Nightmare result for Sweden – Romania run over Cyprus

Sweden is very successful as a winner in the League of Nations. But it is not at all certain that Blågult will be the best group winner in section C, which would be beneficial.

The reason the groups are important is that four Nations League winners get to play in the World Cup play-offs, as do two dozen second-placed groups in qualifications. regular World Cup. The four group winners in section A are expected to book a direct or play-off place through the usual World Cup qualifiers, just like England in section B. So, it is likely that at least three group winners in division B and the best group winner in division C play in the playoffs. In total, four out of 16 playoff teams advance to the WC finals.

But Sweden’s chances of being the best group winner this Monday did not improve. Romania won against Cyprus 4-1 and the country has won all their completed matches. The outcome of Romania’s meeting with Kosovo is not yet clear, where the score was 0-0 when the game was suspended in the final minutes. Uefa’s statement on the matter is expected later this week, according to Romanian journalist Emanuel Roşu.

If Romania and Sweden end on the same score, the most important goal difference will decide and then most of the goals will be scored. Currently, Romania’s goal difference is +12 while the Blue and Gold’s is +9.

It is worth noting from the meeting between Romania and Cyprus that AIK striker Ioannis Pittas responded for the team’s away goal in Bucharest.

Sweden conclude their Nations League group stage tomorrow, Tuesday, by facing Azerbaijan at home. Blågult must win that game to have a chance to overtake Romania – as well as North Macedonia (16 points in 6 games, +9 in goal difference) – in the fight to be the winner best group in C section.