Viktor Johansson redeems himself with decisive save as Sweden beats Bosnia 3-2
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Viktor Johansson redeems himself with decisive save as Sweden beats Bosnia 3-2

Viktor Johansson was at fault for a late goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina. But in the final minutes, the national team goalkeeper made amends with a decisive, superb save. “I had to do something to give back to the team,” he says.

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Sweden won the home match 3–2 and secured promotion to Division A. But it was dramatic. A comfortable 3–0 lead at half-time quickly became a one-goal lead, and Viktor Johansson was involved in the away team's first goal after a mistake in the build-up.

A crappy goal. I played a dead ball to Sebbe (Sebastian Nanasi), who couldn't do much with it, so I'll take the blame, says Johansson.

But when the match was hanging in the balance in the final minutes, Johansson stepped up and saved the point with a superb save from a close-range header.

I felt I gave away the first goal, so I had to do something to give back to the team, he says.

Afterwards, the goalkeeper received praise from team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, who believes Johansson's performance deserved more.

He is calm and confident between the posts and speaks in a very good manner. I think he's playing a very good game and deserves to keep a clean sheet, says Lindelöf.

Johansson is happy with how the team handled the Bosnian onslaught at the end.

It was a bit stressful, but we managed it. A good team can resist and win the game, and that's what we did today.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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