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Malmö FF draws large away crowd for season opener in Gothenburg

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  • Malmö FF's away supporters are expected to number around 4,500-4,700 for the Allsvenskan opener against Örgryte in Gothenburg.
  • This turnout reportedly breaks the team's away attendance record for the 2020s, despite a challenging previous season.
  • The support is seen as a boost for the team, with its sustainability potentially linked to future match results.

Malmö FF is set to play its Allsvenskan season opener against Örgryte in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a large away following. According to reports, around 4,500 to 4,700 away supporters are expected to attend the match at Gamla Ullevi on Sunday, which would reportedly break the team's record for away attendance in the 2020s. Midfielder Otto Rosengren stated that the support is important and motivates the team, while MFF's supporter liaison officer Riad Muhammed expressed delight at the turnout despite the team's reportedly difficult previous season, which included a financial loss and early cup exit.

The away section will be located on the southern end and part of the long side of the stadium. This follows a previous season where MFF's average away attendance was lower, with the highest being in an earlier opener. The large crowd is attributed to factors like the match being a season opener and occurring on a holiday weekend, though it is uncertain if such support will continue throughout the season, reportedly depending on the team's results.

the support is important and motivates the team

Otto Rosengren, Midfielder

delight at the turnout despite the team's reportedly difficult previous season, which included a financial loss and early cup exit

Riad Muhammed, MFF's supporter liaison officer

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