Sandvikens saw off Kvarnvedens IK 6-0 in the first round of the Swedish Cup on Tuesday evening. The visitors made light work of their opposition in what proved to be a one-sided affair at the venue. By then it was clear this would not be a contest of equals.
Sandvikens arrive in this fixture with mixed results behind them. They lost 4-0 to Elfsborg on 8 August, then bounced back with a 4-3 victory over Häcken II two days later. Before that came a 3-3 draw with Alingsås Women on 25 July, followed by another heavy defeat — 4-0 away at Enskede on 21 June.
And here's the thing about a scoreline like that. Six goals without reply tells you everything about how Sandvikens viewed this match. They turned it on from the start and never let up. Kvarnvedens had no answer to the pressure.
The recent form suggests Sandvikens are still finding their feet this season. Three losses in five matches across all competitions, including that 3-4 defeat to Husqvarna Women on 13 June. But cup matches often bring focus that league fixtures sometimes lack.
For Kvarnvedens, this is a setback they will need to shake off quickly. For Sandvikens, the next round beckons. The question is whether they can maintain this level when the opposition steps up.