SwedenLivingWorld world_2_fill WorldBusiness BusinessSports sports-soccer SportsEntertainmentEntertain

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: 11 October 2024

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

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
TTT
By TTThis article has been altered and translated by Sweden Herald

More news

Grant near the top in LPGA finale
1 MIN READ

Grant near the top in LPGA finale

Quick Hero - Arsenal to Quarterfinal
1 MIN READ

Quick Hero - Arsenal to Quarterfinal

Confirmed: Frida Karlsson Competes in the Swedish Premiere
1 MIN READ

Confirmed: Frida Karlsson Competes in the Swedish Premiere

Hammarby's anger after the celebration: "Disgusting"
2 MIN READ

Hammarby's anger after the celebration: "Disgusting"

Frustrated Frölunda fell: "Worst we've done this year"
2 MIN READ

Frustrated Frölunda fell: "Worst we've done this year"

Confirmed: Guardiola Extends with Manchester City
1 MIN READ

Confirmed: Guardiola Extends with Manchester City

Sweden in European Championship final after thriller: "Proud and happy"
1 MIN READ

Sweden in European Championship final after thriller: "Proud and happy"

Blytung comeback for Åberg: "A bit rusty"
2 MIN READ

Blytung comeback for Åberg: "A bit rusty"

Hammarby set a new attendance record: "Love every single one"
3 MIN READ

Hammarby set a new attendance record: "Love every single one"

Referee suspended after Isak-miss
1 MIN READ

Referee suspended after Isak-miss

Super strikers in qualifying – Värnamo equalized late
2 MIN READ

Super strikers in qualifying – Värnamo equalized late

Sjöström's Criticism: "Would Have Been a Worthy Winner"
2 MIN READ

Sjöström's Criticism: "Would Have Been a Worthy Winner"

Tough for Team Edin - misses European Championship semifinal
1 MIN READ

Tough for Team Edin - misses European Championship semifinal

Roberts: Nothing is broken in any case
2 MIN READ

Roberts: Nothing is broken in any case

Rookies get a chance in the World Cup premiere
2 MIN READ

Rookies get a chance in the World Cup premiere

MFF confirms: Dahlin has a cruciate ligament injury
1 MIN READ

MFF confirms: Dahlin has a cruciate ligament injury

Operated on after horror injury – testicle burst
1 MIN READ

Operated on after horror injury – testicle burst

Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the distance premiere
2 MIN READ

Guide: Everything you need to know ahead of the distance premiere

Haak's Joy: Gets to Defend the Title - in Sweden
1 MIN READ

Haak's Joy: Gets to Defend the Title - in Sweden

Poromaa misses the Swedish premiere
1 MIN READ

Poromaa misses the Swedish premiere