Västerås SK Dominates Helsingborgs IF with 4-0 Victory in Superettan
Västerås SK secures a 4-0 win over Helsingborgs IF, boosting their Superettan standings.
Key Points
- • Västerås SK has won seven of their last eight matches.
- • Mamadou Diagne scored twice in the match against Helsingborgs IF.
- • Helsingborg's Samuel Asoma received a red card, reducing their numbers.
- • Karl Gunnarsson scored two goals, contributing significantly to the victory.
Västerås SK (VSK) achieved a commanding 4-0 win over Helsingborgs IF (HIF) in their latest Superettan match, further solidifying their climb in the league standings. This victory marks VSK's seventh win in their last eight matches, demonstrating their strong form in the competition.
The match saw standout performances, particularly from 21-year-old Mamadou Diagne, who scored two goals, starting with an impressive finish in the 9th minute. He doubled the lead with a header in the 35th minute. The game shifted dramatically for Helsingborg after midfielder Samuel Asoma was issued a red card for a second yellow, forcing his team to play a man down. In the final minutes, Karl Gunnarsson also shined, netting two goals — one assisted by Diagne, with his last goal coming in stoppage time from a long-range shot.
Gunnarsson reflected on the match, stating, "We controlled the game for large parts and they didn't create a single good chance throughout." With this victory, VSK now occupies a direct promotion spot as they focus on maintaining their momentum in the league, while they also remain aware of the potential challenge from Örgryte, who could overtake them with an upcoming win against Utsikten.