Eskilstuna GYIF Women hosted Västerås Women in the Swedish Cup on Monday evening, with the visitors taking a 38-27 victory. The hosts sit fourth in the league table after three games, though they have yet to register a win. Västerås traveled without the expectation of an easy result, but their recent form suggested they could trouble anyone.
The result ends a run for Eskilstuna that has seen them draw three matches in a row without finding the net on the scoreboard. Their last outing before this cup tie was a 21-26 defeat against AIK Women back in August. They have not lost a game since then, but draws do not build momentum.
Västerås Women arrived with mixed results behind them. They beat Skövde 27-24 on Sunday, then lost 26-38 to Skara Women the day before. A 26-23 win against Skuru followed, and before that two heavy defeats to Skara in April. The visitors found a way through tonight's fixture when it mattered.
The goal difference shifts to 11 in favour of Västerås after this result. Eskilstuna remain level on points with whoever sits above them, though they have played the same number of games. The cup run continues for both sides, but only one side advances.