Malmö FF Advances to Svenska Cupen Group Stage with Narrow Victory
Malmö FF secures a spot in the Svenska Cupen group stage after a narrow 1-0 victory over BK Olympic.
Key Points
- • Malmö FF won 1-0 against BK Olympic to qualify for the group stage.
- • Emmanuel Ekong scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute.
- • BK Olympic created several chances, putting pressure on Malmö.
- • All Allsvenskan teams advanced to the group stage except Umeå FC and Utsikten.
Malmö FF has officially qualified for the group stage of the 2025 Svenska Cupen following a tense 1-0 win against BK Olympic. The match took place at Eleda Stadion and was not without challenges, as BK Olympic put Malmö under pressure by creating several scoring opportunities, including a notable shot that hit the crossbar by captain Amir Ayari.
Emmanuel Ekong became the match hero, scoring the only goal in the 57th minute, which was pivotal for Malmö's progression. Despite the victory, the atmosphere was fraught, with the home crowd voicing frustration during the first half, prompting Malmö players like Anders Christiansen to express confusion over the team’s performance. "They were good. We pressed throughout the match but faced a team that defended well," Ekong remarked, acknowledging Olympic's solid performance.
The progression means that Malmö joins all other Allsvenskan teams in the group stage, aside from Umeå FC and Utsikten, whose campaigns concluded at this stage. The group matches are slated to commence in February next year, setting the stage for further competition.