Rodrigo Moreno came off the bench to snatch a last-gasp 1-1 draw in Sweden and confirm Spain's place at Euro 2020.
Match Event
Inspired saves from Robin Olsen and an injury to their own goalkeeper, David de Gea, added up to what was starting to look like a wretched outing at the Friends Arena for Robert Moreno's men.
But Rodrigo, who was dropped to the bench as his coach made six changes to the XI held by Norway last time out, reacted sharply to prod in from close range.
Sweden rode out an early storm to hit the front through Marcus Berg in the 50th minute and still have their fate in their own hands ahead of pivotal trip to Romania next month.
Group Standings
Match Events
33' What a save from De Gea
What a save De Gea! Sweden work the ball out to Lustig on the right, he has time to measure an inch-perfect cross from deep into Quaison. The forward does everything right, his header is flying into the top-right corner but De Gea flies across to tip it over.
50' GOAL! Sweden 1-0 Spain (Berg)
GOAL! 1-0 SWEDEN, BERG! There's more brilliance from De Gea to keep out Berg and then Larsson from point-blank range after Quaison's cross from the left, but Berg is on hand to nod in from a yard out with De Gea still down.
59' Injured De Gea replaced by Kepa
A worrying moment for Spain now as De Gea is down needing treatment. Kepa is getting his gloves on. Not entirely sure what happened there.
92' GOAL! Sweden 1-1 Spain (Rodrigo)
GOAL! SPAIN ARE LEVEL, IT'S RODRIGO OFF THE BENCH! That looks like the goal that takes Spain to the Euros, he stabs home from close range after a cross/shot from Fabian!
Akechandy
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You think life is hard, Try being a Man Utd fan for a week.
basketballer
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OFFICIAL : SWEDEN Stole the Letter "S" of SPAIN and "SPAIN" was "PAIN" till RODRIGO Comes and Gets back the Letter "S" of SPAIN back 😉
Desmondeyum
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injury substitution De Gea in Allison out
Gunners4ever❤
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Brazil 1-1 Senegal Brazil 1-1 Nigeria Spain 1-1 Norway Spain 1-1 Sweden Was this planned?🤨
DaMhztourage
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Rodrigo to the rescue with that late heartbreaker for Sweden !
as_win10
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Get well Soon De Gea Hoping it's nothing serious Excellent game Excellent Saves Feeling sorry for De Gea for that goal conceded
Desmondeyum
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This international break had been truly terrible, yesterday france today Spain😑
Desmondeyum
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Spain qualify & extend their long unbeaten qualifying streak with a late equalizer in Spain. Something special about Fabian Ruiz. One of those players that regularly finds a way to be in the middle of things when his team needs him. Few too many in this Spain team at the moment
kingemma
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Spain play like Tottenham Hotspur and Man Utd is in trouble ,on weekend they will know the full meaning of MFM
Juneiknrsu
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Sweden just unlucky to draw the game. The defenders were too relaxed and lost their concentration at the last hurdle. Wish them better luck next match.
Allforyou123
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De Gea injured😲😲 20/10/2019 = Man U vs Liverpool Man U fans 👇👇👇
Desmondeyum
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This coach is related to valverde How can you play first 11 against Faroe islands and Play the team B against Sweden
Desmondeyum
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Man Utd loosing De Gea is like Barcelona loosing Messi
Desmondeyum
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When you decide to bench all Barcelona players, this happens
dforever
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Here is the GIF, click: http://www.goalgif.club/v2/live/matchGifs?match_id=52837881&language=en
Nesaiknruy_Legend
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De Gea, Pogba, Martial, Shaw, Greenwood etc. injured. Liverpool game next. Ole at the wheel of a crash test car right now....
Gunners4ever❤
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Kepa's plan was clear. He wanted to play an injured De Gea so that he has to come on at some point and leave his assistant Moreno with no choice. Genius by Kepa