Hacken B Women 1–2 Gamla Upsala SK Women: Upsala Fight Back to Claim Three Points in Elitettan

Gamla Upsala SK Women produced a resilient second-half performance to defeat Hacken B Women 2–1 in the Sweden Elitettan on 18 June 2026. The match at the Hacken Arena saw the visitors overturn a first-half deficit and move closer to the top half of the table.

Match Overview

Hacken B, the reserve side of BK Hacken, took an early lead through a set-piece routine. But Gamla Upsala responded with two quick-fire goals after the interval, showcasing their improved finishing and tactical discipline. The result extends Hacken B’s winless run to three matches.

Key Moments

• Hacken B take the lead: The home team scored in the 23rd minute when a corner was flicked on at the near post and headed in at the back stick.
• Equaliser just after the break: Gamla Upsala came out firing in the second half and levelled four minutes after the restart. A long-range shot took a deflection and looped over the goalkeeper.
• Winner from a counter: The decisive goal came in the 68th minute. A rapid break down the left flank ended with a low cross that was tapped in at the far post.
• Red card furore: Hacken B had a player sent off in the 75th minute for a second bookable offence, effectively ending their hopes of a comeback.

Tactical Story

Hacken B dominated possession in the first half but lacked penetration against a well-organised Upsala defence. Gamla Upsala compressed the space in midfield after the break, forcing Hacken into wide crosses that were easily cleared. The visitors’ direct running on the counter was a constant threat.

Standout Players

The Gamla Upsala winger was instrumental in the win, providing the assist for the equaliser and scoring the winner. Hacken B’s goalkeeper was kept busy but could not prevent the defeat.

Table Impact

The victory lifts Gamla Upsala SK Women into the top six of the Elitettan standings, while Hacken B Women remain in the lower half, now four points above the relegation zone. The result also highlights the depth of competition in Sweden’s second-tier women’s football.