Skara Women beat Skövde 37:33 in the Swedish Cup on Thursday. Both sides had won their previous three games before this meeting. By then each team sat top of the table with six points from three matches.
The hosts took control early and never let the tie slip. Skara's attack found rhythm, while Skövde struggled to respond. The gap opened up quickly and stayed open.
Skara's recent form has been sharp. They'd beaten Karlstad twice, then Västros before the cup tie. Skövde had been steady too, winning against Kristianstad and Redbergslids. They'd lost their last outing against Västros though.
Three goals separated the sides at the final whistle. That margin feels comfortable but not commanding. Both teams remain on equal footing in the standings, six points apiece after three games.
And here's the thing — this result doesn't change the table. Both sides carry identical records into whatever comes next. The cup round moves on, but the league picture stays the same.