The audience back, singing in the stands and a blue sky above Malmö's home arena.
And it was a nice evening for Di Blåe.
They started strong and Antonio Colak was in a good mood.
After twelve minutes of play, he received the ball just outside the penalty area and shot - but over that time.
The Croatian got more chances.
Eric Larsson came up on the right wing and found the 27-year-old who was hungry for an art goal when he tried an acrobatic kick.
Outside - again.
The minute after, Malmö would have reason to rejoice, but not for a goal.
Riga's Owolabi Muritala got himself booked for a foul.
Numerical superiority for the Swedish team.
Good start on others
Three minutes into the second half, the talented Sebastian Nanasi offered a small show.
The 19-year-old tunneled his defender, went inside the penalty area and ended a shot that went outside.
And yes, Colak had shot himself into the match.
In the 50th minute, right-back Larsson stayed in front once again, broke a ball and passed to Jo Inge Berget who served Colak - who pulled on one and made it 1-0 for the home team.
The return match against Riga will be played on 13 July.
If Malmö FF moves on, they will face the winner between Finnish HJK Helsinki and Buducnost.
HJK won the first meeting 3-1.