Västervik and Smederna Triumph to Reach SM Final in Speedway 2025
Västervik and Smederna advance to the SM Final in speedway after dominating performances in the semifinals.
Key Points
- • Västervik won semi-finals against Indianerna 124–56 overall.
- • Key riders Robert Lambert and Fredrik Lindgren excelled for Västervik.
- • Smederna defeated reigning champions Lejonen to reach the final.
- • Final matches are scheduled for September 16 and September 23.
In an exhilarating turn of events, Västervik and Smederna have secured their spots in the SM final of the 2025 speedway season. Västervik achieved an overwhelming victory against Indianerna, concluded with an aggregate score of 124–56 over two matches. Their performance was highlighted by standout riders Robert Lambert and Fredrik Lindgren, who dominated the semifinals, leading their team to a decisive win of 59–31 in the first match and 65–25 in the second match.
Following the semifinal defeat, Indianerna's team leader, Peter Johansson, expressed his disappointment, stating that the season could only be described as a “jävla skitsäsong,” pointing to unmet expectations and frustrating outcomes for his team. Meanwhile, Smederna made their way to the final after besting the reigning champions, Lejonen, with a total score of 93–75, although the second match experienced interruptions due to poor track conditions, which added to the tension of the contest.
The finals are set to take place on September 16 in Eskilstuna and September 23 in Västervik, promising an exciting culmination to the season. This year's championship has demonstrated the depth of talent in Swedish speedway, as both Västervik and Smederna look to etch their names in the sport's history.