In an exciting semifinal at home, Östersunds FK emerged as formidable opponents against BK Häcken, who came in with ambitions to defend their title. Despite an intense effort and support from the home crowd, Häcken could not assert themselves against an effective Östersund side that capitalized on their chances well.

The match started at a high tempo, but it was Östersund who first took the lead with a well-placed goal. Häcken managed to equalize, giving hope to the team and their fans, but Östersund quickly responded with two more goals. Although Häcken pressed hard in the final stages of the match and created several dangerous opportunities, Östersund held firm in defense and secured their place in the final.

This defeat means that Häcken will not have the chance to defend their cup title, which is a significant disappointment for both the players and the fans. Now, the focus must quickly shift to the upcoming league season as they aim to recover from this early cup exit.