Djurgarden poured a bucket of ice-cold water on their own small flame against VSK. With 33 goals scored and only 15 conceded this season (3rd in Allsvenskan, 26 points, 8W-2D-4L), they should have handled the match, but instead it was a disappointment. Here are five key takeaways.
What happened in the match?
Djurgarden faced their tormentors from VSK and showed themselves to be blue-striped zombies. The team missed several clear chances and couldn't recover after VSK took the lead. It was a strange performance from a team that is normally effective going forward.
Why this matters for Djurgarden
With only 15 points to leaders Sirius, Djurgarden needs to be at their best in every match. Wasting chances against a team like VSK is unacceptable. The team must show more determination and effectiveness going forward to stay at the top of the table.
What comes next?
Djurgarden face AIK Stockholm at home on August 16. It will be an important match to stay in the title race. With recent form WWDWW, the team needs to regain their sharp form to beat their rivals.
