IF Elfsborg began their pre-season with a defeat. The team lost 0-1 to BK Hacken in a friendly match played on Friday.
Hacken scored the only goal in the 20th minute. Elfsborg were unable to find an equaliser despite attempts throughout the rest of the game. It was an unofficial fixture but still provides an early look at the team's form ahead of the coming campaign.
Elfsborg enter this period from a fourth-place position in the Allsvenskan with 37 points from 22 games. Their recent league form has been mixed with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. The next official fixture is an important home match against Halmstad on October 11th, a team currently sitting 16th in the table.
The loss to Hacken is part of the preparations for the season start. Friendlies give the manager a chance to test different combinations and players. The focus now is on fine-tuning the squad ahead of the tough opening to the Allsvenskan, where every point will count in the pursuit of top positions.
