Match report

Sweden Secures Victory Over Azerbaijan in UEFA Nations League 3-1

Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan
1–3
FT
Sweden
Sweden
Sep 5, 2024

Sweden's clinical finishing secured a 3-1 victory over Azerbaijan in the UEFA Nations League. Azerbaijan's R. Dadaev scored a late penalty, but it was too little too late as Sweden dominated with goals from A. Isak and V. Gyökeres.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Azerbaijan 1–3 Sweden
  • • Azerbaijan: R. Dadaev (82')
  • • Sweden: A. Isak (65', 71'), V. Gyökeres (80' pen)
  • • Yellow Cards: Azerbaijan (R. Dadaev, Mehdi Cennetov); Sweden (L. Wahlqvist, A. Salétros)

Lineups

Azerbaijan

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 M. Cənnətov (G)
  • 22 A. Hüseynov (D)
  • 4 B. Mustafazadə (D)
  • 15 B. Hüseynov (D)
  • 3 E. Cəfərquliyev (D)
  • 7 C. Diniyev (M)
  • 20 A. Isaev (M)
  • 11 R. Şeydayev (M)
  • 8 E. Mahmudov (M)
  • 17 T. Bayramov (M)
  • 9 R. Dadashov (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 C. Nurıyev
  • 10 O. Kökçü
  • 16 E. Camalov
  • 19 N. Axundzadə
  • 2 A. Seydiyev
  • 21 X. Nəcəfov
  • 6 E. Mustafayev
  • 1 R. Cəfərov
  • 5 Ş. Əliyev
  • 12 Y. İmanov
  • 14 R. Əhmədzadə
  • 13 R. Məmmədov

Sweden

Formation: 4-2-2-2

Starting XI

  • 12 V. Johansson (G)
  • 3 L. Wahlqvist (D)
  • 2 A. Douglas (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 6 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 18 Y. Ayari (M)
  • 19 M. Svanberg (M)
  • 21 D. Kulusevski (M)
  • 11 A. Elanga (M)
  • 17 V. Gyökeres (F)
  • 9 A. Isak (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 K. Sema
  • 14 A. Salétros
  • 15 C. Starfelt
  • 7 L. Bergvall
  • 8 J. Cajuste
  • 10 G. Nilsson
  • 16 N. Eliasson
  • 20 H. Larsson
  • 1 J. Widell Zetterström
  • 23 K. Nordfeldt
  • 5 E. Kurtulus
  • 22 S. Nanasi

Timeline

  1. Azerbaijan
    45'+6 Azerbaijan Var · Penalty confirmed
    R. Dadaşov
  2. Sweden
    46' Sweden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Elanga · On: K. Sema
  3. Azerbaijan
    49' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow Card
    R. Dadaşov

    Foul

  4. Sweden
    59' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    L. Wahlqvist

    Foul

  5. Sweden
    64' Sweden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Svanberg · On: A. Salétros
  6. Sweden
    65' Sweden Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Isak · Assist: V. Gyökeres
  7. Azerbaijan
    69' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Mahmudov · On: C. Nurıyev
  8. Sweden
    71' Sweden Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Isak · Assist: V. Gyökeres
  9. Sweden
    72' Sweden subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Ayari · On: C. Starfelt
  10. Sweden
    72' Sweden subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Douglas · On: L. Bergvall
  11. Sweden
    72' Sweden subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Wahlqvist · On: J. Cajuste
  12. Azerbaijan
    75' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Diniyev · On: O. Kokcu
  13. Azerbaijan
    79' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow Card
    Mehdi Cennetov

    Foul

  14. Sweden
    80' Sweden Goal · Penalty
    V. Gyökeres
  15. Azerbaijan
    82' Azerbaijan Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Dadaşov · Assist: T. Bayramov
  16. Azerbaijan
    83' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Isaev · On: E. Camalov
  17. Azerbaijan
    83' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Şeydayev · On: Nariman Akhundzade
  18. Azerbaijan
    84' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Huseynov · On: A. Seydiyev
  19. Sweden
    90'+1 Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    A. Salétros

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Azerbaijan Sweden
Fouls 4 20
Pass Accuracy 71% 83%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 30
Corners 2 8
Total Passes 319 488
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 2 7
Shots on Target 9 11
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 12
Possession 39% 61%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 226 403
Shots Inside Box 9 20
Saves 7 8
Shots Outside Box 5 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sweden's early penalty was confirmed by VAR, setting the tone for their dominant performance.
  • ▸ A. Isak's double in quick succession (65', 71') effectively sealed the match for Sweden, despite Azerbaijan's late goal.