Luleå Edges Växjö in Overtime Thriller with Controversial Goal

Växjö secured sudden death against Luleå with two late goals after pulling out the goalkeeper. But Luleå struck back in overtime where Pontus Andreasson became a controversial matchwinner in the 4–3 victory.

» Published: March 26 2025

Luleå Edges Växjö in Overtime Thriller with Controversial Goal
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After Växjö won in overtime on Monday, Luleå made sure to win in overtime as well.

This also means that the team can secure a semifinal ticket on Friday evening at home when the fifth quarterfinal match is played.

Red-hot Pontus Andreasson scored his fifth goal in the playoffs.

It's bloody fantastic, it was tough, but fantastic to get the win, says Andreasson to TV4 Play.

However, the goal sparked protests from the home team and the crowd. In the attack before Luleå's quick counter, Marcus Sylvegård tripped over Andreasson's outstretched stick.

It's a clear tripping. It's sour, says Växjö coach Jörgen Jönsson to TV4 Play.

I thought it was completely right that there was no penalty, says Andreasson.

With just three minutes left of the third period, the match already looked won for Luleå.

Then, Brendan Shinnimin and Pontus Andreasson had scored two quick goals in the middle of the third period, putting the Norrbotten team ahead 3–1.

But at 17.09, Robert Rosén reduced the lead in a power play when Växjö also pulled out goalkeeper Emil Larmi.

Barely a minute later, Växjö pulled out Larmi again, and with 1.10 left to play, Karl Henriksson, Monday's overtime hero, equalized to 3–3.

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