Sweden defeats Georgia 3-0 to lift UEFA U19 Championship
A dominant display by Sweden helped them to a 3-0 victory over Georgia in the final of the 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship in Slovakia.
Goals from Emil Roback, Willhelm Loeper, and Johan Ludvigsson sealed the win for Sweden.
Sweden started the brighter of the two teams and took the lead after just 10 minutes when Roback fired home from close range after a cross from the left.
Georgia tried to respond, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances, and Sweden doubled their lead just before half-time when Loeper headed home a corner.
The second half was a more even affair, but Sweden remained in control and added a third goal late on when Ludvigsson tapped home from close range after a good run and cross from the right.
The victory was Sweden's second UEFA European Under-19 Championship title, and their first since 2012.
Georgia were appearing in their first UEFA European Under-19 Championship final, and they will be disappointed to have lost, but they can be proud of their achievement in reaching the final.
Here are the match highlights:
- Sweden started the brighter of the two teams and took the lead after just 10 minutes when Roback fired home from close range after a cross from the left.
- Georgia tried to respond, but they were unable to create any clear-cut chances, and Sweden doubled their lead just before half-time when Loeper headed home a corner.
- The second half was a more even affair, but Sweden remained in control and added a third goal late on when Ludvigsson tapped home from close range after a good run and cross from the right.
Here are some of the key stats from the match:
- Sweden had 60% possession of the ball.
- Sweden had 12 shots on goal, with 6 on target.
- Georgia had 4 shots on goal, with 1 on target.
- Sweden completed 85% of their passes, while Georgia completed 78% of their passes.
