The SSL match was played in front of 10 811 spectators

Scandinavium was filled up with Gothia Cup Innebandy participants on Friday night.

In front of stands packed with participants of the Gothia Cup Innebandy, the SSL match between Pixbo IBK and FBC Kalmarsund took place. After a closely contested game, FBC Kalmarsund emerged victorious with a 5–4 win.
– It felt great to win in front of such a large crowd, said Johan Palmqvist, a player for FBC Kalmarsund.

The opening day of the Gothia Cup Innebandyconcluded with an SSL match at the Scandinavium. The stands were filled with Gothia Cup Innebandy participants, with a total of 10,811 spectators in attendance.
– It was amazing to be at the Scandinavium and play in front of such a big crowd. I have so many fond memories of the Gothia Floorball Cup, and it’s great to see so many participants in the audience, said William Lindh, a player for Pixbo IBK.

The match was thrilling from the outset. FBC Kalmarsund started strongly, taking a two-goal lead in the first period. However, Pixbo IBK fought back, scoring a goal on either side of the first break to level the game. The score remained 2–2 heading into the third and final period.

The last period was a back-and-forth battle. Pixbo IBK initially completed their comeback, taking a 3–2 lead, but Kalmarsund responded quickly, scoring twice to make it 3–3 and then 4–3, reclaiming their earlier advantage. Pixbo IBK made a determined effort to equalise in the final moments, but Kalmarsund capitalised on an empty net to score the decisive 5–3 goal. Pixbo IBK managed a late goal in the dying seconds, but it wasn’t enough. FBC Kalmarsund secured a 5–4 victory.
– It was a great win. I think it showed real strength for us to come back after Pixbo took the lead at 3–2 early in the third period, said Johan Palmqvist, a player for FBC Kalmarsund.

For the players, it was a unique experience to play in front of such a large crowd.
– This is by far the largest audience I’ve ever played in front of, said Johan Palmqvist.

William Lindh agreed:
– I know there are players on our team who have played in front of bigger crowds, but I’ve never experienced anything like this myself, he said.