Sweden round-up: Örgryte grateful to Afonso

Örgryte IS's Brazil striker Afonso Alves rescued a point for the Allsvenskan leaders as they were held to a 1-1 draw by GIF Sundsvall today.

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Joel Cedergren put the home side in front 18 minutes from time, despite being reduced to ten men by Hans Bergh's dismissal on 63 minutes. But they were denied a famous win by Afonso, who struck a superb free-kick from 20 metres out that left Fredrik Sundfors stranded, four minutes from the end.

Kalmar victorious
Örgryte stay top of the first division, three points clear of second-placed Landskrona BoIS, who were beaten 3-1 at home by lowly Kalmar FF. Håkan Lindqvist put the visitors in front after 12 minutes, but in the 35th minute Håkan Söderstierna levelled the scores with a stunning 18-metre drive. Breakaway goals from Patrik Elmander and Damir Spahic, in the 59th and 84th minutes respectively, sealed the win for Kalmar, who climb away from the relegation places.