Häcken Clinches Gold Lead with a Dominant 3-0 Win at Malmö
In a defining top-of-the-table clash, BK Häcken Women traveled to Eleda Stadion and did more than secure a victory—they grabbed the gold-grip moment in the Damallsvenskan title race. The 3-0 win over Malmö FF on the road moved Häcken into first place, one point ahead of Hammarby with six rounds remaining in the season. Malmö’s challenge was undermined by a stubborn second-half performance from the visitors, who turned a tight affair into a decisive result after the break.
Turning Point: Two decisive strikes in the second half
After a relatively quiet first half, Häcken struck twice in a 14-minute burst following the break. Anna Anvegård rose to meet a corner and headed home in the 48th minute to give Häcken the lead. Just over a quarter of an hour later, the lead was doubled when Alice Bergström unleashed a shot that deflected off Malmö defender Courtney Nevin and looped over Moa Öhman in the Malmö goal. The strike had a touch of fortune, but Bergström’s finish was clinical and crucial in a match that had been evenly balanced for long spells.
Tabitha Tindell then wrapped up the points in the 85th minute, sealing a comfortable 3-0 win for Häcken in a match that carried the feeling of a mini-final in the fight for the Damallsvenskan crown.
Star performers and key moments
Häcken’s 18-year-old talet Felicia Schröder continued to prove why she is one of the league’s most talked-about talents, though this night belonged to the team as a unit. Schröder, who has already tallied 27 goals this season, was kept off the scoresheet by a resilient Malmö defense and the vigilant display from Malmö’s goalkeeper Jennifer Falk, who preserved a clean sheet until the flood of second-half goals. For Malmö, the match also carried personal implications: their forward Tuva Skoog, who has seven goals and 19 assists, limped off in the first half with a back-of-the-leg issue, depriving them of a key outlet in attack.
In a briefly tense moment around the 56th minute, Schröder and Malmö custodian Öhman clashed in the box and required attention. Both players recovered after treatment and were able to continue, but the incident underscored Malmö’s vulnerability at a pivotal point in the game.
Coach’s corner and player quotes
After the final whistle, Bergström spoke to Viaplay, reflecting on the significance of the result: “So incredibly satisfying that we can go out in the second half and show what we’re made of.” The win not only crowned Häcken with a precious three points but also sent a bold message to their title rivals that the team from Hisingen is ready to push this season all the way.
With six games left, Bergström added that every remaining match feels like a final, and the squad has embraced the pressure: “Every match now is like a final.”
The title race heats up: what’s coming next
Häcken now holds a one-point lead over Hammarby at the top of the Damallsvenskan table. Malmö sits four points back in third, with Djurgården six points further adrift in fourth. The schedule immediately tests Häcken’s momentum: a home clash with Hammarby on October 11, followed by an away match at Djurgården on November 8. The outcome of these two fixtures could prove decisive as the season moves toward its climax, but for now Häcken are the team to beat, having asserted their claim with a statement win in a high-stakes environment.
Bottom line
While there are still six rounds to play, Häcken’s 3-0 victory at Malmö represents a bold step toward the Damallsvenskan title. The combination of Anvegård’s early header, Bergström’s second-half strike, and Tindell’s late seal robs Malmö of momentum and sends a clear message that Häcken are ready to meet the challenge of defending champions and rivals in a tightly contested race.
