddle is in a completely new position and Koivisto is not very used to it either. I think those who came in and didn’t play as much and those who played in new positions did very well. We’ve done a lot of work on that this week, says Falk.
Despite opposition and conditions, Gothenburg got off to a dream start when Norwegian star Vilde Böe Risa sent in 1-0 on a return already after two minutes.
Then, unsurprisingly, a lot of Manchester City.
“Proud of the team”
Georgia Stanway fixed the tie just before half-time and in the 76th minute Sam Mewis decided with her 2-1 goal.
– Sad that we lost but I’m proud of the team and the attitude and everything. We know we can take on really good teams well, says Jennifer Falk.
In a week, the return will be played in Manchester. With today’s results, the road to the round of 16 is difficult for Gothenburg.
It is far from being driven according to Falk.
– No, I really don’t think so. I think we got up well. It’s going to be tough. They have two goals away from home, we can also score two …
Photo: CARL SANDIN / BILDBYRÅN
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