Malmö FF took the lead 1-0 on a penalty by Erik Botheim against Halmstad BK in the men's Swedish Cup group final. Malte Persson equalized for Halmstad BK, but Anders Christiansen scored to make it 2-1 for Malmö FF, ensuring the team won the group and advanced to the quarterfinals. Both teams had recorded two wins before Sunday's decisive group final, according to major media reports.
Key moments in the match included a goalkeeper substitution at halftime, with Robin Olsen replaced by Johan Dahlin for Malmö FF. Johan Dahlin played his first competitive match for Malmö FF since October 2024 against IFK Göteborg, according to major media. Halmstad BK created goal chances at the start of the second half, and goalkeeper Tim Rönning made some strong saves when Malmö FF pressed forward, according to other sources.
Halmstad BK needed to win in Malmö to reach the quarterfinals because Malmö had a better goal difference before the final group match, according to other sources. The team finished second in the group in the men's Swedish Cup, missing out on advancement.
In the women's Swedish Cup, Kristianstad is the first team to advance to the semifinals, according to major media. Kristianstad defeated Malmö FF in the women's Swedish Cup group stage on Saturday, with Hanna Ekberg and Linda Lif Boama scoring goals. Nellie Lilja scored a late goal for Malmö FF, but Michelle De Jongh scored the 3-1 goal for Kristianstad in overtime, securing the victory.
The group stage in the women's Swedish Cup is being decided, with several key matches upcoming, according to major media. Djurgården plays IFK Norrköping in a group final on Saturday afternoon, and Häcken plays AIK in a group final on Sunday. Hammarby, Växjö, Rosengård, and Vittsjö compete for the fourth spot in the women's Swedish Cup group stage on Monday, determining the final semifinalist.