Forsberg penalty lifts Sweden to important win over Slovakia

Emil Forsberg converted a 77th-minute penalty to give Sweden a 1-0 victory over Slovakia and a big chance of reaching the knockout stage at the European Championship.

Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka brought down substitute Robin Quaison as the striker ran in on goal after Alexander Isak’s deft flick.

Dubravka dived the correct way on Forsberg’s penalty but could not keep it out.

Sweden has four points in Group E and that might be enough to qualify. Slovakia has three points after opening with a 2-1 win over Poland.

There was only one shot on target in the first half.