Ibrahimovic was the star as Sweden completed a victory over Denmark
Ukraine's Andriy Yarmolenko scores his side's first goal past Slovenia goalkeeper Samir Handanovic during the Euro 2016 play-off second leg soccer match between Slovenia and Ukraine in Maribor, Slovenia (Photo: AP)
Paris: Sweden and Ukraine became the last two qualifiers for Euro 2016 after eliminating Denmark and Slovenia respectively in Tuesday’s play-offs. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a brace as Sweden beat their Scandinavian neighbours 4-3 on aggregate after a 2-2 draw in Copenhagen.
Ukraine held on after conceding an early goal to veteran centre-back Bostjan Cesar before an equaliser deep into injury time by Andriy Yarmolenko saw them complete a 3-1 aggregate victory. After Republic of Ireland beat Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday and Hungary ousted Norway the day before, all 24 teams for next year’s finals in France are now known.
Ibrahimovic was the star as Sweden completed a victory over Denmark that was more comfortable than the final scoreline suggested. “It was great to do this here in Denmark,” said Ibrahimovic, who had been rumoured to be on the brink of retiring from the international game had his side failed to progress. He opened the scoring on 19 minutes with a delicate finish from Kim Kallstrom’s corner.
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( Source : AFP )
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