Sweden 1, Japan 1

ARLINGTON, Texas (Interstat) — A pair of second-half goals lifted Japan and Sweden to a 1-1 draw Thursday night at AT&T Stadium in a World Cup group-stage match. Sweden struck first in the 56th minute when Daizen Maeda scored from the right side, converting a pass from Shōgo Taniguchi. The goal put Japan ahead, but the lead lasted only six minutes. Anthony Elanga equalized for Sweden in the 62nd minute, finishing from the left after an assist from Isak Hien. Viktor Gyökeres also recorded an assist on the play. The match featured three yellow cards. Isak Hien was booked in… Read more...