Malmö Redhawks are preparing for a decisive playoff match against Djurgården in Malmö on Thursday. This follows a controversial loss in the first game of the best-of-three quarterfinal series on Tuesday, where Djurgården won 3-2 in overtime. The decisive goal sparked strong emotions in the Malmö camp, as Djurgårdens David Blomgren appeared to interfere with Malmö goalkeeper Oskar Blomgren while standing in the goal crease.
The day after the match, the refereeing committee admitted it was an incorrect decision to allow the goal. Tomas Thorsbrink, the head of referees, said it was very regrettable. Christian Winnberg, a board member of Redhawks Support, stated that feelings are still running high in the city and will likely remain so until the series is over.
it was very regrettable
He called for unity to show they can win even when facing opposition. Ahead of Thursday's match, Redhawks are expected to be supported by approximately 10,000 home fans, with about 8,500 tickets sold so far. Patrik Sylvegård, the CEO, appealed to Malmö residents to come out and support the team, saying it is them against the world.
The atmosphere at the Malmö Arena office is described as eager and a bit nervous. If Redhawks win on Thursday, the series will be decided; if not, their season is over. A potential decisive third game would be played at Hovet on Saturday.
feelings are still running high in the city and will likely remain so until the series is over
He called for unity to show they can win even when facing opposition
it is them against the world