Euro 2016 Qualifiers : Sweden beats Denmark 2-1
SOLNA, Nov. 14, 2015 (AMP) — France 2016 (Qualifiers) : Sweden defeated Denmark by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in the first leg of a Euro qualifier tie on Saturday night at the Friends Arena in Solna.
Sweden dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by midfielder Emil Forsberg in the 45th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Swedishs further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Ibrahimovic on penalty in the 50th minute.
The second leg between Sweden and Denmark will be played on Tuesday November 17, 2015 (kick-off: 20:45) in Copenhagen.
Fixtures and Results : Play-offs
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Overview
Sweden at the Euro
- 5 appearances (first in 1992)
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1964)
Denmark at the Euro
- 1 title (1992)
- 8 appearances (first in 1964)
- 15 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1992) Fourth Place (1964)
Sweden
2:1
Denmark
2:1 (1:0)
- 14 November 2015
- 20:45
- Solna
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