Analysis: Soccer-Incisive Isak stands out among workmanlike Swedes

[ASFN Admin]

Sweden's industrious approach to their first two Euro 2020 games may not have got anyone's pulse racing, but thanks to a rock-solid defence and the threat posed by Alexander Isak they have now racked up four points and two clean sheets. After a rugged and determined goalless draw against Spain in Seville, the Swedes eked out a 1-0 win over Slovakia on Friday in St. Petersburg, with the 21-year-old Isak making the difference. The young forward, who also posed a threat against the Spanish, tormented his Slovakian markers all afternoon before substitute Robin Quaison won a penalty that Emil Forsberg converted for what could turn out to be a vital win.

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