Frölunda HC defeated Färjestad BK 2-1 in a women's SDHL quarterfinal match on Wednesday. The game was played at Frölunda's home arena. Emma Murén scored the opening goal for Färjestad in the first period, assisted by Lauren Bellefontaine and Ella Albinsson.
Emilia Vesa equalized for Frælunda early in the second period, assisted by Elisa Holopainen and Tuva Kandell. Holopainen scored the winning goal for Frölunda in the third period, assisted by Emily Nix and Ebba Westerlind. The series is now tied 1-1, with the next match scheduled for Friday at 18:00 at Färjestad's home arena.
her team needs to play physically against Frölunda, a fast and skilled team, but noted they have beaten them three times this year
Färjestad forward Lauren Bellefontaine said her team needs to play physically against Frölunda, a fast and skilled team, but noted they have beaten them three times this year.