H 65 Hoor W vs Eslovs W

The tie was effectively decided in the first leg in Eslöv, where H65's 4–0 run in the opening minutes of the second half killed any hopes of an upset. As Skånesport's Christoffer Ekmark described it after that match: "It was like watching a brand-new BMW overtake an EPA tractor on a highway."

Saturday's return leg confirmed the gulf in class. Höör's four-backcourt system — with Nuhanovic, Lilja, Pettersson and Love Kumlin rotating seamlessly — generated consistent scoring opportunities that Eslöv's defence struggled to contain.

Smilla Lilja — The young backcourt player looked stronger than last season and controlled the tempo from the centre. She dislocated a finger late in the first leg and played through it without flinching, earning praise from local media.

Moa Larsson — The former Eslöv player scored eight goals in the first 17 minutes of the first leg according to Skånesport and remained a constant threat on the right flank in the return match.

Emma Nuhanovic — Her wrist-shot technique created problems for the Eslöv defence throughout, with several goals from distance.

Anna Danielsson — The Höör goalkeeper, who has visibly bulked up in the off-season according to observers, provided a solid last line with several key saves.

The 34–28 scoreline reflected a controlled home performance rather than another runaway victory. H65 managed the game intelligently, protecting their aggregate lead while still producing enough attacking volume to win the second leg by six. The combined 74 goals across two legs (40–29, 34–28) tell the story of a tie that was competitive in patches but never genuinely in doubt after the first hour of action.

H65 Höör advance to the åttondelsfinal (round of 16) of the ATG Svenska Cupen 2026/27, where they will face Tyresö Handboll. The first leg is scheduled for the weekend of 29–30 August, with the return leg on 5–6 September.

For Eslövs IK, the cup run ends at the sextondelsfinal stage, but the experience of facing a Handbollsligan opponent over two legs provides valuable preparation for their Division 1 campaign.

A professional, no-drama progression for H65 Höör, who managed the tie efficiently without needing top gear. The aggregate score accurately reflects the gap between the sides. The real test begins in the next round against Tyresö.