Sweden has taken the lead in Group B4 of the UEFA Nations League after a 2-1 home victory against Romania. The match was decided by goals from Djokeresh and Isak.
All goals came before halftime. Isak opened the scoring with a breakthrough in the 20th minute. Romania responded with persistent pressure, equalizing through Dan Man in the 29th minute thanks to a defensive error.
The winning goal was secured by Djokeresh, who capitalized on a rebound in the 43rd minute.
The overall quality of play was quite dull, with few other clear chances created during the match.
UEFA Nations League 2026-27
Sweden – Romania 2:1 (2:1)
Goals: Isak 20′ (1:0); Dan Man 29′ (1:1); Djokeresh 43′ (2:1)
Sweden: Johansson V.; Lindelof; Holm E. (Svensson D., 63′); Starfelt (Ekdal, 63′); Strid; Bergvall; Ayari; Bernhardsson (Wolemark, 77′); Isak; Djokeresh (Nigren, 76′); Nanasi (Gudmundsson G., 84′)
Substitutions: Svensson D. (from 63′); Ekdal (from 63′); Nigren (from 76′); Wolemark (from 77′); Gudmundsson G. (from 84′)
Reserves: Thornqvist N.; Ellborg; Melberg; Skoglund; Svedberg; Chelstrem; Larsson Hu.
Romania: Radu A.; Dragusin; Kubis; Gitze; Belutse T.K. (Screciu, 46′); Ratiu; Bancu; Hadji Ya. (Tenase F., 67′); Marin R. (Stancu, 81′); Muntianu L. (Mihaile, 67′); Dan Man (Dragomir, 88′)
Substitutions: Screciu (from 46′); Mihaile (from 67′); Tenase F. (from 67′); Stancu (from 81′); Dragomir (from 88′)
Reserves: Hindrich; Cojocaru V.; Borza; Burke; Ilie; Eissat; Olaru
Yellow cards: Marin R. 37′; Gitze 45′; Screciu 83′; Dan Man 86′; Kubis 90′
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