On 16 November, one of the matches of Euro 2024 on football took place. Team Azerbaijan and Team Sweden met.
Euro-2024
Azerbaijan - Sweden - 3:0 (2:0)
Goals: E. Mahmudov (3), Dadashov (6), E. Mahmudov (89)
Warnings: Sheydayev (29), Kulusevski (47), Jens Kajust (52), Magomedaliyev (72), A. Krivotsyuk (90+2).
In a recent European Championship qualifying match, Azerbaijan scored a convincing victory over Sweden with a score of 2-0 at half-time and 3-0 in regulation time. The match was played at the Tofig Bahramov Respublika Stadium and both teams demonstrated their skill and determination on the pitch. The start of the match was explosive for Azerbaijan: already in the 3rd minute E. Mahmudov scored a goal. This advantage set the tone of the match and gave Azerbaijan confidence in their abilities. Just three minutes later, R. Dadashov increased the gap in the score, adding another goal to it. In the first half, both teams showed competitive spirit. However, the tension was growing, which led to the fact that in the 29th minute R. Sheydayev from Azerbaijan received a yellow card. Sweden also received a yellow card in the 47th minute - D. Kulusevski received a warning. In the 52nd minute J. Kayuste from Sweden was also warned with a yellow card, which further aggravated the situation in the match. The second half started with a break in the game. In the 57th minute, Azerbaijan's B. Mustafazada received a red card, reducing the number of players on the field. This turning point gave Sweden hope of getting back into the game. Both teams made strategic substitutions in an attempt to gain an advantage. In the 60th minute, Sweden replaced L. Vahlqvist with E. Kraft, and S. Gustafson with V. Klaesson.
Azerbaijan also made a substitution: R. Dadashov was replaced by H. Khakverdi. The match continued in a fierce struggle, and in the 72nd minute the yellow card was received by the player of the national team of Azerbaijan S. Mahammadaliyev. Mahammadaliyev. As time went on, both teams made further substitutions, trying to change the outcome of the match. In the 75th minute Azerbaijan replaced R. Sheydayev with E. Israfilov and A. Isayev with K. Aliyev. Aliyev. On the other hand, Sweden replaced H. Kayuste with R. Quayson. In the 81st minute, Azerbaijan made two more substitutions: K. Diniyev and T. Bayramov replaced E. Kamalov and M. Emreli respectively. In the 89th minute, Azerbaijan's E. Mahmudov scored his second goal of the match, thus sealing the victory. Despite all efforts, Sweden failed to score in the opponent's goal. At the end of the match in the 90th minute A. Krivotsyuk from Azerbaijan received a yellow card. Azerbaijan's impressive performance in this European Championship qualifying match demonstrated its strength and determination. The fact that the team was able to keep the advantage, even when left with ten men, showed its resilience. On the other hand, Sweden need to regroup and rethink their strategy for future matches. Overall, the match was an exciting one, and Azerbaijan emerged as the winner. Their victory will undoubtedly serve as a positive incentive for the team as they continue their road to qualify for the European Championship.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Belgium - Azerbaijan, Sweden - Estonia.
| Azerbaijan national team | Sweden | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 8 | Kicks | 16 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 4 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
| 4 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 9 | Offences | 8 |
| 3 | Corner | 9 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 37% | Ball possession | 63% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Keeper saves | 0 |
| 274 | Total assists | 464 |
| 188 | Accurate assists | 369 |
| 69% | Accuracy of passes | 80% |