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:

Ayari: "Should have decided earlier"
Photo: Jonas Ekströmer/TT

Share this article

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.

Tags

Author

TTT
By TTEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for local and international readers

More news

Maja Åskag Advances to World Championship Triple Jump Final After Nervous Wait

Maja Åskag Advances to World Championship Triple Jump Final After Nervous Wait

World Championship Qualifier Serbia vs Albania Moved to Leskovac for Safety

World Championship Qualifier Serbia vs Albania Moved to Leskovac for Safety

Andreas Kramer Faces Challenges at World Championship 800m Event

Andreas Kramer Faces Challenges at World Championship 800m Event

Armand Duplantis Celebrates World Record in Tokyo After Championship Win

Armand Duplantis Celebrates World Record in Tokyo After Championship Win

Norway Donates Match Profits Against Israel to Doctors Without Borders

Norway Donates Match Profits Against Israel to Doctors Without Borders

Engla Nilsson Debuts at World Championship After European Bronze

Engla Nilsson Debuts at World Championship After European Bronze

Laura Dahlmeier's Body to Remain on Mountain After Accident

Laura Dahlmeier's Body to Remain on Mountain After Accident

Armand Duplantis Earns Big with World Championship Gold and Record

Armand Duplantis Earns Big with World Championship Gold and Record

Duplantis' Secret to Success: Special Spiked Shoes Boost Performance

Duplantis' Secret to Success: Special Spiked Shoes Boost Performance

Tom Brady Returns to Play Flag Football in Saudi Arabia 2026

Tom Brady Returns to Play Flag Football in Saudi Arabia 2026

Duplantis Celebrated Globally for Historic Pole Vault Achievement

Duplantis Celebrated Globally for Historic Pole Vault Achievement

Leidhammar's Goal Leads Norrköping to Victory Over Djurgården

Leidhammar's Goal Leads Norrköping to Victory Over Djurgården

Heintz Leads Göteborg to 2-1 Victory Over Häcken Despite Criticism

Heintz Leads Göteborg to 2-1 Victory Over Häcken Despite Criticism

16-Year-Old Kevin Filling Secures AIK's Victory in Stockholm Derby

16-Year-Old Kevin Filling Secures AIK's Victory in Stockholm Derby

Italian Skier Matteo Franzoso Dies After Training Crash

Italian Skier Matteo Franzoso Dies After Training Crash

NHL Legend Ed Giacomin Passes Away at 86

NHL Legend Ed Giacomin Passes Away at 86

Duplantis Sets World Record and Wins Gold at Tokyo Championships

Duplantis Sets World Record and Wins Gold at Tokyo Championships

Duplantis Wins Twelve Gold Medals from Berlin to Tokyo

Duplantis Wins Twelve Gold Medals from Berlin to Tokyo

Sam Kendricks Praises Armand Duplantis' Pole Vault Record

Sam Kendricks Praises Armand Duplantis' Pole Vault Record

Armand Duplantis Sets 14th Pole Vault World Record

Armand Duplantis Sets 14th Pole Vault World Record