Allsvenskan preliminary start date

The Allsvenskan has announced a preliminary start date of April 2009 has the start of the 2009 Allsvenskan.
With the Fixtures the be announced in the new year many changes are being made. The new Ullevi Stadium in Goteborg is open and Malmo plan to move into their new stadium in next summer while Kalmar are thinking about building a new stadium.
So far there have been major departures from the league with Johan Wiland heading south to Denmark, Viktor Elm and Patrik Ingelsten heading to Holland and Kusi Asare going to Denmark.
But one team has so far remained silent ever since the Allsvenskan finished in November. Hammarby from Stockholm have been very silent with no transfers in or out yet and new change of coach. But speculation as to Charlie Davies' future is still going around. The American has made no secret of a move abroad possibly next year but he remains a Hammarby player.

Kalmar lose Ingelsten

Champions Kalmar have sold star striker Patrik Ingelsten. The striker who played a key role in Kalmar's title win last month was attracting interest from abroad in Denmark, Holland and Germany.
Ingelsten becomes the 3rd major departure from the Champions in the last 6 months following the departures of Cesar Santin and Viktor Elm.
Ingelsten has joined Heerenveen and will link up Viktor Elm. Heerenveen have been interested in looking at players from the Allsvenskan.
Patrik Ingelsten and Viktor Elm will both join Heerenveen on January 1st.

Kim Olsen to remain at Örebro SK

Örebro's topscorer last season has made his loan move permanent after such a great season for the big Danish striker.
Kim Olsen, who hit a hat-trick against IFK Goteborg back in August has signed a 3 year-deal which will keep him at the Behrn Arena until 2011. Kim Olsen will be Örebro's main striker next season as he hopes to continue where he left off last month.

Jones Kusi-Asare to join Esbjerg

Djurgårdens are to lose their Ghanian striker Jones Kusi-Asare on a free transfer. The former Landskrona BoIS striker is joining Danish side Esbjerg when his Djurgårdens contract expires on January 1st.
Jones Kusi-Asare who joined Djurgårdens in 1999 has played all over Europe and left Djurgårdens in 2001 to join Grazer AK in Austria. Kusi-Asare spent just a season in Austria scoring 6 goals before joining Denizlispor of Turkey.
Landskrona BoIS bought him back to Sweden in 2003 and after a season he rejoined Djurgårdens where he has been a regular since 2005.

Quirino leaves Djurgårdens

Djurgårdens have sold their Brazilian defender Quirino to Japanese side Consadole Sapporo. The Brazilian leaves behind Djurgårdens in a rebuilding process.
Djurgårdens had an awful 2008 season and are rebuilding for 2009. Thiago Quirino da Silva leaves for 2 500 000 SEK.
Djurgårdens will be using the money to rebuild the squad. Quirino will join Consadole Sapporo on January 1st.

Peter Westman extends Contract

Örebro keeper Peter Westman has extened his contract for another season. The expierienced keeper join Örebro in 1999 and has signed on until the end of the 2009 season when he is expected to bring his Örebro stay to a close.
Peter Westman started last season as No.1 but was overtaken by John Alvbåge. Peter Westman is a good keeper to have at 2nd choise and will be fighting for a No.1 place in what is expected to be his final season with Örebro.
Peter Westman will want to be the no.1 for the pre-season games coming up in the new year.

Everton to boost Larsson hunt

English Premiership side Everton are set to boost their hopes to sign Helsingborgs' Henrik Larsson. The former Celtic man's contract is up in January and one more shot at the highest level could be on the cards.
Everton are suffering a striker crisis with Yakubu out for the season and James Vaughan out injured along with Victor Anichebe Everton will be hunting for Larsson's signature. But Everton will face competition with PSG, Man City and Al Rayyan interested in signing the 37-year old.

Villa say no to Larsson

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has played down rumors of a bid for Helsingborgs' striker Henrik Larsson.
Larsson spent seven years under O'Neill at Celtic and some suggested a bid was likely but O'Neill, speaking after his side beat Everton 3-2 on Sunday was asked about the situation and O'Neill went on to say he wanted Larsson's Celtic spell to remain as a very positive memory.
Larsson has been followed by Everton, PSG and has amazingly rumored to have received an offer from Al-Rayyan in Qatar.
Helsingborgs have said that they will offer Henrik a new 1-year deal to keep him for this coming season Helsingborgs who finished 4th last season need to keep their star players and Larsson is certainly a star player.

Allsvenskan count-down

The Allsvenskan 2009 is being geared as the best ever and following a sucessful 2008 season in which 16 teams were used for the 1st time fans are hoping for more of the same come March.
In mid-December we are just over 3 months away from the start of the new season.
With the last weekend in March being the possible start date clubs have begun to prepare with new signings.
Some of suggested the first weekend in April will be the start date but the Allsvenskan organisers will choose a date in the new year.
For now all we can do is wait and get up to date with the transfers that happen between now and March.

Kalmar strengthen team

2008 Allsvenskan winners Kalmar have raided Ljungskile for Daryl Smylie. The Northern Ireland man had been on Kalmar's wanted list as soon as the season ended.
Smylie suffered relegation with Ljungskile last month when they lost to IF Brommapojkarna in the play-off. Ljungskile were reluctant to sell but it was clear that a player of his class should remain in the Allsvenskan.

Daryl Smylie:
Daryl Smylie is a Northern Ireland international and previously played with Newcastle in England. A move to Livingston in Scotland followed and he left Livingston in 2007 to join Ostersund in the Swedish Division 1. He impressed while at the club and Ljungskile signed him and had an impressive season in 2008 despite relegation. Smylie joins Kalmar with the task of replacing Viktor Elm who has joined Heerenveen in Holland.

Henrik Larsson to move?

Helsingborgs' legendary striker Henrik Larsson is rumored to be on his way out of his home-town club after two years in the Allsvenskan.
Henrik Larsson has been linked with numerous clubs from around Europe and despite being 37 some people still think he can still do it at the highest level.
Larsson is a legend in Scotland for his heroics for Celtic with 226 goals for Celtic in 7 years. He also preformed well for Barcelona during a 2 year spell with 15 goals which also saw him win the Champions League before moving to Helsingborgs on a free transfer in July 2006.
In early 2007 Larsson joined Man United on loan and returned to Helsingborgs for the start of the 2007 Allsvenskan.
Larsson hasn't ruled out a move yet and says anywhere is possible. Increased interest from Everton has made a move to the Premiership possible.

Malmö's new stadium

Malmö will be moving into their new 18,000 Swedbank Stadion next April when the new Allsvenskan expects to kick-off.
Malmö who currently play at the Malmö stadion had a torrid season in 2008 with new European football to baptise their new ground the fans will be hoping that a good season in 2009 will means European football in 2010.
Malmö have started plans for next season with the club recalling the loaned out player in 2008 back to the club.
Joakim Persson and Philip Milenkovic have finished their loan spells at IFK Malmö while Daniel Sliper has returned from Malmö based Linhamn.

Transfers:
Jonas Standqvist has been touted by Rosenborg and Elfsborg. Malmö have denied any contact from any club and claim he will be their no.1 next season. Brazilian defender Gabriel is wanted by Vasco De Gama and Kalmar but nothing has been reported yet.

Örebro announce 2009 Plans

Örebro have announced their pre-season fixtures for 2009. The Central Sweden side who finished a creditable 7th in the Allsvenskan last month will begin pre-season on January 31st against part-timers Kongsvinger IF.
Örebro also face Norwegian side Fredrikstad on February 14th before facing Degerfors 4 days later.
31st January:
Örebro v Kongsvinger IF

7th February:
Örebro v Gefle

11th February:
Örebro v BK Häcken

14th February:
Fredrikstad v Örebro

18th February:
Örebro v Degerfors

28th February:
Örebro v Djurgården

7th March:
Hammarby v Örebro

11th March:
GAIS v Örebro

14th March:
Örebro v IF Brommapojkarna

Elfsborg set for Exodus

Allsvenskan runner's-up Elfsborg are preparing for an uncertain winter. A bulk of the side that finished 2nd to Kalmar are expected to leave the club.
Elfsborg coach Magnus Haglund could also by on his way after the 2nd place finish but nothing has been confirmed by the Borås based club.

Goodbye Wiland:
One major departure already confirmed is Johan Wiland. The Elfsborg No.1 is leaving for Denmark's FC Kobenhavn and will join up with Cesar Santin who also left the Allsvenskan in July. Wiland's future was always in doubt after a great season. Rumours had it that Tottenham were interested but Wiland will be a Kobenhavn player on Januray 1st.

Other potential departures:
Former Portsmouth striker James Keene could also be on his way with Blackpool and Ipswich interested. Keene has another 3 years left on his contract that he signed when he joined Elfsborg last year.
The future of Anders Svensson has been rife for some time and weather he makes a move abroad remains sealed. Elfsborg would like to keep him for next season but a good offer might be too good for Elfsborg.
Lasse Nilsson is all set for his return to Saint-Étienne after a successful loan spell last season. But Elfsborg have received offers for Swedish-Albanian Emir Bajrami. Rumours have it that he will be in Serie A in January.

Sigurður Jónsson quits Djurgårdens

Sigurður Jónsson has quit as manager of Djurgårdens. The former Iceland and Sheffield Wednesday star has left in the wake of Djurgårdens awful 2008 season in which the Stockholm side were never in contention for the title.
Sigurður Jónsson also known as "Siggi Jónsson" is rumoured to be managing in Iceland next year. Djurgårdens will be looking for a new coach with the club to announce candidates in the coming weeks.

Viktor Elm to leave Kalmar!

Kalmar's Viktor Elm is leaving the club. Viktor was Kalmar's 2nd top scorer during 2008 and will be moving to Holland's Heerenveen on January 1st.
Viktor becomes the 2nd high profile player to leave after Cesar Santin in July. Kalmar are looking for a replacement with Ljungskile's Daryl Smylie linked with a move. The Northern Ireland player could make the move to the champions after Ljungskile suffered relegation 2 weeks ago.

Ibrahimović wins player of the year again

Inter Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimović has been named Swedish player of the year for a 3rd time. Zlatan won the prize on Monday in Stockholm's Globe Arena.
Ibrahimović had a great year with Inter Milan winning a 3rd successive Serie A title and helping them with 17 goals in 26 Serie A matches in 2007-08.

Ibrahimović who first won the prize in 2005 was honoured by Brazilian legend Pele. The former Ajax and Juventus star has scored 20 goals in 57 games for Sweden and hopes to add more next year when the next round of qualifiers come.
Ibrahimović also won last year's award after helping Inter Milan to the Serie A title in 2006-07.

Sweden 2008 Review

Sweden have ended 2008 with defeat to Holland last night but overall 2008 could've been better.
The year began with the traditional American tour in January with 2 games against Costa Rica and the United States.
Sweden beat Costa Rica 1-0 before losing 2-0 against the United States. The tour concisted of players playing in the Allsvenskan.
February saw a 0-0 away draw against Turkey which was a good result for Sweden. The atmosphere within Turkey made it very difficult for Sweden but still came away with a draw.
March saw former world champions Brazil play Sweden in Arsenal's Emirates Stadium but Brazil ended up winning 1-0 thanks to Alexandre Pato.
The Pre-Euro 2008 games saw Sweden play Slovenia at home. Despite a lot of pressure Sweden won 1-0. The next friendly was against Ukraine in Stockholm and a Rami Shaaban error cost Sweden in the 1-0 defeat.

Euro 2008:
Pitted in Group D with European champions Greece, difficult Russia and underachieving Spain that group was always going to be tough for Sweden.
It began greatly with a 2-0 defeat of Greece. Sweden were off to a flyer before the lost to Spain 2-1 leaving Sweden with a must-win game against Russia to qualify for the Quarter-finals. Russia beat the Swedes 2-0 to progress and there were calls for coach Lars Lagerbäck to resign.

He stayed put and Sweden's next game was an August friendly against France at home. A brave display wasn't enough as France left Sweden with a 3-2 win. Sweden had a very important World Cup Qualifier against Albania in September but after a 0-0 draw people wanted Lars Lagerbäck out.
October presented Sweden with a chance of getting points and after a vital 2-1 win over Hungary the team did well to get a point off Portugal. That draw left Sweden in 5th place with 5 points from 3 games going into next year's matches.
November saw last night's 3-1 defeat away to Holland end Sweden's disappointing year with defeat.

Holland 3-1 Sweden 19th November 2008

Holland 3-1 Sweden
Sweden suffered defeat away to Holland last night as the Dutch came away with a 3-1 win. Arsenal's Robin Van Persie gave Holland the lead on 33 minutes before making it 2-0 on 50 minutes.
Holland had chances with Dirk Kuyt coming close on a few occasions and Sweden had their share of chances with Larsson coming close.
Kim Källström silenced the home crowd with a delightful shot from outside the area on 51 minutes. Despite Michel Vorm getting a hand to the shot Kim Källström still got the goal.
Sweden tried to push for an equalizer but Holland looked more likely in getting a 3rd goal. That 3rd goal arrived in injury-time when a fine cross was headed in by Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt. So Holland win but Sweden had their chances.

Holland: (4-3-3)
H.Timmer (g.k): J.Heitinga, A.Ooijer, J.Mathijsen, G.Van Bronkhorst: M.Van Bommel, D.De Zeeuw, W.Sneijder: D.Kuyt, R.Van Persie, R.Babel subs: M.Vorm (g.k), T.De Cler, K.Boulahrouz, O.Engelaar, R.Van Der Vaart, I.Afellay, D.Mendes

Sweden: (4-3-3)
A.Isaksson (g.k): M.Nilsson, D.Majstorović, P.Hansson, B.Safari: D.Andersson, C.Wilhelmsson, R.Lindgren: S.Holmén, Z.Ibrahimović, H.Larsson subs: J.Wiland (g.k), F.Stoor, A.Grandqvist, V.Elm, K.Källström, S.Larsson, P.Andersson

Swedes in Holland

Sweden gear up for a trip against traditional European Powerhouse Holland in Amsterdam tonight with no fewer than 5 players in the squad who play their club football in Holland.
Of the those five midfielder Rasmus Lindgren of Ajax plays his football at tonight's venue the Amsterdam ArenA.
Andreas Isaksson of PSV has only played in Holland for 3 months while Andreas Grandqvist, Marcus Berg and Petter Andersson are all team mates at FC Groningen.
Having such a large number playing in Holland should serve Sweden well. But it also means that they would know what players to look out for and what way the pitch is.

Allsvenskan?
But Sweden have a big number of players playing abroad. In this squad there is just 2 home-based players. Daniel Andersson of Malmö and Henrik Larsson of Helsingborgs. This is a problem for Allsvenskan players who think that maybe playing abroad will give them a call-up.
In the Allsvenskan a number of Swedish players stood out such as Patrik Ingelsten, Viktor Elm, Robin Söder and Agon Mehmeti.

Holland v Sweden preview

Sweden's national side will take on Euro 2008 quarter-finalists Holland on Wednesday looking for a win.
These two met in a Euro 2004 Quarter-Final tie, with the Dutch winning on penalties in Faro. Since then Sweden have become more tighter. Coach Lars Lagerbäck will use Wednesday's game as a test for his side, who are 5th in their World Cup qualifying group with 5 points.
Lars Lagerbäck has called up Elfsborg's Johan Wiland as 2nd keeper to Andreas Isaksson of Holland's PSV. Helsingborgs's Henrik Larsson is set to make his 102 appearance for Sweden and there is a place for Christian Wilhelmsson, who has been playing for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. Viktor Elm is also in the squad after helping Kalmar win their first Allsvenskan title earlier this month.

Squad:
Goalkeepers: Andreas Isaksson (PSV), Johan Wiland (Elfsborg)

Defenders: Behrang Safri (Basel), Petter Hansson (Rennes), Daniel Majstorović (AEK Athens), Olof Mellberg (Juventus), Andreas Grandqvist (FC Groningen), Mikael Nilsson (Panathinikos), Fredrik Stoor (Fulham)

Midfielders:
Daniel Andersson (Malmö), Viktor Elm (Kalmar), Samuel Holmén (Brøndby), Kim Källström (Lyon), Sebastien Larsson (Birmingham City), Christian Wilhelmsson (Al-Hilal), Rasmus Lindgren (Ajax), Petter Andersson (FC Groningen)

Forwards:
Marcus Berg (FC Groningen), Zlatan Ibrahimović (Inter Milan), Henrik Larsson (Helsingborgs), Marcus Rosenborg (Werder Bremen)

Ljungskile 1-1 IF Brommapojkarna 16th November 2008

Ljungskile 1-1 IF Brommapojkarna
Lungskile are relegated after losing this tight play-off. Stockholm side IF Brommapojkarna will play Allsvenskan football next year thanks to an away goals win today.
Ljungskile were on the back foot when Philip Haglund found the net on 47 minutes. But Ljungskile were level barely 30 seconds later when Jörgen Wålemark scored.
Both tried to get a goal especially Ljungskile but it never came and Ljungskile will go down.

Ljungskile:
C.Burns (g.k): R.Jansson, M.Senften, D.Leinar, P.Hiir-Salakka, D.Åkervall: A.Kitic, D.Smylie, C.Zarkovic: N.Löfgren, J.Wålemark subs: E.Erlandsson (g.k), L.Kalludra, A.Augustsson, E.Tabe, P.Kondaponi

IF Brommapojkarna:
K.Nordfeldt (g.k): J.Persson, P.Asp, R.Henriksson, M.Karlsson: P.Haglund, M.Albornoz: C.Youssef, J.Hagernås, Miiko Albornoz: J.Runnemo subs: B.Lekström (g.k), S.Bergtoft, A.Talebinejad, S.Ayranci, M.Clauss

Jonatan Johansson to leave Malmö

Malmö's Finland striker Jonatan Johansson will leave the club when his contract expires on January 1st.
The Finn who signed for Malmö in 2006 will be joining Scottish side Hibernian on a free transfer. Johansson who was formally of Rangers between 1997 and 2000 leaves Malmö having scored 20 goals in 46 games for the sky blues in 2 years.
Johansson made his name at Rangers and made the move to Charlton in 2000 and played 148 games and scored 27 goals for the London side and was also on loan at Norwich.
Malmö's 1st transfer exit of the winter and will be looking for a replacement.

IF Brommapojkarna 0-0 Ljungskile 13th November 2008

IF Brommapojkarna 0-0 Ljungskile
No doubt IF Brommapojkarna will be the happier of the two sides after a 0-0 first leg. Ljungskile failed to find an away goal and will need goals on Sunday.
A dull game to be honest with very few chances at either end but Ljungskile's Niklas Löfgren coming close on two occasions. IF Brommapojkarna decided to play defensive and got the result they needed and need only a score draw to win.

IF Brommapojkarna:
K.Nordfeldt (g.k): J.Persson, P.Asp, R.Henriksson, M.Karlsson: M.Albornoz, P.Haglund: Milko Albornoz, J.Hagernäs, C.Youssef: J.Runnemo subs: B.Lekström (g.k), S.Bergtoft, A.Talebinejad, S.Ayranci, M.Clauss

Ljungskile:
C.Burns (g.k): R.Johansson, D.Leinar, P.Hiir-Salakka, R.Jansson: D.Smylie, A.Kitic, A.Augustsson: N.Löfgren, C.Zarkovic, M.Smedberg-Dalance subs: A.Samuelsson (g.k), M.Senften, D.Åkervall, J.Wålemark, P.Kondaponi

Relegation-Promotion play-off team news

IF Brommapojkarna and Ljungskile will battle it out for the remaining place in the 2009 Allsvenskan tonight in the 1st leg of their 2 legged battle.

IF Brommapojkarna will fancy their chances tonight with Kristoffer Nordfeldt to start in goal for the Stockholm side. Joakim Runnermo will start as will Jon Persson.

Ljungskile will play with a 4-3-3 formation as they chase for an away goal. Colin Burns will stay in goal and Cedomir Zarkovic and Martin Smedberg-Dalance will join Niklas Löfgren in attack with Pascal Kondaponi dropped to the bench.

Allsvenskan Keepers!

The Allsvenskan has seen some great keepers and all 16 1st choice keepers are reviewed.

AIK:
Tomi Maanoja kept AIK in the hunt for a Europa League place but couldn't quiet manage it. He had a good season and will be 1st Choice next season if he stays.

Djurgården:
Pa Dembo Touray was a huge presence between the sticks for Djurgården's awful season. A team that didn't play well at all could've been worse had Touray not been there. The Gambian deserves credit for his displays throughout the season.


Elfsborg:
Highly regarded as the best keeper in the Allsvenskan, Johan Wiland was simply awesome as Elfsborg narrowly lost the title. His displays have attracted interest abroad so it will be interesting to see what happens over the winter.


GAIS:
A difficult season for Dime Jankulovski as he had to called upon so many times during the season to save GAIS. Although he played well the team didn't really so GAIS finished mid-table. Dime Jankulovski can be satisfied with 2008 as he played brilliantly at times.


Gefle:
Gefle amazingly avoided the drop thanks to keeper Mattias Hugosson. The Gefle no.1 played very well and pulled off great saves during the 2008 season. He deserves credit for his part in the great escape.


GIF Sundsvall:
Fredrik Sundfors was a busy man as Sundsvall ended the season with relegation back down to the Suprettan. It is unclear whether he will remain with Sundsvall. Despite his heroics Fredrik Sundfors will see it as a poor season.


Halmstads:
What Halmstads will want this winter is for Magnus Bahne to stay at the club. It will be hard as despite an off season he kept Halmstads in the hunt for Europe. Bahne is rumoured to be on his way to Switzerland with Basel so watch this space.


Hammarby:
Kristoffer Björklund proved that he was a good keeper after leaving Brommapojkarna last winter to join Hammarby. He displaced Rami Shaaban and made stunning saves. The now undisputed No.1 has been so impressive it is being reported he might be on the plane to Sweden's tour of America.


IFK Göteborg:
Kim Christensen moved from FC Kobenhavn to IFK last winter and proved the switch was a good one by helping IFK to a 3rd place finish in the Allsvenskan. Despite them not retaining their crown Christensen will be happy with his 1st year in Swedish football.

IFK Norrköpping:
What would've happened if Nuredin Bakiu hadn't keep goal for IFK. Missing just one league game all season Bakiu played the most part in IFK's relegation. Bakiu will surely not stay with IFK as he could want to stay in the Allsvenskan.


Kalmar:
Petter Wastå was a key player in Kalmar's title success. Petter Wastå also keen on a move abroad will use his displays this season as a reason to leave.


Ljungskile:
Colin Burns was the no.1 during the season for Ljungskile with just 15 games played during the season the American kept Ljungskile in the league for the play-off and will no doubt be eager to avoid the drop.


Malmö:
Jonas Standqvist was a real headache for strikers this season as he kept most quiet. The former Landskrona keeper was Malmö's top player during the season.


Örebro:
John Alvbåge was possibly the best keeper in the Allsvenskan during the unbeaten run. Saving a penalty and numerous saves he stood out.


Trelleborgs:
Fredrik Persson kept Trelleborgs in the Allsvenskan and played good as Trelleborgs struggle at the start of the season.

Allsvenskan Top Scorers

The 2008 Allsvenskan golden boot went to a Kalmar FF player. Patrik Ingelsten was the main man behind Kalmar's title win scoring 23 goals in all competition during 2008. Although Viktor Elm was just a goal behind him in the Kalmar list Ingelsten remained as the threat after César Santín left in July.
Patrik Ingelsten Viktor Elm


Halmstads Anselmo had a good season on the scoring front with no fewer than 15 league goals. He finished joint 2nd with Kalmar's Viktor Elm and will be a major concern next season for defences if he decides to remain with Halmstads.
Hammarby's USA international Charlie Davies was influencial as ever during the 2008 season with 14 league goals. A marked improvment on 2007 were he got just 3 goals. Finishing in joint 4th was Helsingborgs Henrik Larsson. The legendary Swede had a quiet year but did enough to secure Helsingborgs with a Europa League place.

Charlie Davies Henrik Larsson


A special mention has to be reserved to Örebro's Kim Olsen. The big Dane was instrumental in Örebro's 7th place finish their highest since 1998. A hat-trick against IFK Göteborg sent him on his way to 9 league goals during what was a fantastic season for the central sweden side.

Kim Olsen

Allsvenskan Relegation-Promotion play-off

Ljungskile v IF Brommapojkarna
Ljungskile will be fighting for their Allsvenskan status that was achieved in 2007. The newly-promoted team from last season finished 14th this season and thus enter the play-off with IF Brommapojkarna.

Ljungskile
Ljungskile were in real danger in going down automatically after losing 3-0 away on the final day but were saved as GIF Sundsvall lost 6-0 to go down when they needed the win. But the test really begins for Ljungskile. Surviving the 1st test when they could've went down last weekend had it not been for Sundsvall's bad luck. IF Brommapojkarna will be now pushovers for Ljungskile.

IF Brommapojkarna:
IF Brommapojkarna based in Stockholm are an awkward type of opponent. The team who play in black and red were relegated from the Allsvenskan in 2007 having lost out on the final day. 2008 though has been a good year for the Stockholm side. Sneaking into the play-off position after beating Degerfors and Assriyaska lost.

Key Players:

Joakim Runnemo will be Brommapojkarna's key for the play-off. The Swede who scored 14 league goals for Brommapojkarna's promotion push this season will be eager to play Ljungskile to add to his goal collection. While Ljungskile will be looking towards their top scorer. Niklas Lofgren

2008 Season review

The 2008 season ended yesterday with a full 10 months of breathtaking football behind us now we can take a chance and remember the best matches, goals and shock results.
Title Race:
The title race was very entertaining with Kalmar and Elfsborg neck and neck and towards the end of the season those two broke away from Helsingborgs and IFK Göteborg.
The title race saw both Kalmar and Elfsborg lose on crucial days with Kalmar extending their lead and Elfsborg shortening the lead. In the end Kalmar's 1st Allsvenskan title was inevitable with a 6-0 win over IFK Norrköping they all but secured their title. They wrapped up the season with the title and former UEFA president Lennart Johannson handed the trophy over to the 2008 winners.

Race for Europe:
Kalmar's title win ensured them of a place in next summer's champions league qualifiers and Elfsborg secured a place in the Europa League. IFK Göteborg and Helsingborgs sealed the remaining 2 Europa League places but over the season the likes of AIK, Hammarby and Halmstads were in the running.

Örebro's amazing run:
Örebro were just outside the relegation zone on July 28th 2008 when they faced European hopefuls Hammarby. A fantastic performance ended with a 1-1 draw and from then Örebro went on an amazing unbeaten run.
Örebro remained unbeaten from 28th July to 6th October with them remaining unbeaten against the likes of Kalmar, IFK Göteborg and Helsingborgs. They eventually finished 7th.

Relegation battle:
The relegation battle was entertaining while pre-season underdogs Trelleborgs and Örebro stayed away from trouble with ease it was IFK Norrköping and GIF Sundsvall both going down having just been promoted in 2007. Ljungskile's fate remains in the play-off with Brommapojkarna and who knows what will happen.

Allsvenskan 2008 Final table

1. Kalmar
2. Elfsborg
3. IFK Göteborg
4. Helsingborgs
5. AIK
   
6. Malmö
   
7. Örebro
8. Halmstads
9. Hammarby
10. Trelleborgs
11. GAIS
    
12. Djurgården
13. Gefle
14. Ljungskile
15. GIF Sundsvall
    
16. IFK Norrköping
    

Örebro 3-0 Ljungskile 9th November 2008

Örebro 3-0 Ljungskile
Örebro ended the season with a thumping 3-0 win over Relegation-play-off bound Ljungskile. A very quick goal from Eric Bassombeng in the very 1st minute set Örebro on their way to a fine win. Ljungskile's day went from bad to worse when Edwin Phiri was sent-off for a 2nd yellow booking on 33 minutes and Sebastian Henriksson scored on 34 minutes.
Örebro scored a third in first-half injury time when Finland star Roni Porokara scored on 47 minutes.
Ljungskile after this defeat will enter the relegation-promotion play-off with IF Brommapojkarna next week.

Örebro:
J.Alvbåge (g.k): P.Anttonen, M.Wilkström, S.Henriksson, S.Wowoah: F.Nordback, M.Kihlberg, N.Gerzic: E.Bassombeng, K.Olsen, R.Porokara subs: P.Westman (g.k), P.Johansson, S.Rodevåg, R.Walker, J.Green

Ljungskile:
C.Burns (g.k): E.Phiri x2, R.Jansson, E.Tabe, D.Leinar, C.Zarkovic: A.Kitic, A.Augustsson, M.Smedberg-Dalance: P.Kondaponi, N.Löfgren subs: A.Samuelsson (g.k), M.Senften, J.Lundblad, D.Åkervall, J.Wålemark

Djurgården 1-3 Trelleborgs 9th November 2008

Djurgården 1-3 Trelleborgs
Djurgården ended their poor season with another defeat. The 2005 champions could've ended with a win having taken the lead on 22 minutes thanks to Sebastian Rajalakso.
Trelleborgs who have had a good season levelled on 39 minutes when Rasmus Bengtsson found the net.
Djurgården pressed for long periods in the 2nd half and were undone in the final stages when Trelleborgs took the lead on 89 minutes through Mattias Thylander. Trelleborgs then scored a 3rd goal in injury time thanks to Magnus Andersson on 90 minutes.

Djurgården:
O.Wahlström (g.k): L.Davids, P.Magnusson, T.Kuivasto, P.Haginge: M.Johansson, M.Dahlberg, M.Andersson: S.Rajalakso, Quirino, J.Kusi-Asare subs: T.Vaiho (g.k), P.Hellqvist, K.Ceesay, A.Komac, A.Riihilahti

Trelleborgs:
M.Sahlman (g.k): M.Fuxberg, Y.Fakhro, R.Bengtsson, M.Nylund: K.Haynes, M.Andersson, R.Östman, E.Sundin: A.Drugge, O.Senoglu subs: F.Persson (g.k), M.Thylander, M.Mensah, V.Svensson, J.Asp

IFK Norrköping 5-2 Hammarby 9th November 2008

IFK Norrköping 5-2 Hammarby
IFK Norrköping bought their season to a great end and crushed Hammarby. This is Hammarby's 2nd big loss in a week having been beaten 6-3 by Malmö on Monday.
But it was the Stockholm side who struck 1st when Charlie Davies netted on 2 minutes. Hammarby's dream start continued when Davies struck his 2nd on 5 minutes but then it all fell apart.
25 minutes in Imad Khalili pulled a goal back for the relegated side. Hammarby were still leading until just three minutes after IFK scored they scored again through Russell Mwafulirwa, who should be playing Allsvenskan football next year.
The 2nd half barely started when IFK Norrköping went in front thanks to Russell Mwafulirwa's 2nd goal of the match.
Hammarby continued to grind out chances but Norrköping had to wait until 82 minutes for a 4th goal and it came through Thomas Magnusson. By now Hammarby's good start was forgotten and to go out on a high IFK Norrköping finished their poor season with a 5th goal from Christopher Telo on 87 minutes.

IFK Norrköping:
N.Bakiu (g.k): A.Ibrakovic, A.Whass, K.Arvhage, M.Roth: V.Rönneklev, M.Blomberg, E.Dybendal, C.Telo: I.Khalili, R.Mwafulirwa subs: A.Alé (g.k), D.Mrdjanin, G.Gunnarsson, T.Magnusson, O.Lönn

Hammarby:
K.Björklund (g.k): J.Monteiro, M.Törnstrand, S.Sleyman, D.Johansson: C.Gaete: E.Zengin, S.Castro-Tello, M.Sema: O.Guterstam, C.Davies subs: E.Hellström (g.k), F.Söderberg, F.Söderström, H.Laitinen, A.Sosseh

Helsingborgs 2-1 IFK Göteborg 9th November 2008

Helsingborgs 2-1 IFK Göteborg
Helsingborgs ended the 2008 season with a win against 3rd placed IFK Göteborg. A good game at the Olympia ended with the home side securing a win and will have confidence going into next season.
Rasmus Jönsson gave Helsingborgs the lead in front of 8,592 fans and left IFK Göteborg wondering what happened. Former Everton star Niklas Alexandersson levelled the scores with a goal on 27 minutes but another veteran Henrik Larsson secured the win with a 54th minute strike from Daniel Andersson's assist.

Helsingborgs:
D.Andersson (g.k): E.Wahlstedt, H.Patronen, J.Ekstrand, A.Tamboura: C.Andersson, M.Bergholtz, I.Chansa, R.Makondele: R.Jönsson, H.Larsson subs: O.Berglund (g.k), T.Holmqvist, J.Elswohld, M.Unkuri, M.Nilsson

IFK Göteborg:
K.Christensen (g.k): E.Lund, M.Bärsmyr, R.Sigurdsson, A.Johansson: N.Alexandersson, P.Wernbloom, G.Svensson, J.Johansson, S.Selakovic: T.Hysén subs: D.Stenman (g.k), N.Carlsson, T.Olsson, J.Wallerstedt, N.Bärkroth

Malmö 6-0 GIF Sundsvall 9th November 2008

Malmö 6-0 GIF Sundsvall
Malmö sent GIF Sundsvall down to the Suprettan with a crushing 6-0 win over the now relegated side.
Edward Ofere gave the sky blues the lead on 23 minutes before Ola Toivonen added a 2nd on 29 minutes and Ofere got his 2nd goal of the game on 32 minutes.
GIF Sundsvall were down and out at half-time and Ola Toivonen got his 2nd of the game on 50 minutes for 4-0.
Malmö had to wait until 83 minutes to get a fifth goal, when Jimmy Touma got his 1st of the game. GIF Sundsvall were completely gone by this point and Agon Mehmeti made it 6-0 on 90 minutes to send GIF Sundsvall down and ensure Malmö end the season with an incredible 12 goals in two games.

Malmö:
J.Sandqvist (g.k): U.Vinzents, J.Dixon, R.Åhman Persson, Gabriel: G.Molins, D.Andersson, L.Harbuzi, J.Aubynn: O.Toivonen, E.Ofere subs: M.Jensen (g.k), J.Touma, A.Mehmeti, J.Sudic, D.Melicharek

GIF Sundsvall:
F.Sundfors (g.k): B.Berntsson, S.Ålander, N.Mustafi, C.Söderberg: A.Andersson, T.Eriksson, A.Skulasson, R.Mambo-Mumba, L.Hallenius: J.Patriksson subs: A.Lindberg (g.k), S.Gardarsson, J.Cedergren, K.Ongala, K.Ek

GAIS 0-2 AIK 9th November 2008

GAIS 0-2 AIK
AIK secured a fine end to the season with a 2-0 away win over GAIS. Both goals were scored in the 1st half and the Stockholm side took the lead on 12 minutes through Gabriel Özkan. AIK continued to push for a 2nd goal and got it on 28 minutes when striker Iván Óbolo finished off Yussef Saleh's pass.
GAIS were unable to get a goal back and will end the season with a defeat. AIK secure 5th place with this win.

GAIS:
D.Jankulovski (g.k): B.Friberg De Cruz, R.Ekunde, A.Tobiasson, K.Gustafsson: T.Lycén, R.Ayarna, J.Mårtensson, D.Nicklasson: B.Andersson, Wanderson subs: A.Wibrån (g.k), J.Pertterson, M.Celik, P.Campos, Matâo

AIK:
T.Maanoja (g.k): M.Jonsson, P.Karlsson, P.Bojent, N.Johansson: G.Özkan, J.Ortíz, K.Walker, Y.Saleh: M.Burgic, I.Óbolo subs: N.Bergh (g.k), K.Pavey, P.Bengtsson, S.Jagne, M.Rubarth

Gefle 1-2 Elfsborg 9th November 2008

Gefle 1-2 Elfsborg
Elfsborg in the end couldn't secure the title and finish 2nd in the Allsvenskan. They had slim hopes of getting the title back.
Elfsborg did take the lead on 22 minutes when Martin Andersson fired home. A 2nd goal arrived on 55 minutes through Johan Karlsson.
More chances fell to the visitors and Gefle were holding on until in the 1st minute of injury time Hans Berggren pulled a goal back for Gefle. Elfsborg held on for the win but Kalmar are champions.

Gefle:
M.Hugosson (g.k): D.Bernhardsson, T.Hedlund, A.Wilkström, A.Dahlén: Y.Bapupa, Y.Chibsah, M.Woxlin, J.Claesson: A.Jawo, H.Berggren subs: P.Bergqvist (g.k), D.Theorin, J.Ericsson, J.Lantto, D.Westlin

Elfsborg:
J.Wiland (g.k): M.Andersson, T.Lucic, A.Augustsson, M.Florén: J.Karlsson, H.Danielsson, D.Mobaeck, E.Bajrami: F.Berglund, L.Nilsson subs: A.Hassan (g.k), J.Sjöberg, J.Sjöhage, D.Nordmark, E.Kurbegovic

Halmstads 2-2 Kalmar 9th November 2008

Halmstads 2-2 Kalmar
Kalmar secured the Allsvenskan title after a very good final day which saw twists and turns. Kalmar took the lead on 14 minutes through Daniel Lopes and kept the lead until 50 minute in when Halmstads levelled through Emir Kujovic.
Halmstads then scared Kalmar when they took the lead on 65 minutes thanks to Andreas Johansson's goal.
Kalmar needed a goal from somewhere and with Viktor Elm going off injured Kalmar's hopes rested on Patrik Ingelsten and it was him who levelled the scores on 87 minutes and hand Kalmar the Allsvenskan title.

Halmstads:
M.Bahne (g.k): M.Rosén, T.Zvirgzdauskas, T.Jönsson, P.Johansson: J.Sise, A.Johansson, M.Görlitz, M.Olsson: A.Raskaj, Anselmo subs: C.Johansson (g.k), A.Kujovic, E.Kujovic, T.Sparv, E.Jensen

Kalmar:
P.Wastå (g.k): A.Sorin, J.Lantz, P.Rosengren, E.Nouri: D.Lopes, H.Rydström, V.Elm, R.Elm: P.Ingelsten, A.Dauda subs: Z.Azinovic (g.k), M.Eklund, J.Augustsson, S.Larsson, L.Johansson

Kalmar for the Allsvenskan?

Kalmar's title charge this season has been possible thanks to a lot of players who played consistently over the 2008 season.
Viktor Elm, Patrik Ingelsten, Petter Wastå and Cesar Santin all helped Kalmar reach this stage where they are on the verge of being crowned champions of Sweden.
When Kalmar announced earlier in the year that key player Cesar Santin was leaving the club for FC Kobenhavn in Denmark many predicted a failed title attempt.
But the team kept going despite defeats along the way. But Kalmar will be hoping for the title as a fare-well present to Viktor Elm.
Kalmar did launch a title bid in 2007 but were undone by IFK Göteborg and ultimately failed to win the Allsvenskan. This season Kalmar have forgotten about 2007 and have sailed towards finally lifting the Allsvenskan trophy. Despite the pressure of Elfsborg for most of the season Kalmar have kept a 3 point lead over them for much of the season and if there is an award for deserving the title it has to be Kalmar, who have lead the Allsvenskan for much of the season.

Allsvenskan Final Day Preview

The 2008 Allsvenskan comes to an end tomorrow and still there are issues to be solved. Firstly the title race has to be solved with Kalmar the leaders 3 points ahead of Elfsborg. Secondly the automatic relegation has to be solved as well. GIF Sundsvall and Ljungskile.

GAIS v AIK
This game will be important for AIK as they look to finish as high up the table as possible. Although GAIS will be up for it AIK could give Kevin Walker, Kenny Pavey and Timo Maanoja starts.

Malmö v GIF Sundsvall
No question about how need the points more with Sundsvall in real danger in going straight back down to the Suprettan. Robert Mambo-Mumba could start as GIF Sundsvall will fight for a place in the relegation play-off.

Helsingborgs v IFK Göteborg
4th against 3rd on Sunday at the Olympia is on the agenda and both know that their places in European competition next summer are secured. So Helsingborgs will field a weakened team without Henrik Larsson possibly. IFK Göteborg will rest Robin Söder as he recovers from an injury.

IFK Norrköping v Hammarby
Given that IFK Norrköping are already relegated and Hammarby will be eager for a win to bounce back from Monday's mauling, Hammarby will be the clear favourites for this one. Charlie Davies will be looking to get a few goals to end the season just as he did last year with a hat-trick on the final day of 2007. IFK Norrköpping will hope that is not the case.

Halmstads v Kalmar
Halmstads can stop Kalmar from winning the Allsvenskan by beating them and giving Elfsborg a chance. Though Kalmar will be looking to Viktor Elm for goals as he hit 4 last weekend and Patrik Ingelsten could get among the goals. Halmstads will be no pushovers and will be up for this game.

Gefle v Elfsborg
Gefle are safe from relegation so Elfsborg will take advantage of a side that has nothing to play for. Elfsborg need nine goals to win the title and thats if Kalmar lose 1-0. But with Gefle having nothing to play for it could be possible but don't bet on it.

Djurgården v Trelleborgs
Djurgården's mediocre season will end with a home game against Trelleborgs with the visitors a point ahead of the Stockholm side. Siggi Jonson will be hoping his side will end the season on a high and the Icelander will be looking towards 2009.

Örebro v Ljungskile
Örebro can send Ljungskile into a nervous Sunday afternoon if they can keep up their home form. Ljungskile will be hoping to get a point to secure a play-off with IF Brommapojkarna and fight for their status for 2009. Örebro will be hoping for a win to secure their highest league finish in years.

All kick-off times are at 15:00pm CET.

Allsvenskan Table Round 29

1. Kalmar
2. Elfsborg
3. IFK Göteborg
4. Helsingborgs
5. AIK
6. Malmö
7. Hammarby
8. Halmstads
9. Örebro
10. GAIS
11. Trelleborgs
12. Djurgården
13. Gefle
14. Ljungskile
15. GIF Sundsvall
16. IFK Norrköping (Relegated)

Hammarby 3-6 Malmö 3rd November 2008

Hammarby 3-6 Malmö
What a fantastic match!!. Nine goals and Malmö secured a fine win in what is their final away game of 2008.
The scoring all started on 9 minutes when Robert Åhman Persson drilled home. Hammarby were level 2 minutes later when USA star Charlie Davies fired home. Hammarby then took the lead on 18 minutes thanks to Olof Gutertsam's goal. But Malmö were soon level thanks to Jefferey Aubynn's goal on 24 minutes.
Malmö then took the lead again on 30 minutes when Ola Toivonen added to his season total. But Hammarby refused to lie down and were level once again on 34 minutes with José Monteiro's goal making it 3-3.
A Daniel Andersson goal on 37 minutes gave Malmö a 3-4 lead goin into half-time. The 2nd half saw Malmö take full control and made it 3-5 on 55 minutes when Jefferey Aubynn hit his 2nd goal of the night before Jimmy Touma added a 6th goal and finished off a remarkable game of football.

Hammarby:
K.Björklund (g.k): D.Johansson, J.Monteiro, S.Sleyman, E.Johansson: L.Chanko: S.Castro-Tello, C.Gaete, F.Söderström: O.Guterstam, C.Davies subs: J.Hoft (g.k), F.Söderberg, H.Laitinen, M.Törnstrand, M.Sema

Malmö:
J.Standqvist (g.k): U.Vinzents, J.Sudic, R.Åhman Persson, Gabriel: G.Molins, D.Andersson, L.Harbuzi, J.Aubynn: O.Toivonen, E.Ofere subs: D.Melicharek (g.k), M.Halsti, J.Nilsson, J.Touma, A.Mehmeti

IFK Göteborg 3-1 Djurgården 3rd November 2008

IFK Göteborg 3-1 Djurgården
IFK Göteborg secured a good win as they look to end the season on a good note. It took them 10 minutes to score with Pontus Wernbloom scoring again. Veteran Niklas Alexandersson scored the 2nd goal on 22 minutes as IFK Göteborg strolled to the victory. Djurgården pulled one back on 51 minutes through Jones Kusi. But IFK Göteborg secured the win with a 3rd goal on 56 minutes through Tobias Hysén. Things got bad for Djurgården when Prince Ikpe Ekong was sent-off.

IFK Göteborg: K.Christensen (g.k): A.Johansson, M.Bjärsmyr, R.Sigurdsson, H.Jonsson: N.Alexandersson (C), J.Johansson, G.Svensson, S.Selakovic: T.Hysén, P.Wernbloom subs: D.Stenman (g.k), S.Eriksson, M.Etéus, J.Berg, N.Bärkroth

Djurgården: O.Wahlström (g.k): P.Haginge, P.Magnusson, M.Dahlberg (C), D.Sjölund: J.Kusi Asare, M.Andersson, P.Ikpe Ekong: S.Rajalakso, Quirino, K.Näfver subs: T.Vaiho (g.k), P.Hellqvist, L.Davids, A.Riihilahti

Elfsborg 3-0 Halmstads 3rd November 2008

Elfsborg 3-0 Halmstads
2nd placed Elfsborg ensured the title race will go down to the final day of the season after beating Halmstads 3-0 at home.
Not only did they improve their goal difference they also gave themselves a chance of the title.
But it took the 2006 champions 74 minutes to score a first when James Keene set-up Fredrik Berglund for 1-0.
Just 4 minutes later Emir Bajrami hit a 2nd for Elfsborg and set them on their way to another win. Elfsborg got a third and final goal on 82 minutes through Lars Nilsson.

Elfsborg:
J.Wiland (g.k): M.Anderson (C), T.Lucic, A.Augustsson, M.Florén: D.Mobaeck, H.Danielsson: J.Karlsson, L.Nilsson, E.Bajrami: J.Keene subs: A.Hassan (g.k), J.Sjöberg, J.Sjöhage, F.Berglund, E.Kurbegovic

Halmstads:
M.Bahne (g.k): A.Johansson, T.Zvirgzdauskas, T.Jönsson (C), P.Johansson: M.Görtlitz, S.Johansson, T.Sparv, M.Olsson: Anselmo, A.Raskaj subs: C.Johansson (g.k), M.Rosén, A.Kujovic, E.Kujovic, D.Johansson

GIF Sundsvall 1-2 Örebro 2nd November 2008

GIF Sundsvall 1-2 Örebro
GIF Sundsvall will have to win next weekend to have any chance of getting into the relegation-play-off after Örebro defeated them today.
It was Örebro who took the lead when on 28 minutes Sebastien Henriksson scored. GIF Sundsvall were determined not to give up and were level on 31 minutes thanks to Robert-Mambo-Mumba, who also scored when these 2 sides met back in July.
But just when GIF Sundsvall looked to have secured a hard-fought point Örebro's Cameroonian Eric Bassombeng hit the target in injury time to condemn GIF Sundsvall to yet another defeat.

GIF Sundsvall:
F.Sundfors (g.k): B.Berntsson, S.Ålander (C), N.Mustafi, C.Söderberg: R.Mambo-Mumba, T.Eriksson: L.Hallenius, M.Powell, A.Skulason: J.Patriksson subs: A.Lindberg (g.k), S.Gardarsson, A.Andersson, K.Ongala, K.Ek

Örebro:
J.Alvbåge (g.k): P.Anttonen, M.Wikström, S.Henriksson (C), S.Wowoah: N.Gerzic, M.Kihlberg, P.Johansson: E.Bassombeng, S.Rodevåg, R.Porokara subs: P.Westmen (g.k), B.Zé Ndille, R.Walker, J.Green, S.Carlsson

Kalmar 6-0 IFK Norrköping 2nd November 2008

Kalmar 6-0 IFK Norrköping
Kalmar underlined their season with a thumping 6-0 rout of bottom side IFK Norrköping. Kalmar showed what they can do with this result and have pushed the pressure on Elfsborg tomorrow night.
IFK Norrköping held Kalmar out for 41 minutes before Rasmus Elm gave the leaders the lead. Kalmar doubled their advantage just seconds later through Viktor Elm in the 42nd minute.
That knocked the stuffing out of IFK Norrköping, who were already relegated and it was on 48 minutes when Viktor Elm struck again for 3-0.
Kalmar had to wait until 73 minutes for the fourth goal when Daniel Lopes got on the act before Viktor took home the match-ball by finishing his hat-trick on 78 minutes for 5-0. IFK Norrköping were shell shocked and Viktor Elm finished off his fantastic afternoon with a 4th goal in injury time. Kalmar will be champions if Elfsborg fail to win tomorrow night.
Felix Magro will miss Norrköping's final match following his sending off this afternoon.

Kalmar:
P.Wastå (g.k), A.Sorin, M.Lindberg, J.Lantz, E.Nouri: P.Ingelsten, H.Rydström (C), V.Elm, R.Elm, A.Dauda, D.Elm subs: Z.Azinovic (g.k), S.Larsson, D.Lopes, P.Rosengren, L.Johansson

IFK Norrköping:
N.Bakiu (g.k): M.Blomberg, K.Arvhage, A.Whass, M.Roth: V.Rönneklev, E.Dybendal, F.Magro, I.Khalili: K.Amuneke, R.Mwafulirwa subs: D.Mrdjanin (g.k), A.Ibrakovic, T.Magnusson, O.Lönn, A.Haglund

AIK 3-1 Helsingborgs 2nd November 2008

AIK 3-1 Helsingborgs
AIK defeated Helsingborgs to record another win. AIK are ending the season in good form and this was another good win.
It was Miran Burgic who gave the Stockholm side the lead on 56 minutes. Burgic got his 2nd goal soon after on 64 minutes for 2-0.
AIK were not done yet though and made it 3-0 on 68 minutes with Gabriel Özkan getting the goal. Helsingborgs who shocked and did their own shocking when Tobias Holmqvist pulled a goal back on 84 minutes.

AIK:
T.Maanoja (g.k): M.Jonsson, W.Atta, P.Karlsson, N.Johansson: G.Özkan, J.Ortíz, D.Tjernström, Y.Saleh: M.Burgic, I.Óbolo subs: N.Bergh (g.k), K.Walker, S.Jagne, J.Anchén, M.Rubarth

Helsingborgs:
D.Andersson (g.k): E.Wahlstedt, J.Ekstrand, H.Patronen, A.Tamboura: C.Andersson, M.Bergholtz, A.Landgren, R.Makondele: R.Jönsson, H.Larsson subs: O.Berglund, T.Holmqvist, R.Kienast, M.Unkuri, M.Nilsson

Trelleborgs 3-3 Gefle 2nd November 2008

Trelleborgs 3-3 Gefle
A fantastic game as Trelleborgs and Gefle shared 6 goals and a result that secures Gefle's top flight status for 2009.
But it was Trelleborgs who got out of the blocks first when Kristian Haynes scored on 26 minutes before Andreas Drugge made it 2-0 on 28 minutes.
Gefle pulled a goal back on 68 minutes through Hans Berggren before Jonas Lantto levelled on 73 minutes.
But Trelleborgs re-took the lead through Rasmus Bengtsson on 83 minutes and from there it seemed to be the winner until Hans Berggren got his 2nd on 87 minutes to give Gefle the point and relegation safety.

Trelleborgs:
M.Sahlman (g.k): D.Melander (C), J.Sloth, R.Bengtsson, T.Persson: K.Haynes, M.Andersson, J.Bjurström, E.Sundin: A.Drugge, F.Jensen subs: F.Persson (g.k), M.Thylander, O.Senoglu, M.Mensah, Y.Fakhro

Gefle:
M.Hugosson (g.k), D.Bernhardsson (C), D.Theorin, A.Wilkström, A.Dahlén: Y.Bapupa, J.Ericsson, Y.Chibsah, J.Claesson: A.Jawo, H.Berggren subs: P.Bergqvist (g.k), T.Hedlund, M.Woxlin, J.Lantto, D.Westlin

Ljungskile 0-3 GAIS 1st November 2008

Ljungskile 0-3 GAIS
Ljungskile were comprehensivly beaten by mid-table GAIS on Saturday afternoon. Björn Andersson gave the Göteborg-based side the lead on 24 minutes before Wanderson made it 2-0 on 55 minutes.
GAIS had to wait until 3 minutes from time for a third goal but Tommy Lycén got GAIS their 3rd and the 3 points.
Ljungskile are still in the play-off place but if Gefle get a point or a win Ljungskile are stuck for the play-off.

Ljungskile:
C.Burns (g.k): E.Phiri, M.Senften (C), D.Vitas, D.Åkervall: C.Zarkovic, D.Leinar, A.Augustsson, A.Kitic: J.Wålemark, N.Löfgren subs: A.Samuelsson (g.k), P.Hiir-Salakka, M.Smedberg-Dalance, R.Johansson, P.Kondaponi

GAIS:
D.Jankulovski (g.k), D.Durmaz, R.Ekunde, A.Tobiasson, K.Gustafsson: D.Nicklasson, J.Mårtensson, F.Lundgren (C), Wanderson: B.Friberg De Cruz, B.Andersson subs: A.Wibrån (g.k), T.Lycén, E.Hedinsson, M.Celik, P.Campos

Allsvenskan Round 29 preview

The Allsvenskan continues this weekend with a full round of fixtures taking place.

Saturday:
One game on Saturday with Ljungskile trying to avoid the drop against GAIS. Ljungskile need a win to relegate GIF Sundsvall and go level on points with Gefle who are currently out of the drop zone.

Sunday:
4 games take place on Sunday with Trelleborgs hosting Gefle. With Trelleborgs already safe Gefle need a win to sort the relegation issues. A win for Gefle will relegate GIF Sundsvall and force Ljungskile to enter the play-offs.
AIK face Helsingborgs with Helsingborgs needing a win to keep the race for the UEFA Cup spot alive. AIK need the win in the race for 5th.
Allsvenskan leaders Kalmar will secure the title on Sunday if they beat relegated IFK Norrköping and Elfsborg fail to win. IFK Norrköping are relegated and can do Elfsborg a favour by beating Kalmar.
GIF Sundsvall need to beat Örebro to stand any chance of avoiding relegation. They currently have 22 points and with Ljungskile in the play-off spot on 24 a win will take them out of the drop zone. Örebro have nothing to play for but a win will help them in their quest for 5th place.

Monday:
Monday sees the remaining 3 games take place with Elfsborg hosting Halmstads in a vital match for the title race. Elfsborg will know that anything but a win will hand the title to Kalmar.
Hammarby face a Malmö side still in the hunt for 5th place. Both sides are eager to finish as high up the table as possible and this will be a big game.
The final game sees IFK Göteborg face Djurgården with IFK Göteborg needing the win for the race for 3rd place. Djurgården will need the 3 points for the race for 5th.

Allsvenskan Table Round 28

1. Kalmar
2. Elfsborg
3. IFK Göteborg
4. Helsingborgs
5. Hammarby
6. Halmstads
7. AIK
8. Malmö
9. Trelleborgs
10. Örebro
11. Djurgården
12. GAIS
13. Gefle
14. Ljungskile
15. GIF Sundsvall
16. IFK Norrköping (R)

Hammarby 2-1 Halmstads 29th October 2008

Hammarby 2-1 Halmstads
Hammarby have overtaken Halmstads in the race for 5th place after this win tonight.
But it was the visitors who struck 1st when Anselmo gave Halmstads the lead on 55 minutes. Halmstads were on course for a good win until Olof Guterstam found the net on 68 minutes.
It was anybodies game for the taking after that and it was Hammarby who struck again with Louay Chanko scoring on 78 minutes.
Hammarby held on for the win that moves them into 5th place with 2 games to go.

Hammarby:
K.Björklund (g.k): D.Johansson, S.Sleyman (C), J.Monteiro, E.Johansson: L.Chanko: E.Zengin, C.Gaete, H.Laitinen: F.Söderberg, O.Guterstam subs: J.Hoft (g.k), C.Davies, S.Castro-Tello, M.Törnstrand, M.Sema

Halmstads:
M.Bahne (g.k): A.Johansson, D.Johansson, T.Jönsson (C), P.Johansson: M.Görlitz, S.Johansson, T.Sparv, M.Olsson: Anselmo, A.Raskaj subs: C.Johansson (g.k), J.Westerberg, M.Rosén, A.Kujovic, J.Sise

Trelleborgs 0-0 IFK Göteborg 29th October 2008

Trelleborgs 0-0 IFK Göteborg
Not a result either would've liked but a dull game with few chances ended in a 0-0. IFK Göteborg needed the win to make sure of a 3rd place finish but the race for the European place remains on.

Trelleborgs:
M.Sahlman (g.k): D.Melander, J.Sloth, R.Berngtsson, M.Fuxberg: M.Thylander (C), J.Bjurström, M.Andersson, K.Haynes: A.Drugge, F.Jensen subs: F.Persson (g.k), O.Senoglu, T.Persson, M.Mensah, M.Nylund

IFK Göteborg:
K.Christensen (g.k): A.Johansson, M.Bjärsmyr, R.Sugurdsson, H.Jonsson: N.Alexandersson (C), J.Johansson, G.Svensson, J.Wallerstedt: P.Wernbloom, T.Hysén subs: D.Stenman (g.k), S.Eriksson, N.Carlsson, S.Selakovic, J.Berg

Kalmar 3-1 Gefle 29th October 2008

Kalmar 3-1 Gefle
Kalmar are still 3 points clear from Elfsborg after beating strugglers Gefle 3-1 at home. Viktor Elm gave the leaders the lead on 23 minutes before Hans Berggren levelled for Gefle.
But that long trip was all for nothing as Kalmar responded with Patrik Ingelsten (74) and his 2nd goal on 76 minutes to secure the win.

Kalmar:
P.Wastå (g.k): A.Sorin, M.Lindberg, J.Lantz, E.Nouri: E.Israelsson, H.Rydström (C), V.Elm, R.Elm: P.Ingelsten, S.Larsson subs: Z.Azinovic (g.k), J.Augustsson, A.Dauda, D.Lopes, P.Rosengren

Gefle:
M.Hugosson (g.k): D.Bernhardsson (C), T.Hedlund, D.Theorin, A.Dahlén: Y.Bapupa, Y.Chibsah, J.Ericsson, J.Claesson: H.Berggren, D.Westlin subs: P.Bergqvist (g.k), A.Revahl, M.Woxlin, A.Gerndt, J.Lantto

Elfsborg 1-0 Djurgården 29th October 2008

Elfsborg 1-0 Djurgården
2nd placed Elfsborg are still 3 points behind leaders Kalmar despite beating Djurgården 1-0. The only goal came from Englishman James Keene after he finished off Lars Nilsson's cross.
Djurgården's awful season continues and the pressure is really on Siggi Jonsson.

Elfsborg:
J.Wiland (g.k): M.Andersson (C), T.Lucic, A.Augustsson, M.Florén: H.Danielsson, D.Mobaeck: J.Karlsson, L.Nilsson, E.Bajrami: J.Keene subs: A.Hassan (g.k), D.Avdic, J.Sjöhage, D.Nordmark, F.Berglund

Djurgården:
Pa Dembo Touray (g.k): P.Haginge, T.Kuivasto, M.Dahlberg, J.Tauer: A.Komac, P.Hellqvist, M.Johansson (C): K.Asare, J.Oremo, S.Rajalakso subs: O.Wahlström, Quirino, M.Andersson, L.Davids, A.Riihilahti

GAIS 0-3 Helsingborgs 28th October 2008

GAIS 0-3 Helsingborgs
GAIS were outplayed and couldn't bounce back from Friday's defeat. René Makondele's strike just before half-time proved to be the vital goal as Helsingborgs scored twice in the 2nd half.
René Makondele scored the 2nd on 87 minutes and with the last kick of the game Tobias Holmqvist struck.

GAIS:
D.Jankulovski (g.k): J.Lundén, R.Ekunde, A.Tobiasson, K.Gustafsson: L.Pachajyan, J.Mårtensson, F.Lundgren, B.Friberg De Cruz: Wanderson, P.Campos subs: A.Wibrån (g.k), D.Durmaz, E.Hedinsson, M.Celik, Matâo

Helsingborgs:
D.Andersson (g.k): E.Wahlstedt, J.Ekstrand, H.Patronen, A.Tamboura: C.Andersson, F.Svanbäck, A.Landgren, R.Makondele: R.Kienst, R.Jönsson subs: O.Berglund (g.k), T.Holmqvist, M.Unkuri, M.Nilsson, M.Bergholtz

Ljungskile 1-3 Malmö 28th October 2008

Ljungskile 1-3 Malmö
This game was postponed on Monday night and the outcome proberly would've been the same as Ljungskile suffered another defeat against Malmö.
Edward Ofere gave the sky-blues the lead on 30 minutes but Ljungskile were level 6 minutes later when Cedomir Zarkovic scored.
The 2nd half saw Malmö retake the lead on 54 minutes through Ola Toivonen after finishing off Guillermo Molins pass.
Malmö secured the win with a fine goal from Toivonen again on 80 minutes.

Ljungskile:
C.Burns (g.k): E.Phiri, E.Tabe, D.Leinar (C), R.Jansson: C.Zarkovic, A.Kitic, A.Augustsson, R.Johansson: N.Löfgren, D.Smylie subs: A.Samuelsson (g.k), J.Wålemark, M.Smedberg-Dalance, D.Vitas, P.Kondaponi

Malmö:
J.Standqvist (g.k): U.Vinzents, J.Dixon, R.Åhman Persson, Gabriel: D.Andersson: G.Molins, L.Harbuzi, J.Aubynn: E.Ofere, O.Toivonen subs: D.Garaca (g.k), J.Nilsson, J.Touma, A.Mehmeti, J.Sudic

AIK 2-1 Örebro 27th October 2008

AIK 2-1 Örebro
AIK became only the 2nd team since July 20th to beat Örebro and complete the double over the whites.
AIK fell behind to a Stefan Rodevåg goal on 13 minutes. AIK pressed for an equiliser and found it on 49 minutes when Iván Óbolo completed his solo goal.
AIK then took the lead just 7 minutes later when Englishman Kenny Pavey struck. Örebro bought on Robert Walker and Stellan Carlsson as they searched for an equailiser but that didn't come and it is defeat for Örebro.

AIK:
T.Maanoja (g.k): M.Jonsson, P.Karlsson, W.Atta, N.Johansson: K.Pavey, J.Ortíz, D.Tjernström (C), G.Özkan: M.Burgic, I.Óbolo subs: N.Bergh, P.Bengtsson, S.Jagne, J.Anchén, Y.Saleh

Örebro:
J.Alvbåge (g.k): J.Green, F.Nordback (C), S.Henriksson, S.Wowoah: P.Anttonen, N.Gerzic, P.Johansson, R.Porokara: E.Bassombeng, S.Rodevåg subs: P.Westman (g.k), B.Zé Ndille, R.Walker, S.Carlsson, O.Johansson

GIF Sundsvall 2-1 IFK Norrköping 27th October 2008

GIF Sundsvall 2-1 IFK Norrköping
GIF Sundsvall did themselves big favours with a 2-1 win over bottom club IFK Norrköping. It was Norrköping who scored 1st through Kristoffer Arvhage on 11 minutes. But Sundsvall were desperate for the points and were level on 20 minutes with Magnus Powell the scorer from Kali Ongala's ball.
But Norrköping have suffered late drama in games this season and this was no exception with Robert Mambo-Mumba scoring on 89 minutes to sink Norrköping.

GIF Sundsvall:
F.Sundfors (g.k): A.Tabula, S.Ålander (C), N.Mustafi, C.Söderberg: T.Eriksson, R.Mambo-Mumba: K.Ongala, M.Powell, A.Skulason: L.Hallenius subs: A.Lindberg (g.k), J.Cedergren, A.Andersson, C.Nerkman, K.Ek

IFK Norrköping:
N.Bakiu (g.k): M.Blomberg (C), A.Whass, K.Arvhage, M.Roth: D.Bamberg, R.Spong, F.Magro, V.Rönneklev: I.Khalili, R.Mwafulirwa subs: A.Alé (g.k), E.Dybendal, A.Ibrakovic, C.Telo, A.Haglund

Allsvenskan Round 28 Preview

Monday 27th October 2008:
Monday sees 3 games take place with the big relegation six-pointer at Sundsvall. GIF Sundsvall take on bottom side IFK Norrköping with 3 vital points at stake. Neither side will want to lose. Sundsvall on 19 points going into tonight's game are the slight favourites but dont rule out IFK Norrköping from adding 3 more points to their current 17.
Ljungskile take on Malmö with a win needed to level on points with Gefle who are just out of the relegation play-off place. A win for Ljungskile will relegate IFK Norrköping even if IFK win tonight. Malmö will want to see the season over after such a terrible season which saw them at one point part of the relegation dog-fight.
In the final game on Monday AIK host in form Örebro at 19:00pm with nothing at stake both sides can take it as little easy. Former Örebro player Kevin Walker should start while Örebro will field a strong line-up.

Tuesday 28th October 2008:
Only 1 game on Tuesday as GAIS host Helsingborgs in what should be an easy win for Helsingborgs. Both sides have nothing to play for except pride and GAIS, after Friday's defeat to Örebro will be up for this game.

Wednesday 29th October 2008:
Wednesday is a busy night with 4 matches schduled with Kalmar looking to secured the title if they can beat Gelfe and Elfsborg lose. Gefle will be eager to beat Kalmar as a win will secure Gefle of Allsvenskan football for 2009. Kalmar need the win to go a step closer to the title.
Hammarby face Halmstads in a match the Stockholm side will want to win to banish memories of that 3-0 loss against Gefle.
Elfsborg need a win against Djurgården to keep them in with a shout in the title race. With just 2 games left after this round Elfsborg will know nothing but a win will secure Kalmar with the title.
The final game sees Trelleborgs take on IFK Göteborg at home. IFK Göteborg buyoed by the 5-2 win over Elfsborg on Sunday will like another 3 points here.

Allsvenskan Table Round 27

1. Kalmar
2. Elfsborg
3. IFK Göteborg
4. Helsingborgs
5. Halmstads
6. Hammarby
7. AIK
8. Örebro
9. Djurgården
10. Trelleborgs
11. GAIS
12. Malmö
13. Gefle
14. Ljungskile
15. GIF Sundsvall
16. IFK Norrköping

IFK Göteborg 5-2 Elfsborg 26th October 2008

IFK Göteborg 5-2 Elfsborg
Quiet an entertaining game at the Ullevi but it was 2nd placed Elfsborg on the back-foot of a 5-2 defeat to 3rd placed IFK Göteborg.
Elfsborg took the lead early in the first-half when Johan Karlsson struck after just 11 minutes. But IFK Göteborg were level just 7 minutes later when Gustav Svensson scored past Johan Wiland.
Just 3 minutes into the 2nd half, IFK Göteborg went in front through Pontus Wernbloom. Veteran Nicklas Alexandersson (60) put IFK Göteborg 3-1 ahead before Jakob Johansson made it 4-1 on 75 minutes.
Elfsborg were heading for a heavy defeat and when Pontus Wernbloom got his 2nd on 86 minutes to make it 5-1 Elfsborg were already looking for the exit. In injury-time Daniel Nordmark made it 5-2 but the damage was already done.

IFK Göteborg:
K.Christensen (g.k): E.Lund, M.Bjärsmyr, R.Sigurdsson, H.Jonsson: N.Alexandersson (C), T.Olsson, G.Svensson, A.Johansson: T.Hysén, P.Wernbloom subs: D.Stenmen (g.k), S.Eriksson, S.Selakovic, J.Johansson, J.Wallerstedt

Elfsborg:
J.Wiland (g.k): M.Andersson, T.Lucic, A.Augustsson, M.Florén: H.Danielsson, D.Mobaeck: J.Karlsson, L.Nilsson, E.Bajrami: J.Sjöhage subs: A.Hassan (g.k), J.Sjöberg, D.Avdic, D.Nordmark, J.Keene

Gefle 3-0 Hammarby 26th October 2008

Gefle 3-0 Hammarby
Relegation threaten Gefle took all 3 points against Hammarby on Sunday. The result also means Gefle are out of the relegation zone by 3 points.
Gefle took the lead on 40 minutes when Daniel Bernhardsson scored before Gefle made it 2-0 on 72 minutes when Johannes Ericsson scored.
Hammarby were rocked by Gefle and their woes were complete when Gefle scored a 3rd on 81 minutes through Amadou Jawo.

Gefle:
M.Hugosson (g.k): D.Bernhardsson (C), D.Theorin, A.Wikström, A.Dahlén: Y.Bapupa, Y.Chibsah, M.Woxlin, J.Claesson: A.Jawo, H.Berggren subs: P.Bergqvist (g.k), A.Revahl, J.Ericsson, J.Lantto, D.Westlin

Hammarby:
K.Björklund (g.k): D.Johansson, M.Törnstrand, J.Monteiro, S.Sleyman: L.Chanko: E.Zengin, C.Gaete, H.Laitinen: C.Davies, N.Paulse subs: J.Hoft (g.k), E.Johansson, O.Guterstam, F.Söderström, S.Castro-Tello

Superettan update Round 30

The Superettan came to a close on Saturday. Örgryte, who secured their promotion last weekend could only draw with Sirius.
Örgryte's arch-rivals BK Häcken secured promotion to the Allsvenskan thanks to a 4-0 win over Landskrona BoIS.
Relegated Allsvenskan club IF Brommopojkarna will face the 14th placed Allsvenskan side after they secured the play-off spot by beating and relegating Degerfors 2-0. The latter had a chance to get into the relegation play-offs but that result meant relegation.
Elsewhere Enköping are also relegated despite beating Mjällby 2-1. The 1-1 draw between Jönköpings and Limhamn was what sent Enköping down with Degerfors.

1. Örgryte
2. BK Häcken
3. IF Brommopojkarna
4. Assyriska
5. Ängelholms
6. Åtvidabergs
7. Falkenbergs
8. Mjällby
9. Väsby United
10. Qviding
11. Landskrona BoIS
12. Sirius
13. IF Limhamm
14. Jönköpings
15. Enköping
16. Degerfors

Helsingborgs 1-1 Trelleborgs 25th October 2008

Helsingborgs 1-1 Trelleborgs
Helsingborgs' slim title hopes are all but over now after they could only draw with mid-table Trelleborgs.
Helsingborgs' infact fell behind in the first-half when Andres Drugge struck for Trelleborgs on 37 minutes.
But Helsingborgs' were level just two minutes later when veteran Chrisstofer Andersson struck for 1-1. Chances were at both end in the 2nd half but it is Trelleborgs who will certainly for happier with the point.

Helsingborgs:
D.Andersson (g.k): E.Wahlstedt, H.Patronen, J.Ekstrand, A.Tamboura: C.Andersson, M.Bergholtz, A.Landgren, R.Makondele: R.Jönsson, R.Kienast subs: O.Berglund (g.k), T.Holmqvist, F.Svanbäck, M.Unkuri, M.Nilsson

Trelleborgs:
M.Sahlman (g.k): D.Melander, J.Sloth, R.Bengtsson, M.Fuxberg: K.Haynes, M.Andersson, J.Bjurström, E.Sundin: A.Drugge, F.Jensen subs: F.Persson (g.k), M.Thylander, T.Persson, P.Lopes Tavares, M.Nylund

Djurgården 0-1 Kalmar 25th October 2008

Djurgården 0-1 Kalmar
Allsvenskan leaders Kalmar overcame the challenge of Djurgården and leaves them 4 points ahead of Elfsborg. Patrik Ingelsten settled the match with a 46 minute winner. Djurgården had chances as did Kalmar but it is the leaders who take the points.

Djurgården:
Pa Dembo-Tourray (g.k): P.Haginge, T.Kuivasto, M.Dahlberg, J.Tauer: A.Komac, M.Johannesson (C), J.Kusi-Asare: L.Davids, J.Oremo, S.Rajalakso Subs: O.Wahlström (g.k), P.Hellqvist, T.Quirino, M.Anderson, K.Näfver

Kalmar:
P.Wastå (g.k,C): A.Sorin, J.Lantz, M.Lindberg, E.Nouri: J.Augustsson, R.Elm, V.Elm, S.Larsson: P.Ingelsten, D.Elm subs: Z.Azinovic (g.k), M.Eklund, A.Dauda, P.Rosengren, E.Israelsson

Örebro 1-0 GAIS 24th October 2008

Örebro 1-0 GAIS
Örebro can not be beaten at home at the moment with the whites extending their impressive home unbeaten run against GAIS tonight.
It was defender Magnus Wikström who scored the winner. The win also secures the whites' Allsvenskan status for 2009.

Örebro:
J.Alvbåge (g.k): P.Anttonen, M.Wikström, S.Henriksson, S.Wowoah: F.Nordback (C), M.Kihlberg, P.Johansson: E.Bassombeng, K.Olsen, R.Porokara subs: P.Westman (g.k), S.Rodevåg, R.Walker, J.Green, N.Gerzic

GAIS:
D.Jankulovski (g.k): J.Lundén, A.Tobiasson, B.Friberg da Cruz, K.Gustafsson: L.Pachajyan, E.Hedinsson, F.Lundgren (C), M.Celik: Wanderson, P.Campos subs: A.Wibrån (g.k), D.Nicklasson, D.Durmaz, J.Mårtensson, Matâo

Halmstads 0-0 GIF Sundsvall 24th October 2008

Halmstads 0-0 GIF Sundsvall
Not the result Sundsvall wanted as they face a nervous few weeks as the relegation dog-fight hots up.
Halmstads with noting to play-for will be satisfied with the result.

Halmstads:
M.Bahne (g.k): A.Johansson, T.Zvirgzdauskas, T.Jönsson (C), P.Johansson: M.Görtlitz, T.Sparv, S.Johansson, A.Raskaj: E.Kujovic, Anselmo subs: C.Johansson (g.k), J.Westerberg, M.Rosén, A.Kujovic, J.Sise

GIF Sundsvall:
F.Sundfors (g.k): B.Berntsson, S.Ålander (C), N.Mustafi, C.Söderberg: T.Eriksson, R.Mambo-Mumba, L.Hallenius, M.Powell, A.Skulason: H.Sigurdsson subs: A.Lindberg (g.k), J.Patriksson, A.Andersson, K.Ongala, K.Ek

Malmö 1-0 AIK 22nd October 2008

Malmö 1-0 AIK
Malmö recorded a god 1-0 win over Stockholm outfit AIK. The winner was scored in the 56 minute by Jeffrey Aubynn. AIK's defence was split open by a pass from Edward Ofere and Aubynn scored the winner.
The good news also followed was that Jonas Standqvist was back in the starting 11 after missing out last weekend.

Malmö:
J.Standqvist (g.k): U.Vinzents (C), R.Åhman-Persson, J.Dixon, Gabriel: G.Molins, J.Nilsson, L.Harbuzi, J.Aubynn: A.Mehmeti, E.Ofere subs: D.Garaca (g.k), M.Jensen, J.Touma, R.Nilsson, J.Sudic

AIK:
T.Maanoja (g.k): M.Jonsson, P.Karlsson, N.Eric-Johansson, P.Bengtsson: K.Pavey, K.Walker, D.Tjernström (C), M.Rubarth: G.Özkan, I.Óbolo subs: N.Bergh (g.k), J.Ortíz, M.Burgic, S.Jagne, Y.Saleh

IFK Norrköping 1-1 Ljungskile 22nd October 2008

IFK Norrköping 1-1 Ljungskile
Ljungskile could only get a point against bottom side IFK Norrköping in a game they were expecting to win.
It was IFK Norrköping who struck first through Russell Mwafulirwa on 28 minutes. Ljungskile, who were hoping to put last weekend's 3-0 away defeat to Halmstads, got level on 76 minutes when Jörgen Wålemark put the struck the ball into the net.
IFK Norrköping who need to win all their remaining 3 games to avoid relegation will see this as two vital points dropped as will Ljungskile.

IFK Norrköping:
N.Bakiu (g.k): M.Blomberg, A.Whass, K.Arvhage, M.Roth: D.Bamberg, R.Spong, M.Samuelsson, V.Rönneklev: R.Mwafulirwa, K.Amuneke x2 subs: A.Alé (g.k), E.Dybendal, I.Khalili, T.Magnusson, F.Magro

Ljungskile:
C.Burns (g.k): E.Phiri, R.Jansson, E.Tabe, R.Johansson: C.Zarkovic, D.Leinar, D.Smylie, A.Augustsson, N.Löfgren subs: A.Samuelsson (g.k), P.Hilr-Salakka, J.Wålemark, M.Smedberg-Dalance, P.Kondaponi