Sweden top Group F after beating Mexico 3-0
Sweden pulled ahead in the 50th minute when Viktor Claesson's shot ended up an unanticipated assist for Ludwig Augustinsson, whose calm half-volley gave Sweden a 1-0 lead.
The Scandinavians were awarded a penalty after Hector Moreno fouled Marcus Bergin in the box. Captain Andreas Granqvist made no mistake from the spot.
Mexico defender Edson Alvarez scored an own goal in the 74th minute to help Sweden seal the victory and top position on the group standings on a superior goal difference.
"We really worked as a team, all of us wanted to everything to give our players the chance to succeed on the pitch. I'm so incredibly proud, almost moved and so touched by the thought of how we performed during the entire match," Sweden coach Janne Andersson said on the post-match press conference.
"Our players on the pitch were so disciplined and loyal in every they did," he added.
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