Last-Second Winner Keeps CL Dream
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Last-Second Winner Keeps CL Dream Alive

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The Champions League seemed increasingly distant for Kristianstad. But in the match's last second, Clare Polkinghorne lifted off the ground and headed in the winning goal, 1-0 in the Damallsvenskan derby against Vittsjö. We still have the chance, says the matchwinner about the top struggle.

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There was no beauty to behold at Vittsjö IP, and for a long time, the two Skåne teams seemed to be heading for their second goalless draw of the season.

Then, visiting Kristianstad managed to scrape together a final corner, and on Gudný Árnadóttir's cross, Clare Polkinghorne reached the highest and headed in 1–0.

It was important for us to take three points today. It was a half-hearted match, we didn't get to as many situations as we had hoped for. But we solved it through a set piece in the end, it was nice, says Polkinghorne, who left Vittsjö just before this season, to Viaplay.

These were three necessary points if Kristianstad is to have a reasonable chance of reaching the top three this season and thus qualifying for next year's Champions League.

Six rounds remain, and Kristianstad has a six-point deficit to third-placed Hammarby and one more to Häcken in second place.

We still have a chance, says Clare Polkinghorne.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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