In a brief moment of clarity I once wrote that I will avoid making predictions because doing so will eventually offer proof that I have no idea of what I'm talking about. While I was smart enough to figure that much out on my own, I am unfortunately dumb enough to ignore my own advice.

The following entry will present my predictions for the fall season in Allsvenskan.

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Life in the Swedish Allsvenskan began for 2009 as Kalmar FF embarked on the focal objective of defending their title crown, despite an initial drawback as they stranded a one-goal advantage to draw with Gefle IF.

After accomplishing their first championship in 2008, Kalmer travelled northwards to the city of Gävle in pursuit of their title protection and Rasmus Elm, whose brother Victor and last season's top goalscorer Patrik Ingelsten both departed for SC Heerenveen over the winter months, ensured the season started to almost perfection by successfully converting a penalty on 29 minutes.

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Falkenbergs FF came up with an important victory today in the Superettan - Sweden's second division. 21-year old midfielder Kristoffer Fagercrantz scored late in the first half for Falkenbergs. The former Halmstads BK player is enjoying a solid amount of playing time with his new club. Click to continue reading...

In today's lone Allsvenskan match, Trelleborgs FF dispatched of third-place side IFK Göteborg. The victory moves Trelleborgs up to 11th place in the Swedish league. In the first half of play, new signing Paulino Lopes Tavares scored. Forward Fredrik Jensen put the game away late in the second half. Click to continue reading...

The 2008 UEFA Intertoto Cup's first round will come to a close this weekend. The first round is comprised of 28 clubs who played first leg matches on 21 June and 22 June 2008 and will now complete the second leg.
Three matches of note from this weekend's second leg:
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IFK Göteborg closed the gap on first place Kalmar FF earlier today. Kalmar's advantage is now reduced to only three points.
IFK Göteborg's Jonas Wallerstedt scored twice in a three minute span (52' & 55'). 21 year-old Gustav Svensson capped of the scoring with the game winner five minutes later in the 60th minute. Click to continue reading...