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Swedish Cup final to be played at Strawberry Arena

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  • The Swedish Cup men's final is set for May 14 at Strawberry Arena in Solna.
  • Both finalists Hammarby and Mjällby requested neutral ground, leading to the change.
  • The women's final will use a lottery for home advantage between Hammarby and Häcken.

The men's final of the Swedish Cup will be played at Strawberry Arena in Solna on May 14, according to the Swedish Football Association. The decision came after both finalists, Hammarby and Mjällby, requested that the match be held on neutral ground instead of the usual lottery to determine home advantage. Hammarby's CEO Rickard von Yxkull reportedly said he believes finals should be played at a chosen arena, similar to cups worldwide.

On the women's side, a lottery will determine which of Hammarby and Häcken gets home advantage.

he believes finals should be played at a chosen arena, similar to cups worldwide

Rickard von Yxkull, Hammarby's CEO

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