The Cup final opposed the best teams in the country – Malmo FF vs IFK Goteborg. Exciting final for sure – both teams were determined to win and prove who was really the best in Sweden. Malmo FF clinched 2-1 victory.
IFK Goteborg ended the year with nothing. Bad luck, but to a point – since the cup tournament had different schedule, played in 2 years – 1985-86 – vs single year championship, the final was played much earlier than the end of the championship. Thus, they lost the Cup almost in the middle of the championship and Malmo FF, already running strong got additional bust. Small difference, but in favour of IFK Goteborg – at the end, they did not reach the championship final. Tiny differencies, leading to unpleasant results.
Malmo FF collected a double this year – does not happen often, so it was fantastic result of very strong season. May be not the greatest squad in the history of the club, but very successful and in excellent from. Motivation was not lacking either – credit must go to Roy Hogdson, who was quietly developing into fine coach.
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