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Republic of Ireland vs Sweden. FIFA World Cup European Qualifying Group C.

Aviva StadiumAttendance49,500.

Republic of Ireland 1

  • R Keane (21st minute)

Sweden 2

  • J Elmander (33rd minute)
  • A Svensson (57th minute)

World Cup Qualifying Group C: Republic of Ireland lose 2-1 at home to Sweden

Image: Andreas Svensson: Hit the winner

Veteran Anders Svensson left the Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes in tatters as he marked his record-equalling 143rd appearance for Sweden with a precious winner.