IFK Varnamo and Orgryte played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Sweden Cup fixture on February 22, 2026, ensuring the tie will require a replay to find a winner. Varnamo took the lead twice during the match, showing good attacking intent, but on both occasions Orgryte demonstrated resilience to fight back and level the score. The equalizing goal for Orgryte came in the final ten minutes, setting up a grandstand finish where both teams had chances to win it. The key focus point was the character shown by both sides, particularly Orgryte's refusal to be beaten after going behind. The match result leaves everything to play for in the subsequent match, with both teams still in contention for a place in the next round. The Varnamo manager expressed disappointment at not holding onto their leads, while the Orgryte coach was proud of his team's spirit. Both teams fielded competitive lineups, resulting in an open and evenly-matched cup contest.