Häcken Take Gold Grip with 3-0 Win at Malmö
The pace-setter from Hisingen moved to the top of the Damallsvenskan table after a commanding 3-0 victory away to Malmö FF, a result that sees Häcken grab the league lead from Hammarby with six rounds remaining. After 20 matches, Häcken sit on 46 points, one point clear of the chasers in a tight title race. Malmö FF, chasing a top-three finish, sit four points back in third, with Djurgården a further six behind in fourth.
Turning Point After the Break
After a relatively balanced first half, Häcken seized the initiative after the break. Anna Anvegård rose highest to meet a cross and nodded in the opener in the 48th minute. The floodgates opened 14 minutes later when Alice Bergström drilled a shot that deflected off a Malmö defender and looping over the goalkeeper, Moa Öhman, to make it 2-0. The home side pressed for a reply, but the Häcken defence, anchored by the national team’s goalkeeper Jennifer Falk, remained watertight throughout.
Two Minutes of Lethal Finishing
The goal that really sealed the deal came in the 85th minute when Tabitha Tindell finished clinically to cap off a polished away performance. Bergström, who struck the second goal, later described the result as “so damn satisfying” after full time, telling Viaplay that the team could show restraint and responsibility in the second half to secure the win.
Key Moments and Setbacks
The day wasn’t without friction. Malmö’s star Felicia Schröder, the 18-year-old sensation who had already tallied 27 goals this season, was contained by a well-organized Häcken back line and finished goalless. The clash of Schröder and Malmö’s Moa Öhman in a 56th-minute 50-50 challenge left both players requiring treatment, but both rose and continued play. Malmö also saw Tuva Skoog forced off in the first half after suffering a strain to the back of her thigh, a blow to their attacking options as the match wore on.
What This Means for the Title Race
With six rounds remaining, Häcken have taken a decisive grip on the race for SM-guldet, though two more top-tier fixtures loom: a home date with Hammarby on 11 October and an away trip to Djurgården on 8 November. The win at Eleda stadion underscored Häcken’s intent and consistency as the season heads into its final phase, with Bergström’s verdict echoed by teammates: every remaining match is essentially a final.
Looking Ahead
As the season edges toward its crescendo, Häcken will need to maintain their focus in a demanding stretch. The next test comes against Hammarby, a direct rival in the title race, before finishing the year away to Djurgården. The players’ mindset is clear: win the next game, and the gold becomes a real possibility. As Bergström put it after the match, the squad is treating every upcoming fixture as a final and aiming to sustain their grip on the league lead until the last whistle.
