Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s side were defeated by Radja Nainggolan’s late goal in Nice and were subsequently eliminated from Euro 2016, with the Red Devils progressing in second-place
Sweden were eliminated from Euro 2016 on Wednesday as they were beaten 1-0 by Belgium in the final match of Group E.
Erik Hamren’s side, who drew with Ireland and were beaten by Italy prior to their second stalemate of the tournament, knew that they needed to win to remain in the competition.
However, Radja Nainggolan’s late goal ensured that Belgium progressed in second place, knocking Sweden out in the process.
Italy, meanwhile, progress from the group as winners, while Republic of Ireland join Belgium in the last-16 after their dramatic 1-0 win over the Azzurri.
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