SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

Gais rolled over Djurgården – closing in on Europe

GAIS's sensational season just keeps going. 3–0 at home against Djurgården means they are now only two points from second place in the football Allsvenskan. We notice that we can measure up to most teams, says GAIS coach Fredrik Holmberg.

» Published: September 22 2024

Gais rolled over Djurgården – closing in on Europe
Photo: Hanna Brunlöf Windell/TT

What a wasp's nest it's becoming at the top of the Allsvenskan table. After Gais' clear victory, while Elfsborg and Hammarby shared points in Borås (0–0), only four points separate the teams in places 2–7.

The results probably pleased Malmö FF the most. The gold favourite (who received Häcken later on Sunday) tops with 50 points, eight ahead of second-place Djurgården and one more ahead of Hammarby.

Praises the fans

The two Stockholm teams, however, have Gais – newcomer in Allsvenskan – hot on their heels in the battle for a top three spot, which means European play.

The combination of the energy the supporters provide and fantastic players, it becomes good, says coach Fredrik Holmberg to Max about the recipe for success.

Sunday's victory at home in Gothenburg was impressive and was largely orchestrated by Gustav Lundgren. The 29-year-old played in Division 2 just a few years ago but is now succeeding in the top league.

He's fantastic both on and off the pitch. He's a wonderful leader who always dares to show the way. Then he has an ability for the entire game, not just individual situations but also the entire match picture. He's an incredibly wonderful player to have, says Fredrik Holmberg.

In the 19th minute, Lundgren set up Axel Henriksson for 1–0 for Gais. And in the 54th, he himself scored 2–0 with an ice-cold lob.

"Better than us"

Lundgren first reached a long clearance, held off Djurgården's central defender Marcus Danielson, and then fooled Dif goalkeeper Jacob Rinne with a cheeky lift.

A few minutes later, the match was definitively won when Alexander Ahl Holmström scored 3–0, his ninth goal of the season, with a long-range shot.

We show that we're not just here to defend, we can challenge the teams that are supposed to be the best in the series, says Lundgren to Max.

Djurgården's coach Thomas Lagerlöf has no excuses after the loss, which makes the dream of winning the championship in 2024 increasingly distant.

It's just to lay down flat, they're better than us, says Lagerlöf to Max.

Tags

TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Piastri Triumphs in Shanghai After Rainy Setback

Piastri Triumphs in Shanghai After Rainy Setback

Therese Johaug Dominates in Final Race, Secures Victory in Lahti

Therese Johaug Dominates in Final Race, Secures Victory in Lahti

Emil Forsberg's Brace Lifts New York RB Over Toronto FC in MLS Clash

Emil Forsberg's Brace Lifts New York RB Over Toronto FC in MLS Clash

LeBron James Returns from Injury for Lakers vs. Bulls Matchup

LeBron James Returns from Injury for Lakers vs. Bulls Matchup

Forsberg's Two Goals Propel Nashville to Victory Over Toronto

Forsberg's Two Goals Propel Nashville to Victory Over Toronto

Djurgården Advances to Semifinals with Fourth Straight Victory

Djurgården Advances to Semifinals with Fourth Straight Victory

Brynäs Rallies Past Malmö After Controversial Penalty in Playoffs

Brynäs Rallies Past Malmö After Controversial Penalty in Playoffs

AIK Triumphs Over Financially Struggling Linköping in Season Opener

AIK Triumphs Over Financially Struggling Linköping in Season Opener

Tiara Brown Claims Featherweight Title in Close Victory Over Nicolson

Tiara Brown Claims Featherweight Title in Close Victory Over Nicolson

Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

Lægreid Clinches World Championship, Outshines Biathlon Legend Bø

Simon Åström Steps In as New Swedish Football Association Chairman

Simon Åström Steps In as New Swedish Football Association Chairman

Reinfeldt Questions US Role in 2026 World Cup Hosting

Reinfeldt Questions US Role in 2026 World Cup Hosting

Stina Nilsson Claims Third Consecutive Ski Classics Victory

Stina Nilsson Claims Third Consecutive Ski Classics Victory

Carlos Alcaraz Upset by 37-Year-Old David Goffin in Miami Tournament

Carlos Alcaraz Upset by 37-Year-Old David Goffin in Miami Tournament

German Star Rydzek Triumphs Over Sweden Again in Lahtis Sprint

German Star Rydzek Triumphs Over Sweden Again in Lahtis Sprint

Argentina Nears World Championship After Almada's Stunning Goal

Argentina Nears World Championship After Almada's Stunning Goal

Henriksson Falls Short in 60m Semifinal at Indoor World Championship

Henriksson Falls Short in 60m Semifinal at Indoor World Championship

Christer Gardell Invests Millions in Swedish Sports, Urges Others to Follow

Christer Gardell Invests Millions in Swedish Sports, Urges Others to Follow

Lewis Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory in China Sprint Race

Lewis Hamilton Claims First Ferrari Victory in China Sprint Race

Sweden's Curling Team Stunned by China in World Championship Exit

Sweden's Curling Team Stunned by China in World Championship Exit

Boxing Icon George Foreman Dies at 76, Remembered by Mike Tyson

Boxing Icon George Foreman Dies at 76, Remembered by Mike Tyson

Rakell Shines with Goal and Assist in Pittsburgh's Win Over Columbus

Rakell Shines with Goal and Assist in Pittsburgh's Win Over Columbus

Myles Lewis-Skelly Makes History in Tuchel's England Debut

Myles Lewis-Skelly Makes History in Tuchel's England Debut

Färjestad Triumphs 6-2 in Quarterfinal with Backup Goalie Lindbäck

Färjestad Triumphs 6-2 in Quarterfinal with Backup Goalie Lindbäck

HV71 Triumphs in Overtime to Tie Series Against Modo

HV71 Triumphs in Overtime to Tie Series Against Modo

Teen Sensation Stenberg Scores, but Frölunda Falls to Timrå in Quarterfinal

Teen Sensation Stenberg Scores, but Frölunda Falls to Timrå in Quarterfinal

León Disqualified from Club World Championship Over Ownership Rules

León Disqualified from Club World Championship Over Ownership Rules

Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint

Elvira Öberg Misses Podium After Penalties in Biathlon Sprint

IOC President Kirsty Coventry's Parents Robbed at Gunpoint in Zimbabwe

IOC President Kirsty Coventry's Parents Robbed at Gunpoint in Zimbabwe

Conor McGregor Appeals Assault Conviction, Cites New Evidence

Conor McGregor Appeals Assault Conviction, Cites New Evidence

Filip Gravenfors Injured in Semifinal Crash, Misses World Championship Medal

Filip Gravenfors Injured in Semifinal Crash, Misses World Championship Medal

Coletta Rydzek Claims First World Cup Sprint Victory in Lahtis

Coletta Rydzek Claims First World Cup Sprint Victory in Lahtis

14-Year-Old Alexander Andersson Makes Historic Debut for Djurgården

14-Year-Old Alexander Andersson Makes Historic Debut for Djurgården

Photographers Escape Close Call with Shot Put at World Championship

Photographers Escape Close Call with Shot Put at World Championship

Norwegian Ski Star Amundsen Ill, Misses Lahtis Sprint

Norwegian Ski Star Amundsen Ill, Misses Lahtis Sprint

Fanny Roos Achieves Seasonal Best, Finishes Fourth at World Championship

Fanny Roos Achieves Seasonal Best, Finishes Fourth at World Championship

Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting

Bø Triumphs in Holmenkollen Sprint as Samuelsson Struggles with Shooting

Women's Damallsvenskan 2025: Key Storylines for the Season Opener

Women's Damallsvenskan 2025: Key Storylines for the Season Opener

Pihlström Eyes World Championship Medal Behind Ingebrigtsen

Pihlström Eyes World Championship Medal Behind Ingebrigtsen

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team

Luxembourg vs Sweden: New Faces and Season Kickoff for Swedish Team