The veterans were widely praised after the last derby
Sebastian Larsson and Mikael Lustig won the last derby in Stockholm.
Then Larson, above all else, took the opportunity to enjoy the extra tyre.
– The ball was wet, so I had to wipe it, he says.
AIK beat Djurgården in Sunday’s double derby with a score of 2-1.
for Sebastian Larsson It was the last time they came out to face Djurgarden after they announced earlier this week that they will retire from football when the season is over.
Good to know you’ve met Djurgarden five times and won five times, Lustig laughed afterwards and was supported by his teammate.
There was a great feeling to end the match with a derby victory. Captain Larsson said I am proud of the derby results I have had since I joined the club.
the audience cares
The duo also had a hand in John Gedetti’s goal in front ten minutes later. Larsson threw the long throw into the penalty area, which prompted central defender Lustig to the striker, who scored a goal.
Larson stood facing the home crowd for 11 seconds and stared straight at the sea of park rangers, letting expletives rain down before a throw-in.
– I’m going to quit, so you have to enjoy it as long as you can.
– The ball was wet, so I had to wipe it. It’s a nice place for this match. They certainly don’t support me. But it’s fun when something like this happens.
‘Real leaders’
After that, the ancient warriors were celebrated from all sides.
If anyone deserves victory today, it is Monday. The way they do it…what a loss it will be for us. This is the tricky part, if I say so, says John Guidetti.
Coach Henok Goitom joined in the chorus of praise.
– I think they just act like it’s their first derby. On the field, they are top notch. They are real leaders all the time. They paused a bit and took the positives.