In a much-anticipated matchup in the Swedish Cup, AIK faced off against Västerås with questions surrounding their performance under new head coach José Riveiro. The match began with Västerås taking the lead in the 30th minute when Marcus Baggesen delivered a cross from the left, allowing Axel Taonsa to head the ball into the net. Just minutes later, Jonathan Ring doubled the lead with a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area, leaving the home crowd in disbelief as they chanted for AIK to step up their game.

The halftime atmosphere was charged, with frustrations mounting from the home fans following the two early goals from Västerås, who capitalized on their limited chances effectively. Johan Hove, commenting during the halftime break, acknowledged the crowd's displeasure, stating both the audience and the team were equally frustrated by the performance, especially with Västerås being so efficient with their opportunities. Despite several late attempts, AIK couldn't convert their chances into goals during the second half, concluding the match with a score of 2-0.

This defeat marks a challenging start for José Riveiro's tenure at AIK, raising questions about the team's readiness and strategy moving forward in the tournament. Meanwhile, Alexander Rubin celebrated a successful coaching debut for Västerås, and both teams look ahead to their next matches, with AIK set to meet Oddevold in their upcoming fixtures.