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GAIS advances to Swedish Cup quarterfinals

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  • GAIS reaches Swedish Cup quarterfinals for first time since 2019.
  • Quarterfinal opponent and venue to be decided after group stage completion.
  • GAIS players reportedly hope for a derby against IFK Göteborg.

GAIS has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Swedish Cup. This is the first time since 2019 that the Gothenburg club has reached the knockout stage of the tournament. Their opponent for the next round will be determined after all groups are completed.

It will also be decided then whether GAIS plays at home or away in the quarterfinal. According to reports from Fotbollskanalen, GAIS players Max Andersson and Kevin Holmén have expressed a desire to face IFK Göteborg in a derby match. Holmén reportedly said that if it is a meeting with IFK Göteborg, GAIS enters the match with good confidence and that they are favorites.

if it is a meeting with IFK Göteborg, GAIS enters the match with good confidence and that they are favorites

Kevin Holmén

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