AZ Alkmaar 2-0 IFK Göteborg 30th July 2010

A good tie for both sides, IFK were slight underdogs due to their mixed season so far but did look fresher than their Dutch counterparts at times. However it was a disappointing result for IFK as they were beaten 2-0 on the night with goals from Ragnar Klavan and Johann Gudmundsson both strikes in a five minute period early in the second half. IFK 2-0 down heading into next week's 2nd leg so goals will be the objective. A familar name will also be at the Gamla Ullevi next week too.

Kalmar 1-1 Levski Sofia 29th July 2010

Not the result Kalmar had fancied at the start of the game. Levski Sofia will have the upper hand in Bulgaria where they outplayed Dundalk in the previous round.

Joaozinho was first to hit the target as he put Levski in front after 28 minutes. The Bulgarians came to Kalmar looking for a good result to take home and they certainly got it here.

A late reply from Abiola Dauda salvaged a draw for Kalmar but the hard work starts here as they must win in Sofia to progress.

Elfsborg 5-0 Teteks 29th July 2010

Elfsborg have one leg in the play-off round after a routine 5-0 victory over Macedonians Teteks. The visitors had held out until half an hour when in-form Stefan Ishizaki made it 1-0. Anders Svensson made it 2-0 on 50 minutes with Allsvenskan top-scorer Denni Avdic getting in on the act for 3-0.

Daniel Nordmark made it 4-0 on 64 minutes which was the killer goal before Englishman James Keene ended the tie as a contest with a fifth on 77 minutes. A big lead for Elfsborg.

AIK 0-1 Rosenborg 28th July 2010

The two champions of Sweden and Norway clashed for the first time in the tie at the Rasunda on Wednesday night with the hope of a place in the play-off round of this year's champions league at stake.

AIK in their familiar black strip were under pressure early on from their Norwegian counterparts the first chance flashing across Ivan Turnia's goal. Playing some good football Rosenborg almost took the lead after 16 minutes through a Stefan Iverssen header before AIK almost scored a spectacular goal minutes later with Niklas Backman.

The only goal of the game, as it turned out arrived on 33 minutes when Markus Henriksen manged to shoot past Turnia after muscling off Daniel Tjernstrom.

The 2nd leg will be a tight affair and this tie is still alive. AIK will have to win in Trondheim next week if they are to advance to the play-off round in August.

Helsingborgs 3-1 BK Häcken 26th July 2010

Beaten for only the 2nd time, last week by BK Häcken, Helsingborgs were not going to let the same feat happened twice. The table-toppers have been top on merit this season and showed why against BK Häcken. Mattias Ostberg gave the away side a shock lead on 12 minutes before the Olympia out-fit struck. Erik Sundin with his first of the night on 29 minutes levelling the scores before he made it 2-1 to the hosts just after the hour. Markus Holgersson got in on the scoring on 73 minutes to secure the three points to keep Helsingborgs at the top by five points from Malmö.

Orebro 3-0 Elfsborg 26th July 2010

A 3-3 thriller last weekend was followed up by a solid 3-0 victory for Orebro in their quest to secure European football. Elfsborg had been doing well. A changing point was the introduction of Astit Ajdarevic, newly signed by Orebro for Fredrik Nordback who limped off injured.

Roni Porokara came close to finding the first goal before the indrouction of Ajdarevic while Johan Larsson had a glorious chance to put the visitors in front.

Astri Ajdarevic did find the net with a long-range shot that beat Anté Covic in the bottom corner, just before half-time.

The 2nd half produced more as a Samuel Wowoah corner was headed home by Ajdarevic, his 3rd goal in the league since joining on a free transfer earlier this month.

Elfsborg almost found a goal themselves when a dink from Johan Larsson found Amadou Jawo who forced a smart save from John Alvbage.

Marcus Astvald then showed some brillient skill to get past Jon Jonsson put shot wide. Porokara came close again before an absolutely breathtaking goal from Samuel Wowoah left Covic with no chance after he swivled past a couple of players before shooting from 30 yards into the top corner. A goal perfect to win any game.

Kalmar 0-1 Djurgarden 25th July 2010

Fresh from seeing of Dacia in the Europa League, Kalmar returned to domestic action against Djurgarden. The long trip east to Moldova certainly took its toll it appeared on Kalmar who ended up losing after Philip Hellquist, played through by Daniel Sjolund poked the ball over Petter Wasta on 79 minutes.

It turned out to be the winner as Djurgarden move away from the relegation hot-spots to within six points of a Europa league spot.

Gefle 1-3 Trelleborgs 25th July 2010

A relegation six-pointer for both sides as Trelleborgs made their longest away trip this season. A trip up north paid off with a fine 3-1 win. The game got off to a flyer for the away side as Andreas Wihlborg's cross was placed in the bottom corner by on-rushing Mattias Adelstam.

The 2nd goal was very similar to the 1st with Andreas Wihlborg finding Andreas Drugge who made no mistake in planting past Mattias Hugosson.

Gefle, who's Europa League campaign came to an end on Thursday conceded a 3rd nine minutes before the break when Mattias Adelstam's free-kick was headed past Hugosson by Peter Adelstam.

Gefle managed to pull a goal back for their home support on 67 minutes through Jakob Orlov, who also scored against Dinamo Tbilisi on Thursday.

Halmstads 1-0 IFK Goteborg 25th July 2010

Both sides that could and proberly should be challenging for a Europa League place did battle at the Orjans Vall on Sunday. A tense game between two sides who's seasons' have been hot and cold was always going to be tight and it was the hosts who took all three points.

The decisive goal came on 41 minutes thanks to Mikael Rosén who stabbed home from inside the IFK box. IFK have struggled to match last year's achievement of 2nd place in the Allsvenskan but this defeat moves them closer to the drop zone. Halmstads move to within five points of a Europa league place.

Atvidabergs 0-1 GAIS 24th July 2010

Atvidabergs suffered defeat at the hands of GAIS. In a rain-soaked Kopparvallen the game was going to be tight and only one goal was needed to settle the outcome of this match.

The hosts did come close to taking the lead when a free-kick smacked against the crossbar in the first half but GAIS took their chance when Aram Khalili headed home Kenneth Gustafsson's cross on 74 minutes.

A massive win for GAIS who are now just four points off a Europa league place with this result while Atvidabergs still prop up the table with thirteen points.

IF Brommapojkarna 1-0 Mjallby 24th July 2010

Mjallby's quest for a Europa League spot took a dent on Saturday as it was IF Brommpojkarna who took all three points to stenghten their own quest for a European spot.

Kristoffer Nordfeldt had to be in fine form to parry a host of Mjallby shots in the first half before IF Brommapojkarna regrouped at half-time.

Just one goal was needed to settle this game and it came for the home side on 62 minutes when Imad Chhadeh struck from close range from Dalil Benyahia's cross.

Majllby had star man Mostapha El-Kabir sent-off late on before a late free-kick was pushed away by Nordfeldt.

Malmo 1-0 AIK 24th July 2010

Malmo took all three points in a tight encounter at the Swedbank Arena on Saturday as AIK lose again in the league to sink to the relegation zone.

Malmo showed intention from the start when Agon Mehmeti was unlucky when his header came back off the post before Daniel Larsson couldn't apply a finish to a good run.

Mehmeti was proving a tough act for AIK as he somehow got the better of Per Karlsson put his shot was saved by Ivan Turnia.

AIK took a while to settle and an Antonio Flávio effort was as good as it got for them in the first half. Just before the half-time break Jimmy Durmaz profited from a mistake by Antonio Flávio to cross for Mehmeti who touched home for 1-0.

The second half saw more chances for Malmo with Durmaz forcing a good save from Turnia before Mehmeti's header later on flashed agonizingly wide of Turnia's right-hand post. A tame-free kick from Antonio Flávio was the best AIK could muster as Malmo took all three points to close in on Helsingborgs at the top of the table.

Svenska Cupen Semi-final line-up

Following Hammarby's 7-6 penalty shoot-out victory over IF Brommapojkarna, the line-up for this year's Svenska Cupen is complete.

28th October 2010:

Helsingborgs v Mjallby

Hammarby v Kalmar

Iskra-Stal 0-1 Elfsborg 22nd July 2010

Elfsborg did enough to see off Moldovans Iskra-Stal in a tight game that was decided on the night by Stefan Ishizaki's 60th minute effort. Having won 2-1 at home last week Elfsborg needed a draw to progress but ended up winning which means they face Macedonia's Teteks in the next round.

Iskra-Stal still had a few chances to win the tie but Volodymyr Kilievych spurred his chance in added time that would've leveled the scores on the night.

Dacia 0-2 Kalmar 22nd July 2010

Kalmar ensured a safe passage through to the next round in the Europa League thanks to a 2-0 victory over Dacia in Chisinau.

The tie was finally poised 0-0 after last week's first leg which left a winner takes all clash in the 2nd. That winner was Kalmar after Erik Israelsson gave them an 11th minute lead before Daniel Sobralense doubled that advantage with two minutes remaining. Kalmar now face Levski Sofia in the next round.

Dinamo Tbilisi 2-1 Gefle 22nd May 2010

Gefle's Europa League campaign is over after they lost 2-1 to Dinamo Tbilisi in Georgia. Gefle, beaten 2-1 last week needed victory to have a chance of progress but found themselves 2-0 down on the night and 4-1 down in the tie with just eight minutes left after goals from Mate Vatsadze and Nikoloz Pirtskhalava.

Gefle did pull one goal back to make it 2-1 on the night and 4-2 overall when Jakob Orlov struck in added time but it wasn't enough to ensure qualification.

BK Hacken 2-1 Helsingborgs 22nd July 2010

Leaders Helsingborgs were beaten for only the 2nd time this season. BK Hacken the victors took a 30th minutes lead through Mathias Ranégie before Helsingborgs levelled the scores ten kinutes later thanks to Christoffer Andersson's goal which ended the first half stronger for Helsingborgs.

BK Hacken, not to be denied re-took the lead with just eight minutes to go in the match thanks to Brazilian Paulinho. Despite desperate efforts from the table-toppers BK Hacken held on for a good three points that moves them up to 9th while Helsingborgs' lead at the top remains intact after Malmo were beaten last week.

Jeunesse Esch 0-0 AIK 21st July 2010

AIK progressed to the third qualifying round after seeing off Jeunesse Esch in Luxembourg on Tuesday night.

AIK dominated the match as their opponents tried to play on the counter in search of a goal that would have leveled the tie after last week's 1-0 win. A draw would do for AIK and a draw is what happened. AIK had the lions share of possession and could have put the tie beyond doubt. Chances fell to Antonio Flávio, Dulee Johnson and Kenny Pavey was proving a threat while Goran Ljubojevic was denied by Marc Oberweis.

Rosenborg await in the next round for AIK who saw off Linfield.

Djurgarden 0-2 Kalmar 18th July 2010

A nice sunny afternoon in Stockholm made for a good game at the Stadion. Djurgarden showed intent from the start with Mttias Jonsson heading over before Kalmar punished a slip in the Djurgarden defense with Ricardo Santos crossed for Abiola Dauda who tapped in to put them in front after six minutes.

Pa Dembo Touray was forced into a smart save from Ricardo Santos after Kebba Ceesay slipped again. Kalmar scored a 2nd when the Djurgarden defense failed to deal with a long-ball which Daniel Mendes pounced by lobbing Touray after 74 minutes.

To make matters worse for Djurgarden, Prince Ikpe Ekong was sent-off for a 2nd yellow card on 81 minutes which finished the game for Djurgarden. Kalmar are now 6th while Djurgarden are now just a point ahead of the relegation play-off place.

Trelleborgs 2-1 Gefle 18th July 2010

Beaten by Dinamo Tbilisi in the Europa League on Thursday, Gefle lost to Trelleborgs by the same score-line in their longest away trip this season. It started well when Jonas Lantto put the visitors ahead after 8 minutes. Gefle were forced to change personnel when both Jakob Orlov and Hans Berggren went off injured.

Trelleborgs then leveled the scores on 37 minutes when Andreas Drugge struck past Mattias Hugosson. Fredrik Jensen's strike on 53 minutes turned out to be the winner which moves Trelleborgs into 15th place while Gefle stay 12th.

GAIS 0-0 Atvidabergs 18th July 2010

The points were shared at the Gamla Ullevi as both sides played out a 0-0 draw. GAIS came close when Joel Johansson headed against the crossbar.

Atvidabergs had a penalty from Etuwe Prince Eboagwu was saved by Dime Jankulovski. GAIS move to 9th while Atvidabergs are now bottom after AIK and Trelleborgs recorded wins this weekend.

Elfsborg 3-3 Orebro 18th July 2010

A highly entertaining game at the Boras Arena saw Elfsborg and Orebro share six goals. It was Orebro who took the lead after just seven minutes when Nordin Gerzic's free-kick was flicked across goal by Fredrik Nordback which Patrik Anttonen headed past Anté Covic.

Elfsborg were level nine minutes later when Johan Larsson's cross was flicked home by Martin Ericsson. It was now opening up and on 50 minutes Denni Avdic was left unmarked in the box to head past John Alvbage from Nicklas Hult's cross.

Orebro came close to leveling soon after when a Samuel Wowoah free-kick was tipped away by Covic. The Behrn Arena side did level from the resulting corner kick that Roni Porokara flicked in from Patrik Anttonen's knock-on.

Elfsborg looked to have won the game when Stefan Ishizaki was first to react to a loose ball in the box ahead of John Alvbage. Orebro saved a point when former Liverpool academy player Astrit Ajdarevic placed his shot past Anté Covic.

Mjallby 0-0 IF Brommapojkarna 17th July 2010

Mjallby go into third place until Sunday at least with a 0-0 draw at home to IF Brommapojkarna. Peter Swardh's side continue to produce their exceptional season with this result. Marcus Ekenberg headed straight at Kristoffer Nordfeldt in the first half. Ekenberg again had another headed chance brilliantly stopped by Nordfeldt later on. It wasn't turning into Ekenberg's day when he blazed over late in the first half.

IF Brommapojkarna offered a bit of a threat and came closest when Gabriel Petrovic's free-kick was saved by Mattias Asper. Mjallby had a big chance in stoppage time when Tobias Grahn shot straight at Nordfeldt.

AIK 2-0 Malmo 17th July 2010

AIK turned in a good performance as they beat 2nd placed Malmo 2-0 to start the 2nd half of the season in perfect fashion to give new boss Alex Miller his first win in his first Allsvenskan game in charge.

AIK got off to a fantastic start when a loose back-pass was met by Pontus Engblom who was bought down by Johan Dahlin in the Malmo penalty area. Kenny Pavey converted the spot kick to put the hosts into a 2nd minute lead. Things got even better for the defending champions on the 40th minute mark when Johan Dahlin clearence fell to Antonio Flávio who looped his shot over the on rushing Malmo defense into the net.

Malmo were reduced to ten men when Edward Ofere handled in the box before getting his marching orders by Jonas Eriksson when he clashed with goalkeeper Ivan Turina.

IFK Goteborg 3-0 Halmstads 17th July 2010

The 2nd half of the season began impressively for IFK Goteborg as they ran riot against a Halmstads side that look like they are out of form.

Ten minutes into the game it was 1-0 to the hosts as last year's top scorer Tobias Hysén got the 2nd half of the season off to a good start. Hysén showed his quality in taking down a long ball and placing well past Robin Malmkvist.

The scores stayed that way until the second half but Halmstads' Marcus Olsson wasted a great chance to level when blazing over. On 66 minutes IFK went 2-0 up when Gustav Svensson drilled a free-kick through the Halmstads wall which deceived Malmkvist. Ragnar Sigurdsson rounded off a good day's work for the hosts with a header after 69 minutes which knocked the stuffing out of Halmstads.

European draw

Champions League:

AIK should they overcome Juenesse Esch they will face either Northern Ireland's Linfield or Norway's Rosenborg in the 3rd qualifying round of this year's champions league. AIK currently hold a 1-0 lead going to Luxembourg next week and will be looking to finish the job.

Europa League:

Elfsborg will play the winners from Ventpsils of Latvia or Teteks of Macedonia should the overcome Iskra-Stal next week.

Gefle who have to win next week to stand a chance of playing in the next round will face Austria's Sturam Graz should they beat Dinamo Tbilisi by two clear goals on Thursday.

IFK Goteborg make their bow against AZ Alkmaar which could see the return of Pontus Wernbloom to the Gamla Ullevi for the first time since leaving IFK in 2009.

Kalmar should the finish the job in hand against Dacia will face either Levski Sofia of Bulgaria or Dundalk of the Republic of Ireland. Baring a miracle Levski Sofia will be waiting for Kalmar or Dacia.

Kalmar 0-0 Dacia 15th July 2010

Kalmar will be disappointed with this result as they had chances to take something to Moldova for the return leg. A game that produced a couple of chances for both sides ended in a stalemate which will suit Dacia more.

Dacia had a big chance in the 61st minute when a free-kick fell to Iulian Bursuc but he scuffed his effort. Kalmar had a couple of dangerous chances with forcing Dacia stopper Eugen Matiughin into a good save late on in the game.

Nanne Bergstrand's men have a job to do in Moldova next week which won't be easy on this evidence.

Gefle 1-2 Dinamo Tbilisi 15th July 2010

Gefle have it all to do to save their Europa League campagin after Georgians Dinamo Tbilisi came away from the Rasunda with a 2-1 victory and two away goals. The fair-play league winners were 1-0 down after just eleven minutes when Mate Vetsadze found a way past Mattias Hugosson.

Gefle needed a lucky break to force level and won a penalty after 51 minutes which was converted by Hans Berggren to level the scores at 1-1.

With time running out Dinamo Tbilisi won a penalty when Omar Jawo bought down Zviad Metreveli in the area and Levan Khmaladze stepped up and converted the penalty to give Dinamo a 2-1 win to take back to Georgia next week.

Elfsborg 2-1 Iskra-Stal 15th July 2010

Elfsborg madea winning start to their Europa League campaign but will face a stern test next week in Moldova after Isktra-Stal found an away goal that may prove vital.

Iskra-Stal set about taking a draw and we were scoreless in this tie until James Keene put Elfsborg 1-0 up after 57 minutes. That goal seemed to put Elfsborg in the driving seat to get another goal which duly arrived in the 79th minute when Stefan Ishizaki was bought down in the box by Serhgei Gafina. The resulting penalty was tucked home by Martin Ericsson.

To their credit Iskta-Stal set about salvaging something from their trip to Boras and found a vital away goal with three minutes left. Sub Alexandru Tofan with the goal that may prove vital for Iskra-Stal next Thursday.

AIK 1-0 Jeunesse Esch 13th July 2010

AIK began their champions league campaign with an uninspiring 1-0 win over Luxembourg titleholders Jeunesse Esch. A single strike from Pontus Engblom was enough for AIK to win on the night while also taking a narrow advantage to Luxembourg city next week.

The visitors were content of holding out for a draw and were on course until Engblom drove a shot through Marc Oberweis from a narrow angle undid their resistance.

AIK had other chances to extend their lead Nils-Eric Johansson scuffing his shot from a corner while Antonio Flávio had his shot curling off target. Jeunesse Esch almost found an away goal when Serdo Pupovac was muscled out by Per Karlsson which means Jeunesse Esch have it all to do next week.

Svenska Cupen Quarter-Final review

11th July:

Kalmar 3-1 Gefle: Kalmar had to come from behind to secure their semi-final place against European hopefuls Gefle. Jonas Lantto gave the visitors a 15th minute lead before Ricardo Santos' 31st minute strike levelle the scores. Extra-time was needed to decide this tie and goals from captain Henrik Rydstrom and Johan Bertilsson saw off Gefle. Kalmar through to the semi-finals.

Svenska Cupen Quarter-Final review

9th July:

AIK 1-1p Helsingborgs: AIK are out of the Svenska Cupen after losing to Helsingborgs 5-4 on penalties. Things were looking good early on for AIK when new signing Goran Ljubojevic fired them in front after 33 minutes. Helsingborgs' though are enjoying a fine season and were level on 41 minutes thanks to Mattias Lindstrom's strike. Helsingborgs went on to win in the penalty shoot-out which puts them through to the semi-finals.

10th July:

Orebro 0-3 Mjallby: Mjallby's season just gets better and better. For the 2nd time this year they came away from Orebro with a victory. This win though was deserved as Mjallby went out and attacked Orebro rear-guard. Daniel Nicklasson put the southern side ahead after nine minutes before late goals from Mostapha El-Kabir and Peter Giteselov put Mjallby in the semis and Orebro out.

Svenska Cupen Quarter-Finals line-up

The quarter-final line-up for this year's Svenska Cupen sees both Stockholm rivals kept apart but a great game in prospect with AIK hosting Helsingborgs this weekend.  

9th July: AIK v Helsingborgs (17:00)

10th July: Örebro v Mjällby (17:00)

11th July: Kalmar v Gefle (17:00)

21st July: Hammarby v IF Brommapojkarna (tbc)

Svenska Cupen Round-up July 1st to 5th

1st July:

Hammarby 3-1 Elfsborg: A shock for Elfsborg as they were dumped out of the cup by a superior Hammarby side on the day. The recently relegated Stockholm giants took an early lead through Sebastian Castro-Tello after nine minutes before 2nd half goals from Petter Furuseth and Castro-Tello gave Hammarby a commanding 3-0 lead. Martin Ericsson pulled a goal back for the Allsvenskan side but it is Hammarby who advance to the quarter-finals.

2nd July:

Jönköping Södra 0-2 Örebro: High-flying Örebro progressed to the quarter-finals of the Svenska Cupen after overcoming Superettan strugglers Jönköping Södra 2-0. Both goals came from Brazilian Paulinho Guará, who is starting to pick up some form right now as Örebro head into the next round.

4th July:

Mjällby 4-1 Malmö: Properly the standout result of the last 16 was Mjällby easily progressing to the last 8 with a thumping 4-1 win over Malmö. The game will be remembered for Mostapha El-Kabir's wonder show as he scored all four goals while Malmo had Guillermo Molins pulling a goal back before striker Edward Ofere was sent-off. So Malmö out while Mjällby will be a threat in the last 8.

GAIS 0-0p IF Brommapojkarna: A penalty shoot-out victory saw IF Brommapojkarna advance to the last 8. A 0-0 shutout over the course of 90 minutes and extra-time was settled when Pär Asp converted his crucial penalty for IF Brommapojkarna to record a 4-3 win on penalties.

5th July:

Helsingborgs 2-1 BK Häcken: The double-dream is still on for Helsingborgs but they were made to work for their last 8 place. John Chibuike's strike twelve minutes from time looked to have put BK Häcken through but two late goals from Mattias Lindström and Erik Sundin ensured the last 8 place was Helsingborgs.

Ängelholms 1-2 AIK: AIK are still in the hunt to re-claim the Svenska Cupen after surviving a scare here at Superettan side Ängelholms. It was the hosts who took a quick and shock lead when Mikael Dahlgren struck. AIK responded later on with a goal from Martin Lorentzson which took the tie to extra-time. AIK won the tie with a late, late goal from Antônio Flávio which sealed their last 8 place.

Kalmar 1-0 EB/Streymur 1st July 2010

Kalmar were frustrated by EB/Streymur as they had Ricardo Santos to thank for getting them this slender advantage to take to the Faroe Islands next week.

A well worked move by Kalmar with some good passing before a through ball was pounced on by Ricardo Santos was the result of the only goal of the game at the Fredriksskans. That goal came in the 79th minute which means that Kalmar will have a narrow lead. EB/Streymur though are not out of this tie yet not by a long shot.

NSÍ Runavík 0-2 Gefle 1st July 2010

Gefle will take a two goal lead back with them to Sweden ahead of next Thursday's 2nd leg in Gavle. Their Faroes opponents did however frustrate Gefle for long periods and it wasn't until 35 minutes in when Alexander Gerndt made it 1-0. Do their credit NSÍ kept their focus until half-time.

Per Olsson's men did make it 2-0 on the hour mark as Gerndt grabbed his 2nd of the game and was taken off soon after. Gefle had chances further on in the game with Frempong and Lantto missing the target but NSÍ could have forced a vital goal on 77 minutes when Károly Potemkin forced Matias Hugosson into action. A good 2-0 win which means that NSÍ Runavík need at least three goals to progress.

Two wins for Sweden in Europa league

The two sides representing Sweden in the 1st Qualifying round of the 2010-11 Europa League both won albeit narrowly.

Gefle travelled to NSÍ Runavík and got a 2-0 win to take home next week while Kalmar did just enough in their 1-0 win over EB/Streymur at the Fredriksskans.

Both sides are in action next Thursday with Gefle hosting NSÍ Runavík while Kalmar travel to the Faroe Islands for the return leg against EB/Streymur.

Svenska Cupen Last 16

IFK Göteborg 3-4 Kalmar: Sunday bought IFK Göteborg and Kalmar together and they didn't disappoint. They ended up playing out a 4-3 thriller with Kalmar advancing to the last 8. It was Kalmar who struck first when Ricardo Santos lashed through. IFK were level though just minutes later thanks to a strike from Tobias Hysén. Two minutes later and Kalmar regained the lead through Erik Israelsson and that lead was doubled when Ricardo Santos tucked away his 2nd of the game. Tobias Sana was sent-off as IFK looked to get back into the game. They made it 3-2 when Icelander Theodór Bjarnason found the net on 77 minutes. Just when time was running out IFK forced extra-time when Jakob Johansson scored in injury time. Kalmar were to have the last laugh as they struck in the 118th minute to dash the hopes of IFK as Marcel Sacramento's goal put Kalmar through.

Ljungskile 0-1 Gefle: Gefle are through to the quarter-finals after a narrow 1-0 win over Suprettan side Ljungskile. Playing in front of a sparse crowd the game wasn't a classic but did have a crucial goal that took Gefle through. That goal arrived in the 69th minute thanks to Alexander Gerndt. Gefle are safely through.