Sweden U19 3, Republic of Ireland U19 1

ALBENA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — Sweden’s under-19 women’s football team delivered a stunning upset victory over the Republic of Ireland on Wednesday, overcoming significant pregame projections to win 3-1 in a UEFA U19 Championship qualification match. The result at Stadion Albena-1 defied the overwhelming odds set by statistical models, which heavily favored the Irish squad. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 1-0 win for Ireland, while its ELO system gave the home side a 79.70 percent probability of victory. Instead, Sweden’s substitutes orchestrated a commanding second-half performance to secure the win. Sweden’s victory was spearheaded by a standout performance from substitute… Read more...