Ulrika Kalte facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Maria Ulrika Kalte | ||
| Date of birth | 19 May 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | Skärholmen, Sweden | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Norsborgs FF | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1988–1990 | Hammarby IF DFF | ||
| Älvsjö AIK | |||
| Shiroki F.C. Serena | |||
| Sundbybergs IK | |||
| National team | |||
| 1989–1996 | Sweden | 56 | (20) |
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Maria Ulrika Kalte, born on May 19, 1970, in Skärholmen, Sweden, is a former Swedish football player. She played as a forward, which is an attacking position on the field. Ulrika was a key player for Älvsjö AIK and the Swedish national team.
She represented Sweden in big tournaments like the 1995 World Cup held in Sweden. Her team reached the quarter-finals but was knocked out. She also played in the 1996 Olympic Tournament in Atlanta, where Sweden finished in 6th place. Ulrika started her football journey with Norsborgs FF before becoming a professional player in Japan for Shiroki F.C. Serena after the 1995 World Cup.
Ulrika Kalte's National Team Journey
Ulrika Kalte made her first appearance for the Swedish national team in May 1989. This exciting debut happened at the famous Wembley Stadium in England. In that match, Sweden played against England and won 2–0. This game was a "curtain raiser," meaning it was played before a bigger match, like an opening act.
Memorable World Cup Moment
During the 1995 World Cup quarter-finals, Sweden faced China. Sweden was losing 0-1. But in the final moments of the game, during "stoppage time" (extra minutes added at the end of a half), Ulrika scored a goal! This goal was an "equalizer," making the score 1-1 and keeping Sweden's hopes alive.
The game went into "extra time," which is additional playing time when a match is tied. Even after extra time, the score remained tied. So, the winner was decided by a "penalty kick shootout." Unfortunately, Sweden was eliminated from the tournament after the shootout.
