Kalmar beat Oskarshamn 4:2 in a club friendly on Thursday. The match took place on September 11th at 17:00 and served as preparation for the upcoming season. Both sides were looking for rhythm after their recent fixtures.
Kalmar have struggled for consistency lately. They lost 2:3 and 3:4 to Vimmerby HK in consecutive matches earlier this month. Before that, they dropped 3:4 to Oskarshamn on September 2nd. The hosts had won 6:1 against Tingsryd and 2:1 versus Malmö Redhawks in August.
Oskarshamn's form has been mixed as well. They suffered a heavy 2:6 defeat to Vimmerby HK in their last outing. However, they came through against Kalmar with a 4:3 win just nine days ago. Other results include 3:2 victories over Södertälje and Visby/Roma, plus a 1:2 loss to Vimmerby HK.
The two sides have now met three times this season. Kalmar won the earliest encounter 6:1, Oskarshamn took the second 4:3, and this friendly ended with another Kalmar victory. The pattern suggests these teams are closely matched and results can swing either way.
Kalmar now have a positive result to build on after their recent struggles. Oskarshamn may look to improve after their heavy defeat to Vimmerby. Both clubs will assess what worked and what needs attention before the season proper begins.