Liechtenstein-Sweden 0-2
Sweden controlled into a recipe statistics 2-0 win away against Liechtenstein on Friday evening. With one game left of EM qualifier is hope direct advancement, but it looks a bit daunting.
The Swedes are secured at least playoff, but there are two points up to Russia second place before the last and decisive match against Moldova at home on Friends Arena. Russia on its side facing Montenegro who played away their chance to get to the European Championship after the 2-3 defeat against already EM-ready Austria.
This means only the Swedish victory over Moldova and Russian defeat against Montenegro sends Sweden directly to the European Championships in France.
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Fighting in Vaduz was no stunning performance, but Sweden did what was needed to secure the three points. Marcus Berg sends yellow Royen front just before half-played first half. Captain and commander Zlatan Ibrahimovic earned a penalty just before the break. It took him even without count.
– I’m going in and do my job, help the team and try to score goals and create chances. I think I did well outside the penalty. Where should I scored. Although I may miss, says Ibrahimovic to Channel 5 according to Aftonbladet.
Ibrahimovic got his goal anyway when he ten minutes after the break was played beautifully throughout. Alone with goalkeeper Peter Jehle knocked 34-year-old 2-0.
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