AIK Secures 1-0 Victory Over Degerfors with Celina's Stunner
AIK secures a vital 1-0 victory over Degerfors with a stunning goal from Bersant Celina, moving up to fourth place in the Allsvenskan.
Key Points
- • AIK defeated Degerfors 1-0, ending their winless streak in Allsvenskan.
- • Bersant Celina scored the only goal in the 10th minute, assisted by Thomas Isherwood.
- • AIK's victory elevates them to fourth place in the league standings.
- • Degerfors remains in a difficult position, second to last in the league.
AIK Fotboll ended a difficult winless streak in the Allsvenskan with a crucial 1-0 victory against Degerfors, thanks to a spectacular goal by Bersant Celina in the 10th minute. The match, held at Stora Valla, marked a tactical turnaround for AIK, moving them up to fourth place in the league standings.
Celina's goal was set up by a significant run from defender Thomas Isherwood, who delivered a precise assist, allowing Celina to finish with finesse. The quality of the play drew high praise from football expert Alexander Axén, who referred to it as a 'supermål.' AIK maintained their one-goal lead throughout the match, although they had chances to extend it further, with coach Mikkjal Thomassen expressing satisfaction with the team's preparation while recognizing there was potential to score more.
"We had prepared well. The match played out as expected... we are satisfied with much of our play today," Thomassen stated post-match. Despite the victory, he noted areas where the team could improve.
Degerfors, on the other hand, remains in a challenging situation, currently holding the second-to-last position in the league. Defender Daniel Sundgren criticized the defensive coordination of his team after the loss, highlighting a need for better communication among players. Degerfors has yet to secure a win in the Allsvenskan this season, adding to the pressure on coach Henok Goitom, whose side had shown some improvement but failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
AIK's impressive victory follows a 7-0 thrashing of Hudiksvall in the Swedish Cup earlier in the week, representing a crucial momentum shift for the team. Their focus now shifts to sustaining this winning form as they look to climb higher in the standings and challenge for top league positions.