Allsvenskan Update: Hammarby Thumps Hacken, Degerfors Shocks Sirius
Hammarby keeps their Allsvenskan title hopes alive with a 4-0 win over Hacken, while Mjallby is held to a 1-1 draw against Oster. Read more.
Hammarby's win marked a significant resurgence in form, with the team earning seven points from a possible nine...
Hammarby kept their title fight hopes alive after Mjällby was held to a 1-1 draw against Öster on their home soil. Hammarby took advantage of the situation, thumping Hacken 4-0 at home in the 3Arena stadium. The gap at the top of the Allsvenskan is now back down to eight points, with six rounds of matches remaining.
Hammarby's 4-0 win over Hacken was a dominant display, with three goals scored in an eight-minute span in the second half. Tesfaldet Tekie opened the scoring in the 49th minute, followed by Nahir Besara's goal four minutes later, and Paulos Abraham's strike in the 57th minute. Montader Madjed sealed the win with the fourth goal in the 70th minute. This impressive victory has given Hammarby some optimism in their pursuit of the title.
Mjallby seemed poised to secure their fourth consecutive win with a clean sheet after taking the lead just past the 30-minute mark. Jeppe Kjaer's corner was met by Axel Noren, who scored with a towering header that sailed past goalkeeper Robin Wallinder.
The home side was presented with an opportunity to seal the win in the final 15 minutes when Mattis Adolfsson committed a foul on Jacob Bergstrom in the penalty area. Elliot Stroud took responsibility for the resulting penalty but was denied by Wallinder, who made a crucial save to keep the match alive.
The save by Wallinder proved crucial just three minutes later when Öster pushed forward and Magnus Christensen headed home Daniel Ljung's cross, earning the visitors a point. This result kept Öster outside the bottom three and left Mjällby looking over their shoulder.
The draw allowed Hammarby to respond and cut the gap at the top of the table. They did so in style, thrashing Hacken 4-0 in Stockholm. This dominant win kept Hammarby's title hopes alive, reducing the deficit to eight points with six rounds remaining.
Hammarby's wait for a breakthrough ended early in the second half when Tesfaldet Tekie scored with a clean, low strike from outside the penalty area. This goal opened the floodgates for Hammarby, setting the stage for a dominant display.
Just three minutes later, Hammarby doubled their lead. Paulos Abraham cleverly threaded through the Hacken defense, allowing Nahir Besara to score with a composed finish into the bottom corner. The goals kept coming, with Abraham scoring the third goal just five minutes later, finishing Hampus Skoglund's cross with ease.
Montader Madjed sealed the win for Hammarby with a late goal, scoring the fourth in a 4-0 thrashing of Hacken. After Skoglund's shot was potentially fouled in the box, Madjed picked up the loose ball and skillfully took it around the goalkeeper before slotting into the empty net.
Hammarby's win marked a significant resurgence in form, with the team earning seven points from a possible nine since their back-to-back losses last month. This form matches that of league leaders Mjällby, keeping Hammarby firmly in the title hunt.
In contrast, Hacken's form has taken a severe dip, with the team now on a three-match losing streak. This slide has put them in danger of being dragged into the relegation battle, highlighting the significant difference in form between the two teams on the day.
Hacken's lead over the bottom three teams remains comfortable at four points, but their advantage over the automatic relegation spots has dwindled to just seven points. This narrowing gap is largely due to Degerfors's impressive 3-1 win over Sirius, which ended their 14-match winless streak.
Degerfors's victory marked a significant turnaround after being held to 1-1 at halftime. Sirius initially took the lead through Leo Walta's penalty spot conversion in the 19th minute. However, Marcus Rafferty's stunning curling shot into the top corner tied the game for Degerfors before the hour mark. The match's complexion changed dramatically in the final minutes, with Degerfors scoring two late goals through Dijan Vukojevic in the 91st minute and Philippe Ndinga in the 92nd minute, securing a crucial 3-1 victory.
In a dramatic turn of events, Degerfors scored two goals in quick succession to secure a surprise win. In the 91st minute, Santeri Haarala won the ball in the Sirius half and initiated a counter-attack that ended with Dijan Vukojevic scoring from the edge of the box, giving Degerfors the lead.
Montader Madjed till 4-0 Hammarby! 🟢
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Almost immediately after the restart, Degerfors sealed the win with another impressive strike. Philippe Ndinga scored with a powerful left-footed shot from 25 yards, which flew in off the post. This goal ensured Degerfors took all three points in a result that came as a significant surprise.
Brommapojkarna secured a win on the road against Goteborg, thanks to Ezekiel Alladoh's decisive goal. This victory ended IFK Goteborg's six-match unbeaten streak in the league.
GAIS overtook Goteborg for fourth place after a convincing 2-0 win over Elfsborg on Saturday. Robin Frej scored the opening goal in the 45th+1 minute, and Rasmus Niklasson sealed the win with a goal in the 90th+6 minute. Elfsborg had a player sent off during the match, likely contributing to GAIS's success.
Östers IF kvitterar! 1-1 genom Magnus Christensen
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Djurgarden continued their unbeaten streak, securing a thrilling victory on the road against Malmö FF. August Priske's 88th-minute winner sealed the win for Djurgarden, mirroring their late heroics in the draw against Hammarby the previous week. This result highlights Djurgarden's ability to capitalize on late opportunities.
Malmö FF's loss extends their winless streak to four matches, dropping them to sixth place in the standings. More concerning is the significant gap they've fallen behind Mjällby, now trailing by 18 points with only 18 points left to play for. This substantial deficit makes it increasingly challenging for Malmö to mount a title challenge.
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Djurgarden's win has seen them climb to seventh place, just a point behind Malmö's sixth place. The team has put together an impressive nine-match unbeaten run, showcasing their growing consistency and determination. With this momentum, Djurgarden aims to continue pushing up the standings.
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