Alvik hosted AIK in the Superettan on Sunday evening and came up short, losing 94 to 101. The visitors took control in the second half and never looked back after that point. And here's the thing — the home side had built a lead earlier, but AIK found another gear when it mattered most.
Alvik sit fourth after 26 games with 15 wins and 11 losses. AIK remain ninth, level on points after 13 victories and 13 defeats. The gap between them in the table hardly shifts, but the momentum swings one way tonight.
Alvik had won their last outing 127 to 59 against Örebro, a result that suggested confidence. Their recent form has been mixed, with losses to Eskilstuna and narrow defeats to Vätterbjuden Stars. AIK, meanwhile, came off a 93 to 62 win over Djurgården on Wednesday, looking sharper than their spring results.
We had tipped the home side to win at 55 per cent confidence. To be fair, the prediction didn't hold up. AIK's defence tightened when it needed to, and Alvik never quite found the rhythm they'd shown in their previous match. The visitors saw it out without looking over their shoulder.
The result keeps Alvik in touch with the top half while AIK add a crucial away win to their record. Both sides still have games to play, but this one will be remembered as the moment the visitors proved they could finish strong. By then the game was already decided, and Alvik had nothing left to offer.