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Motlhalo nets brace on debut to inspire Djurgardens comeback win over AIK

Linda Motlhalo scored twice on her debut to help Djurgardens secure a dramatic 4-2 comeback victory against AIK in their opening match in the Swedish Women's Cup on Saturday.

The 21-year-old midfielder joined Djurgarden from Chinese club Beijing Phoenix on a two-year deal in January and was in spectacular form in the local derby at Skytteholms IP.

The Banyana Banyana star earned her amazing debut as a substitute after she was brought on in the 13th minute as a replacement for Maria Hovmark who was taken off due to a knee injury.

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The hosts raced into the lead through a strike from Johanna Lindell in the 21st minute but the visitors fought their way back into the mix with a superb finish from Olivia Schough 12 minutes later.