Sweden vs Republic of Ireland Euro 2016, Highlights: SWE-IRE Group E Encounter Ends In 1-1 Draw
Sweden's talisman Zlatan Ibrahimovic failed to find the back of the net against Republic of Ireland but provided the assist that led to an own goal from IRE defender Ciaran Clark. Catch highlights of Sweden vs Republic of Ireland here.
Sweden and Republic of Ireland share the points after the Euro 2016 a Group E match on Monday ended in a 1-1 draw. Wes Hoolahan opened the scoring for IRE in the 48th minute but SWE levelled the scores courtesy an own goal from Ciaran Clark in the 71st minute. Catch highlights of Sweden (SWE) vs (IRE) Republic of Ireland here. (SCORECARD | POINTS TABLE | FIXTURES | NEWS)
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In a Group E also containing Italy and much-fancied Belgium, a defeat for either side could be a decisive blow to their prospects of reaching the last 16.
At 34, Manchester United target Ibrahimovic is probably gracing a major international tournament for the last time after scoring 11 times during qualifying for Erik Hamren's men.eight-game competitive winning streak.
For Ireland the only nagging doubt is a key one, as influential Stoke City forward Jon Walters has been struggling to fully shake off an achilles problem.
In contrast, LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane (calf) and Everton midfielder James McCarthy (groin and hamstring) should be fine having overcome their injury struggles.