Kristianstad IF women beat Karlskrona HF 34-26 in the Swedish Cup on Monday evening. The visitors took control early and held their nerve when the hosts pushed back. It was a result that shifted the table considerably.
Karlskrona remain winless after three games, sitting fourth with three draws and zero points. Kristianstad move up to second place with one win, one draw and one loss, accumulating three points. The gap between them widens.
Carlskrona have been hard to break down recently. They drew 27-27 with Alingsås HK and 27-25 with Drott Halmstad. But Kristianstad found a way back into it this time, capitalising on defensive lapses.
The away side had lost 26-25 to Karlskrona in February. That result still stung. They answered with a performance that punished the hosts from open play, turning pressure into goals.
The standings now tell a clearer story. Karlskrona's three draws mean they have nothing to lose going forward. Kristianstad have hit a wall in their quest for consistency, but this victory gives them momentum.