Classy Hammarby put Rangers' Europa Cup hopes under pressure

Hammarby secured progression to the next round of the Europa Cup, eliminating Rangers and ending the Scottish side's campaign. The Swedish club left Broadwood Stadium with a three‑goal win on the night, sealing a 5‑0 aggregate triumph. The victory came after a dominant display that saw them add a second‑half goal within minutes of the first‑leg advantage.

Early dominance and key moments

It took only thirteen minutes for the side sitting second in the 2026 Swedish top flight to double their first‑leg lead. Defender Mathilde Janzen delivered a fine through ball to midfielder Anna Walter, who slotted the ball past exposed goalkeeper Jenna Fife.

Rangers' first threat arrived after twenty‑one minutes when striker Laura Berry struck straight at goalkeeper Cajsa Andersson. The Scottish side struggled to create further chances as Hammarby maintained possession.

Hammarby could have extended their advantage before the break, but Icelandic striker Ida Hermannsdottir and midfielder Elin Sorum squandered close‑range opportunities. Their missed chances left the scoreline unchanged at halftime.

The second half saw Scotland's pressure return in the fifty‑eighth minute, with Berry again firing at Andersson. Two minutes later, Ida Hermannsdottir completed a graceful run into the path of a superb through ball and finished clinically, sealing the tie. Sixteen‑year‑old midfielder Fanny Peterson added a further goal, pouncing after Svea Rehnberg's effort was parried by Jenna Fife.

The emphatic victory ended Scotland's hopes in the competition, following champions Heart of Midlothian's earlier defeat to Real Sociedad. Hammarby's progression marks a strong statement from the Swedish runners‑up.