Carlstrand announces himself in 4–3 thriller
Your team flipped it. AIK 4–3 Örgryte on Saturday, a seven-goal away win that felt like a release after the 0–3 home loss to the same side a week earlier (1) (10).
Linus Carlstrand got his first start and owned the night. The 21-year-old scored and was the best player on the pitch (4). Jose Riveiro let the young forwards loose and it paid off (10).
Paulson sees red, AIK cash in
Örgryte's Daniel Paulson was sent off for a straight red after a stretched leg on Dino Besirovic (3). Paulson argued his case: "I don't hit the thigh" (3). The game was already on fire. The red card tilted it further.
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Gustafsson scores his first, the equalizer that started it all
Sixten Gustafsson, 19, scored his first Allsvenskan goal to make it 2–2, sparking the comeback (6) (7). "It's something I've been striving for since I was little and dreamed about. Damn fun to do it in front of Norra stå," he said (7). He had been sitting in the stands earlier in the season, sending signals to the coaches. Now he is on the scoresheet (6).
Mujanic suspended for the derby
Amel Mujanic will miss the Djurgården derby on August 16 after picking up a yellow card (5). His reaction: "I thought 'what the hell.' Ten minutes gone, gives me a yellow, please..." (5). A big blow ahead of the biggest fixture on the calendar.
Bazdar deal collapses, joins Sint-Truidense instead
Samed Bazdar is off the table. The forward has signed for Belgian side Sint-Truidense VV after the AIK move fell through (8). Another target slips away.
Ex-AIK man Yohanna debuts for Brighton
Zadok Yohanna played 30 minutes for Brighton in a 3–0 friendly win over Roma, earning a 6.5/10 rating (9). A small note for those who remember his time at the club.
