Sweden clear group winners after victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina

The vast majority had probably counted on a safe Swedish victory after Viktor Gyökere's double penalty goal and Daniel Svensson's first national team goal in the first half.

But what looked comfortable was going to be a sweaty story.

Bosnia-Herzegovina reduced directly in the second half and then scored 3-2 after just over an hour.

For the Swedish side, the focus became to regain control and stop the bleeding, which they also succeeded in - barely.

Blågult was under a lot of pressure and has, among other things, goalkeeper Viktor Johansson to thank for not conceding another goal.

With the three points, the group victory is secured and Sweden now advances to the A division of the Nations League. The next edition of the tournament will be held in autumn 2028.

The dream half

The event could not have started better for the Swedish side and after barely five minutes, Daniel Svensson headed in a cross from Anthony Elanga. The winger's first national team goal was celebrated with a backflip.

With his two penalty goals, Viktor Gyökeres then extended his record for goals in consecutive Nations League matches. That listing now stands at eight.

A big Swedish news of joy was also that Dejan Kulusevski, 26, played his first national team minutes in two years. Graham Potter replaced him after 60 minutes.

The Bosnian scorers were Armin Gigovic, who previously played U21 football for Sweden, and Sead Kolasinac.

Parallel to the match in Solna, Romania won against Poland 2–1.