Hammarby Women 3-0 HB Køge Women | International Club Friendly | July 17, 2026

Hammarby Women kicked off their preseason preparations with an impressive 3-0 victory over Danish side HB Køge Women at Hammarby IP. The Swedish Damallsvenskan side dominated from start to finish, showcasing their attacking fluidity and defensive solidity in a match that served as a useful workout for both teams.

Match Overview

Hammarby started on the front foot and took a deserved lead in the 17th minute when a rapid one-two on the edge of the box freed their striker, who slotted home low into the corner. The hosts doubled their advantage just before half-time, with a header from a corner kick. HB Køge struggled to create clear chances in the first half, stifled by Hammarby's high press.

The second half saw a similar pattern. Hammarby controlled possession and added a third goal in the 66th minute, a powerful strike from outside the area that flew into the top corner. HB Køge had their best spell after the third goal, forcing a couple of saves from the home goalkeeper, but were unable to find a consolation. The friendly finished 3-0, a fair reflection of the gap in quality on the day.

Key Moments

• 17' Goal (1-0): Hammarby’s striker finishes a neat combination play from close range.
• 43' Goal (2-0): A powerful header from a corner kick doubles the lead.
• 66' Goal (3-0): Long-range thunderbolt into the top corner by Hammarby’s midfielder.
• 78' Save: Hammarby’s goalkeeper tips a free-kick over the crossbar.

Tactical Story

Hammarby operated in a fluid 4-3-3 formation, with full-backs pushing high to create width. Their midfield trio dominated possession and quickly transitioned into attack. HB Køge set up in a more defensive 4-2-3-1, looking to counter, but were pinned back for long periods. Hammarby’s pressing was particularly effective, forcing turnovers high up the pitch and creating several chances.

Standout Players

• Hammarby – No. 9 (Striker): Scored the opener and was a constant menace.
• Hammarby – No. 7 (Midfielder): Scored the third goal with a spectacular strike and controlled the game’s tempo.
• HB Køge – No. 1 (Goalkeeper): Made several saves to keep the score from being even larger.

Season Impact

As a friendly, the result carries no standings significance, but it offers Hammarby Women valuable momentum ahead of the upcoming Damallsvenskan season. The team showed sharpness and cohesion early in their preseason schedule. For HB Køge, the match exposed areas for improvement ahead of their Danish league campaign, particularly in dealing with intense pressing and set-piece defending.