The Coach Slams the Team's Performance: "Outplayed"

The SHL premiere at Scandinavium was nightmarish. Afterwards, "Challe" Berglund slaughtered his team's performance. We were more or less run over, says the Leksand coach.

» Updated: September 23 2024

» Published: September 21 2024

The Coach Slams the Team's Performance: "Outplayed"
Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall/TT

Share this article

Against Frölunda, Leksand fell behind already after a couple of minutes – and the second period then became a long darkness from the Leksand perspective.

Leksand messed up their passing game, lost battles and were last to most pucks. Frölunda's Max Friberg made it 2–0, while Dominik Egli and Calle Klingberg extended the lead further two times.

That Lucas Elvenes reduced to 1–2 in between played a minor role.

We had a hope of coming here and advancing, based on the great quarterfinal series we had against Frölunda in the spring (when Frölunda won 4–3 in matches), says "Challe" Berglund.

"Won barely a battle"

It was seven matches with propaganda both in the stands and on the ice. Today, it was only propaganda from the red team. We won barely a battle, he continues.

After Leksand's goal, it didn't even take a minute before Egli made it 3–1 for Frölunda.

It was extremely tough. We go out and lose a battle in front of the goal again and then it's 3–1. We're not happy in the box then, says Berglund.

Look ahead

Henrik Tömmernes then settled the match result when he made it 5–1 at the end of the third period. According to defenseman Alexander Lundqvist, it's now about trying to look ahead.

It's a disappointment that we don't play better than we do. It concerns the entire team. We can do much better. But it's one match out of 52. We'll take this with us and move on, says Lundqvist.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Brynäs Falls to Kometa Brno in CHL Opener Without Bäckström
1 MIN READ

Brynäs Falls to Kometa Brno in CHL Opener Without Bäckström

Filip Helander Joins BK Häcken on Loan for Swedish Football Return
1 MIN READ

Filip Helander Joins BK Häcken on Loan for Swedish Football Return

Alcaraz Reaches US Open Fourth Round Despite Injury Concerns
1 MIN READ

Alcaraz Reaches US Open Fourth Round Despite Injury Concerns

Tottenham Hotspur Signs Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig
1 MIN READ

Tottenham Hotspur Signs Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig

Swedish Goalkeeper Emma Holmgren Announces Pregnancy
1 MIN READ

Swedish Goalkeeper Emma Holmgren Announces Pregnancy

Sweden Suffers 5-2 Loss to Finland in Euro Hockey Tour
1 MIN READ

Sweden Suffers 5-2 Loss to Finland in Euro Hockey Tour

Sweden Wins Gold and Silver in European Orienteering Championship
1 MIN READ

Sweden Wins Gold and Silver in European Orienteering Championship

Sweden Prepares for Crucial European Championship Match Against UK
3 MIN READ

Sweden Prepares for Crucial European Championship Match Against UK

Sweden Faces Crucial EuroBasket Match Against UK After Germany Loss
2 MIN READ

Sweden Faces Crucial EuroBasket Match Against UK After Germany Loss

Hammarby Signs Young Boys Defender Noah Persson
1 MIN READ

Hammarby Signs Young Boys Defender Noah Persson

Malmö FF to Face Nottingham Forest in Europa League Group Stage
1 MIN READ

Malmö FF to Face Nottingham Forest in Europa League Group Stage

Chris Froome Recovering After Successful Surgery Following Crash
1 MIN READ

Chris Froome Recovering After Successful Surgery Following Crash

Tilda Månsson Pursues Triathlon Excellence Over Prize Money
4 MIN READ

Tilda Månsson Pursues Triathlon Excellence Over Prize Money

Sweden and Denmark Compete to Host Women's Euro 2029
1 MIN READ

Sweden and Denmark Compete to Host Women's Euro 2029

Swedish Stars Larsson and Birgander Out Sick for Euro Championship Match
1 MIN READ

Swedish Stars Larsson and Birgander Out Sick for Euro Championship Match

Swedish Champion Samuel Russom Banned for Doping Violation
2 MIN READ

Swedish Champion Samuel Russom Banned for Doping Violation

Mourinho Fired After Fenerbahce's Champions League Exit
1 MIN READ

Mourinho Fired After Fenerbahce's Champions League Exit

Jakob Ingebrigtsen to Compete in World Championship Despite Injury
1 MIN READ

Jakob Ingebrigtsen to Compete in World Championship Despite Injury

TV4 to Broadcast Women's Champions League Until 2030
1 MIN READ

TV4 to Broadcast Women's Champions League Until 2030

Newcastle Coach on Isak's Potential Replacement: Fingers Crossed
2 MIN READ

Newcastle Coach on Isak's Potential Replacement: Fingers Crossed