It was an offensive Swedish starting eleven that was presented before Danish Jon Dahl Tomasson’s first match as Swedish national team captain. But nothing paid off going forward. Instead, it rattled in Portuguese goals behind.
After 0-3 deficit at half-time, another goal came from Portugal before Sweden reduced it to 1-4 in the 59th minute. The score stood for three minutes before Gonçalo Ramos could make it 5-1 for the home team.
But Sweden would reduce once more. Gustaf Nilsson polished the numbers in the 90th match minute.
The next chance for Jon Dahl Tomasson and his national team will be against Albania on March 25.
– In terms of results, it is clearly not approved. We always want to get good results, but today was not the priority. We went out and played the style of play he (Jon Dahl Tomasson) wanted. It is clear that it is not perfect right away, Alexander Isak told Viaplay after the match.