Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Monday, 03 November 2025, 11:26 / Updated on Monday, 03 November 2025 11:27
Hackenthe band from Sweden that managed them cf.acquis one of the most drastic defeats in history7-2 in the Conference League play-off round, risks missing the European cups. With one stage to go, the team coached by Jens Gustafsson (47 years old) is in 10th place, with 35 points.
On August 21, Hacken crushed her on cf.game after which Dan Petrescu (57 years old) submitted his resignation. In the return leg, the Transylvanians achieved only one record victory, score 1-0.
Hacken, the nightmare of the CFR, risks missing the European cups
After humiliating CFR, Hacken did not have the same solid track record. In 13 matches played in the championship, Conference League and Swedish Cup, he achieved only 4 victories.
Otherwise, he drew 5 times and had 4 failures. Hacken has only one more championship game to play, and the only chance to get a place in the European Cup would be by winning the Cup, or the Conference League.
In the main group, they are only in 24th place after two matches, with 2 points. He drew at Shelbourne's ground, score 0-0, and at home with Vallecano, score 2-2.
Hacken's schedule from the main Conference League bracket:
Hacken had his best game of the year and was fantastic offensively.
Everything went wrong. This is the first time in 25 years that I have experienced this as a coach. I have never experienced conceding seven goals before. It's for the first time. This was my last match. I am ashamed of this result. I accept the failure, I will not continue with the team.
– Dan Petrescuon August 21, after Hacken – CFR Cluj 7-2
The up-to-date standings from the Swedish championship
