Ellen Wangerheim Shines in Hammarby's 5-0 Victory Against Piteå
Ellen Wangerheim scored three goals in Hammarby’s dominant 5-0 win over Piteå, propelling the team to the top of the Damallsvenskan standings.
Key Points
- • Hammarby won 5-0 against Piteå, with Ellen Wangerheim scoring three goals.
- • Wangerheim opened the scoring just two minutes into the match.
- • Hammarby is now leading the Damallsvenskan with 33 points, three points ahead of Häcken.
- • Alice Carlsson scored the final goal in stoppage time.
In a standout performance, Hammarby IF triumphed 5-0 over Piteå IF DFF, with Ellen Wangerheim emerging as the match's star by scoring three goals. Wangerheim, just 20 years old, opened the scoring merely two minutes into the game with a clever lob over Piteå goalkeeper Lauren Brzykcy, following a perfect cross from Anna Jøsendal. Hammarby continued to dominate, with Wangerheim assisting Jøsendal for the team's second goal, pushing the lead to 3-0 before the halftime break.
Wangerheim doubled her tally in the 70th minute with a well-placed volley, further solidifying Hammarby's control. The final blow came from Alice Carlsson, who added the fifth goal in stoppage time. This victory allows Hammarby to seize the top spot in the Damallsvenskan standings with 33 points, pushing them ahead of BK Häcken by three points, although Häcken has two games in hand.
Wangerheim highlighted the significance of her scoring for both her personal confidence and the team's momentum, saying, "Every goal helps us grow stronger together." This victory not only reflects Hammarby's attacking prowess but also emphasizes their aspirations in the competitive league, with Wangerheim at the center of their success.