BK Häcken Defeats Malmö FF on Penalties to Claim Fourth Swedish Cup Title
BK Häcken secured the Svenska cupen title for the fourth time after defeating Malmö FF in a penalty shootout following 120 scoreless minutes at Eleda stadion. The final match featured two extended breaks and a late-game tactical shift that ultimately sent the fixture to spot-kicks, where 36-year-old goalkeeper Etrit Berisha starred by scoring one penalty and stopping two.
Etrit Berisha Plays Hero Role After April Emergency Signing
Etrit Berisha stepped into the spotlight during the shootout after joining Häcken as an emergency signing in April following two goalkeeper injuries. Berisha, who previously played in Serie A and represented Kalmar FF between 2009 and 2013, converted his own penalty and denied Malmö’s Sead Haksabanovic and Gabriel Busanello to seal a 4–2 victory on penalties.
“Vi kände oss ganska bekväma. Vi har tränat på straffar på träning och försökte lugna ner spelet lite i förlängningen. Vi såg att vi kanske inte skulle kunna göra mål, så vi fokuserade på att få matchen till straffar,” Berisha säger.
Did you know?
BK Häcken’s previous Svenska cupen titles came in 2016, 2019, 2023, and 2025, with Häcken having won the cup for the fourth time since 2016 (and four times on just ten seasons).
Tactical Shifts and Prior Connections Shape the Final
The hard-fought victory gave Häcken their fourth cup trophy in ten seasons, preventing Malmö FF from capturing their 17th title in the competition. Berisha credited part of his penalty success to Malmö manager Henrik Rydström, with whom Berisha previously played at Kalmar FF.
– ”Henke” är en förebild för mig. Han var min kapten. Kanske den bäste kapten jag haft i hela min karriär, Berisha säger, noting that taking penalties stems from his time in Kalmar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Svenska cupen final?
BK Häcken won the final against Malmö FF on penalties after a 0–0 draw through 120 mållösa minuter.
How many times has BK Häcken won the Swedish Cup?
Häcken vann svenska cupen för fjärde gången sedan 2016 (2016, 2019, 2023 och 2025).
Who was the standout player in the final?
Goalkeeper Etrit Berisha, 36, played the decisive role for Häcken, saving two penalties and scoring one himself during the shootout.
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