What happened in the cup match?

Jönköpings Södra IF secured a 5‑3 victory over Djursdala on July 6 2026 in the Swedish Cup. Although Djursdala converted three of four penalties in the first half, J‑Södra went into the break leading 4‑3 and then added four more goals in the final 25 minutes.

How did J‑Södra turn the game around?

After a tight first half where Djursdala even led 3‑1 at 65 minutes, J‑Södra surged in the second half. Coach David Henriksson highlighted the team’s roll and speed, as well as their cohesive communication. The players pressed hard and exploited the exhausted last ten minutes to score four quick goals.

What does the coach say about the opposition?

Henriksson was impressed by Djursdala’s penalty quality. “It was great, of course. We had strong away support and I want to thank everyone for the backing we received,” he said after the match. He praised Simon for scoring a penalty and Ludvig Lundqvist ("Ludde") for netting two. According to Henriksson, Djursdala can learn a lot from J‑Södra for future fixtures.

Who were the key players in the win?

Goalkeeper Linus Palmér kept Djursdala at bay during the crucial final minutes, while defenders Alfred Nyman and Oskar Bergman provided solid back‑line work. Offensively, the whole squad was in high gear; four goals in 25 minutes demonstrate strong finishing and good teamwork.

What does the result mean for the cup?

For Djursdala the cup is over – they topped their group and beat H/T and Myresjö/Vetlanda earlier, but the clash with J‑Södra marked their deepest cup run ever. The coach described it as a fun, educational experience, yet stressed they must now move on and focus on the next season.

What’s next for J‑Södra?

After such a dominant performance, J‑Södra looks ahead to the next cup round with confidence. Henriksson plans to build on the tactical discipline and high intensity shown against Djursdala. The team hopes to continue its successful cup run and possibly go even further in the tournament.