Hammarby IF won 2-1 against Elfsborg in Henrik Rydström's first game as head coach. The team, which went into the summer break with three consecutive losses, showed a good performance in Borås.

What happened in the match?

Paulos Abraham scored 1-0 in the 50th minute and Montader Madjed doubled the lead with just over a quarter of an hour left. Elfsborg reduced the score through Ari Sigurpalsson, but Hammarby IF held on and won.

How does Rydström comment on the win?

– Good start for me in Hammarby, but above all that the team did what we had agreed on, says Henrik Rydström. He also got the honor of starting a chant in front of the traveling supporters after the match.

What does the win mean for Hammarby IF?

The team is now in 2nd place in Damallsvenskan with 60 points, 19W-3D-4L from 26 games and a recent form of WWWWL. Hammarby IF also has a goal difference of +53, with 72 goals scored and 19 conceded. They are 4 points behind leaders Häcken and have a good chance of moving up to the top of the table.