Sweden held their ground at home and moved clear at the summit of Nations League Group H with a 3-1 win over Poland, a result shaped by a sharp response after the visitors had levelled shortly before half-time.
Sweden reclaim control after Polish equaliser
- Benjamin Nygren gave Sweden an early advantage in the eighth minute, putting the hosts ahead after an energetic opening.
- Poland found a way back before the interval when Sebastian Szymański struck in the 43rd minute, sending the sides into the break at 1-1.
- Yasin Ayari restored Sweden’s lead on 64 minutes, turning the contest back towards the home side.
- Viktor Gyökeres added the decisive third goal eight minutes later, scoring in the 72nd minute to complete the 3-1 victory.
Nygren’s early finish had placed Sweden in command, but Szymański’s equaliser altered the mood before the interval and left the second half open.
Sweden, however, returned with greater control. Ayari’s goal gave them breathing room, and Gyökeres then extended the margin to ensure Poland could not build another comeback.
Group H picture
The three points keep Sweden first in Group H. Poland leave the match in third place after failing to match Sweden’s second-half surge, with their remaining Nations League fixtures now carrying added importance.
