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Sweden Edges Out Slovakia in Thrilling Nations League Encounter
Solna, November 16, 2024 – Sweden secured a 2-1 victory over Slovakia in a captivating UEFA Nations League match at the Strawberry Arena in Solna. The game, part of the League C, Round 5, of the 2024 UEFA Nations League, saw a thrilling back-and-forth encounter. Viktor Gyokeres gave Sweden the early lead in the 3rd minute, assisted by Alexander Isak. David Hancko equalized for Slovakia in the 19th minute. However, Isak’s second goal in the 48th minute proved to be the winner.
The match was punctuated by a flurry of yellow cards. Sweden saw Hien, Gudmundsson, and Holm cautioned, while Slovakia received yellow cards for Dubravka, Bero, and two for Skriniar, who was subsequently sent off in the final moments. Sweden dominated possession with 65%, registering 8 shots (3 on target), while Slovakia managed 4 shots (2 on target).
Despite Sweden’s possession advantage, Slovakia created chances, resulting in an entertaining match. The victory puts Sweden in a strong position in their Nations League group.
Substitutions sweden: at minute 26 C. Starfelt came in and V. Lindelof went out., at minute 75 E. Holm came in and N. Eliasson went out., at minute 75 J. Karlstrom came in and Y. Ayari went out.
Substitutions slovakia: at minute 41 A. Obert came in and D. Vavro went out., at minute 57 I. Schranz came in and D. Duris went out., at minute 57 M. Bero came in and L. Benes went out., at minute 67 T. Rigo came in and O. Duda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sweden
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