Jakobsbergs GoIF facts for kids
| Full name | Jakobsbergs gymnastik- och idrottsförening |
|---|---|
| Sport | soccer (earlier) handball |
| Based in | Jakobsberg, Sweden |
| Arena | Viksjöhallen (handball) |
Jakobsbergs GoIF is a sports club from Jakobsberg, a town in Sweden. The letters "GoIF" stand for Gymnastik- och idrottsförening, which means "Gymnastics and Sports Association". Today, the club is mostly known for its handball teams.
A Look Back at Soccer
Jakobsbergs GoIF used to have very active soccer teams. Both the men's and women's soccer teams were important parts of the club's history.
Women's Soccer Success
The women's soccer team from Jakobsbergs GoIF had a fantastic time in the 1970s.
- In 1977, the team achieved a great victory. They won the Swedish women's soccer national championship! This was a huge moment for the club.
- Two years earlier, in 1975, they almost won again. The team reached the final game but lost to another club called Öxabäcks IF. The game was decided by penalty kicks, which is a way to decide a winner when a game is tied. Each team takes turns shooting the ball at the goal from a special spot, with only the goalie defending.
Merging Soccer Teams
In 1993, the soccer parts of Jakobsbergs GoIF changed.
- The men's soccer team joined with another club called FC Järfälla.
- The women's soccer team also merged with FC Järfälla in the same year.
After these mergers, Jakobsbergs GoIF focused more on other sports, especially handball.
Handball Today
While soccer is no longer a part of Jakobsbergs GoIF, the club continues to be active in handball. Handball is a team sport where players pass a ball using their hands with the aim of throwing it into the opponent's goal. The club's handball teams play their games at Viksjöhallen.
