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IFK Kristianstad wins Swedish Cup final against Ystads IF

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  • IFK Kristianstad defeated Ystads IF 40–37 in the Swedish Cup final at Halmstad Arena.
  • Axel Månsson and Albin Selin combined for 21 goals, with Selin scoring eleven and Månsson named best player.
  • The celebration was reportedly subdued due to an upcoming European match against Nexe.

IFK Kristianstad won the Swedish Cup after a dramatic final against Ystads IF with a score of 40–37 at Halmstad Arena. The match reportedly had two faces and was described as a crazy cup final. Approximately 2,500 spectators attended the event.

IFK Kristianstad celebrated with an estimated 1,500 yellow-clad supporters who had traveled to Halmstad. The celebration was subdued due to an important European match against Nexe scheduled for the following Tuesday, with players reportedly planning to have a drink and then go home to sleep. Axel Månsson and Albin Selin scored a combined 21 goals, with Selin scoring eleven goals.

Månsson was named the match's best player. 5 years ago after a professional stint in Polish Kielce where injuries hampered his play, expressed euphoric feelings after the win, playing alongside his brother Philip Stenmalm.

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