At home at Bravida Arena, Häcken would catch up with four goals in the return leg in the Conference League against Scottish Aberdeen.
And after 45 minutes of play, the difference was still the same - and the Scots' advancement looked very confident.
But Häcken got the chance.
Martin Olsson made it 1-0 in the 51st minute - and cheered as if he had decided the match, to ignite his teammates.
Some energy was spared - and in the 67th minute Leo Bengtsson made it 2-0 on penalties.
After he himself was fouled by Scottish goalkeeper Joe Lewis.
But then it was not much more than hot feelings, expulsion of Häcken's Patrik Wålemark and some yellow cards.
Aberdeen is on to the third qualifying round with a total of 5-3.