Ellen Wangerheim's Electric Hat Trick Propels Hammarby to 4-1 Europa Cup Win

On October 7, 2025, Ellen Wangerheim delivered a stunning performance by scoring a hat trick within eleven minutes, leading Hammarby to a decisive 4-1 victory over Norwegian league leaders Brann in the UEFA Women's Europa Cup qualification. The match was hosted at Grimsta IP, as Kanalplan was unavailable for European fixtures.

The game saw a challenging start for Hammarby, with captain Alice Carlsson forced off due to injury early on, and Brann coming close to scoring with a crossbar hit. However, just before halftime, Vilde Hasund opened the scoring by capitalizing on a defensive error from Brann, giving Hammarby a crucial lead.

The momentum dramatically shifted in the second half when Wangerheim, who had struggled to score earlier in the season, turned the match around. She netted her first goal in the 55th minute by outmaneuvering a defender, followed by a quick second goal seconds after the restart due to another Brann defensive lapse. She completed her hat trick with a third goal eleven minutes later, showcasing remarkable composure and clinical finishing.

Wangerheim expressed her excitement after the match, stating, "It’s fantastic. It’s home ground everywhere and to score and give back to the fans is incredible." This win is especially significant as Hammarby prepares for a pivotal Damallsvenskan final against Häcken and upcoming Nations League matches, with national coach Tony Gustavsson set to announce the squad soon. The two-legged tie against Brann will conclude with the second leg in Bergen on October 16.

After being eliminated from Champions League qualification by Manchester United weeks earlier, this emphatic Europa Cup win has rejuvenated Hammarby's campaign and boosted hopes of advancing to the final qualifying round and potentially the eighth finals. The team and fans will look forward to building on this impressive performance moving forward.