Ayari: "Should have decided earlier"

Happy about the first national team goal. But disappointed that Sweden let a 2-0 lead slip to 2-2 against Slovakia. We should have settled the match earlier, says Yasin Ayari after the Nations League match in Bratislava.

» Published: October 11 2024

Ayari: "Should have decided earlier"
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Yasin Ayari didn't hesitate, he kicked the ball and scored 1–0 via the goalkeeper's fingertips and the crossbar.

The full hit in the 25th minute – which was the midfielder's first national team goal – gave Sweden an early grip on the Nations League match against Slovakia.

It was okay. The ball came and I didn't think so much, it was just bang it in. It turned out pretty well. I'm glad to score, he says to Viaplay.

I've dreamed about this since I was little, and to do it, in a tough away game… It feels very good.

Ken Sema arranged Sweden's 2–0 after just over half an hour of play in Bratislava – then Slovakia took over more and more and caught up with the deficit to 2–2.

They came in a bit too easily in the match and scored that goal. It gave them energy. Then they dominated in the second half. But I think we could have closed the match earlier with the chances we got, he says.

We want to win every match. We wanted to win this match and I think we deserved to win, but one point is better than no points. We shouldn't think too much about this, we have a match again soon.

As early as Monday, Sweden's hunt for advancement to the B division in the Nations League continues. Then Estonia awaits in Tallinn.

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