The Swedes could look forward to the NL clash against Azerbaijan regardless of the result they finish as the sure group leader in Group 1 of the C-League. The home team, playing freely, had to wait ten minutes for the first goal, at that time Dejan Kulusevski took advantage of the uncertainty of the visiting defenders, the Spurs winger after a quick set-up rolled from the corner of the five to the bottom right with the inside left.
Sweden scored two more goals in the first half – Viktor Gyökeres first, in the 26th minute, he scored from a pass from Kulusevski, then just ten minutes later, after a great turn, he scored for the Azeri goal with his left foot. Alexander Isak was unlucky, his goal was disallowed due to an offside before the break, and he missed a penalty shortly after the turn. This did not discourage the Swedes either, Kulusevski and Gyökeres scored another goal in the 57th and 58th minutes.
A 6–0The final result was set by the Hungarian striker, so Gyökeres finished with four goals against Azerbaijan – the Sporting CP striker now has 32 goals this season.
In the other match of the group, a single goal was enough for the Slovaks to win against Estonia, David Sagittarius decided the fate of the three points in the 72nd minute. Slovakia finished second in the group.
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
6. (LAST) ROUND
C-LEAGUE
GROUP 1
Slovakia-Estonia 1-0 (Sagittarius 72.)
Sweden-Azerbaijan 6-0 (Kulusevski 10., 57., Yökeres 26., 37., 58., 70.)
FINAL RESULT OF GROUP C1MGyDVL-KGk P 1. Sweden651–19–4+15 16 2. Slovakia641110–5+5 13 3. Estonia61143–9–6 4 4. Azerbaijan 6–153–17–14 1
D-LEAGUE
GROUP 2
Malta-Andorra 0-0
FINAL RESULT OF GROUP D2MGyDVL-KGk P 1. Moldova43–15–1+4 9 2. Malta42112–20 7 3. Andorra4–130–4–4 1
Questions for the guests:
1. What were the key factors that contributed to Sweden’s dominating performance against Azerbaijan in their League of Nations clash?
2. How important was it for Sweden to come out on top in Group C1, and what are their goals moving forward into future matches?
3. Dejan Kulusevski and Viktor Gyökeres both had impressive performances with four goals each – can you talk about their impact on the team’s success?
4. David Sagittarius and Slovakia also had a noteworthy win against Estonia, can you provide an overview of their game and how they secured their victory?
5. Looking at the final standings of Group C1, what were some of the challenges faced by Estonia and Azerbaijan during the tournament?
Interview Section 1: Sweden’s Dominating Performance
Guest 1: Thank you for having me. Sweden’s dominating performance against Azerbaijan can be attributed to their strong attacking strategy and clinical finishing. They were able to capitalize on the visiting defenders’ uncertainty, particularly in the first half when they scored three goals in quick succession. Dejan Kulusevski and Viktor Gyökeres were on top of their game, with the latter finishing with four goals against Azerbaijan. The team’s attacking prowess was relentless throughout the match, which allowed them to secure a comfortable lead early on and not look back. Additionally, Sweden showed great teamwork and communication on the pitch, with players making quick passes and moving into dangerous positions to create scoring opportunities.
Guest 2: Absolutely, Sweden was clearly the better team on the day. Their confidence was high after securing a spot as the group leader, which allowed them to play freely and take risks. The swedes were also effective in shutting down Azerbaijan’s attack, limiting their chances to score. it was a well-executed performance by the home team.
Interview Section 2: Sweden’s Future Goals
Guest 1: Sweden’s goal now is to carry this momentum forward into their upcoming matches. They have the potential to do well in the competition and are aiming for a top spot in their respective
