The pass from Otto Rosengren from the right flank slipped past Isaac Kiese Thelin's outstretched foot, but at the far post Bolin got ahead of his defender and pushed in 1–0.
I don't think we're doing a good enough first half, but it's nice to lead.
It may not be the prettiest, but all goals are important, says Bolin to Max.
Struggling for form
In particular in a situation where MFF, heavily tipped to win yet another Swedish Championship gold, has been struggling to find a form that matches the playing material coach Henrik Rydström has at his disposal.
If the collective doesn't function in line with the potential, Malmö FF can often rely on individual skill.
The lead goal was a good example of that.
Before the goal in the 32nd minute, not much had happened at Eleda Stadion, hence the audience reactions. Öster, newcomers with one win in five matches before tonight's meeting, showed no great respect.
We have to believe that we can play our game against any opponent. We're doing okay, says Martin Foyston, Öster's coach.
Whereupon Bolin elegantly played Kiese Thelin forward to 2–0 – and the veteran's first goal of the season – before the second half was a minute old. That must have set off every alarm at halftime or so Rydström gave a so-called hairdryer treatment.
Five points up to AIK
The gameplay improvement was noticeable. Result-wise, Rydström wanted more. Erik Botheim and Taha Ali replaced Kiese Thelin and Emmanuel Ekong to get more offensive sting. That effect failed to materialize, but Malmö had full control of the match.
We start shaky, don't quite get the game going. In the second half, we came out as a different team, put pressure on them and played more our game, says Otto Rosengren to Max afterwards.
With the win, Malmö FF broke a streak of three matches without a win.
MFF is fourth in the table, now on eleven points. AIK leads on 16 and has Mjällby and Hammarby between them and the reigning champion club.
