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Motlhalo reflects over uneasy debut at Djurgarden after scoring a brace

Linda Motlhalo has expressed her delight over her impressive on-field start to life at Djurgarden after scoring her first goals for the club against AIK at Skytteholms IP.

Making her first start in all competitions since January, Motlhalo, who came in as substitute struck twice to help Djurgardens defeat local rivals AIK 4-2 in a Swedish Women's Cup game on Saturday.

It was a moment to savour for the 21-year-old, who has been struggling to adapt to poor weather since moving to the Swedish capital from Chinese outfit Beijing Phoenix last month.

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She told the club’s official website about her amazing official debut and scoring a brace for Jean Balawo's ladies: “As I was sitting on the bench I could see their weaknesses because they are ball orientated.