The second-seed Hylte/Halmstad took a huge 2-0 lead against No.1 Linköpings in the finals of the Elitserien 2017/18 and now need one more win to clinch the championship title.
By prevailing in Game 1, Hylte/Halmstad scored their first win over titleholders Linköpings in the season and ended their brutal winning streak.
As for Game 2, Hylte/Halmstad won it by a 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 21-25, 25-17) thanks to 24 points from Viktor Lindberg and 22 points from American Nicholas Goodell. Anton Tegenrot made 77% reception (13 digs, 1 error, 62% perfect).
Martin Larsson delivered 19 points for Linköpings, while their playing coach Albin Eriksson recorded 85% reception (34 digs, 2 errors, 65% perfect).
Game 3 is scheduled for April 22.
To see complete results, stats, and standings, visit our SWE National Championship 2017/2018 / Male / Seniors page.
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