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Erik Hamren disappointed by Sweden display
Sweden coach Erik Hamren admits that his side played below par during Friday's 1-0 defeat to Portugal in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff.Nov 16, 11:35
Crisriano Ronaldo focused after "important" winner
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his late winner against Sweden last night could prove vital in a tight World Cup playoff.Nov 16, 00:40
The Match
Match Report
Cristiano Ronaldo scores the only goal of the game eight minutes from time to earn Portugal a 1-0 advantage over Sweden in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying playoff.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the first leg of the World Cup playoff as Portugal beat Sweden 1-0.
Team News
Cristiano Ronaldo will play off the left wing for Portugal, and not through the middle, in their World Cup playoff first leg with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Sweden in Lisbon.
Build-up
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'The World Cup needs me'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims that fans would prefer to see him play at the 2014 World Cup ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo.Nov 15, 15:13
Sweden boss: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Sweden manager Erik Hamren claims that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the best player in the world.Nov 15, 01:18
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Portugal are favourites'
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Portugal are the favourites to advance from the World Cup playoff clash between the two nations.Nov 12, 17:53
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Portugal are favourites'
Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that Portugal are the favourites to advance from the World Cup playoff clash between the two nations.Nov 12, 17:52
Ricardo Costa: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic is best striker in world'
Valencia defender Ricardo Costa lavishes praises on Paris Saint-Germain forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic.Nov 11, 12:39
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