Hundreds of fireworks, Bengal lights and a banger led to the Göteborg derby being interrupted for 50 minutes. After that, IFK Göteborg took their first Allsvenskan win since July. Now maybe we'll start winning football matches, says coach Stefan Billborn after 2–0 against Gais.
SportsSimon Thern saved a crucial point for Värnamo in the relegation battle in Allsvenskan by scoring a goal in the final seconds against Djurgården. One point can be completely decisive in the end, he says.
SportsAnxiety and desperation in an unhealthy mix. A top-tier Swedish league relegation battle is not for the faint of heart. It's win or perish that applies. Or? Tonight's matches Västerås SK–IFK Göteborg and Halmstad–Kalmar both ended in draws – 1–1 and 2–2 – and the situation in the bottom of the table remains unchanged.
SportsHalmstad seemed to be on their way to their first victory in Allsvenskan since July. But Ramon Pascal Lundqvist took revenge after having missed a penalty earlier in the match. In the 89th minute, he saved 1–1 and a point for IFK Göteborg.
SportsHäcken sacks men's coach Pål-Arne "Paco" Johansen. His last match was Sunday's 0-4 loss to Malmö FF, which was the Hisings club's fifth consecutive match in Allsvenskan without a win.
SportsThe cat Ester is seen at Finnvedsvallen again – in the form of a work of art. Then IFK Värnamo took the opportunity to paint a picture of a team that can both play ball and win. 2–0 against Västerås SK gives hope for Allsvenskan play also next season.
SportsHe likes to strike when it hurts the most for the opponent, Hammarby's Jusef Erabi. Ask IFK Göteborg. Or even more currently, the players of IFK Norrköping. The U21 national team player works best in extra time – but this time another point saver – Vito Hammershöy-Mistrati – had the final say in the 1–1 match.
SportsIFK Gothenburg dropped points in stoppage time – again. The team has thus dropped seven points in stoppage time since last summer. Heavy as hell, of course. Again, says August Erlingmark after 3–3 against Häcken.
SportsIFK Gothenburg lost the lead three times and had to settle for a point in the derby against Häcken. There were only seconds left of the match when Häcken's Ali Youssef ensured the derby ended 3–3. One point is better than none, he says to Max.
Sports"Remember me with a smile". Those were Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson's words at a meeting with Hasse Backe. I think he said it well, says the friend shortly after the funeral ceremony at Fryksände church.
SportsPeople from Torsby and others from the general public who have gathered for Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral are paying tribute to the coaching legend. He was like anyone else. Down-to-earth, says Maya Ågren, who is following the ceremony outside the church.
SportsDavid Beckham has landed in Värmland. The former football star is expected to participate in Friday's funeral of Sven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson in Torsby.
SportsLarge security presence, "ordinary people" from Värmland in the pews – and international celebrity guests. This is how Sven-Göran Eriksson's funeral will be.
SportsSven-Göran "Svennis" Eriksson will be buried on September 13 in Fryksände Church in his hometown Torsby in Värmland. After the funeral, a music procession inspired by Italy will be held.
SportsHammarby is the new second in the table – but still nine points behind Malmö FF. We hope that we can reach them, but it will be tough, of course, says Montader Madjed.
SportsHussein Carneil had only been on the pitch for four minutes when he got a red card. "Stupid" notes assistant coach Joachim Björklund. At the same time, we're not putting all the blame on "Husse", he says.
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