Hammarby's Historic Away Victory Over Malmö Secures Second Place in Allsvenskan 2025
Hammarby ends a 17-year losing streak with a 3-1 away win against Malmö FF, securing second place in Allsvenskan 2025 amid a dominant season finish.
- • Hammarby won 3-1 away at Malmö, their first away win there since 2008.
- • Nahir Besara scored his 17th goal, tying for the league's top scorer.
- • Hammarby led 3-0 at halftime with an own goal contributed by Malmö.
- • The victory secured second place in the league for Hammarby with two matches left.
- • Malmö FF is under interim coach Anes Mravac, with pressure and speculation about coaching changes.
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Hammarby IF broke a 17-year away-game losing streak against Malmö FF with a commanding 3-1 victory at Eleda Stadium, ensuring their place as runners-up in the 2025 Allsvenskan season. This win marked the first time since 2008 that Hammarby triumphed on Malmö's home ground, ending a long-standing barrier for the Stockholm-based club.
Nahir Besara was pivotal, scoring the opening goal and tallying his 17th of the season, tying him as the top scorer in the league alongside Djurgården's August Priske. Hammarby dominated the match early, leading 3-0 at halftime, including an own goal from Malmö's Jens Stryger Larsen. Malmö’s defense faltered significantly, and despite a second-half goal from Martin Olsson and some possession gains, they couldn't rally to overturn the deficit.
Hammarby's head coach Kim Hellberg had emphasized before the match the importance of ending the long negative trend against Malmö, seeing it as a critical step in the club's progress. Captain Besara echoed this sentiment, noting that the team used the historical significance of the fixture as motivation, stating, "We tried to use that as fuel." Malmö FF, once heavy favorites and historically dominant over Hammarby at this venue, have struggled under interim coach Anes Mravac following Henrik Rydström's dismissal, with speculation around Fredrik Holmberg potentially succeeding him.
This victory solidifies Hammarby’s second place in the league with a seven-point cushion over third-place Gais and only two matches remaining in the season, signifying a remarkable achievement based on their recent resurgence. The win is also symbolic of Hammarby's growth and their aspiration to compete more consistently at the top level of Swedish football.
Looking ahead, Hammarby will aim to maintain their lead and confirm the runner-up position, which puts them in a strong position for European competition next season. The breakthrough over Malmö at Eleda Stadium stands as a landmark moment in their 2025 campaign, highlighting improved consistency and resolve.