Djurgården suffered a heavy blow in the cup opener with a 0-2 loss at home to Falkenberg, according to major media reports. However, they crushed Skövde 8-0 in their next match, keeping their hopes alive. A group final against BP awaits on Sunday, where Djurgården must defeat Brommapojkarna to advance to the quarterfinals.
Before the final round, BP has two wins and leads the group with three points ahead of Djurgården and Falkenberg, according to tournament standings. Only the group winner advances, and if Djurgården defeats BP, the teams will be tied on points. The tiebreaker is goal difference and then most goals scored.
It has not been easy.
BP has a goal difference of 6-1 and Djurgården 8-2. Djurgården lost a whole bunch of starting players during the winter transfer window, but has brought in new signings Kristian Lien, Max Larsson, Leon Hien, and Peter Langhoff. Coach Jani Honkavaara admits it has been a tough pre-season.
'It has not been easy,' Honkavaara said. According to Honkavaara, it has been a challenge to find how the team should play. He added, 'It shows that we are a good team.
It shows that we are a good team. Many did not believe it and I don't think we did either. The result and performance against Falkenberg was a big blow so we did not trust ourselves. But during the week we have found the strength.
Many did not believe it and I don't think we did either. The result and performance against Falkenberg was a big blow so we did not trust ourselves. ' Jani Honkavaara is impressed by what he has seen of BP and says they, like Djurgården, are a new team.
Oliver Berg has done very well, according to Honkavaara. The exact date and time of the match between Djurgården and BP on Sunday is not specified. The current injury status or availability of key players for both teams is also unknown.