Chief scout of Hammarby Mikael Hjelmberg has hailed Ghanaian youngster Abdul Halik-Hudu for his outstanding performance for his side in the Copa Ipiranga Cup currently underway in Brazil.

A lot of duel play, we stood up well. Aimar Sher and Abdul Halik-Hudu were our best players, says Mikael Hjelmberg.

Aimar Sher and Abdul Halik-Hudu. One is only 16 years old too (Aimar Sher) they competed in central midfield and did really well.

That said, it was a physical match but they stood up well against a good River Plate who sometimes played on the verge of ugly

After a win and a loss, Hammarby now face  River Plate in the Copa Ipiranga cup.

As a result, Bajen's hope of playoffs is now alive. - . Hammarby's cup bet down in Brazil continues.

After the victory in the premiere and the subsequent loss to Gremio, they were rattled again after 1-1 against River Plate.

A late goal by Theodor Johansson gave them the scoreline that gives them hope of playoffs in South America's largest U20 Cup alive.

To reach the sensational spot, it requires victory in the closing group game against  Corinthians, who are currently the last in the group.

Hammarby's chief scout Mikael Hjelmberg follows the development of the club's biggest players so far.

A physical match, they (River Plate) play an aggressive football. I think we were better at the passing game.

On the whole, we made a great achievement. With a little luck we could have won, at the same time