A gold-hunting "Gnaget" ran over Degerfors in a special match that marked the return of two strong AIK profiles: Henok Goitom and Daniel Sundgren, now in the opposing team.
How did Degerfors' new coach Goitom feel after the return?
It was sad, of course. We were here to win, but I hope this is the beginning of the journey to something good, he said to Max.
Giant goal
Andronikos Kakoullis broke the zero in the 30th minute after a huge mistake by Forsell in the goal. Forsell was supposed to receive a back pass but became stressed by a wildly pressing Kakoullis. The striker got a toe on the ball which mockingly rolled into an empty Degerfors goal.
A long-awaited goal for the Cypriot who has had a tough time with goal scoring since his arrival before this season.
After the pause, AIK increased to 2-0 after 65 minutes of play. Again through Kakoullis who reached the highest on a perfect cross from Taha Ayari.
2-0 seemed to hold up for the rest of the match, but substitute Bersant Celina wanted otherwise. With a beautifully twisted shot in stoppage time, the midfielder determined the final result to 3-0.
Goitom back
Goitom, who took up his new job this week, made his first match on the sidelines. The former AIK captain was hailed by the home crowd but did not want to steal attention after the match.
It's not about me. It's about Degerfors as a club. We here only talk about Degerfors.
Also, right-back Daniel Sundgren was back in Solna for the first time since his return to Allsvenskan. The former AIK favorite also received a warm welcome.
For Degerfors, the defeat means a sixth straight loss. The team is currently parked on a qualifying spot.
AIK, on the other hand, takes with them both three points and a sign of strength ahead of an exciting battle for the SM gold.
