Varnamo's Allsvenskan Journey Ends with 6-2 Defeat to Djurgarden

Djurgarden crush Varnamo 6-2 to boost European hopes

Varnamo's relegation from the Allsvenskan was confirmed in style as they suffered a 6-2 thrashing at the hands of Djurgarden, ending their four-year top-flight stay. Meanwhile, Degerfors moved into the relegation playoff spot with a 2-1 win over Oster.

The result confirmed Varnamo's relegation, leaving them on 16 points and ending their four-year stint in the top flight. For Djurgarden...

Varnamo's relegation from the Allsvenskan was confirmed in emphatic fashion, as they suffered a 6-2 thrashing at the hands of Djurgarden. Despite a promising start to October, the team was unable to escape the drop.

Djurgarden, meanwhile, had their sights set on European football and didn't waste the opportunity to strengthen their case. Mikael Anderson broke the deadlock after just 16 minutes, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

Tokmac Nguen increased the lead for one side before halftime. However, Varnamo's hopes were further dashed when August Priske scored two goals in as many minutes early in the second half.

Ajdin Zeljkovic pulled one back for Varnamo with just over a quarter of the match remaining. The visitors were further buoyed when Matias Siltanen scored an own goal, making the score 4-2 with nine minutes left to play.

Djurgarden sealed a comprehensive victory with goals from several players, including Jeppe Okkels, who restored a three-goal lead, and Patric Aslund, who sealed the win with a late goal in the 88th minute, making the final score 6-2.

5-2 Djurgården! Jeppe Okkels är påpasslig på Hugo Ketos retur 🔵

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The result confirmed Varnamo's relegation, leaving them on 16 points and ending their four-year stint in the top flight. For Djurgarden, the win moved them into fourth place, three points behind GAIS, though several teams have a game in hand.

In the end, the outcome of Varnamo's fate was already decided, as they sat 10 points behind Degerfors with just two matches to play. Meanwhile, Degerfors secured a crucial win in a relegation battle, beating Oster 2-1.

The match between Degerfors and Oster was intense, with Arman Taranis giving Degerfors the lead with just over a quarter of the match remaining. However, Alibek Aliev equalized 12 minutes later, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.

Degerfors gör 2-1 på stopptid! Elias Barsoum frälser värmlänningarna i den 93:e minuten 🔴 ⚪

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In a dramatic finale, Elias Barsoum scored in the 93rd minute - just six minutes after entering the game - to secure a thrilling win for Degerfors, lifting them out of the relegation zone.

The victory marked Degerfors' third win in five matches, highlighting their timely surge in form. Meanwhile, Oster suffered back-to-back losses, leaving the gap between the two teams at just a single point.