One knows that it's only half-time, but this close to the final whistle I'm still satisfied with the effort, both in terms of results but I also think we're fairly stable, says Malmö's coach Henrik Rydström to MFF Play after the match.
Haksabanovic has had a long start since he joined MFF a year ago from Celtic. But he's apparently starting to get warm in his clothes.
The 26-year-old's first goal came after just eight minutes, before he could add to 2–0 just before half-time.
Goal on penalty
The third goal came through Lasse Berg Johnsen on a penalty, after Emmanuel Ekong was brought down in the penalty area.
Olomouc had a ball in the net after an hour of play, but the assistant referee waved it off for offside.
In a week, the teams will meet in the Czech Republic for the return match.
We know that the return match will be... They will send in balls into the penalty area from all possible angles, but we also know that we will be able to counter and hurt them there, says Rydström.
"Delicate task"
The winner of the double meeting will play in the Europa League group stage. For the loser, play in the Europa Conference League awaits.
On Sunday, Malmö will play against IFK Göteborg in Allsvenskan.
We will have recovery tomorrow (Friday) and see who is fresh, and then you have to put out those who are lively and hungry and can run with the ball against Göteborg. It will be a delicate task to choose the starting eleven, says Rydström about that match.
