Denmark Triumphs Over Sweden with Last-Minute Goal
In a remarkable comeback, Denmark defeated Sweden 2-1 in Gothenburg, securing their first win on Swedish soil in over a decade. The match, part of the World Cup qualification process, saw Denmark withstand a barrage of Swedish attacks, ultimately emerging victorious thanks to a dramatic injury-time goal from Janni Thomsen.
The Danish women struggled for much of the match, finding themselves on the defensive from the outset. Within the first minute, Sweden was nearly on the scoreboard, hitting the post in what foreshadowed a challenging evening for the visitors. Monica Jusu Bah scored early for Sweden, giving them a 1-0 lead just eight minutes into the match with a close-range finish.
Despite Sweden’s initial dominance, their inability to convert further chances allowed Denmark to regroup. With their first meaningful attack of the match, Denmark equalized after thirty minutes, with star player Pernille Harder scoring from a well-placed assist by Cecilie Floe.
The second half was marked by relentless Swedish pressure, and Denmark faced significant challenges, particularly after Harder, their captain, was forced to leave the pitch due to a head injury. Yet, against the run of play, Denmark managed to seize an unexpected victory.
In the dying moments of the match, Thomsen broke through on a swift counter-attack, skillfully slotting the ball past advancing Swedish goalkeeper Jennifer Falk to secure a memorable 2-1 win for the Danes. This victory also marked the first time Denmark defeated Sweden in a qualifying match for a major tournament in nearly ten years.
With this win, Denmark now sits atop their World Cup qualification group with seven points, while Sweden lags behind with four, sharing the position with Italy, who triumphed over Serbia 6-0 in their match.
