LIVESTREAM Swedish Championship Game: Tyresö Royal Crowns vs Carlstad Crusaders, July 12, 17:00 CET (5 pm, 11 am ET)

| American Football | 07/12/2025

The defending champion Carlstad Crusaders (8-1) host the Tyresö Royal Crowns (7-2) in the Swedish Superserien Championship Game on July 12, a rematch of their season-opening showdown where Carlstad dominated 30-13.

Carlstad’s defensive dominance
Carlstad enters the final riding a dominant 41-0 semifinal shutout of the Kristianstad Predators, holding the league’s third-ranked offense to 144 yards while forcing four turnovers. Their balanced offense racked up 370 yards and five touchdowns in rainy conditions, led by QB Slade Jarman (238 passing yards, 2 TDs) and RB Tim Schulz (88 rushing yards, 1 TD; 5 receptions, 81 yards). Schulz, the league’s fifth-leading rusher, anchors a ground game complemented by WRs Jacob Bergwall, Albin Forsman, and Lukas Kullstrand.

Tyresö’s resilient resurgence
Tyresö staged a dramatic 27-23 semifinal comeback against the Örebro Black Knights, erasing a 20-0 deficit. QB Jared Heywood’s 258-yard, two-touchdown performance fueled the rally, with WR Pablo Gomez (6 receptions, 108 yards, 1 TD) and Kevin Börzsei (4 catches, 61 yards, 1 TD) delivering clutch plays. RB Vilgot Valeskog, the league’s second-leading rusher, added 68 yards and a score. Since their Week 1 loss to Carlstad, the Royal Crowns have won six straight, revamping their offense under new coordinator Emil Dahlbom and integrating additions like Gomez and DL Bla Aram Vaisi (Norway).

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April rematch provides blueprint
Carlstad’s 30-13 win over Tyresö in April saw the Crusaders lead 30-0 in the third quarter. However, Tyresö’s midseason overhaul—including a coordinator change and roster adjustments—has transformed their identity. Head coach Noghor Jemide emphasized, “We’re a different team now.”

Key players to watch
Carlstad’s Jarman must navigate Tyresö’s league-leading pass rush, anchored by DL Caesar Winsnes (12.5 sacks). Schulz’s dual-threat prowess will test Tyresö’s linebackers. For Tyresö, Heywood’s mobility and deep-ball connection with Gomez and Börzsei must exploit gaps in Carlstad’s secondary. WR Anton Bjerke (league #2 in receiving yards) adds another layer to their aerial attack.

Coaching chess match
Carlstad’s Christian Forsman stressed humility: “We need to keep our feet on the ground.” Tyresö’s Jemide highlighted renewed belief: “Changing coordinators unlocked our potential. We have a completely different energy.”

Historical edge favors crusaders
Carlstad has won all three prior Superserien final meetings against Tyresö (2010, 2011, 2012) and seeks its 11th title in 20 finals appearances. Tyresö, with one championship (2001), aims to end a 23-year drought.

X-factor: Adjustments and momentum
Tyresö’s revamped offense and Winsnes’s pass rush must disrupt Carlstad’s rhythm. The Crusaders’ championship pedigree and home-field advantage at Karlstad’s rainy stadium could prove decisive.

Watch live PPV. Swedish Championship Game: Tyresö Royal Crowns vs Carlstad Crusaders, July 12, 17:00 CET (5 pm, 11 am ET)

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