What happened in Borås?\nHammarby IF reclaimed the win on July 3, 2026, beating Elfsborg 2‑1 in Henrik Rydström's first match as head coach. After three straight defeats, the Stockholm side finally found their rhythm and secured three points away from home.

\n## How did the goals unfold?\nThe opening goal arrived in the 50th minute when defender Frederik Winther surged into Elfsborg's half and delivered a pinpoint cross to Paulos Abraham, who headed in 1‑0. Abraham had previously missed a header against Örgryte, so he knew exactly where to position himself. In the 74th minute he got another chance, but Isak Pettersson saved. Instead the ball fell to Montader Madjed, who calmly slotted the second for Hammarby. Elfsborg replied with a volley from Ari Sigurpalsson, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. \n## Why does the win matter?\nRydström said after the game that the team did “many things we want to do”, reflecting a fresh tactical approach and mindset. After a sluggish first half they turned the match around and snapped the losing streak. For Hammarby the three points move them to second place in Damallsvenskan with 60 points, 19 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 26 games. They have scored 72 goals and conceded 19, giving a +53 goal difference, and sit just four points behind leaders Häcken. \n## What lies ahead for Hammarby?\nWith M. Nyhagen as the season’s top scorer (2 goals in 11 appearances), the coaching staff aims to spread the goal threat. Rydström has already highlighted the need to maintain pressure and keep exploiting offensive chances. Upcoming fixtures will be crucial to preserve the gap to Häcken and stay in the title race. \nKey stats: Hammarby IF currently sit second in Damallsvenskan with 60 points, have netted 72 goals while conceding 19, and are four points behind leaders Häcken. Top scorer is M. Nyhagen with two goals in eleven matches.