For the reigning Swedish champions The Blacksmiths was the second match in two days, after the team defeated Masarna on away ground in Avesta.

And there was a steady fight at Gröndal's motor stadium against the top team Vetlanda, but the home runs were strongest in the end.

The victory figures were written to 47-43 in front of just over 2 900 speedway fans at the stand.

The smiths are currently four in Elitserien.

United climbs the table

In Damallsvenskan, Eskilstuna United stood for a stable effort when the team defeated Djurgården by 4-2 before just over 1,100 spectators at home at Tunavallen.

This is after a strong finish where two goals were decided in the last ten minutes.

Thus, the blue-clad climbs to an eighth place in the table.

AFC on to group games

The men's team had gone to Karlstad to play in the Swedish Cup against Division 1 team Carlstad United.

The away team got a nightmare start with 0-2, but were able to win through two goals by Dzenis Kozica and one by Adi Nalic.

AFC is thus ready for the group play in the cup next spring.

Last time, the Eskilstuna team made it sensational to the final where there was a loss against Häcken in the cup final.