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.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
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.
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.
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
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
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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.
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.
Monday, November 17, 2008
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)
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)
Sunday, November 16, 2008
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
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
Saturday, November 15, 2008
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.
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.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
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
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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.
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
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.
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
Monday, November 10, 2008
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.
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.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Saturday, November 8, 2008
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Allsvenskan Table Round 29
- Kalmar
- Elfsborg
- IFK Göteborg
- Helsingborgs
- AIK
- Malmö
- Hammarby
- Halmstads
- Örebro
- GAIS
- Trelleborgs
- Djurgården
- Gefle
- Ljungskile
- GIF Sundsvall
- 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
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
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
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
Sunday, November 2, 2008
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
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
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
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
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
Saturday, November 1, 2008
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
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
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