Degerfors IF ended their challenging streak in the Allsvenskan, the Swedish league, this Sunday (9) by defeating Malmö FK 2-1 away from home. The victory marked their first win after going 11 matches without a triumph, including five consecutive matches without scoring.

The breakthrough came when Dijan Vukojevic seized the moment in the 18th minute, taking a remarkable shot from inside his own half after noticing Malmö’s goalkeeper Robin Olsen off his line.

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The unexpected strike proved successful. To see the full play, click HERE.

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Despite the early setback, Malmö responded in the second half with a goal from Diego Garcia in the 48th minute, but Vukojevic struck again in the 70th minute to secure Degerfors’ lead.

This win elevates Degerfors IF to 13 points, placing them currently 14th in the standings, where they are set to face a relegation playoff if this trend continues.

Malmö FF remains below their expected performance, now sitting in eighth place with 23 points.

Sirius tops the league with 41 points, holding a match in hand, followed by Hammarby at 30 points.

For full standings, check here.

Degerfors IF had been struggling in the Allsvenskan, the Swedish league, with a run of 11 games without a win. And five straight matches without scoring even a single goal.

Then the response came this Sunday (9), beating Malmö away from home 2-1, featuring a goal from “way downtown.”

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Dijan Vukojevic opened the scoring in the 18th minute of the first half after noticing goalkeeper Robin Olsen, formerly of Aston Villa and Roma, off his line.

He went for the shot from inside his own half.

And it paid off.

Watch the full play by clicking HERE.

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Malmö did respond through Diego Garcia in the second half (48′), but Vukojevic himself scored the second (70′).

The win took Degerfors IF to 13 points. They are currently 14th and, as things stand, would be headed for the relegation playoff to stay in the top flight.

Malmö FF, meanwhile, continue to perform below expectations. They sit eighth with 23 points.

Sirius lead the way with 41 and a game in hand. Hammarby are next with 30.

Check the full standings here.

Featured photo: Reproduction/Degerfors IF

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