Match report
Sweden 1–1 Slovenia: World Cup Qualification Europe Draw
Sweden
1–1
FT
Slovenia
Nov 18, 2025
Sweden and Slovenia clashed in a closely contested World Cup Qualification Europe match that ended in a 1–1 draw. Sweden's Gustaf Lundgren equalized late in the game, ensuring the points were shared between the two teams. Both sides showed grit and determination, with Slovenia taking the lead through Tine Elsnik before Sweden's late surge.
Key Facts
- • Tine Elsnik scored for Slovenia in the 64th minute
- • Gustaf Lundgren equalized for Sweden in the 87th minute
- • Sweden made multiple substitutions in the second half, including Gustaf Lagerbielke and Victor Lindelof
- • Bardhyl Zeneli and Hakan Johansson were both shown yellow cards for Sweden
- • Zan Karnišnik received a yellow card for Slovenia in the 72nd minute
Lineups
Sweden
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Widell Zetterstrom (G)
- 20 E. Krafth (D)
- 15 C. Starfelt (D)
- 3 V. Lindelof (D)
- 8 D. Svensson (D)
- 11 G. Lundgren (M)
- 22 B. Zeneli (M)
- 19 M. Svanberg (M)
- 13 K. Sema (M)
- 14 R. Bardghji (F)
- 17 I. Lidberg (F)
Substitutes
- 12 N. Tornqvist
- 23 K. Nordfeldt
- 2 G. Lagerbielke
- 4 I. Hien
- 5 G. Gudmundsson
- 6 H. Johansson
- 7 B. Nygren
- 9 A. Isak
- 10 E. Forsberg
- 16 J. Karlstrom
- 18 Y. Ayari
- 21 A. Bernhardsson
Slovenia
Formation: 5-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Vekic (G)
- 2 Z. Karnicnik (D)
- 21 V. Drkusic (D)
- 6 J. Bijol (D)
- 3 J. Balkovec (D)
- 13 E. Janza (D)
- 11 S. Seslar (M)
- 22 A. Gnezda Cerin (M)
- 10 T. Elsnik (M)
- 15 D. Sturm (M)
- 9 A. Sporar (F)
Substitutes
- 12 Z. Leban
- 16 M. Turk
- 4 D. Petrovic
- 5 J. Gorenc Stankovic
- 7 B. Verbic
- 8 S. Lovric
- 14 D. Zec
- 17 J. Mlakar
- 18 Z. Vipotnik
- 19 T. Horvat
- 20 T. Svetlin
- 23 D. Brekalo
Timeline
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24' Sweden Card · Yellow CardB. Zeneli
Foul
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38' Sweden subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Sema · On: E. Forsberg
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64' Slovenia Goal · Normal GoalT. Elsnik · Assist: A. Šporar
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65' Sweden subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Krafth · On: G. Gudmundsson
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66' Sweden subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Svanberg · On: H. Johansson
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66' Sweden subst · Substitution 4Off: R. Bardghji · On: Alexander Bernhardsson
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69' Slovenia subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Sešlar · On: Tomi Horvat
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72' Slovenia Card · Yellow CardŽan Karničnik
Foul
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84' Sweden subst · Substitution 5Off: V. Lindelof · On: Gustaf Lagerbielke
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86' Sweden Card · Yellow CardH. Johansson
Foul
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87' Sweden Goal · Normal GoalG. Lundgren · Assist: Gustaf Lagerbielke
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88' Slovenia subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Elsnik · On: D. Petrovič
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89' Slovenia subst · Substitution 3Off: D. Sturm · On: J. Mlakar
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90'+6 Slovenia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Šporar · On: Jon Gorenc Stanković
Match Stats
| Stat | Sweden | Slovenia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 89% | 84% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 17 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 |
| Total Passes | 626 | 393 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 10 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 3 |
| xG | 1.01 | 2.17 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 4 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 557 | 330 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 12 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Tine Elsnik's goal in the 64th minute gave Slovenia the lead, creating a tense atmosphere for the remainder of the match.
- ▸ Gustaf Lundgren's late goal in the 87th minute for Sweden was crucial in securing a draw, showcasing the team's resilience and determination.