The away team took the lead early when Erik Flataker headed in Bersant Celina's cross. In the second half, AIK extended the lead when Johan Hove's shot was directed by Ibrahim Buhari into the net behind a set piece Isak Pettersson.
In the final stages of the match, Taha Ayari scored AIK's second penalty of the season, which two-goal scorer Hove was able to convert to make the final score 3–0.
Elfsborg now has five losses in the last six matches.
Before the match, Johan Larsson was given a standing ovation by the home fans. When the starting player Larsson was substituted in the 84th minute, he received a standing ovation from the stadium, including the away bench, as he limped off the pitch.
In my head it feels like I've made the right decision. Of course, my heart says something different today. You want a lot, you want to contribute, but as it is right now, it's probably the right decision for me, Larsson tells HBO Max after the farewell.
The 35-year-old is playing his last season at Elfsborg, which he has represented for ten seasons and 289 matches.
It's clear that they could have continued to harrow, but at what cost? I don't want to be remembered as someone who sat on the bench for two years, that's not how I want to end my career.
I am incredibly grateful for what I have experienced, says Johan Larsson.
