Djurgården made light of Västerås in the Allsvenskan, running out 6-0 winners at their home ground on Sunday evening. The result keeps the hosts second in the table while Västerås remain eighth, though the gap between them widened considerably tonight. By then the visitors had already been reduced to defending on their heels.
The opening moment came early, with P. Aslund finding the net in the fifth minute. K. Lien added another shortly after, and though M. Ladefoged and M. Keita picked up yellow cards for Västerås, the damage was done. A. Stahl made it three before the break, and the hosts never looked back after the interval.
Lien scored twice in the second half, a brace that took his tally to three for the match. M. Tenho added a sixth in the 60th minute, and the visitors never mustered a real response. Djurgården made several changes, bringing on A. Stahl, H. Finndell and I. Lushaku among others as they managed the game.
The statistics tell a curious story. Västerås held 52 per cent possession and attempted more passes overall, but created zero big chances compared to five for Djurgården. The hosts registered 11 shots on target against 10 for the visitors, yet the scoreline suggests a difference in clinical finishing. Djurgården made 10 saves while Västerås were called upon for five.
What the result means is straightforward. Djurgården move closer to the top with a victory that extends their recent form, having won three of their last five league games. Västerås lose ground after a run that had seen them unbeaten in two, and their goal difference takes a serious blow. The hosts now sit nine points clear of the visitors.