BK Häcken Overpowers Brommapojkarna with Clinical Second-Half Display

BK Häcken surged to a vital 3-1 away win over IF Brommapojkarna in Sunday’s Allsvenskan fixture at Grimsta IP, overturning an early deficit with sharp finishing and midfield control that reasserts their ambitions in the latter stretch of the Swedish season.
The hosts struck first in the ninth minute, igniting the Stockholm crowd when Daleho Irandust finished confidently from an Ezekiel Alladoh assist. Brommapojkarna’s quick lead reflected promising early intent, but Häcken weathered the attack, gradually asserting their rhythm in midfield. Their pressure paid off in the 33rd minute when Mikkel Rygaard brought the visitors level, slotting home after a poised build-up that sliced through the home side’s lines.
A tense first half, punctuated by a yellow card for Häcken’s Isak Brusberg (22’), saw momentum shift as both clubs grappled for control. The battle intensified after the interval, with Brommapojkarna’s attempts to reclaim dominance coming up short against Häcken’s organized backline.
The turning point arrived in the 58th minute. Häcken orchestrated a crisp move down the left, where substitute Samuel Gustafson broke loose and laid a perfectly weighted pass for Adrian Svanback, who rifled home at the far post to give the visitors the lead. Svanback’s goal not only put Häcken ahead, but underscored their attacking depth and ability to seize critical moments.
The closing stages saw Häcken manage the pace expertly, though tempers flared in the midfield. Svanback himself was booked in the 55th minute as the game grew chippy. Brommapojkarna, desperate for an equalizer, made attacking substitutions—Isaac Ssewankambo (72’) and Linus Arrhov (80’)—but struggled to break Häcken’s strategic shape.
Häcken reinforced their victory in the dying moments. After Rygaard’s goal and Svanback’s decisive finish, a late round of substitutions and yellow cards—Ludvig Bjorklund (89’) and Ezekiel Alladoh (90+2’) for Brommapojkarna—reflected a home side’s frustration, while Häcken’s defensive discipline remained intact. Rygaard departed in the 90th, capping a man-of-the-match performance that anchored Häcken’s midfield dominance.
Statistically, Häcken’s win continues their recent superiority in the fixture—four victories in their last five meetings, establishing a clear edge in head-to-head play. The Gothenburg club’s ability to overcome an early deficit and close out matches under pressure bodes well as the Allsvenskan season intensifies.
Key Moments
- 9’ Daleho Irandust (BP) opens the scoring from Alladoh’s assist
- 33’ Mikkel Rygaard (Häcken) levels with a composed finish
- 58’ Adrian Svanback (Häcken) slots home from Gustafson’s pinpoint ball
- Häcken show resilience and tactical acumen in closing stages despite bookings and substitutions
Implications Häcken’s win lifts them above Brommapojkarna in the tightly packed mid-table race, positioning them as strong contenders for a top-half finish and European berths. Brommapojkarna, meanwhile, must regroup quickly after a third defeat in their last four, with defensive frailty and missed chances a growing concern. Grimsta IP remains a proving ground, but on Sunday, Hacken’s composure and attacking clarity shone brightest.
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