Hammarby IF Dominates Alingsås 7-0 with Julie Blakstad's Hat Trick

Hammarby IF triumphed over Alingsås 7-0, highlighted by Julie Blakstad's four goals and first career hat trick.

    Key details

  • • Hammarby IF defeated Alingsås 7-0 in a dominant match.
  • • Julie Blakstad scored a hat trick and added one more goal for a total of four.
  • • This victory positions Hammarby at the top of the league with 29 points, ahead on goal difference.
  • • Malmö FF, with the same points, also won their match, maintaining the title race intensity.

In a stunning display, Hammarby IF secured a decisive 7-0 victory against Alingsås in their first match after the EM break. The standout of the match was Julie Blakstad, who netted four goals, marking her first career hat trick. The scoring frenzy began in the 8th minute with Anna Jösendal opening the match, quickly followed by Blakstad who scored twice within the first half. By halftime, Hammarby led 4-0, confidently setting them on their path to victory.

Blakstad’s scoring spree continued into the second half, where she completed her hat trick in the 56th minute and sealed the scoring at 7-0 with a corner goal in the 83rd. The impressive win also places Hammarby atop the OBOS Damallsvenskan league standings with 29 points, ahead of Malmö FF due to a superior goal difference. Malmö FF also won their match against FC Rosengård, maintaining pressure on Hammarby as they compete for the top spot.

Post-match, Blakstad expressed her joy, saying, "Very fun, but first and foremost it was a fantastic team victory." Hammarby’s coach praised the team’s performance, particularly how they adapted to Alingsås' low defensive setup. BK Häcken trails closely behind Hammarby, just two points adrift, but have played one match fewer, adding intensity to the league competition as the season progresses.

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