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The Giant Killer: The Second-Tier Team Knocked Out Liverpool

It's often said that the English FA Cup has a certain magic to it. Maybe it was just that which helped the underdog in The Championship, Plymouth Argyle, to knock out Liverpool from the tournament with 1–0.

The Giant Killer: The Second-Tier Team Knocked Out Liverpool

Elfsborg outplayed and overrun – yet close to points

The victory at home against Roma echoed throughout Football Europe. Galatasaray at Ali Sami Yen Stadium in Istanbul was a completely different story.

Elfsborg outplayed and overrun – yet close to points

Elfsborg penalized – fined 570,000 kronor

Elfsborg is penalized by the European Football Association (Uefa) with a fine of 50,000 euro, equivalent to 570,000 kronor. The reason is that supporters burned Bengal lights on the stands when the club met Roma in the Europa League at the beginning of October.

Elfsborg penalized – fined 570,000 kronor

Elfsborg's giant upset – defeated Roma

Roma visited Borås. Then Elfsborg pulled off a major upset in the European Championship when Michael Baidoo sank the Italian giant with a penalty goal.

Elfsborg's giant upset – defeated Roma

Elfsborg through to Europa League playoffs

Elfsborg is clear for playoff to European League. This after the Borås club won with 2–0 against Croatian Rijeka at Borås Arena.

Elfsborg through to Europa League playoffs

Elfsborg advances in Europe after dream start

Elfsborg had a 1-0 lead against Sheriff Tiraspol after the match in Transnistria. When the return match kicked off at Borås Arena, the home team needed less than a minute to take the lead.

Elfsborg advances in Europe after dream start

Elfsborg with new crush in the qualifying round

Elfsborg is clear for the Europa League's second qualifying round after yet another win against Cypriot Pafos. Once again, the Borås club stood for a major victory.

Elfsborg with new crush in the qualifying round

Elfsborg crush in Hiljemark's first match

In the restart of Allsvenskan after the summer break, Oscar Hiljemark made his first match as Elfsborg's head coach. Then, the Borås club took a 3-0 win against Brommapojkarna.

Elfsborg crush in Hiljemark's first match