Malmö FF advanced in the Swedish Cup with a 5-1 victory over division 2 side Lindö FF. The Allsvenskan club had to work hard after conceding an unexpected equalizer in the second half before pulling away with four goals. The match was reported by Fotbollskanalen.
Malmö FF started strongly and took the lead in the first half through Jovan Milosavljevic. However, Lindö FF, who play in division 2 södra Svealand, struck back early after the break. Following a messy situation in the penalty area, Viggo Brönner equalized for the visitors and made the game competitive again.
How did Malmö FF turn the game around?
It took nearly an hour of play before Malmö FF regained the lead. Otto Rosengren was the one who broke the deadlock to make it 2-1. After the third goal, a volley from Bleon Kurtulus from a corner, the match was effectively decided. Malmö FF then added two more goals for a clear scoreline.
Coach Gaute Helstrup was able to use several players. The starting lineup included experienced names like Jens Stryger, Otto Rosengren, and Sead Haksabanovic. The goalkeeper was Nieroth Lundgren. Helstrup told Expressen after the match: "We take a lot of positives with us. Many got playing time, so there were many new relationships for us."
What is the context of this cup match?
The win comes as Malmö FF sits in seventh place in Allsvenskan with 26 points. The team has played 18 matches with a record of 8 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses. The attack has produced 32 goals while the defense has conceded 30, resulting in a goal difference of +2. In the title race, they are 16 points behind leaders Sirius.
The next league match is an important home fixture against BK Häcken on October 18th. Häcken currently sits third in the table. You can follow the full schedule on our fixtures page.
What did the coach say about the performance?
Gaute Helstrup was pleased to progress in the tournament. He acknowledged the game came alive after Lindö's equalizer. "Yes, the match is alive then. But we handle it," he stated. The coach also noted that the team created many scoring chances but hopes for a better conversion rate in the future.
With a broad squad getting minutes, this cup victory strengthens the team's cohesion ahead of upcoming challenges. Focus now turns to preparations for the match against Häcken and the work to improve their position in the standings.
