I'm glad for three points and the win, but we have much more in us than what we're giving today. We need to look at the second half, it's not holding, says Hammarby's team captain Alice Carlsson to Viaplay after the match.
The home team had several chances during the first half, but it wasn't until the 41st minute that Julie Blakstad broke the deadlock.
The Norwegian came highest on her compatriot Vilde Hasund's corner and nodded in 1-0.
Early in the second half, Hammarby's goal queen Ellen Wangerheim scored 2-0 on an assist from the left flank. Even then, Hasund was responsible for the assist, Norway's national day to honor.
Piteå could reduce to 2-1 on a corner in the 88th minute via Wilma Carlsson created tension in the final minutes.
It feels like we're getting comfortable and relaxed in the 2-0 lead, instead of pouring it on. We're inviting them in too much in the match, says Alice Carlsson.
But "Bajen" could hold on, and tops the table in the women's top division again.
On Wednesday, the final against IFK Norrköping in the Swedish Cup awaits Hammarby.
Now we can start focusing on Wednesday's game, which will be incredibly important. Then we'll need a better performance than today, says Carlsson.
