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Hiljemark disappointed - despite EL success

Four points in four matches. Halfway into the European League's new league format, Elfsborg has had a successful autumn – yet the coach Oscar Hiljemark is not entirely satisfied.

Hiljemark disappointed - despite EL success

That Elfsborg beats Roma – it's just crazy

The victory against Roma was the greatest in the club's history, according to the club manager. Next, Elfsborg await Galatasaray in the Europa League – and the dream of a final tournament is alive to the highest degree.

That Elfsborg beats Roma – it's just crazy

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

After the big defeat – Häcken sacks the coach Pål-Arne "Paco" Johansen

Häcken 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.

After the big defeat – Häcken sacks the coach Pål-Arne "Paco" Johansen

Goalkeeper hero in penalty drama: "Mind games"

Everything was decided on penalties. Then Isak Pettersson became a hero – and ensured that his Elfsborg secured play in the Europa League.

Goalkeeper hero in penalty drama: "Mind games"

Elfsborg to EL - after penalty drama

Elfsborg is clear for the Europa League group stage. It is clear after a dramatic playoff meeting where Norwegian Molde was defeated on penalties.

Elfsborg to EL - after penalty drama

Qasem after the victory: "Elfsborg is the best in Sweden"

Only one defeat in 14 matches. When Elfsborg defeated IFK Göteborg 3–1, Ahmed Qasem scored a goal and set up the other two.

Qasem after the victory: "Elfsborg is the best in Sweden"

Red again, Elfsborg - "very good training"

Elfsborg defeated Gais 2–1, despite a sending-off with many minutes remaining – for the second match in a row. It should be considered as very good training in how we defend in a low block, says Oscar Hiljemark, coach of Elfsborg.

Red again, Elfsborg - "very good training"

Djurgården took a tough win – after rain chaos

Djurgården won at Borås arena, and broke Oscar Hiljemark's fine Elfsborg streak. In the six-point match between Hammarby and Mjällby, it was the former who drew the longest straw.

Djurgården took a tough win – after rain chaos

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

Age is just a media thing

Age is just a number. The former national team star Oscar Hiljemark should just be himself in the role as new Elfsborg coach.

Age is just a media thing