Justin Davies 1596507977,1596510472

It was another busy weekend for our Westfield Matildas Abroad with a full round of action in the Norwegian Toppserien and Sweden’s Damallsvenskan, while in France there was a major Cup semi-final between two clubs that have each signed a Westfield Matilda in recent weeks.

Norway

Katrina Gorry and Clare Polkinghorne both started and played the full 90 minutes for Avaldsnses in their Round 5 clash against Sandviken. Avaldsnes got off to the perfect start with a goal in the third minute before Sandviken powered back, scoring three goals to win the contest 3-1.

Ladder-leaders LSK Kvinner kept their winning run going with a superb comeback to defeat Lyn 3-2. It was a significant night for Karly Roestbakken, who played the full 90 minutes for her new club. Lyn struck either side of half-time before LSK found their groove to overturn the deficit and maintain their undefeated run.

It was tough evening for Teagan Micah and Arna-Bjørnar. Micah played the full 90 minutes between the sticks as the side lost 3-0 to Vålerenga.

Sweden

Vittsjö had to dig deep to take all three points in their Damallsvenskan match against KIF Örebro, with Emily Gielnik being substituted on in the 71^st minute to help her side win 2-1.

Vittsjö were down 0-1 when Gielnik came in but scored twice in the final fifteen minutes, with the Westfield Matilda sending in a cross that led to the first goal.

France

The all-conquering Olympique Lyonnais booked their place in the Coupe de France Féminine final after a tense 1-0 win over EA Guingamp. Laura Brock was a late substitute for EA Guingamp while Ellie Carpenter didn’t see any action for OL.