Sweden vs. Netherlands: Score, Reaction from World Cup 2018 Qualifier

Sweden and the Netherlands shared the points in Group A of European qualification for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, drawing 1-1 at the Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden, on Tuesday.

A goal from prolific Panathinaikos striker Marcus Berg gave Sweden a half-time lead after a stunning chip to register the first goal of the night, but Dutch veteran Wesley Sneijder grabbed the equaliser in a match his side should have won.

Bas Dost thought he had won the points for the Netherlands with the last kick of the game, but he was penalised for a foul as he witnessed his goal be disallowed.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Vincent Janssen led the line for the visitors, as Kevin Strootman patrolled the midfield for the Clockwork Orange.

Berg was given the job of leading the attack for the hosts as Sweden get used to life after the international retirement of the iconic Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

A bright start in Solna soon witnessed the teams settle down, as the Dutch attempted to get the ball down on the deck and dominate possession.

A devastating run and dribble from Emil Forsberg almost produced an opener for Sweden as the Netherlands vacated the midfield, but the visitors survived the scare.

There was little in the way of threat coming from Danny Blind’s men early on, and the Swedes took advantage as they pushed forward. 

They were rewarded with a goal two minutes before the half-time …

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