It is not over until it is over. We focus most on taking points in our matches and then we'll see how far it takes us, says Paulos Abraham, one goal and one assist, to HBO Max about Hammarby's gold chance.
After Mjällby's superior and surprising loss of points on Saturday against the bottom team Öster, an opportunity opened up for Hammarby to put at least some pressure on the Blekinge team with a win.
After a first half where Hammarby had shot themselves in, the payoff came after the break.
It came with a vengeance.
Tesfaldet Tekle cannoned in the lead goal in the 49th minute with a right-footed shot just outside the penalty area, Nahir Besara increased to 2-0 four minutes later after a quick transition and Paulos Abraham - who played forward to 2-0 - filled in with a goal of his own four minutes later.
Incredibly nice to contribute to the win and win the match. I feel that the chemistry is there (with Nahir Besara), we find each other well and create many opportunities. Now the payoff came too, says Abraham who stands on three goals made in Allsvenskan after a tough debut season in Hammarby.
After the three goals in eight minutes, Häcken was completely beaten and most of the over 20,000 spectators at the 3 arena enjoyed it to the fullest.
And saw the gold chance, which most had counted out, as at least a small, small possibility.
There would be more.
Montander Madjed, who had two huge chances in the first half, found the right one and established 4-0.
Häcken remains in eleventh place with a four-point margin down to a qualifying spot.
