Västsvenska decided in the third period
The F16 final between Västsvenska and Småland-Blekinge became an even story for a long time. Västsvenska took the lead late in the first period through Vida Kärneus Bloom, before the same player made it 2-0 early in the second period.
However, Småland-Blekinge fought their way back into the match and reduced the score twice again, but in the third period Västsvenska was able to pull away. With three goals in the final act, the final score was set at 6–2, and the gold was secured.
After the final signal, Vida Kärneus Bloom tried to put into words the feelings as a newly crowned Swedish champion.
– It feels absolutely fantastic, you can’t take it in. We’ve been talking about this all the time since we first met and it feels so good to have brought home the gold now.
She also highlights the team’s strength as one of the keys to success in the championship.
– I think the key for us is that we have such a good point on the team and that everyone is so good. We don’t have many star players, but we are very good together as a team.
Despite the nervousness of the final, the team held together the whole way and was able to decide the match in a strong third period.
– Of course it is nervous with a final. But we do it together and have become a team in such a short time. I’m proud of every single one.
Match facts
West Sweden – Småland Blekinge 6-2
First period
1-0 (14:20) Vida Kärneus Bloom (Moa Pettersson)
Second period
2-0 (00.16) Vida Kärneus Bloom (Thea Petersson)
3-0 (05:57) Moa Pettersson (Gry Axelsson)
3-1 (07:28) Tilly Karlsson (Elicia Alm)
3-2 (13:34) Ester Nyman (Tilly Karlsson)
Period 3
4-2 (06:23) Moa Pettersson (Vida Kärneus Bloom)
5-2 (10:08) Gry Axelsson (Emma Sandberg)
6-2 (14:34) Kajsa Engström (Hedda Björndal)
All Star Team – Distrikts-SM 2026 F16
Goalkeeper: Sonja Danielsson, Småland-Blekinge
Back: Tuva Ny, Stockholm
Forward: Moa Pettersson, West Sweden
Points winners: Vida Kärneus Bloom (West Swedish)
Stable final effort gave gold to Västernorrland P16
In the P16 final between Småland-Blekinge and Västernorrland, it was ultimately Västernorrland that drew the longest straw. After a tight and intense start, the team gradually managed to get a grip on the match and win the final 4–2.
Västernorrland showed evidence of efficiency and was able to decide the match in the third period in front of well-filled stands. The team’s goalkeeper Malte Hult, who was also named All Star Team goalkeeper, was visibly pleased after the final whistle.
– It’s really nice. It has always been a dream to win SM gold and to be able to do it with this particular team is a really good feeling.
Despite his impressive own performance, he wants to focus on the team’s collective strength as decisive.
– We always fight as a team and have gone on three fives the whole tournament and can do it all the way. We knew it would be tough, but we feel we have a strong squad.
And the celebration won’t last very long. Nor be short-lived.
– It will be a long bus ride home with lots of singing and celebration.
Match facts
Småland-Blekinge – Västernorrland 2-4
First period
0-1 (09.25) Folke Jäder (Linus Swedin)
1-1 (10.01) Simon Johanesson (Elliot Berglund)
1-2 (10.31) Adam Salin (Talola)
Second period
2-2 (11:23) Felix Johansson (William Holmer)
2-3 (14:38) According to Muhli Englin
Third period
2-4 (09.11) Noel Svensson (Melker Nordell)
All Star Team – Distrikts-SM 2026 P16
Goalkeeper: Malte Hult, Västernorrland
Back: Mille Thunell, Småland-Blekinge
Forward: Liam Axell, Västergötland
Points winners: Hugo Johansson (Skåne IBF)
