Sweden concedes late equalizer in final World Cup warm-up, drawing 2-2 with Greece

Sweden's final World Cup warm-up match ended in a frustrating 2-2 draw against Greece, with the Swedish team conceding a late equalizer.

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Liverpool player scored after 10 minutes. The Greek player stood completely alone inside the Swedish penalty area – and placed the ball in the top corner after a corner situation.

The match, held at the Strawberry Arena in Stockholm, saw Greece take an early lead in the 10th minute through Liverpool player Kostas Tsimikas, who capitalized on a defensive lapse during a corner. Greece also hit the crossbar before Sweden mounted a comeback.

Sweden equalized eight minutes into the second half when Viktor Gyökeres' free-kick deflected off Greece captain Vangelis Pavlidis and into the net. Gyökeres, who did not play in Sweden's previous match against Norway, was instrumental in their attack. The team then took a 2-1 lead thanks to a goal from Gustaf Nilsson, assisted by substitute Taha Ali.

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Gyökeres shot a free-kick via Greece captain Vangelis Pavlidis and into the opposite corner. Thus, he followed up the four goals against Poland, which sent Sweden to the World Cup.

However, Sweden's defensive marking faltered in the closing moments, allowing Giorgos Masouras to score the equalizer for Greece in added time, snatching a victory from the Swedes.

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Two substitutes found each other. Malmö player Taha Ali provided excellent groundwork which Gustaf Nilsson converted into a 2-1 lead.

This result follows a previous disappointing performance where Sweden was outplayed by Norway. With their World Cup campaign set to begin against Tunisia on June 15, followed by matches against the Netherlands and Japan, Sweden faces significant challenges to improve their form.

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The marking failed. Greece equalized to 2-2 when Giorgos Masouras appeared at the far post.