Match report

Sweden Defeats Mexico 3-0 in World Cup Showdown

Mexico
Mexico
0–3
FT
Sweden
Sweden
Jun 27, 2018

Sweden secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Mexico in their World Cup group stage match, showcasing an impressive defensive strategy and capitalizing on their opportunities. The goal-scoring was led by L. Augustinsson with a normal goal, A. Granqvist with a penalty, and an own goal from Edson Álvarez.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Sweden 3, Mexico 0
  • • L. Augustinsson scored the first goal at the 50th minute, assisted by V. Claesson
  • • A. Granqvist converted a penalty at the 62nd minute
  • • Edson Álvarez scored an own goal at the 74th minute
  • • Mexico received multiple yellow cards to Jesús Gallardo, Héctor Moreno, Miguel Layún

Lineups

Mexico

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Ochoa (G)
  • 15 H. Moreno (D)
  • 7 M. Layún (M)
  • 3 C. Salcedo (D)
  • 21 Edson Álvarez (D)
  • 18 A. Guardado (M)
  • 16 H. Herrera (M)
  • 23 J. Gallardo (D)
  • 11 C. Vela (M)
  • 14 J. Hernández (F)
  • 22 H. Lozano (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 M. Fabián
  • 17 J. Corona
  • 19 O. Peralta
  • 1 J. Corona
  • 2 H. Ayala
  • 4 R. Márquez
  • 5 É. Gutiérrez
  • 6 J. dos Santos
  • 9 R. Jiménez
  • 10 G. dos Santos
  • 12 A. Talavera
  • 20 J. Aquino

Sweden

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Olsen (G)
  • 4 A. Granqvist (D)
  • 2 M. Lustig (D)
  • 3 V. Lindelöf (D)
  • 6 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 7 S. Larsson (M)
  • 8 A. Ekdal (M)
  • 17 V. Claesson (M)
  • 9 M. Berg (F)
  • 20 O. Toivonen (F)
  • 10 E. Forsberg (M)

Substitutes

  • 13 G. Svensson
  • 22 I. Thelin
  • 15 O. Hiljemark
  • 5 M. Olsson
  • 11 J. Guidetti
  • 12 K. Johnsson
  • 14 F. Helander
  • 16 E. Krafth
  • 18 P. Jansson
  • 19 M. Rohdén
  • 21 J. Durmaz
  • 23 K. Nordfeldt

Timeline

  1. Mexico
    1' Mexico Card · Yellow Card
    Jesús Gallardo

    Foul

  2. Sweden
    26' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    S. Larsson

    Foul

  3. Sweden
    50' Sweden Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Augustinsson · Assist: V. Claesson
  4. Sweden
    57' Sweden subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Larsson · On: G. Svensson
  5. Mexico
    61' Mexico Card · Yellow Card
    Héctor Moreno

    Foul

  6. Sweden
    62' Sweden Goal · Penalty
    A. Granqvist
  7. Mexico
    65' Mexico subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jesús Gallardo · On: M. Fabián
  8. Sweden
    68' Sweden subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Berg · On: I. Kiese
  9. Sweden
    74' Sweden Goal · Own Goal
    Edson Álvarez
  10. Mexico
    75' Mexico subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Guardado · On: J. Corona
  11. Sweden
    80' Sweden subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Ekdal · On: O. Hiljemark
  12. Mexico
    85' Mexico Card · Yellow Card
    Miguel Layún

    Foul

  13. Sweden
    88' Sweden Card · Yellow Card
    Mikael Lustig

    Foul

  14. Mexico
    89' Mexico subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Miguel Layún · On: O. Peralta

Match Stats

Stat Mexico Sweden
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 82% 61%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 20 15
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 472 241
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 9 1
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 8 9
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 389 147
Shots Inside Box 10 13
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Sweden took the lead with L. Augustinsson's goal at the 50th minute, shifting the momentum in their favor
  • ▸ A. Granqvist's penalty at the 62nd minute doubled Sweden's lead, securing their advantage in the World Cup match