Match report
Sweden Defeats Azerbaijan 6-0 in UEFA Nations League
Sweden
6–0
FT
Azerbaijan
Nov 19, 2024
Sweden held a commanding 6-0 victory over Azerbaijan in their UEFA Nations League match. D. Kulusevski and V. Gyökeres were pivotal, with Kulusevski scoring twice and providing an assist, while Gyökeres netted three goals. The match was marked by early goals that set the tone and several yellow cards for Azerbaijan, indicating a defensive struggle.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Sweden 6–0 Azerbaijan
- • D. Kulusevski scored twice and provided one assist
- • V. Gyökeres netted three goals
- • Azerbaijan received four yellow cards, with A. Krivotsyuk and A. Seydiyev among the offenders
- • Sweden had one yellow card given to G. Gudmundsson
Lineups
Sweden
Formation: 3-4-1-2
Starting XI
- 12 V. Johansson (G)
- 15 C. Starfelt (D)
- 5 G. Gudmundsson (D)
- 13 K. Sema (D)
- 18 Y. Ayari (M)
- 16 J. Karlström (M)
- 14 A. Salétros (M)
- 22 S. Nanasi (M)
- 21 D. Kulusevski (F)
- 17 V. Gyökeres (F)
- 9 A. Isak (F)
Substitutes
- 2 E. Holm
- 10 E. Forsberg
- 7 L. Bergvall
- 19 I. Lidberg
- 20 N. Zätterström
- 6 S. Dahl
- 23 K. Nordfeldt
- 3 G. Lagerbielke
- 4 H. Castegren
- 11 N. Eliasson
- 8 D. Svensson
- 1 J. Widell Zetterström
Azerbaijan
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 R. Cəfərov (G)
- 2 A. Seydiyev (D)
- 4 B. Mustafazadə (D)
- 15 B. Hüseynov (D)
- 5 A. Krivotsyuk (D)
- 7 C. Diniyev (M)
- 6 O. Kökçü (M)
- 20 A. Isaev (M)
- 10 M. Emreli (F)
- 9 N. Axundzadə (F)
- 17 T. Bayramov (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Z. Əliyev
- 11 R. Şeydayev
- 18 C. Nurıyev
- 21 A. Hüseynov
- 22 M. Qurbanlı
- 1 N. Mehbalıyev
- 12 A. Bayramov
- 16 S. Abdullazadə
- 8 İ. İbrahimli
- 19 X. Nəcəfov
Timeline
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10' Sweden Goal · Normal GoalD. Kulusevski
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23' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardA. Krivotsyuk
Foul
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26' Sweden Goal · Normal GoalV. Gyökeres · Assist: D. Kulusevski
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37' Sweden Goal · Normal GoalV. Gyökeres · Assist: S. Nanasi
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45'+4 Sweden Var · Goal cancelledA. Isak
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46' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Huseynov · On: Z. Aliyev
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46' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 2Off: Nariman Akhundzade · On: R. Şeydayev
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46' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 3Off: O. Kokcu · On: C. Nurıyev
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51' Sweden subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Ayari · On: E. Holm
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54' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardA. Seydiyev
Foul
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56' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Seydiyev · On: A. Huseynov
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57' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardC. Diniyev
Argument
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57' Sweden Goal · Normal GoalD. Kulusevski
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58' Sweden Goal · Normal GoalV. Gyökeres
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60' Sweden Card · Yellow CardG. Gudmundsson
Foul
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64' Azerbaijan subst · Substitution 5Off: A. Isaev · On: M. Qurbanly
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66' Sweden subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Nanasi · On: E. Forsberg
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66' Sweden subst · Substitution 3Off: Jesper Karlström · On: L. Bergvall
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70' Sweden Goal · Normal GoalV. Gyökeres · Assist: A. Salétros
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73' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardB. Mustafazada
Foul
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88' Azerbaijan Card · Yellow CardT. Bayramov
Off the ball foul
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89' Sweden subst · Substitution 4Off: V. Gyökeres · On: I. Lidberg
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89' Sweden subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Gudmundsson · On: N. Zatterstrom
Match Stats
| Stat | Sweden | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 16 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 73% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 34 | 4 |
| Corners | 12 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 576 | 308 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 13 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 14 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 494 | 225 |
| Shots Inside Box | 23 | 0 |
| Saves | 3 | 8 |
| Shots Outside Box | 11 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Sweden's early goals in the 10th and 26th minutes set the tone for a dominant performance
- ▸ The dismissal of an Azerbaijani player due to multiple fouls and yellow cards further weakened their defense
- ▸ Sweden's substitution strategy maintained offensive pressure, securing the 6-0 victory