1–1 – A miscalculation of AIK.
for Shkondiga? Unruly cheers with fans traveling in the far section.
Some say they stand up and celebrate like they’ve won the Champions League, says John Gedetti.
AIK players were frustrated and boos could be heard from the Friends Arena stands at the final whistle.
The home team’s top scorer John Gidity He was not hailed as the hero of the match, but instead shook his head as he walked down the players lane and looked at the fan section far from the stands.
You must stand up for them.
There up front, Shkëndija’s players and supporters didn’t want to stop jumping up and down while shirts were tossed in the stands.
– We are a better football team than them. They stand and jump as if they won a gold medal in the World Cup when they sail towards us. It makes us even more excited about the return leg, says John Gedetti when he arrives at Sportbladet in the mixed zone.
What do you think of their celebration?
– It should be up to them. It’s fun that they think it’s fun to play against AIK. We don’t do that if you say so.
Then he adds:
Some say they stand up and celebrate as if they won the Champions League.
Coach’s explanation
It was a furious match, points out Gedity colleague Axel Björnstrom.
– It’s not about celebrating after half a game. We’ll cheer when this round is over. So go ahead, party, says Bjornstrom.
AIK captain Sebastian Larsson had no say in the celebration.
– They can have any feelings they want. No surprise, says Larson.
Nor did Shkendija coach Artem Zekiri think that the players’ joy was something to talk about.
Our fans have come a long way for this match. We have to respect them and we also have supporters who live in Sweden. Shaqiri says that football is played for the fans and we should respect them.
For AIK, the return leg against Shkëndija in North Macedonia is awaiting in exactly one week. If the team advances – most likely – then big Turkish club Fenerbahce, who won their first qualifying match against Slovakia 3-0, is waiting.