1996 Svenska Cupen final

1996 Svenska Cupen final
Event1995–96 Svenska Cupen
After extra time
Date23 May 1996
VenueGamla Ullevi, Gothenburg
RefereeChrister Fällman (Härnösand)
Attendance2,745

The 1996 Svenska Cupen final took place on 23 May 1996 at Gamla Ullevi in Gothenburg. The match was contested by Allsvenskan sides AIK and Malmö FF. AIK played their first final since 1985 and their 10th final in total, Malmö FF played their first final since 1989 and their 17th final in total. A golden goal in extra time secured AIKs fifth cup title.

Road to the Final

AIK Round Malmö FF
Opponent Result Opponent Result
Nacka FF 2–1 Round 1 Kungsbacka BI 1–0
Syrianska FC 10–0 Round 2 Norrby IF 2–1
Älvsjö AIK 4–0 Round 3 Group Stage IFK Värnamo 1–0
Visby IF Gute 4–0 Round 3 Group Stage Kalmar AIK 4–0
Spårvägens FF 0–0 (a.e.t.) (4–5 pen) Round 3 Group Stage Göteborgs FF 5–0
GIF Sundsvall 2–1 (a.e.t.) Round 4 Halmstads BK 1–1 (a.e.t.) (3–2 pen)
Örgryte IS 2–1 Quarter-finals Östers IF 2–1 (a.e.t.)
Hammarby IF 1–0 Semi-finals IF Brommapojkarna 3–1

Match details

AIK1–0 (a.e.t.)Malmö FF
Simpson 102' (Report)
Attendance: 2,745
Referee: Christer Fällman (Härnösand)
AIK
Malmö FF
AIK:
GK Magnus Hedman
RB Pär Millqvist
CB Patrick Englund
CB Johan Mjällby
LB Gary Sundgren
RM Krister Nordin
CM Thomas Lagerlöf  80'
CM Ola Andersson
LM Marco Ciardi
FW Pascal Simpson
FW Dick Lidman  57'
Substitutes:
FW Patrik Fredholm  57'
MF Mattias Johansson  80'
Manager:
Erik Hamrén
MALMÖ FF:
GK Jonnie Fedel
RB Jörgen Ohlsson
CB Christian Karlsson
LB Jonas Wirmola
RM Niclas Nylen
CM Daniel Andersson
CM Anders Andersson
CM Joakim Persson
LM Jens Fjellström
FW Niclas Kindvall  73'
FW Greger Andrijevski  73'
Substitutes:
FW Patrik Olsson  73'
FW Yksel Osmanovski  73'
DF Tommy Jönsson
Manager:
Rolf Zetterlund

MATCH OFFICIALS

MATCH RULES

  • 90 minutes.
  • 30 minutes of extra-time if necessary.
  • Penalty shoot-out if scores still level.
  • Golden goal rule.