When Umeå and Kristianstad played 1-1 in the final round 2016, the degradation was a fact. The great power of the 21st century would not play in the highest series for the first time in 18 years.
Fanny Hjelm-Rönnlund trailed 2-0 when 20 minutes remained of the summit. Tablerean Uppsala could not recover after that and had to count a heavy loss in the fight for the two direct places to the high series.
At the same time in Stockholm, Emilia Larsson has given Hammarby the lead in the derby against AIK. As long as they do not turn around and win, the table fire AIK can not catch up with Umeå, which in turn ensures a top two placement. Hammarby went to a break with 1-0, at 16 it is clear if the green and white manage to keep AIK behind them.
Two rounds remain for the elite team in the Elite.