AIK Erupts for Six Goals Before Late Scare Against Alingsås

The match at Skytteholms IP appeared destined for a comfortable afternoon for AIK, but what began as a commanding performance nearly devolved into chaos as Alingsås mounted a furious late rally that made the final 6-3 scoreline far more respectable than the run of play suggested.

Julia Nordin set the tone early, finding the net in the 8th minute to give AIK the lead they would never relinquish. Yet the opening goal proved merely an appetizer for what would unfold in the second half, when AIK transformed from competent to clinical.

The breakthrough came four minutes after the restart when Nathalie Selin doubled the advantage. What followed was a masterclass from Amanda Grabus, who tormented the Alingsås defense with two goals in seven minutes—first in the 57th, then again in the 64th. The brace extended AIK's cushion to 4-0 and seemed to settle any lingering questions about the outcome.

Linda Sembrant joined the party in the 73rd minute, pushing the lead to five goals and triggering what should have been a victory lap for the hosts. Instead, AIK's defensive discipline evaporated in the final quarter-hour.

Alingsås, languishing in 14th place with just seven points from 21 matches, finally found their voice. Three goals in nine minutes—strikes in the 80th, 86th, and 89th minutes—suddenly made a blowout look precarious. The visitors' sudden offensive awakening exposed vulnerabilities in an AIK side that had appeared in complete control.

An insurance goal in the 90th minute restored order, but the late drama injected unnecessary tension into what had been a statement performance from the hosts.

A Much-Needed Bounce Back

For AIK, sitting in 8th place with 28 points, Saturday's victory represented a critical response to their recent struggles. The side had dropped three consecutive league matches—falling 1-0 to Hammarby on October 3, conceding five to Häcken on September 27, and suffering a 2-1 defeat to Växjö before that. Only a 6-2 cup victory over Enskede had broken the string of disappointments.

The offensive explosion against Alingsås recalled AIK's better moments this season, particularly their 2-1 triumph at Rosengård on September 14, when Grabus and Selin—Saturday's heroes—both found the scoresheet. That connection between the two attackers has become essential to AIK's success, and their chemistry was evident throughout the afternoon.

With 28 points from 21 matches, AIK's season has been defined by inconsistency. Nine wins, one draw, and eleven losses paint the picture of a team capable of brilliant highs but plagued by defensive fragility. Saturday's second-half collapse, even in victory, only reinforces that narrative.

Alingsås Search for Answers

For Alingsås, the late rally provides scant consolation. Their season has been a procession of defeats—eighteen losses in twenty-one matches, with just two victories to show for their efforts. The pattern has been grimly consistent: shutout losses to Häcken, Norrköping, Malmö, and Vittsjö in their previous four league outings.

Their lone goal in recent weeks came from Emmaliina Tulkki in a 5-1 defeat to Djurgården on September 6, making Saturday's three-goal outburst—albeit in a losing effort—a rare offensive achievement. Yet scoring three times and still losing by three goals encapsulates their season: flashes of promise overwhelmed by defensive inadequacy.

With just seven points separating them from safety, Alingsås face an uphill battle in their remaining fixtures. Their goal difference of negative-sixty-three tells the story of a team that has been comprehensively outmatched throughout the campaign.

The Path Forward

AIK must address the defensive lapses that allowed Alingsås to score three times in nine minutes. While the offensive firepower displayed by Grabus, Selin, Sembrant, and Nordin offers encouragement, championship-caliber teams don't surrender three goals after building five-goal leads. With mid-table respectability their likely ceiling, AIK needs to find consistency in their remaining matches to salvage a season that has swung wildly between promise and disappointment.

For Alingsås, Saturday's late surge may provide a template for future matches, but moral victories won't change their position at the bottom of the table. They'll need to carry that attacking intent into the opening whistle of their next fixture rather than waiting until the final ten minutes to show fight.