Degerfors IF lost their Allsvenskan opener 0–3 to IK Sirius at Stora Valla. Sirius turned the game in the second half with three quick goals. Captain Daniel Sundgren called it a nightmare start.
The match at Stora Valla went ahead despite overnight snowfall that turned to rain. The first half ended 0–0, affected by the pitch condition and strong wind. Just 46 seconds into the second half, Neo Jönsson scored 1–0 assisted by Isak Bjerkebo.
Sirius extended the lead with a penalty by Bjerkebo in the 78th minute, after Samba Diatara fouled Victor Svensson. Four minutes later, Robbie Ure made it 3–0. Degerfors' best chance was Nahom Netabay's header just wide in the first half.
Degerfors coach Henok Goitom substituted Jesús Hernández early due to a hamstring issue, not a mistake. "We had a fairly good first half, then they got 1–0 early," said captain Daniel Sundgren. Nahom Netabay recalled last year's strong opener: "We are not dead for this."
Sirius' match hero Isak Bjerkebo, with a goal and assist, told TV4 Play: "Coming away with three points and a clean sheet feels great." Degerfors won only one home game last season. Next up is an away match against Halmstad.
