Hammarby defeated Öster 7-0 in the Swedish Cup, a result that underscored the gap between the two sides. According to Fotbollskanalen's analysis, Frank Junior Adjei was the standout performer in the match. Öster captain Sebastian Starke Hedlund said the 7-0 loss was a learning experience, stating the team would draw a lot of lessons from that match.
Hammarby coach Kalle Karlsson praised Adjei's display, calling him absolutely fantastic in the first half and a completely phenomenal football player. Karlsson also commended Paulos Abraham and Wilson Lindberg Uhrström, noting that Abraham has had a flying start to preseason and is on his way back to his absolute top form. SVT Sports expert Magnus Eriksson, speaking to SVT Sport, described captain Nahir Besara as having a finger in everything all the time.
He was absolutely fantastic in the first half. Incredible in tight spaces. Many fine and smart through balls. He is a completely phenomenal football player who has the qualities to go very far. If you look at his qualities, he is an impressive player.
To accommodate new signing Victor Lind, Hammarby changed their playing system against Öster. Kone Sourou made his debut for the club in the same match.
Öster's preseason has been challenging; they lost 4-1 to Helsingborg in the Superettan premiere and won only two matches during preseason, one against a Division 2 opponent.
Wilson is a very skilled player. Good with the ball and good finishing. He just needs to improve his overall game to take the next step and establish himself.
In another match, Hammarby defeated Örgryte 8-1, with Örgryte's defense described as poor, allowing easy goals. Örgryte coach Andreas Holmberg criticized players Benjamin Laturnus and William Hofvander for going to a restaurant after the heavy defeat, saying it was inappropriate to show themselves among people after an 8-1 loss and that he did not even want to go to the store.
Following Hammarby's 8-1 win over Örgryte, four of their players were selected to the Allsvenskan team of the week, according to multiple reports. The team's form has raised questions about how Victor Lind will adapt to their playing style and whether Oliver Jordan Hagen will start in the next match. The status of Tesfaldet Tekie's injury remains unclear, and it is unknown what disciplinary actions, if any, Örgryte will take against Laturnus and Hofvander.
Paulos has had a flying start to this preseason and looked incredibly good. If you see him day in and day out, it was no surprise today that he came in and did well and made an impact immediately. He got to put in a couple of goals today and a really great goal, it's a sign that he is on his way back to his absolute top form.
He has a finger in everything all the time.