BK Häcken Defeats VSK in Swedish Cup Clash
GÖTEBORG – BK Häcken secured a 4-1 victory over Västerås SK (VSK) in a Swedish Cup match held at the Nordic Wellness Arena on March 1, 2026. The win places Häcken in a favorable position to advance from their group.1
VSK Supporters’ Protest
VSK’s active supporters boycotted the match in protest against what they deemed “befängda beslut” (ill-considered decisions) by the police regarding security measures at previous matches on Hisingen.1 The supporter group, sektion_1904, announced their decision on Instagram, stating their priority is to support VSK at matches, but felt a demonstration was necessary.1
Match Highlights
Häcken took control of the match early, with Jeremy Agbonifo posing a constant threat on the right wing.1 However, Agbonifo often opted to pass instead of taking shots in promising positions.
The opening goal came in the 22nd minute when Häcken captain Mikkel Rygaard scored with a well-placed shot from a short corner.1
VSK struggled to create sustained attacks, but Anton Fagerström, their goalkeeper, made several key saves to keep the score down.1
Second Half Action
VSK made two substitutions at halftime, bringing on Melvin Ljungqvist for Mattias Hellisdal and Moussa Diallo for Nathanel Seidouvy.1 The changes initially paid off, with VSK equalizing in the 54th minute through Jens Magnusson, who scored after a turnover.1
However, Häcken regained the lead with a goal from Adrian Svanbäck, and later added two more goals in the final 20 minutes to secure the 4-1 victory.1
Injury Concerns for VSK
VSK suffered further setbacks with an injury to Moussa Diallo late in the match, which required him to be stretchered off.1
Looking Ahead
Despite the loss, VSK manager Alexander Rubin emphasized the importance of regrouping and preparing for their upcoming match against Oddevold.1 The team’s primary focus remains on the Allsvenskan season.1
BK Häcken will next play Västerås SK on March 1, 2026, in the Svenska Cupen.3