Kristianstad was back in the fine room after a year in the Allsvenskan.
But it was not an easy premiere for Kristianstad, who started away against last year's runner-up Skuru.
Kristianstad, however, would impress initially.
From a disadvantage of 1-3, the guests went up in a 10-7 lead with just over 20 minutes played.
But after that, Skuru woke up, and took over the match more and more.
Already at half time, the home team had turned the tables and taken the lead with 11-10.
In others, Skuru continued to lead the match, and then it ran away.
Skuru got through Kristianstadsförsvaret easier than during the first half and was finally able to win 29-22.