Therese Åsland's Heroics Lead Djurgården to Victory in Dramatic Stockholm Derby

In a tense OBOS Damallsvenskan clash, Therese Åsland became the hero for Djurgården by scoring the decisive penalty against AIK, sealing a 1-0 victory in the 2025 Stockholm derby. The match remained scoreless until the 81st minute when a foul by AIK’s Jennie Nordin on Djurgården's Olivia Ulenius resulted in the penalty. Nordin later acknowledged her mistake, calling her foul "really clumsy" and expressed disappointment over the loss despite believing AIK was the stronger team during the match.

Åsland, reflecting on the pressure of taking the penalty, shared, "It’s always nerve-wracking to take a penalty, but it’s about staying calm and trying to get it in the goal." This crucial win elevates Djurgården to fourth place in the league, while AIK drops to sixth, highlighting the competitive nature of the standings. The derby, known for its intense rivalry, lived up to expectations, showcasing not only the tension of a scoreless match but the thrill of a late-game victory that could influence the teams' trajectories this season.