Onnereds Women defeated Helsingborg HK Women 35-21 in the Swedish Cup on Saturday, extending their perfect start to the season. The hosts sit top of the table with three wins from three games, while the visitors remain in third place after one victory, one draw and one defeat. The result leaves Onnereds with six points and Helsingborg with three.
Onnereds have been dominant in their recent outings, winning 30-24 and 31-22 against Drott Halmstad in August. Their only blemish came in May when they lost 20-26 to Skara. Helsingborg have had mixed fortunes, beating Tumba 29-21 and 35-28 in August, but also dropping points in April against Aranas in two of three meetings.
The margin of victory reflects the gulf between the sides this season. Onnereds played with confidence from the start and didn't let Helsingborg settle into any rhythm. The away side struggled to find their usual flow, and by then the game was effectively over.
What stands out is the consistency Onnereds have shown. Three clean sweeps, three convincing results. Helsingborg, meanwhile, are staring at the drop after their first loss of the campaign. Cup football has its own rules, but form like Onnereds' doesn't just disappear when the competition changes.
The result keeps Onnereds firmly at the summit of the standings. Helsingborg now face a difficult run if they want to close the gap. The table goes out of the window in these games, but this performance suggests the hosts aren't just winning — they're controlling matches.