Malmö FF Concede Late Draw to Häcken, Shattering European Hopes
Malmö FF conceded a late equalizer to Häcken, drawing 1-1 and ending their hopes for European competition qualification next season.
- • Malmö FF conceded a late goal in the 89th minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw against Häcken.
- • Hugo Bolin scored for Malmö, marking his sixth goal of the season.
- • Jens Stryger Larsen criticized Malmö’s poor second-half performance after the match.
- • The draw effectively ended Malmö FF's chances for European competition next season.
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Malmö FF suffered a crucial setback in their Allsvenskan campaign on November 1, 2025, after conceding a late goal to Häcken in a 1-1 draw at Bravida Arena. Hugo Bolin initially gave Malmö the lead with his sixth goal of the season. However, in the 89th minute, Häcken captain Simon Gustafson equalized with a header from a left-side cross delivered by Adam Lundqvist. The match tension peaked briefly due to pyrotechnics from Häcken supporters, but it resumed without further issues.
Malmö FF's player Jens Stryger Larsen voiced frustration about the team's second-half performance, stating, "We are far too poor in the second half. We have no control on it," reflecting on their failure to maintain possession and control after halftime. This draw, combined with a prior 1-3 home loss against Hammarby, severely damaged Malmö’s chances of European competition next season. Currently, Malmö trails third-placed team Gais by six points with only one match remaining, effectively ending their bid for a top-three finish that could secure European qualification. Even the pursuit of fourth place, which might offer European play opportunities, now appears unlikely.
The result has significant implications for Malmö FF, a club that had hoped to secure a spot in continental tournaments. The late concession underscores their struggles in crucial moments this season, ultimately costing them a vital victory and their European hopes for 2026.