Malmö 3-1 Hammarby 27th September 2009

Malmö continued their blistering run of form with a 3-1 success over Hammarby. Malmö having put five past title chasing Elfsborg and racked up another three in midweek were looking to again score goals as struggling Hammarby went south to Malmö. Daniel Larsson, who has contributed to that run with three goals got another here on 43 minutes. Hammarby believed they had a chance for a win after going into the break just 1-0 down. Hammarby's hopes of nicking a point at least took a blow when Larsson got his 2^nd of the afternoon on 67 minutes. Simon Helg gave Hammarby a chance with just seven minutes remaining. But again Hammarby's spirited performance was signed off when Edward Ofere made it 3-1 in added time.

Malmö: Johan Dahlin (g.k): Markus Halsti, Jasmin Sudic, Gabriel Limeira, Ricardo Ferreira, Guillermo Molins, Daniel Andersson (C), Rick Kruys, Jiloan Hamad, Daniel Larsson, Edward Ofere
subs: Dusan Melichárek (g.k), Ulrich Vinzents, Robert Åhman-Persson, Wilton Figueiredo, Agon Mehmeti

Hammarby:
Kristoffer Björklund (g.k): David Johansson, José Monteiro, Christian Traoré, Emil Johansson, Haris Laitinen, Carlos Gaete, Fredrik Söderström (C), Vladico Zlojutro, Rafael Magalhaes, Nathan Paulse subs: Johannes Hopf (g.k), Freddy Söderberg, Igor Armas, Maic Sema, Simon Helg

Venue: Malmö Stadion

Time: 14:30 CET

Kalmar 2-1 IFK Göteborg 26th September 2009

The title race took another twist on Saturday as Kalmar defeated IFK Göteborg. Abiola Dauda put Kalmar ahead as early as the 9^th minute. Kalmar looked like getting the three points when IFK had Sebastian Eriksson sent off on 73 minutes. Hannes Stiller, who has become a key player in the 2^nd half of the season for IFK leveled barley three minutes after Eriksson's sending off. But not to be undone Kalmar scored the winner through Brazilian Ricardo Santos on 86 minutes.

Kalmar: Petter Wastå (g.k): Emin Nouri, Stefan Ålander, Joachim Lantz, Stefan Larsson, Tobias Eriksson, Henrik Ryström (C), Daniel Sobralense, Daniel Mendes, Reinaldo, Abiola Dauda Subs: Zlatan Azinovic (g.k), Marcus Lindberg, Ricardo Santos, Erik Israelsson, Lasse Johansson

IFK Göteborg: Kim Christensen (g.k): Erik Lund, Ragnar Sigurdsson, Hjalmar Jonsson, Mikael Dyrestam, Gustav Svensson, Sebastian Eriksson, Niklas Bärkroth, Stefan Selakovic (C), Theodor Bjarnason, Hannes Stiller subs: Markus Sandberg (g.k), Tuomo Turunen, Thomas Olsson, Jakob Johansson, Tobias Sana

Venue: Fredriksskans

Time: 16:00 CET

Superettan Preview

The Superettan is now hotting up with Mjällby guaranteed at least a play-off place while Åtvidabergs are on course to securing promotion to the Allsvenskan in the coming weeks. But it is the fight for the play-off place that is really exciting. GIF Sundsvall currently occupy that vital 3^rd place but a host of sides right down to Assyriska in 7^th only separated by three points.

Relegation is also getting exciting with no one down as of yet although Vasalunds look like heading down on current form. What is sure to be a vital last few weeks we could expect some twists in the meantime.

1	Mjällby	25	17	7	1	53	13	+40	58
2	Åtvidabergs	25	14	5	6	45	32	+13	47
3	GIF Sundsvall	25	12	7	6	47	35	+12	43
4	Syrianska	25	12	5	8	42	33	+9	41
5	Falkenbergs	25	13	2	10	39	30	+9	41
6	Ängelholms	25	12	4	9	37	35	+2	40
7	Assyriska	25	12	4	9	33	33	0	40
8	Landskron BoIS	25	11	4	10	40	31	+9	37
9	Ljungskile	25	8	5	12	37	41	-4	29
10	Väsby United	25	7	7	11	25	33	-8	28
11	Jönköping Södra	25	8	4	13	35	47	-12	28
12	IFK Norrköping	25	6	8	11	39	40	-1	26
13	Qviding	25	6	8	11	28	40	-12	26
14	Sirius	25	6	7	12	30	44	-14	25
15	FC Trollhätten	25	6	6	13	22	38	-16	24
16	Vasalunds	25	6	5	14	30	57	-27	23

Gefle 0-3 Malmö 24th September 2009

Gefle's form has turned for the worse while Malmö's has taken a turn for the better in recent weeks. Having thumped Elfsborg 5-0 last week, Malmö made the long journey to Gävle looking to continue that fine vain of form. Edward Ofere opened the scoring yet again for Malmö on 29 minutes before he got his 2^nd just four minutes later. Daniel Larsson, who got two last week got another goal here on 59 minutes to send Malmö back down with a fine 3-0 win. Gefle need a chance of fortune.

Gefle: Mattias Hugosson (g.k): Daniel Bernhardsson (C), Daniel Theorin, Omar Jawo, Andreas Dahlén, Yannick Bapupa, Johannes Ericsson, Yussif Chibsah, Jonas Lantto, Daniel Westlin, Alexander Gerndt subs: Emil Hedvall (g.k), Olof Mård, Linus Bolin, Bernhard Nyström

Malmö: Johan Dahlin (g.k): Markus Halsti, Jasmin Sudic, Gabriel Limeira, Ricardo Ferreira, Guillermo Molins, Rick Kruys, Daniel Andersson (C), Jiloan Hamad, Edward Ofere, Daniel Larsson subs: Dusan Melchárek (g.k), Robert Åhman-Persson, Wilton Figueiredo, Pontus Jansson

Venue: Strömvallen

Time: 20:00 CET

Örgryte 0-2 Trelleborgs 24th September 2009

Bottom side Örgryte again tasted defeat as Trelleborgs moved up the table. Joakim Sjöhage opened the scoring for Trelleborg right on the half-time whistle. Örgryte were looking for the equalizer which didn't come and Trelleborgs punished Örgryte. Andreas Drugge made it 2-0 on 72 minutes as Trelleborgs looked as if they secured the victory. Örgryte's Alvaro Santos was sent-off for a second bookable offense on 82 minutes.

Örgryte: Bengt Andersson (g.k): Björn Anklev, Dennis Jonsson, Robin Jonsson, Roy Miller, Markus Anderberg, Sebastian Johansson, Pavel Zavadil, Markus Gustafsson, Marcus Allbäck (C), Alvaro Santos
subs: Peter Abrahamsson (g.k), Alexander Mellqvist, Adam Eriksson, Nicolas Sandberg, Magnus Källander

Trelleborgs: Viktor Norling (g.k): Dennis Melander (C), Peter Abelsson, Jens Sloth, Yousef Fakhro, Joakim Nilsson, Thommie Persson, Magnus Andersson, Andreas Wihlborg, Andreas Drugge, Joakim Sjöhage subs: Fredrik Persson (g.k), Zoran Janković, Marcus Pode, Fredrik Jensen, Marcus Falk-Olander

Venue: Gamla Ullevi

Time: 20:00 CET

Djurgården 0-2 Halmstads 24th September 2009

Halmstads have started to pull away from the relegation zone as they ousted Djurgården. Djurgården continue to stay in the drop zone and need a miracle to avoid relegation now. Halmstads had been slipping in recent weeks until a win last week, they have another now after this result. Marcus Olsson opened the scoring after 57 minutes. That lead was doubled three minutes later thanks to Marcus Olsson again.

Djurgården: Pa Dembo Touray (g.k): Petter Gustafsson, Kebba Ceesay, Toni Kuivasto, Yosif Ayuba, Boyd Mwila, Mikael Dahlberg, Markus Johansson (C), Dan Burlin, Hrvoje Milic, Philip Hellquist subs: Oskar Wahlström (g.k), Prince Ikpe Ekong, Jan Tauer, Leandro Ortiz, Sebastian Rajalakso

Halmstads: Magnus Bahne (g.k): Emil Salomonsson, Tomas Zvirgzdauskas (C), Johnny Lundberg, Per Johansson, Anel Raskaj, Tim Sparv, Jonas Gudni Saevarsson, Michael Görlitz, Anselmo, Marcus Olsson subs: Karl-Johan Johnson (g.k), Tommy Jönsson, Emir Kujovic, Azrach Mahamat, Joe Sise

Venue: Stadion

Time: 19:00 CET

Elfsborg 1-0 IF Brommapojkarna 24th September 2009

Elfsborg continued to keep pace with the title race after narrowly beating struggling IF Brommapojkarna. Having been beaten 5-0 last weekend, Elfsborg only needed the one goal here to see of the strugglers and it came in the shape of James Keene. The Englishman has popped up with crucial winners this season and did it again on 53 minutes. IF Brommapojkarna continue to struggle in the bottom half.

Elfsborg: Ante Covic (g.k): Johan Karlsson, Teddy Lucic, Anders Wikström, Mathias Florén, Helgi Danielsson, Anders Svensson (C), Stefan Ishizaki, Daniel Nordmark, Amadou Jawo, James Keene subs: Joakim Wulff (g.k), Denni Avdic, Martin Ericsson, Jesper Florén, Niklas Hult

IF Brommapojkarna: Benny Lekström (g.k): Kim Odelius, Richard Henriksson, Markus Karlsson (C), Miiko Albornoz, Mauricio Albornoz, Imad Chhadeh, Olof Guterstam, Philip Haglund, Joakim Runnemo, Pablo Pinones Arce
subs: Kristoffer Nordfeldt (g.k), Tim Björkström, Nabil Bahoui, Dalil Benyahia, Ted Fontér

Venue: Borås Arena

Time: 18:00 CET

Helsingborgs 3-2 AIK 24th September 2009

AIK suffered a massive defeat as the title race takes yet another twist. Helsingborgs were looking for a win that would give their chances of European football next summer a boost. Helsingborgs had a greate first-half with Andreas Landgren opened the scoring a minutes before the break. That lead was doubled just seconds later through Henrik Larsson as Helsingborgs went into the break 2-0 up. Jos Hooiveld pulled a goal back for the Stockholm giants on 61 minutes. Henrik Larsson made it safe at 3-1 on 70 minutes as Helsingborgs looked to have secured the victory. There was still time for AIK to get a second when Dulee Johnson found the net with just four minutes remaining.

Helsingborgs: Daniel Andersson (g.k): Erik Wahlstedt, Marcus Nilsson, Joel Ekstrand, Adama Tamboura, Christoffer Andersson, Andreas Landgren, Marcus Lantz, René Makondelé, Rasmus Jönsson, Henrik Larsson (C) subs: Hampus Nilsson (g.k), Erik Sundin, Rafael Oliveira, Markus Holgersson, Isaac Chansa

AIK: Daniel Örlund (g.k): Markus Jonsson, Per Karlsson, Jos Hooiveld, Nils-Eric Johansson (C), Gabriel Özkan, Jorge Ortiz, Dulee Johnson, Bojan Djordjic, Antônio Flávio, Iván Óbolo subs: Nicklas Berg (g.k), Niklas Backman, Daniel Tjernström, Miran Burgic, Mikael Thornstensson

Venue: Olympia

Time: 18:00 CET

Orebro 0-0 IFK Goteborg 23rd September 2009

This game will be known not for the result but for the outrageous post moving by IFK Göteborg's Kim Christensen. The Danish keeper was caught on camera kicking and moving the posts a few centimeters together. Referee Stefan Johannsson noticed this after twenty minutes of play and now Christensen could face a fine and ban which is not what title chasing IFK Göteborg need. Örebro meanwhile had chances of their own but needed John Alvbåge to save them on a few occasions. In the end a point sees Örebro in a with a real possible Europa League place finish.

Örebro: John Alvbåge (g.k): Tommy Wirtanen, Michael Almebäck, Magnus Wikström, Samuel Wowoah, Alejandro Bedoya, Magnus Kihlberg, Fredrik Nordback (C), Adriano Munoz, Kim Olsen, Markus Astvald subs: Peter Westman (g.k), Robin Staaf, Glenn Holgersson, Eric Bassombeng, Nordin Gerzic

IFK Göteborg: Kim Christensen (g.k): Erik Lund, Ragnar Sigurdsson, Hjalmar Jonsson, Mikael Dyrestam, Gustav Svensson, Sebastian Eriksson, Stefan Selakovic (C), Hannes Stiller, Theodor Bjarnason, Niklas Bärkroth subs: Markus Sandberg (g.k), Tuomo Turunen, Thomas Olsson, Jakob Johansson, Tobias Sana

Venue: Behrn Arena

Time: 20:00 CET

BK Hacken 0-0 Kalmar 23rd September 2009

This game wasn't the outcome the champions wanted as they attempt to win back-to-back titles. BK Häcken have surprised a lot this season and continued their fine season by earning a point here. With Kalmar facing massive competition for the title this year you get the feeling they have drawn too many this season.

BK Häcken: Christoffer Källqvist (g.k): David Frölund, Emil Wahlström, Tom Söderberg, Marcus Jarlegren, Peter Nyström, Erik Friberg, Jonas Henriksson (C), John Chibuike, Vinicius Lopes, Mathias Ranégie Subs: Damir Mehic (g.k), Josef Karlsson, Dominic Chatto, Daniel Forsell, Jonas Bjurström

Kalmar: Petter Wastå (g.k): Emin Nouri, Stefan Ålander, Joachim Lantz, Stefan Larsson, Tobias Ericsson, Henrik Rydström, Daniel Sobralense, Daniel Mendes, Ricardo Santos, Abiola Dauda subs: Zlatan Azinovic (g.k), Marcus Lindberg, Erik Israelsson, Lasse Johansson, Reinaldo Zacharias

Venue: Rambergsvallen

Time: 19:00 CET

Hammarby 1-2 GAIS 23rd September 2009

Both sides struggling in the bottom half of the table squared up at the Söderstadion. Hammarby currently in the play-off place needed a win to ease their worries while GAIS needed the win to move further clear. Fredrik Lundgren opened the scoring for the away side after 36 minutes. Hammarby have been spurring chances and they spurred some more before GAIS went 2-0 up when Wanderson found the net. The Brazilian who will surely be on his way abroad come January has been GAIS marquee player this season. Patrik Gerrbrand pulled a goal back for the home side with two minutes remaining.

Hammarby: Rami Shaaban (g.k): David Johansson, Patrik Gerrbrand, Igor Armas, Emil Johansson, Rafael Magalhaes, Fredrik Söderström, Haris Laitinen, Simon Helg, Nathan Paulse, Sebastian Castro-Tello subs: Kristoffer Björklund (g.k), José Monteiro, Carlos Gaete, Linus Hallenius, Vladico Zlojutro

GAIS: Dime Jankulovski (g.k): Jonas Lundén, Calum Angus, Fredrik Lundgren (C), Kenneth Gustafsson, Johan Mårtensson, Richard Spong, Mattias Lindström, Wanderson Do Carmo, Eyjólfur Hédinsson, Pär Ericsson subs: Magnus Jonsson (g.k), Richard Ekunde, Reuben Ayarna, Tommy Lycén, Romario Pereira

Venue: Söderstadion

Time: 19:00 CET

AIK 3-0 Orgryte 21st September 2009

Örgryte made a swift return to the foot of the table after being beaten by a much better AIK side. AIK who stay top after this result went into the game knowing that victory will keep them top until the next round of matches. Örgryte meanwhile knew a win would give them a chance to move into the play-off place. Martin Kayongo-Mutumba gave AIK the lead on the stroke of half-time. Markus Jonsson made it 2-0 after 57 minutes as the result became known. AIK had top-scorer Iván Óbolo to thank for the 3^rd goal as the Argentine enjoys a fine season. His strike on 88 minutes secured the victory.

AIK: Daniel Örlund (g.k): Markus Jonsson, Per Karlsson, Jos Hooiveld, Nils-Eric Johansson (C), Martin Kayongo-Mutumba, Jorge Ortiz, Dulee Johnson, Bojan Djordic, Antôntio Flávio, Iván Óbolo subs: Nicklas Bergh (g.k), Walid Atta, Daniel Tjernström, Miran Burgić, Gabriel Özkan

Örgryte: Bengt Andersson (g.k): Björn Anklev, Robin Jonsson, David Leinar, Roy Miller, Markus Anderberg, Alexander Mellqvist, Magnus Källandar, Sebastian Johansson, Markus Gustafsson, Alvaro Santos subs: Peter Abrahamsson (g.k), Christian Lindström, Adam Eriksson, Nicoas Sandberg, Dennis Jonsson

Venue: Råsunda

Time: 19:00 CET

Malmo 5-0 Elfsborg 21st September 2009

One of the odd results of the season was this empathic 5-0 win for Malmö over title-chasing Elfsborg. It was the hosts who started like a train with Daniel Larsson making it 1-0 after just four minutes. Swedish U-21 international Guillermo Molins made it 2-0 two minutes later. Emir Bajrami went off as Elfsborg looked to re-group. Edward Ofere made it 3-0 five minutes before the break to file on the misery for the visitors from Borås. Ofere got his 2^nd of the night just after the hour mark. Malmö, who have had a stop start season were on course for their biggest win of the season. With the game over as a contest Malmö got a 5^th through Daniel Larsson on 79 minutes.

Malmö: Johan Dahlin (g.k): Markus Halsti, Jasmin Sudic, Gabriel Limeira, Ricardo, Guillemo Molins, Daniel Andersson (C), Robert Åhman-Persson, Jiloan Hamad, Daniel Larsson, Edward Ofere subs: Dusan Melichárek (g.k), Pontus Jansson, Jimmy Durmaz, Robin Nilsson, Muamet Asanovski

Elfsborg: Ante Covic (g.k): Johan Karlsson, Teddy Lucic, Martin Andersson, Mathias Florén, Helgi Danielsson, Anders Svensson (C), Stefan Ishizaki, Denni Avdic, Emir Bajrami, Amadou Jawo subs: Joakim Wulff (g.k), Anders Wikström, Daniel Nordmark, James Keene, Joel Johansson

Venue: Swedbank Arena

Time: 19:00 CET

Kalmar 1-3 Örebro 20th September 2009

Champions Kalmar were looking for a win at home to Örebro to push on with the quest to retain the title, but they suffered a defeat which has allowed their rivals to take control of the title race. Kim Olsen, who scored here and was sent-off in the same game last year opened the scoring on 9 minutes before getting his 2^nd on 24 minutes to put the visitors into a 2-0 lead. Ricardo Santos pulled one back for Kalmar on 32 minutes to add some nerves into the game. But anyway nerves and doubters about the result were silenced when Marcus Astvald made it 3-1 with twenty minutes remaining. Örebro are up to 5^th just a point behind 4^th place.

Kalmar: Petter Wastå (g.k): Emin Nouri, Stefan Ålander, Joachim Lantz, Stefan Larsson, Tobias Eriksson, Henrik Ryström (C), Daniel Sobralense, Daniel Mendes, Ricardo Santos, Abiola Dauda
subs: Zlatan Azinovic (g.k), Markus Thorbjörnsson, Erik Israelsson, Lasse Johansson, Reinaldo Zacharias

Öebro: John Alvbåge (g.k): Tommy Wirtanen, Michael Almebäck, Magnus Wikström, Samuel Wowoah, Magnus Kihlberg, Alejandro Bedoya, Fredrik Nordback (C), Markus Astvald, Kim Olsen, Roni Porokara
subs: Peter Westman (g.k), Per Johansson, Robin Staaf, Glenn Holgersson, Adriano Munoz

Venue: Frddriksskans

Time: 15:00 CET

IFK Göteborg 2-0 Hammarby 20th September 2009

Title chasing IFK Göteborg continued their quest for the title after defeating relegation strugglers Hammarby 2-0. IFK Göteborg wrapped up the game before half-time. Top-scorer Tobias Hycén opened the scoring on 26 minutes. Hammarby, who haven't been themselves this year went 2-0 behind just before the break when Hycén got his and Göteborg's 2^nd of the night. There was still time for Andreas Dahl to got himself sent-off on 77 minutes. Hammarby did have chances but this defeat prolongs their nail-biting relegation scrap.

IFK Göteborg: Kim Christensen (g.k): Erik Lund, Ragnar Sigurdsson, Hjalmar Jonsson, Mikael Dyrestram, Gustav Svensson, Sebastian Eriksson, Stefan Selakovic (C), Hannes Stiller, Theodor Bjarnason, Tobias Hycén subs: Markus Sandberg (g.k), Tuomo Turunen, Thomas Olsson, Jakob Johansson, Niklas Bärkroth

Hammarby: Rami Shaaban (g.k): David Johansson, Patrik Gerrbrand, Igor Armas, Emil Johansson, Vladico Zlojutro, Christian Traoré, Andreas Dahl, Simon Helg, Nathan Paulse, Sebastian Castro-Tello subs: Kristoffer Björklund (g.k), José Monteiro, Fredrik Söderström, Freddy Söderberg, Rafael Leandro

Venue: Gamla Ullevi

Time: 15:00 CET

Trelleborgs 2-2 BK Häcken 20th September 2009

Trelleborgs were unable to make their 2-0 advantage count as the slumped to a 2-2 draw against 10-man BK Häcken. Fredrik Jensen gave the southerners the lead after 12 minutes of play. The game took a twist in their favour with the sending off of Johan Lind four minutes before the interval. Trelleborgs come out for the 2^nd half and doubled their lead on 53 minutes when the unfortunate Tom Söderberg put the ball past Christoffer Källqvist. Ten minutes later BK Häcken got a goal back through John Chibuike. Three minutes later the scores were level as the 10 men of BK Häcken showed character to get back from 2-0 down. Vinicius the scorer on this occasion. Trelleborgs will no doubt be disappointed by this result as they had the win in their grasp. BK Häcken a point gained.

Trelleborgs:
Viktor Norling (g.k): Dennis Melander (C), Peter Abelsson, Jens Sloth, Mikael Bengtsson, Joakim Nilsson, Kristian Haynes, Magnus Andersson, Andreas Wihlborg, Fredrik Jensen, Andreas Drugge subs: Fredrik Persson (g.k), Zoran Janković, Joakim Sjöhage, Thommie Persson, Yousef Fakhro

BK Häcken: Christoffer Källqvist (g.k): Johan Lind, Emil Wahlström, Tom Söderberg, Marcus Jarlegren, Peter Nyström, Erik Friberg, Jonas Henriksson (C), Josef Karlsson, Paulo De Oliveira, Mathias Ranégie subs: Damir Mehic (g.k), David Frölund, John Chibuike, Vinicius Lopes, Daniel Forsell

Venue: Vångvallen

Time: 15:00 CET

IF Brommapojkarna 1-4 Djurgarden 20th September 2009

Djurgården finally won their first game since July 5^th after hitting IF Brommapojkarna for four. The win moves Djurgården off the bottom until Monday night at least. Going into this game Djurgården were on an awful run but that changed today. Their opponents meanwhile have been slowly dropping down into the relegation scrap. It took Djurgården a half-an hour to get their opening goal which came in the shape of Hrvoje Milić. The 2^nd half bought more joy for the Stadion side as Christer Youssif made it 2-0 on 48 minutes. IF Brommapojkarna were falling apart and they went 3-0 down on 63 minutes as Youssif got his 2^nd of the afternoon on 63 minutes. Two minutes later Djurgården put the game beyond reach for IF Brommapojkarna as Dan Burlin claimed the 4^th goal. Joakim Runnemo put a little cheer and smiles on the home faithful with a goal on 75 minutes.

IF Brommapojkarna: Benny Lekström (g.k): Kim Odelius, Pär Asp, Richard Henriksson (C), Miiko Albornoz, Imad Chhadeh, Gabriel Petrović, Joakim Runnemo, Philip Haglund, Dalil Benyahia, Pablo Pinones Arce
subs: Kristoffer Nordfeldt (g.k), Mauricio Albornoz, Olof Guterstam, Andreas Eriksson, Ted Fontér

Djurgården: Pa Dembo-Touray (g.k): Petter Gustafsson, Peter Magnusson, Toni Kuivasto, Yosif Ayuba, Christer Youssif, Markus Johansson (C), Dan Burlin, Hrvoje Milić, Boyd Mwila, Mikael Dahlberg subs: Oskar Wahlström, Philip Hellqvist, Prince Ikpe Ekong, Kebba Ceesay, Sebastian Rajalakso

Venue: Grimsta IP

Time: 12:15 CET

Halmstads 2-1 Helsingborgs 19th September 2009

Halmstads finally ended their recent bad form after they defeated title hopefuls Helsingborgs. Halmstads had been slipped ever closer to the drop zone but have moved slightly away after this result. Michael Görlitz gave the home side the lead after 29 minutes. Helsingborgs introduced veteran Henrik Larsson at the break but that didn't prevent Helsingborgs from going 2-0 down. Anselmo, who has had a difficult season made it 2-0 on 49 minutes. Helsingborgs pulled one back on 64 minutes through Marcus Lantz, bought on at half-time. Helsingborgs lose ground at the top.

Halmstads: Magnus Bahne (g.k): Mikael Rosén, Tomas Zvirgzdauskas (c), Johnny Lundberg, Per Johansson, Anel Raskaj, Jonas Gudni Saevarsson, Tim Sparv, Michael Görlitz, Marcus Olsson, Anelsmo subs: Karl-Johan Johnson (g.k), Tommy Jönsson, Emir Kujovic, Azrach Mahamat, Joe Sise

Helsingborgs: Pär Hansson (g.k): Erik Wahlstedt, Marcus Nilsson, Joel Ekstrand, Adama Tamboura, Christoffer Andersson (C), Andreas Landgren, May Mahlangu, René Makondelé, Rasmus Jönsson, Erik Sundin subs: Daniel Andersson (g.k), Hannu Patronen, Marcus Lantz, Henrik Larsson, Isaac Chansa

Venue: Örjans Vall

Time: 16:00 CET

GAIS 4-0 Gefle 17th September 2009

GAIS move away from the drop zone after beating a Gefle side that appears to be falling apart after such a great season. Wanderson put the hosts in front after just 4 minutes before Gefle tried to get back into the game with a couple of chances before half-time. Icelandic national Eyjólfur Hédinsson made it 2-0 just two minutes into the 2^nd half. Wanderson got his 2^nd of the night on the hour mark. Wanderson, GAIS best player who could be leaving at the end of the season finished off a fine night with a hat-trick on 85 minutes to wrap up a fine night for the Göteborg side.

GAIS: Dime Jankulovski (g.k): Jonas Lundén, Calum Angus, Fredrik Lundgren (C), Kenneth Gustafsson, Johan Måtensson, Richard Spong, Mattias Lindström, Wanderson Do Carmo, Eyjólfur Hédinsson, Pär Ericsson subs: Magnus Jonsson (g.k), Richard Ekunde, Reuben Ayarna, Tommy Lycén, Romario Pereira

Gefle: Mattias Hugosson (g.k): Daniel Bernhardsson (C), Daniel Theorin, Olof Mård, Omar Jawo, Hjalmar Öhagen, Marcus Hansson, Yussif Chibsah, Jonas Lantto, Daniel Westlin, Alexander Gerndt subs: Emil Hedvall (g.k), Linus Bolin, Johannes Ericsson, Daniel Leino, Jonatan Berg

Venue: Gamla Ullevi

Time: 19:00 CET

Svenska Cupen Semi-Final

The second semi-final of this year's Svenska Cupen saw holders IFK Göteborg advance to meet AIK in the final courtesy of two goals late on. It was the visiting holders take the lead on 17 minutes through Sebastian Eriksson. Helsingborgs were determined to make the final and were level five minutes from half-time thanks to Erik Sundin. Henrik Larsson was bought on for the goal scorer Sundin but couldn't find a way through the tough Göteborg defense. IFK Göteborg's own custodian put them in the lead on 76 minutes which made for a thrilling finish. Helsingborgs lead by Larsson in attack tried in vain for the equalizer. As Helsingborg chased for that goal IFK Göteborg hit them with a sucker-punch four minutes from time as Theodor Bjarnason made it 3-1 to the visitors and ensured a final meeting with AIK on September 26^th.

Örgryte 2-1 Halmstads 15th September 2009

Örgryte are off the bottom of the Allsvenskan for the first time this season. They are now finally looking likely to complete the greatest of escapes after this victory. But they had to work for this victory at home to a Halmstads side that is on a poor run of form and conceding goals at an awful rate. Marcus Olsson gave the visiting side the lead four minutes before the interval. Örgryte were not downhearted after that. Brazilian Alvaro Santos, becoming Örgryte's weapon in this relegation battle leveled ten minutes into the 2^nd half. Chances for either fell and both keepers had to be alert. Just as we were heading for a draw the side bottom of the table for the whole season won the game, Alexander Mellqvist getting himself on the scoreboard in dramatic fashion in added time. Örgryte, off the bottom but still work to do if they are to survive while Halmstads, the worrying run of form continues and they are now in the thick of this increasingly exciting relegation fight.

Örgryte: Bengt Andersson (g.k): Björn Anklev, Robin Jonsson, David Leinar, Roy Miller, Markus Anderberg, Alexander Mellqvist, Pavel Zavadil, Markus Gustafsson, Nicolas Sandberg, Marcus Allbäck (C) subs: Peter Abrahamsson (g.k), Alvaro Santos, Adam Eriksson, Dennis Jonsson, Magnus Källander

Halmstads: Karl-Johan Johnsson (g.k): Emil Salmonsson, Tomas Zvirgzdauskas (C), Johnny Lundberg, Per Johansson, Mahmat Azrach-Yassine, Tim Sparv, Mikael Rosén, Anselmo, Michael Görlitz, Marcus Olsson subs: Magnus Bahne (g.k), Tommy Jönsson, Emir Kujovic, Anel Raskaj, Alexander Prent

Venue: Gamla Ullevi

Time: 19:00 CET

Djurgården 1-2 Malmö 14th September 2009

Djurgården ended up losing this game at home to Malmo despite taking an early lead. The problems are mounting for the Swedish giants. Malmö meanwhile can breathe a bit easier after this result. Christer Youssef fired Djurgården in front after 21 minutes which seemed like getting Djurgården their first victory since the 5^th of July. Edward Ofere leveled on 39 minutes to silence the hopeful home support. That man Ofere again popped up to give the visitors the lead on 56 minutes, as Djurgården's spirit ebbed away. Djurgården's night wasn't finished, defender Jan Tauer was sent-off with fifteen minutes from time. This victory a much needed one for Malmö while Djurgården without question need points and quickly.

Djurgården:
Pa Dembo Touray (g.k): Petter Gustafsson, Toni Kuivasto, Peter Magnusson, Jan Tauer, Sebastian Rajalakso, Markus Johannesson (C), Mikael Dahlberg, Dan Burlin, Christer Youssef, Boyd Mwila subs: Tommi Vaiho (g.k), Yosif Ayuba, Prince Ikpe Ekong, Kebba Ceesay, Hrvoje Milic

Malmö: Johan Dahlin (g.k): Ulrich Vinzents, Jasmin Sudic, Gabriel Limeira, Markus Halsti, Guillermo Molins, Wilton Figueiredo, Robert Åhman-Persson, Ricardo Ferreira, Agon Mehmeti, Edward Ofere subs: Dusan Melichárek (g.k), Daniel Larsson, Rick Kruys, Jiloan Hamad, Pontus Jansson

Venue: Stadion

Time: 20:00 CET

BK Hacken 0-2 AIK 14th September 2009

BK Häcken and AIK locked horns again after AIK overcame their Göteborg rivals in the cup semi-final last week. That was a tight affair but this game saw AIK return to the summit of the Allsvenskan after Brazilian Antôntio Flávio gave them a 27^th minute lead. Just a minute later it was 2-0 to the visitors thanks to Iván Óbolo getting another goal for his bid as top scorer. BK Häcken lose again to AIK but a European spot is not impossible.

BK Häken: Christoffer Källqvist (g.k): Johan Lind, Mattias Östberg, Tom Söderberg, Marcus Jarlegren, Josef Karlsson, Erik Friberg, Jonas Henriksson (C), John Chibuike, Paulo De Oliveira, Mathias Ranégie subs: Damir Mehic (g.k), Emil Wahlström, Vinicius, Peter Nyström, Daniel Forsell

AIK: Daniel Örlund (g.k): Markus Jonsson, Per Karlsson, Jos Hooiveld, Nils-Eric Johansson (C), Gabriel Özkan, Jorge Ortiz, Dulee Johnson, Martin Kayongo-Mutumba, Iván Óbolo, Antônio Flávio subs: Nicklas Bergh (g.k), Niklas Backman, Daniel Tjernström, Miran Burgic, Mikael Thorstensson

Venue: Rambergsvallen

Time: 19:00 CET

Hammarby 0-1 Orebro 13th September 2009

Hammarby's slump continues after they suffered defeat at the hand of Örebro. A game that could've gone either way was settled by a 71^st minute strike from Danish striker Kim Olsen. Hammarby have a poor record which they need to address.

Hammarby: Rami Shaaban (g.k): David Johansson, Patrik Gerrbrand, Igor Armas, Emil Johansson, Carlos Gaete Moggia, Andreas Dahl, Christian Traoré, Fredrik Söderström, Sebastian Castro-Tello, Rafael Magalhaes subs: Kristoffer Björklund (g.k), Freddy Söderberg, Haris Laitinen, Monday James, Simon Helg

Örebro: John Alvbåge (g.k): Tommy Wirtanen, Michael Almebäck, Magnus Wikström, Samuel Wowoah, Alejandro Bedoya, Nordin Gerzic, Markus Astvald, Adriano Munoz, Roni Porokara subs: Peter Westman (g.k), Kim Olsen, Magnus Kihlberg, Robin Staaf, Glenn Holgersson

Venue: Söderstadion

Time: 17:00 CET

Gefle 0-3 IFK Goteborg 13th September 2009

IFK Göteborg went top of the Allsvenskan after this 3-0 win away to Gefle, where a lot of sides have struggled this season. Hannes Stiller gave IFK the lead after 29 minutes which sent them 1-0 up at the interval. Gustav Svensson, highly rated doubled the lead barely two minutes into the second half. Stiller then got his 2^nd of the night four minutes afterwards which set up a 3-0 win.

Gefle: Mattias Hugosson (g.k): Daniel Bernhardsson (C), Daniel Theorin, Olof Mård, Omar Jawo, Hjalmar Öhagen, Yussif Chibsah, Marcus Hansson, Jonas Lantto, Alexander Gerndt, Daniel Westlin subs: Emil Hedvall (g.k), Linus Bolin, Johannes Ericsson, Tomas Fernandez, Jonatan Berg

IFK Göteborg: Kim Christensen (g.k): Erk Lund, Ragnar Sigurdsson, Hjalmar Jonsson, Mikael Dyrestam, Gustav Svensson, Stefan Selakovic (C), Hannes Stiller, Theodur Bjarnason, Tobias Hycén subs: Markus Sandberg (g.k), Tuomo Turunen, Thomas Olsson, Daniel Alexandersson, Niklas Bärkroth

Venue: Strömvallen

Time: 17:00 CET

Helsingborgs 0-1 IF Brommapojkarna 13th September 2009

Title chasing Helsingborgs suffered a stumbling block in their hopes with this defeat to struggling IF Brommapojkarna. Pablo Pinones Arce hit the back of the net after 13 minutes which proved to be the winner. Helsingborgs need to pick up while IF Brommapojkarna ease their problems at the bottom.

Helsingborgs: Pär Hansson (g.k): Erik Wahlstedt, Marcus Nilsson, Joel Ekstrand, Adama Tamboura, Christoffer Andersson (C), Andreas Landgren, Ólafur Skúlason, May Mahlangu, René Makondelé, Erik Sundin subs: Daniel Andersson (g.k), Fredrik Svanbäck, Rafael Oliveira, Markus Holgersson, Rasmus Jönsson

IF Brommapojkarna: Benny Lekström (g.k): Kim Odelius, Pär Asp, Richard Henriksson (C), Miiko Albornoz, Gabriel Petrovic, Imad Chhadeh, Olof Guterstam, Philip Haglund, Dalil Benyahia, Pablo Pinones-Arce subs: Kristoffer Nordfeldt (g.k), Markus Karlsson, Maurico Albornoz, Joakim Runnemo, Andreas Eriksson

Venue: Olympia

Time: 17:00 CET

Elfsborg 2-2 GAIS 12th September 2009

Elfsborg were on course for victory until Eyjólfur Hédinsson forced a point for GAIS in added time. Elfsborg took the lead five minutes before half-time in front of 8,672 people, Anders Svensson with the goal. Barley three minutes later GAIS were level through their star player Wanderson.
The 2nd half saw chances at either end and it wasn't until four minutes from time when Amadou Jawo put the hosts in front. It looked like staying that way until Icelandic ace Hédinsson found the net.

Trelleborgs 1-2 Kalmar 12th September 2009

Kalmar are top of the Allsvenskan after this victory away to Trelleborgs. The current champions took the lead on 18 minutes through Brazilian Ricardo Santos. Andreas Wihlborg levelled on 51 minutes which set both sides up for a tussle for the three points.
Abiola Dauda gave Kalmar the lead again just seven minutes after Trelleborgs levelled.

Superettan update

The Superettan is closing in and with seven rounds remaining it is getting interesting at both ends of the table.
We all know who will be champions. Mjallby have set the pace that no one has matched this season and will go up in the comming weeks. The battle for 2nd however is tight with GIF Sundsvall, Atvidabergs, Falkenbergs and Assyriska all in the running. This comming weekend sees Atvidabergs and Assyriska square up which will be a vital game as far as promotion is concerned.

Relegation:
The relegation scrap could end up going down to the final day with no one relegated and with just five points seperating 16th up to 9th it is going to be quiet and entertainging few weeks. This weekend Vasby host Jonkoping Sodra both teams in that scrap and victory for Jonkoping will surely be enough to push away. Vasalunds and FC Trollhattan currnetly occupy the relegation spots while Ljungskile and Sirius are in the play-off places.

Svenska Cupen Semi-Final

AIK ensured thei place in the final of the Svenska Cupen after a dramatic extra-time win over BK Hacken. AIK going strong in the Allsvenskan are still in with a shout for the double after ousting BK Hacken.
Fan favourite Iván Óbolo gave the capital side the lead after 21 minutes of play which seemed to push BK Hacken into life. Despite this it wasn't until just three minutes from time that BK Hacken forced extra-time, when Vinicius finished.
Just minutes into extra-time that man Vinicius gave BK Hacken the lead which looked like securing BK Hacken a cup final appearence. With just three minutes left of extra-time left defender Nils-Eric Johansson levelled the scores and it looked as if penalties were on the agenda. BK Hacken's hearts were shattered just minutes later when Markus Jonsson, with the last kick of the game sent AIK into the final.
AIK will play either Helsingborgs or IFK Goteborg who play next Wednesday.

Malta 0-1 Sweden 9th September 2009

Sweden did just about enough to secure victory in Valletta on Wednesday night. Sweden's World Cup hopes are in the balance and this was a game they simply had to win to keep up the chase for a play-off spot. Malta, already out of contention were looking for a good result which they almost achieved. An own goal from the unfortunate Ian Azzopardi eight minutes from time settled this match.
No doubt where the problems lie which Lars Lagerback will be sorting out but a much better showing is needed ahead of the big Derby next month in Copenhagen against Denmark.

Malta up next

Fresh from beating Hungary 2-1 away on Saturday, Sweden will be looking to make it six points from six when they travel to Malta in search of the victory.
A 4-0 success in June wasn't as convinceing as the scoreline suggests. Sweden were very careless in that game and also four days previously against Denmark. Tomorrow night though Sweden have the chance to bounce back into contension in a tight group.
Malta haven't played since that 4-0 defeat by Sweden on June 10th and are bottom of Group 1 with a solidary point from eight games. Michael Mifsud is the key player for Malta, the striker released by Coventry during the summer will be keen to spoil the party for Sweden.
With Denmark currently in 1st place with 17 points, Sweden are fighting with Hungary and Portugal for a play-off place that could be the next step towards South Africa next summer.

Hungary 1-2 Sweden 5th September 2009

Sweden secured a vital win in Budapest on Saturday night with Zlatan Ibrahimovic grabbing a last gasp winner for the Swedes. Sweden knew anything other than a win was needed and got off to good start when defender Olof Mellberg gave them a 9th minute lead. Sweden pressed for a 2nd while Hungary featuring a number of familiar faces such as Zóltán Gera, Peter Halmósi, Balazs Dzsudzsák and Tamas Hajnál had chances themselves to level.
Szabolcs Huszti converted a 79th minute penalty to damping the spirits of the Swedes. But Sweden had other ideas and it was Barcelona star Zlatan Ibrahimovic who scored the winner in the 3rd minute of added time to secure the much needed win for Sweden.
Next up on Wednesday night is Malta in Valetta.

Hungary task for Swedes

Swedem visit Hungary tomorrow for a vital qualifier which both sides will be taking very seriously. Hungary go into the game in 2nd place in the group behind leaders Denmark who have 16 points.
Sweden know nothing less than a win will be needed tomorrow before jetting off to Valetta to play Malta on Wednesday.
Last time out in June Sweden didn't have a great time. Losing to arch-rivals Denmark before an unconvincing win over Malta in Goteborg four days later. Sweden need the six points in this double header. But obtaining a result in Hungary will be difficult as Kalmar FF know.
Hungary has a Champions League Group Stage contestant who knocked out Kalmar on their way so this will not be an easy game going on Debrecen's showing.
Hungary go into tomorrow's game having not played a qualifier since a 3-0 win over Malta in April.
Henrik Larsson misses out but Sweden do have Zlatan Ibrahimovic back from injury and having scored in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Sporting Gijón on Monday he will be confident of adding more tomorrow.

David Elm leaves

Kalmar lost Rasmus Elm during the week and have lost another Elm sibling as the last sibling David has left to join Premier League Fulham.
Former Finland boss Roy Hodgson had been targeting Rasmus Elm, before he left for AZ Alkmaar and has now moved quickly to add David Elm to his squd that has an increasing number of Scandinavian players playing for thr West London club.
Kalmar have lost two key players in the space of a few days which might wekk hinder their chances of defendig their Allsvenskan title.

GAIS 1-1 Djurgardens 31st August 2009

Djurgardens got a point for their efforts in this game but their situation remains very much in the balance after Orgryte got another win today to increase the pressure as the bottom.
It was GAIS who struck first when Richard Spong found the net on 16 minutes. Djurgardens took just five minutes to level when Daniel Sjolund struck.
A draw not the result either would've wanted as we enter the international break. Both sides need point in this relegation battle.

Malmo 0-0 Helsingborgs 31st August 2009

Malmo did damage to Helsingborgs hopes of lifting the Allsvenskan after holding the visitors to a 0-0 draw. Malmo have been lying in mid-table for most of the season were happy with this result.
Helsingborgs are definetly feeling the absence of talismatic striker Henrik Larsson, who is out with injury.

Orebro 2-0 Gefle 31st August 2009

Orebro made their home advantage count as they overcame Gefle 2-0. It wasn't until the hour mark when big defender Magnus Wikstrom headed them in front. Gefle have been very good this year but fell 2-0 behind just three minutes later when recent Brazilian recruit Adriano Munoz getting his goal.
Orebro continue their chances of Europa League while Gefle suffer a blip. Gefle will be looking to bounce back after the international break.

IF Brommapojkarna 1-2 Orgryte 31st August 2009

Orgryte got another win as they aim to avoid relegation. Marcus Allback gave the visitors the lead on 43 minutes, as Orgryte looked to close the gap at the bottom. IF Brommapojkarna levelled on 58 minutes through Dalil Benyahia. IF Brommapojkarna pushed for the victory as did Orgryte and it was the away side that found the winner five minutes from time with a strike from Brazilian Alvaro Santos. Orgryte close the gap on Djurgardens.