AIK Women held on for a 28:27 victory over Lugi HF in the Swedish Cup on Saturday, a match decided by a single goal after both sides traded blows throughout. The result keeps both teams unbeaten in the competition, though it shifts the balance in the standings. By then, the home side had already shown they could spring a surprise when the away team came calling.
Before kick-off, Lugi HF sat second on four points from three games — two wins and a draw. AIK Women trailed in third with two points, one win and two draws. Neither side had tasted defeat, and this encounter tested that defensive resolve. The hosts tightened things up in the closing stages to see it out.
The two clubs have history. On 8 March, Lugi HF carried off a 30:26 win in their previous meeting. AIK Women responded differently here, carving out a narrow margin that felt earned rather than gifted. The scoreline told of a game where chances went begging for both sides, and the result hinged on moments that mattered.
With both teams still undefeated, the race for the cup is far from settled. AIK Women now sit on three points, closing the gap on Lugi HF, who remain on four. The gap between them is small, and the competition is touch and go for anyone who underestimates what comes next.