Hammarby take 2–0 quarter-final lead with home victory

Hammarby defeated IFK Kristianstad 31–26 at Eriksdalshallen on 28 March 2025, taking a 2–0 lead in their Handbollsligan quarter-final series. An assertive first half established the platform for a second consecutive play-off victory.

Hammarby opened an 8–1 advantage as Kristianstad struggled to find a way through the home defence. Goalkeeper Linus Bergh made several early saves, while Oliver Wigmark contributed on the counterattack. Hammarby reached half-time with a 19–13 lead.

Kristianstad responded with four consecutive goals after the break, closing to 19–17 before Hammarby regained momentum. The home side later stretched the margin to 26–20 and held off another response in the closing minutes.

Wigmark finished as Hammarby’s leading scorer with nine goals, including two penalties. Josef Pujol added four, while five teammates scored three each. The club recorded an attendance of 1,718. The victory gave Hammarby the opportunity to decide the series in the next meeting in Kristianstad. Dino Bavehjani’s photographs document the Stockholm quarter-final.