Malmo captures Swedish Allsvenskan title

Malmo FF claimed the Swedish Allsvenskan championship Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Elfsborg. The title was Malmo's 15th overall, but first since 1989. Malmo came into the final round of play even on points but behind on goal differential to Halmstad. A 1-1 draw between Halmstad and third-place finisher Gothenburg, however, gave Malmo the title. The triumph earns Malmo a berth in next season's Champions League qualifying round. Halm