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Emil Forsberg puts Sweden on brink of knockouts

Updated on: 19 June,2021 09:49 AM IST  |  St Petersburg
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Janne Andersson’s men, who played out a goalless draw with Spain in their opener, now look set to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2004.

Emil Forsberg puts Sweden on brink of knockouts

Sweden’s Emil Forsberg

Emil Forsberg’s second-half penalty sealed Sweden a 1-0 win over Slovakia here on Friday as the Scandinavians moved top of Euro Group E.


Janne Andersson’s men, who played out a goalless draw with Spain in their opener, now look set to reach the knockout stage for the first time since 2004. 


A point in their final game against Poland at the Krestovsky Stadium on Wednesday would be enough to be sure of a Top-2 finish in the group. Slovakia could have qualified with a game to spare with a win, but still have their fate in their own hands ahead of their final tie against Spain.


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