Swedish Cup Women· Season 2026
Skovde W took control of their Swedish Cup Women 1/16-final tie with a dominant 30-22 away win over Redbergslids W at Prioritet Serneke Arena.
Match Analysis
AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Skovde established control from the opening period. By half-time they led 17-13, with Selma Hestner Olsson already finding the net consistently. The visitors extended their grip after the break, ultimately outscoring Redbergslids 13-9 in the second half to seal a dominant 30-22 win.
Selma Hestner Olsson led all scorers with seven goals for Skovde, well supported by Isabelle Medin Sand (6) and Verena Osswald (5). Natalie Wästefors and Nora Jakobsson Van Stam added three apiece, while Christina Søndergaard Nielsen chipped in with two and Sara Johansson, Caroline Duelund Ebsen, Tindra Sahlin Wallenius and Madeleine Lindgren each scored once.
For Redbergslids, Stina Tengberg was the standout performer with a game-high-tying six goals. Johanna Einarsson contributed five, Ebba Grundén four, Olivia Vilhelmsson three, and both Hilma Perby and Ebba Jansen scored two each.
The turning point
Skovde's first-half efficiency proved decisive. Carrying a four-goal cushion (17-13) into the dressing room, the away side never allowed Redbergslids to close the gap after the restart. The seven-goal final margin — built on consistent scoring depth across nine different goalscorers — gives Skovde a commanding position heading into the second leg.
Key performers
- Selma Hestner Olsson (Skovde W) — 7 goals, the joint-top scorer on the night and the focal point of Skovde's attack throughout.
- Stina Tengberg (Redbergslids W) — 6 goals in a losing cause; the home side's most reliable attacking outlet.
- Isabelle Medin Sand (Skovde W) — 6 goals provided excellent secondary scoring to complement Hestner Olsson.
Player of the match: Selma Hestner Olsson (Skovde W)
What it means
This is the first leg of the 1/16-finals (sextondelsfinal) in the ATG Svenska Cupen Damer 2026/27. The tie is played over two legs, and Skovde's eight-goal advantage — when accounting for the potential away-goals context in two-legged handball cup ties — puts them firmly in control.
The second leg takes place on Sunday 23 August at Skövde Idrottshall, with Skovde hosting Redbergslids at 17:00 local time. The aggregate winners will face the winners of HK Malmö vs Kristianstad HK in the round of 16 (åttondelsfinal).
The defending champions are Boden Handboll IF, who won the 2025/26 edition.
Verdict
Skovde delivered a statement performance on the road, showcasing superior depth with nine players on the scoresheet against Redbergslids' six. The 30-22 scoreline gives them a near-unassailable lead ahead of the home leg on 23 August. Redbergslids will need a significant turnaround in Skövde to keep their cup hopes alive.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 21 Aug 2026