Match report

Slovenia 2–2 Sweden: World Cup Qualification Europe Match Report

Slovenia
Slovenia
2–2
FT
Sweden
Sweden
Sep 5, 2025

In a thrilling World Cup Qualification Europe encounter, Slovenia held off Sweden to secure a 2–2 draw. Sweden took the lead early through A. Elanga before Slovenia leveled with a goal from S. Lovric. Y. Ayari's second half goal for Sweden seemed to seal the win, but Z. Vipotnik's late equalizer ensured both teams shared the points.

Key Facts

  • • A. Elanga opened the scoring for Sweden in the 18th minute.
  • • S. Lovric equalized for Slovenia in the 46th minute.
  • • Y. Ayari scored for Sweden in the 73rd minute.
  • • Z. Vipotnik secured the late equalizer for Slovenia in the 90th minute.
  • • Slovenia had two yellow cards, with A. Gnezda Cerin and V. Drkušiċ being cautioned.
  • • Sweden also received two yellow cards, with I. Hien and N. Eliasson being carded.

Lineups

Slovenia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Oblak (G)
  • 2 Z. Karnicnik (D)
  • 21 V. Drkusic (D)
  • 6 J. Bijol (D)
  • 13 E. Janza (D)
  • 20 P. Stojanovic (M)
  • 22 A. Gnezda Cerin (M)
  • 10 T. Elsnik (M)
  • 8 S. Lovric (M)
  • 9 A. Sporar (F)
  • 11 B. Sesko (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 M. Turk
  • 16 I. Vekic
  • 3 J. Balkovec
  • 4 D. Petrovic
  • 5 D. Zec
  • 7 S. Seslar
  • 14 T. Svetlin
  • 15 T. Horvat
  • 17 J. Mlakar
  • 18 Z. Vipotnik
  • 19 D. Sturm
  • 23 D. Brekalo

Sweden

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Olsen (G)
  • 3 H. Ekdal (D)
  • 4 I. Hien (D)
  • 5 G. Gudmundsson (D)
  • 14 A. Saletros (M)
  • 21 A. Bernhardsson (M)
  • 20 H. Larsson (M)
  • 18 Y. Ayari (M)
  • 8 D. Svensson (M)
  • 11 A. Elanga (F)
  • 17 V. Gyökeres (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 V. Johansson
  • 23 K. Nordfeldt
  • 2 E. Krafth
  • 6 A. Noren
  • 7 L. Bergvall
  • 9 A. Isak
  • 10 B. Nygren
  • 13 K. Sema
  • 15 J. Larsson
  • 16 J. Karlstrom
  • 19 N. Eliasson
  • 22 S. Nanasi

Timeline

  1. Sweden
    18' Sweden Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Elanga · Assist: Y. Ayari
  2. Slovenia
    27' Slovenia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Gnezda Cerin

    Foul

  3. Sweden
    45'+2 Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    I. Hien

    Foul

  4. Slovenia
    46' Slovenia Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Lovric · Assist: T. Elsnik
  5. Sweden
    63' Sweden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Elanga · On: B. Nygren
  6. Slovenia
    64' Slovenia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Elsnik · On: D. Petrovič
  7. Sweden
    64' Sweden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Alexander Bernhardsson · On: N. Eliasson
  8. Slovenia
    71' Slovenia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Lovric · On: J. Mlakar
  9. Sweden
    73' Sweden Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Ayari · Assist: V. Gyökeres
  10. Slovenia
    75' Slovenia Card · Yellow Card
    V. Drkušić

    Foul

  11. Slovenia
    82' Slovenia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Stojanovic · On: S. Sešlar
  12. Sweden
    85' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    N. Eliasson

    Foul

  13. Slovenia
    90' Slovenia Goal · Normal Goal
    Z. Vipotnik

Match Stats

Stat Slovenia Sweden
Fouls 19 21
Pass Accuracy 71% 78%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 6
Corners 1 4
Total Passes 319 473
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 0
Shots on Target 4 2
xG 0.46 1.04
Shots off Target 2 4
Possession 40% 60%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 226 367
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Lovric's goal in the second half was crucial, giving Slovenia a much-needed boost and the momentum.
  • ▸ Y. Ayari's second goal for Sweden in the 73rd minute put them in the lead again, but Slovenia managed to equalize again in the 90th minute, securing a draw.