STOCKHOLM — Hammarby FF delivered a performance that sent shockwaves through the Allsvenskan title race, dismantling BK Häcken 4-0 at the 3Arena on Sunday with a ruthless second-half blitz that showcased not only their attacking depth but also their readiness to push for the summit. In a league where consistency is king, Hammarby’s emphatic display raises the question: Has the true title contender finally revealed itself?

For 45 minutes, Häcken managed to keep the hosts at bay, with both sides probing but neither finding the breakthrough. That changed abruptly after halftime. Within the space of 21 frenetic minutes, Hammarby turned a stalemate into a statement. It was Tesfaldet Tekie who opened the floodgates in the 49th minute, coolly slotting home after a well-worked move down the left. Five minutes later, Nahir Besara—the heartbeat of Hammarby’s midfield—doubled the advantage, capping off a sweeping counterattack that left Häcken’s back line in disarray.

Paulos Abraham added a third in the 57th minute, exploiting space behind the defense and firing past an overworked Warner Hahn in goal. By the time Montader Madjed completed the rout in the 70th minute, the contest had become an exhibition for the home side, with the 3Arena faithful in full voice.

Hammarby’s second-half display was a masterclass in attacking efficiency. The quartet of Tekie, Besara, Abraham, and Madjed each found the scoresheet, underlining the club’s wealth of offensive options—an asset that could prove decisive in the season’s final stretch. Besara’s influence was particularly notable; with his 14th goal in 23 matches, he continues to drive the team forward, ably supported by Tekie and Abraham in midfield and attack.

BK Häcken, by contrast, looked bereft of ideas and resilience after conceding the opener. Their defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed, and the result leaves them languishing in 12th—far adrift from the form that once made them contenders themselves.

For Hammarby, now second in the table and surging on a wave of momentum, this was more than three points; it was a declaration of intent. With leaders Mjällby still within reach, Sunday’s demolition of Häcken may be remembered as the moment Hammarby’s championship credentials crystallized for all to see.

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