Clinical Sweden eliminate holders France
Thursday, May 12, 2016
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Sweden 1-0 France
Teddy Bergqvist's 45th-minute goal sent Sweden through as Group C winners, putting an end to France's defence of the title.
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- Sweden finish top of Group C and will face the Netherlands on Sunday
- Holders France head home having failed to score in their three matches
- France dominate for long spells, playing precise football, but lack a ruthless streak
- Teddy Bergqvist, the Blågult's top scorer in qualifying, registers the only goal
- The forward finishes off Mattias Svanberg's assist five minutes into the second half