Häcken Rallies for Dramatic Comeback to Claim Top Spot in Damallsvenskan
Häcken comes from behind to defeat AIK and take the lead in Damallsvenskan standings.
- • Häcken faced AIK and overcame an early 1-0 deficit.
- • Felicia Schröder scored twice, bringing her season total to 26 goals.
- • Häcken is now at the top of the Damallsvenskan standings with seven matches left.
- • Malmö FF's draw allowed Häcken to take sole possession of first place.
Key details
In an electrifying match at Skytteholm on September 27, Häcken staged a stunning comeback against AIK, overcoming an early deficit to claim a 4-2 victory. The match began poorly for Häcken as AIK's Villemo Dahlqvist netted an early goal, putting pressure on the visitors. Adding to Häcken's worries, midfielder Johanna Fossdalsá Sörensen exited the pitch with a suspected knee injury.
However, the turning point came just before halftime when Felicia Schröder, Häcken's standout talent this season, equalized with her 26th goal of the league. Despite losing the lead again due to a penalty from AIK's Adelisa Grabus, Häcken responded ferociously. Anna Anvegård scored shortly after, reviving Häcken's momentum, followed by Schröder's second goal of the match, and Anvegård added to the tally with a stunning free kick.
Häcken's victory propelled them to the top of the Damallsvenskan standings, surpassing Malmö FF, which drew 1-1 against Kristianstad later that day, leaving Häcken solely in first place with seven matches remaining. Anvegård remarked on their challenging start but emphasized their improved second-half performance, saying, "We showed real character to turn it around."
This win marks a significant moment for Häcken, who are now positioned favorably as they chase the SM-guld trophy, with strong competition remaining from Hammarby and Malmö.