Large victory over Degerfors (5-0)

MAIF won a large victory at home today with 5-0 against Degerfors. It could have been even more, Eken's shot on the pole being the most obvious, but let's not complain.

The first goal (Berner) came already at the 4th minute. Then Eken at the 16th, a long throw from Tobbe to Marcello who sends it immediately again to Eken all alone at the second pole. Then Berner again, a wonderful chip above the keeper.

3-0 at the half-time, not too bad. The mood is up among the numerous spectators.

In the second half, Degerfors starts more agressively, but the defense is standing. 4th goal by Marcello, and final goal well deserved by Tobbe, a corner slightly deviated from the head.

The game ended a bit oddly, after the 5th game (at the 66th minute), nothing was happening anymore. Mjällby was playing ball a little, Degerfors was trying a little but were not really dangerous, ze Strubbarna were not singing anymore, it was deadly quiet. It was only Eken, Marcello, Patrik and Alex still pushing and running around at the top.

What was striking throughout the game was how inactive the Degerfors guys were. And they have no sides to speak of. They put themselves in dangerous situations by playing in emergency. That's the lesson to learn from this game (in case anyone ever thought it was a winning strategy).
From Mjällby's side, the passing game is still working quite well. The guys are supporting each other.

The best players on the pitch today were Eken, Tobbe and Marcello. Eken has definitely come in shape. Ivanovski made good things. Berner ran a lot and also made a mess in the defence, but he was forced to go out after getting injured. Erton needs to get back in shape, he only really played 45 minutes.

Mr Pajas was not too bad, but not excellent. A couple of feet taking down players went unnoticed, however obvious they were.

This score is quite good for the goal difference. We went from having one of the worst attacks, together with the best defense though, and a goal difference of 0, to having +5, the second best in the league behind the leaders Norrköping. We are now in the 5th position, but not all games of the 6th round have been played, and this goal difference may soon become important if we continue climbing the ladder.

Next game at home is against Åtvidaberg the 3rd of june, and then just after the 3rd round of the Swedish Cup game the 6th of june, where we will welcome the Swedish Champions Elfsborg in person.