IS Lyckan's soldier

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Game scene from the first game according to official football rules between Örgryte IS and IS Lyckan's soldiers on May 22, 1892

IS Lyckans Soldater is a former Swedish sports club from Gothenburg .

history

The club, founded in 1883, is best known for taking part in the first football match in Sweden. Opponent was Örgryte IS on May 22, 1892 , who prevailed 1-0.

But other athletes, such as the Olympic champion Eric Lemming , were also active for the club. At the end of the 19th century, the club had several Swedish athletics champions .

In 1900 the club merged with Göteborgs Velocipedklubb and Skridskosällskapet Norden to found the new club Göteborgs IF .