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Well last night we had a tough 2-0 loss to a team in the highest division Djugarden, in the Swedish Cup. It was quite a battle throughout the game, when in the 1st half we came out very defensive, and did not play our game. In the 2nd half however I believe we came out a lot stronger and I failed to put away a couple chances. I think we have to learn from this game, and concentrate on Pitea on Sunday!

On another note we have been entertaining ourselves lately. We have been trying out some yoga, that was entertaining in itself, "meditating like a master" haha. Also today we went on a 9.94 mile bike ride. It was very nice scenery, and had some kinda intense hills haha. But it was still a fun time. 

Really excited about our next game in Pitea, near the Arctic Circle, I think last night's game is good preparation  for Pitea that is also going to be a hard match!! I think we are ready though!! The schedule for Sunday is going 2 be intense though, fly -play-fly back, It is better than a 10 hour bus ride that is for sure!!  

Also attached is a song about Borlange-- Some parts of the song including a guy wanting a hotdog or jumping into the river, and after work going to watch the men's soccer team Brage. We thought it was a pretty great song :)

Over the weekend our team had a fantastic game and improved our record to 1-1-1. 

On Saturday we won 2-0, and our team played OUR great game! The first goal came in the first half with a nice through ball from the outside back Mikan, I ran onto the ball, the keeper fell right,  I chipped it left, and netted a goal. So happy to be able to contribute to our teams hard fought win!

The second goal game in the 2nd half with a beautiful lofted cross from D across the box to Tina who headed the ball to the corner home! 

Everyone play 110% -from the goalie, through the defense (including my roommate Sarra :) that held the shutout. All the balls served from the back were spot on, the outside mids ran the sidelines serving in great crosses, while our central mids covered, and also supported the forwards extremely well! We all fought hard for a great win!! 

We now have to take this momentum into this tough week ahead: Wednesday we play a top division team and Sunday we play the number 1 team in our division Pitea, near the Arctic Circle. Looking forward to the week ahead!

Never be satisfied!!

 Another nice day in Sverige!!

We have another league game tomorrow at home against Vasteras BK 30, and I have a very good feeling about it, after a week of solid training. Can't wait!!

Tonight after training, some of us from the team are going to a BBQ which will be fun, especially since I cannot remember the last time I have been to one!

Looking forward to the weekend!! 

KIK-kom igen tjejer!! (Kvardsveden IK-Come on Ladies!)

 Well the weather here in Borlange is finally started to get warm, with a beautiful day today to start out our week!

We unfortunately suffered a 2-1 loss yesterday in league play. We just didn't connect as a unit, we could not find a rhythm any place on the field. I think after this game, we need to focus on playing our game and prepare for our next game this Saturday! 

I'm really looking forward to yet another week of training, with league play on the weekend and 3rd round of the Swedish cup on May 5, where we play a team from the highest division. This week, I'm really focusing on finishing off crosses and shots. I've been a bit rusty in that area lately, so I certainly have to put in the extra work! 

We had a great weekend in Sweden, besides the loss. I had a chance to explore the city center where I strolled around enjoyed a nice coffee and blending in with the locals walking their dogs. The roomies and I ended up going to watch a couple other teams in our league play as well. In the evening we went bowling, which I'm usually horrible at but still had a great time! 

Hej da!

 Hej! I apologize for taking so long to write..I will start back at our first league game. 

We tied 1-1, we played very hard and had times of great rhythm, unfortunately we did not get the result we wanted. I also did not get to play, but it just motivates me to train even harder. 

Last night we had our second Cup game against another Division 2 team and we won 4-0. It felt so great to play a full game, I did alright but my shot was really off, so that was frustrating, but I will just have to work on it. 

Today was our day off, and we explored Sweden a bit. We went to a legit Swedish Ikea and had lunch, and to a few sports stores. Then we went to Helena's (a local restaurant) for dinner with another girl on the team and a couple friends. 

We have another game this Sunday, and I'm really looking forward to it! I continue to enjoy our training sessions as well.  We have an early morning tomorrow helping with the high school's practice so I'm off to bed!

Hej da!