Landskrona BoIS claimed the Swedish Cup with a 1-0 victory over Hesselholm in the final on August 20, 2026. The match stretched into extra time before A. Smajic broke the deadlock in the 118th minute. It was a tight affair where the decisive moment came late and changed everything.
Smajic's goal arrived after 118 minutes of patient football. By then, both sides had tested each other without finding a breakthrough. And here's the thing — the goal came when legs were heavy and concentration wavered. One moment decided a cup final.
Landskrona BoIS held 57 per cent possession and registered five shots on target compared to Hesselholm's three. Both teams were equally booked with two yellow cards each. The statistics show a balanced contest, even if the final score suggested otherwise.
Hesselholm came into this final with mixed recent results, including a 1-2 defeat to Olympique and a 2-1 win over Karlskrona. Landskrona BoIS had shown resilience with a 1-0 victory over Östers and a 1-1 draw against Oddevold. Both teams had faced tough opposition recently.
The victory gives Landskrona BoIS silverware and a place in European competition. Hesselholm's cup run ended in heartbreak after pushing the visitors to the limit. The final margin of one goal reflects a match decided by a single moment of quality.