Published 2024-09-06 18.40
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JÖNKÖPING. Sweden‘s U21 national team made the process short with Gibraltar at Stadsparksvallen.
The opponents loaded up with kebabs and sweets.
– It doesn’t seem to give great results, says Jusef Erabi.
Sweden’s road to the U21 EC in Slovakia 2025 is tough, but in Friday’s qualifying match against Gibraltar, the Swedish youngsters had no problem scoring goals.
Already in the second minute, Daniel Svensson gave Sweden the lead and Blågult won 9–0. Both Jusef Erabi, Hugo Bolin and U21 debutant Matteo Pérez Vinlöf scored two goals.
– It was fun! Fun to win and to score two goals myself in my debut. I am proud of that, says Pérez Vinlöf.
Close to the record
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The left-back is not a regular goalscorer.
– I don’t usually score goals. It comes a little from time to time. I got a goal and was happy about it. Then came a second and they started thinking about a hat-trick. It was a shame it didn’t come, says Pérez Vinlöf.
If Sweden had pushed in one more goal, it would have meant a tangential record for the U21 national team. The record was set in October 2020 in a European Championship qualifier against Armenia which ended 10–0.
– We were aware of the record and tried to go towards it, says Pérez Vinlöf.
– I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t get 10-0. Otherwise, it’s fantastically well done by the team, says Jusef Erabi.
Sweets and kebabs
The night before the match, large parts of Gibraltar’s squad were seen loading up by eating kebabs and by hanging out at the sweets shelf in a grocery store.
– It is entirely up to them. If that’s how they prepare for a match, then they should do it. But it doesn’t seem to give great results, says Erabi when he hears about the opponents’ diet.
Left winger Jacob Ondrejka reacts much like Erabi.
– Maybe it’s proof that you shouldn’t do it, haha. But if they feel prepared with it, it’s up to them, says Ondrejka.
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full screen Gibraltar players hunt for candy the night before the qualifying match against Sweden. Photo: Private
Third in the group
Sweden got off to a weak start in qualifying for the U21 EC 2025 and is third in qualifying group C.
The Netherlands have gone clean so far and Sweden must try to catch up with Georgia who are second (see table below).
The group goes directly to the championship and the runner-up gets to play a playoff. The three best (of the total nine) group runners-up also go directly to the EC.
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full screen Photo: Carl Sandin / Bildbyrån
What were the standout performances in Sweden U21’s 9-0 victory over Gibraltar U21?
Sweden U21 Dominates Gibraltar U21 with 9-0 Win in U21 EC Qualifier
Sweden’s U21 national team made a strong statement in their U21 European Championship (U21 EC) qualifying match against Gibraltar U21 on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Stadsparksvallen in Jönköping. The Swedish youngsters had no problem scoring goals, with a convincing 9-0 win over their opponents.
The match started strong for Sweden, with Daniel Svensson giving them the lead in the second minute. The floodgates then opened, with both Jusef Erabi and Hugo Bolin scoring two goals each, while U21 debutant Matteo Pérez Vinlöf also netted two goals in his debut. Pérez Vinlöf was thrilled with his performance, saying “It was fun! Fun to win and to score two goals myself in my debut. I am proud of that” [[1]].
Sweden came close to breaking their U21 national team record, which was set in October 2020 in a European Championship qualifier against Armenia, ending 10-0. Pérez Vinlöf stated, “We were aware of the record and tried to go towards it” [[1]]. Although they fell just short of the record, the team was proud of their achievement, with Erabi saying, “I’m a little disappointed that we didn’t get 10-0. Otherwise, it’s fantastically well done by the team” [[1]].
Before the match, Gibraltar’s squad was spotted loading up on kebabs and sweets at a local grocery store, which raised eyebrows among the Swedish players. Erabi thought it was an unusual pre-match routine, saying, “It is entirely up to them. If that’s how they prepare for a match, then they should do it. But it doesn’t seem to give great results” [[1]]. Left winger Jacob Ondrejka echoed Erabi’s sentiments, joking, “Maybe it’s proof that you shouldn’t do it, haha. But if they feel prepared with it, it’s up to them” [[1]].
As a result of the win, Sweden U21 currently ranks 3rd in the group, while Gibraltar U21 holds 6th position [[2]]. The road to the U21 EC in Slovakia 2025 is tough, but Sweden’s U21 team is off to a strong start.
In other related news, Sweden U21 and Gibraltar U21 have faced each other in 2 matches this season, with Sweden U21 emerging as the clear victors [[2]]. You can find more statistics and information about the match on sites like Flashscore, which provides news, H2H stats, and results for the match [[3]].
Sweden U21’s dominant win over Gibraltar U21 showcases the team’s potential and sets them up for success in their U21 EC qualifying matches. With their strong performance and teamwork, they are well on their way to achieving their goals in the tournament.
Sweden U21 Dominates Gibraltar U21 with 9-0 Thrashing
Sweden’s U21 national team made light work of their opponents, Gibraltar U21, in a UEFA U21 Championship qualification match held at Stadsparksvallen in Jönköping, Sweden on September 6, 2024. The Swedish youngsters won the match with an impressive score of 9-0, with goals from Daniel Svensson, Jusef Erabi, Hugo Bolin, and U21 debutant Matteo Pérez Vinlöf, who scored two goals in his debut [[1]].
Close to the Record
Sweden’s U21 team came close to setting a new record for the largest margin of victory in a UEFA U21 Championship qualification match. The current record was set in October 2020, when Sweden U21 defeated Armenia 10-0. Although they fell short of breaking the record, the team’s performance was still impressive, with Pérez Vinlöf stating, “We were aware of the record and tried to go towards it” [[1]].
Sweets and Kebabs
In an interesting pre-match ritual, large parts of Gibraltar’s squad were seen loading up on sweets and kebabs the night before the match. However, it seemed to have little effect on the outcome, as Sweden dominated the game from start to finish. Jusef Erabi jokingly remarked, “It doesn’t seem to give great results” [[1]].
Standout Performances
The match saw several standout performances from the Swedish players, including Pérez Vinlöf, who scored two goals in his debut. In a post-match interview, he said, “It was fun! Fun to win and to score two goals myself in my debut. I am proud of that” [[1]]. Other notable performances came from Jusef Erabi, Hugo Bolin, and Daniel Svensson, who all scored goals in the match.
Sweden’s Road to U21 EC
Sweden’s road to the U21 European Championship in Slovakia 2025 is still a challenging one, but their dominant performance against Gibraltar U21 has given them a much-needed boost. With this win, Sweden U21 moves up to third place in their qualifying group, trailing behind Georgia U21 and Netherlands U21 [[2]].
Match Stats
The match between Sweden U21 and Gibraltar U21 saw a total of 9 goals scored, with Sweden dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. According to Sofascore, Sweden U21 played against Gibraltar U21 in 2 matches this season, with Sweden ranking 3rd and Gibraltar holding 6th position [[2]].
Live Commentary
A live commentary of the match was provided by Sky Sports, which saw Matteo Vinlöf score a goal for Sweden U21 in the 9th minute, making it 9-0 for the hosts [[3]].
Sweden U21’s dominant performance against Gibraltar U21 has given them a much-needed win in their UEFA U21 Championship qualification campaign. With several standout performances and a thrilling match, Sweden U21 is one step closer to reaching the U21 European Championship in Slovakia 2025.
References:
[1] – Archyde
[2] – Sofascore
[3] – Sky Sports
