Hammarby Dominates IFK Norrköping 4-0 to Keep SM-guld Title Hopes Alive
Hammarby's 4-0 win over IFK Norrköping keeps their SM-guld title hopes alive and secures European competition participation.
- • Hammarby defeated IFK Norrköping 4-0 in a vital match for the SM-guld title.
- • Anna Jösendal scored two pivotal goals, including a penalty.
- • Hammarby secured a place in European competition for next season.
- • Hammarby is one point behind league leaders Häcken with two matches left.
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Hammarby delivered a commanding 4-0 victory over IFK Norrköping in a crucial Damallsvenskan match, keeping their hopes alive to win the SM-guld title in the 2025 season. The match, held at Hammarby IP, saw the home side take a 1-0 lead by halftime, courtesy of Julie Blakstad's opening goal. In the second half, Anna Jösendal significantly boosted Hammarby's advantage by scoring two goals – a well-placed shot from distance nine minutes after the break and a penalty ten minutes later. Ellen Wangerheim sealed the convincing win with a final goal.
This triumph not only secured Hammarby's position in the top three of the Damallsvenskan but also guaranteed them a place in European competition next season. Additionally, it delayed the current leaders, Häcken, from celebrating the championship, as Hammarby now sits just one point behind with two matches remaining. Jösendal expressed optimism, stating the team's focus is on winning their own matches while hoping Häcken will drop points in upcoming fixtures.
With this victory, Hammarby keeps their title ambitions intact and maintains pressure on Häcken as the season approaches its climax.