IFK Påryd 0-3 Degerhamns IF
Swedish regional division 6 (Kalmar/Öland), 8th tier
Wednesday 27 May 2026. 19:00 kick-off
Mörevallen, Påryd
Crowd count: 59
Another lovely sunny evening and a local division 6 match in the village of Påryd. The village is surrounded by forest (most places are in this part of the world), has a population of 650 and a football club with both men's and women's senior teams plus boys' and girls' teams. The club has never advanced higher than the 6th tier but that is still good considering the size of the place - clubs like this provide a vital social function. They have managed a couple of wins so far this season and will be hoping to manage at least a mid-table position.
The visitors today were Degerhamn from the south of the neighbouring island of Öland. A few years ago they were one of the worst teams in the region and were on the receiving end of many heavy defeats. I saw them beaten 12-0 in one game. However, they have improved in the last two seasons and are now at the top of the league with an unbeaten record.
A very typical Swedish lower league ground with trees all round, a pavillion, kiosk and changing rooms on one side and wooden benches on both sides of the ground. A friendly and relaxed atmosphere and of course everyone seems to know everyone.
The kiosk sells the usual Swedish selection of hotdogs, coffee and sweets and even had tea on the menu to keep me happy. The last time I was here they also had an outdoor barbeque but maybe that is reserved for weekend matches.
The match
Degerhamn increase their lead at the top of the table and seem to be heading upwards for the first time in many years. They won this match deservedly and were simply faster and sharper than the hosts. They had a couple of clear chances in the early stages but home keeper Mellmark made a couple of fine saves to keep the scores level. Påryd had plenty of possession but couldn't really make many chances in the penalty box. Then in the 28th minute a through ball found Adam Kryssing in space and he slotted the ball home for the opener. The visitors were worth their one goal lead at the break.
Påryd tried to force an equaliser in the second half but never really threatened the visitor's goalkeeper. After 65 minutes a cross from the left found an unmarked Alfred Linklint on the right of the penalty box and he calmy fired home. The hosts continued to push for a goal but lacked power up front and it was no surprise when Degerhamn scrambled home a third from a free kick on the right.
An enjoyable evening was crowned for me when I won the match lottery and a nice collection of notes to spend . I can't remember when I last won anything!
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