A 94th minute Viktor Claesson strike was sufficient to assist Sweden not solely defeat Poland 3-2 of their ultimate Group E match but in addition safe prime spot heading into their first knockout spherical look on the Euros since 2004. Janne Andersson’s males will meet Ukraine for simply the fifth time (W1, D1, L2), with opposition supervisor Andriy Shevchenko netting a brace in the newest H2H when Swedish hopes have been dashed at Euro 2012.
This Swedish facet is an extra resilient outfit although, conceding a mean of simply 0.38 targets throughout their final eight internationals. In reality, six clear sheets have been saved throughout that stint, together with two within the group phases versus Spain and Slovakia. In the meantime, ‘Blågult’ scored 50% of their pictures on track by means of the group stage (4 of 8), the joint-best such conversion fee within the competitors with Portugal which is able to depart their opposition frightened right here [Read more…] about Sweden vs Ukraine 30.6.2021