The first battle of 2006

There is no way in describing it. The sounds and motion from the stand. Several thousand people united by the same belief for 90 minutes. From all different classes and living areas. For 90 minutes they´re not divided by all the boundaries that we human beings set up. For 90 minutes they share the same joy, anger or grief that appears for the passionate fan.

Less than ten hours away from the biggest derby game in Sweden. AIK vs Djurgårdens IF.
I am filled with anxiety as a AIK-supporter. It´s the first derbygame in 18 months after our relegation 2004. We have´nt beaten them since 2002. It´s a top of the table clash.

There will be more than one beer to relief the stressful feelings of a possible humilation...
I have friends who don´t care for football really. And it´s difficult explaining to them about the rush from 35 000 spectators and the war that reigns on the pitch.

Tonights game is more than just a game. It´s a battle between classes. AIK, the team that unifies socialgroups against Djurgården who mainly is a overclass team. It´s a battle between two clubs who together hold more than 210 years of history.

I can´t wait.