IFK Göteborg 1-1 Djurgarden 6th April 2010

The big match of the round and it was a surprise result really. Djurgarden have failed to hit the ground running this season while IFK Goteborg haven't looked anything like the side that beat Kalmar on day 1.

To the surprise of the home crowd it was the struggling visitors who took the lead on 16 minutes with Philip Hellquist the scorer. IFK Goteborg were determined not to lose to their rivals and kept up the pressure before Djurgarden buckled. 56 minutes gone and Jakob Johansson leveled the scores at 1-1.

Both sides had a couple of chances after that but the draw will please Djurgarden more as they now have something to build on while IFK Goteborg know they are falling behind in the race for the title already.

IF Brommapojkarna 1-0 GAIS 6th April 2010

IF Brommapojkarna did enough to see off GAIS at the Grimsta IP on Tuesday. GAIS, who had beaten champions AIK 3-1 a few weeks ago were a shadow of that side.

Just the one goal to decide this match and it was Joakim Runnemo's strike on 50 minutes that clinched the three points for the hosts.

GAIS are two points clear of the drop zone and as for IF Brommapojkarna, their first victory of the season moves them up to 8th.

Trelleborgs 0-0 Helsingborgs 5th April 2010

Helsingborgs lost their 100% win record but do go a point clear of BK Hacken, who play later. Trelleborgs held firm against an in-form Helsingborgs side.

Trelleborgs were good value for their point and could've nicked all three had they been a bit more sharper in front of goal.

Recent new signing Erik Edman played well and showed his experience from playing abroad. A point each as Helsingborgs go top for the time being at least.

Mjallby 1-3 Gefle 5th April 2010

Mjallby were bought down to earth with a bang as they went down 3-1 to Gefle. It was the visitors who took control of this game. Gefle were ahead after 23 minutes when Jonas Lantto fired past Mattias Asper.

Lantto turned provider on 47 minutes as Alexander Gerndt made it 2-0 to the visitors. On 54 minutes a long punt up forward from Mattias Hugosson was met by Gerndt who made it 3-0 to Gefle.

Twenty minutes later in-form Mjallby striker Marcus Ekenberg pulled a goal back for 3-1 but there was no miracle comeback and Mjallby slump to defeat. Gefle a good victory down south.

AIK 0-1 Orebro 5th April 2010

Orebro held on for a hard-fought victory at the expense of defending champions AIK. AIK came into the game on the back of a disastrous start to the season and we out for a win here.

It was Kim Olsen who scored what proved to be the winner on 24 minutes that gave Orebro all three points here.

Nordin Gerzic was sent-off a minute from time for a 2nd yellow card but Orebro held on for a good win. AIK the misery continues.

Round 3 review

Round three ended with both BK Hacken and Helsingborgs continuing their perfect starts to the season with nine points from nine. BK Hacken were 4-2 victors over Trelleborgs while Helsingborgs overcame the presence of IFK Goteborg 2-0.

Elsewhere defending champions AIK remain without a victory after a surprising 3-1 loss away to GAIS. AIK haven't hit the ground yet and are just two places above the play-off zone with just two points.

One team that have hit the ground running are Mjallby. The newly-promoted side went to Orebro and won 2-0 in a ground where it is tough to get any result. Fellow newly promoted side Atvidabergs are rock bottom with no points and haven't found the net yet. They were thumped 4-0 at Halmstads.

Elfsborg were held 2-2 by the fighting spirit of Kalmar. The 2008 champions are in the relegation play-off zone after three games but certainly there is more to come from them.

Malmo are in good shape as they moved up to 3rd after victory at Gefle. The Southerners are enjoying a good start and hopefully it will continue.

Looking ahead to round 4, Malmo will look to get more points at home to Halmstads. Orebro go to AIK while two big names in Swedish football lock horns in the Gamla Ullevi as IFK Goteborg take on Djurgarden.

Mjallby host Gefle looking to continue their surprisingly great start to the season while Helsingborgs put their perfect start on the line in Trelleborgs. Likewise BK Hacken who face a stern test in Boras against an Elfsborg side that have scored eight goals in their last two games.

Winless Atvidabergs host Kalmar with both sides looking for their first victories of the season.

Djurgarden 0-0 IF Brommapojkarna 31st March 2010

Djurgarden had to do with a draw as fellow Stockholm side IF Brommapojkarna kept them at bay. Djurgarden went for a 4-3-3 as they chased victory but were undone by a well organized IF Brommapojkarna side that used a 4-2-3-1.

This result means Djurgarden are still winless after three games with just one point to show for their efforts. IF Brommapojkarna meanwhile have two points but still searching for their first victory of the new campaign.