Sweden vs Belgium final score, result (Euro Qualification): Lukaku nets a treble

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku scored a hat-trick to give his team a flawless beginning to the qualification rounds for the 2024 European Championships. The Red Devils emerged victorious over Sweden with a 3-0 scoreline, thus securing a win for their new manager, Domenico Tedesco, in his debut competitive game in charge.

Sweden vs Belgium Highlights

The Swedes were facing the Red Devils in a European Championships qualifier for the first time. They knew it would be one of their toughest matches of the campaign as they aimed to qualify for their seventh consecutive finals. The Blue and Yellow team was given an early warning of the Red Devils' attacking prowess when Dodi Lukebakio's attempt narrowly missed the right post. Janne Andersson's team came very close to taking the lead when Dejan Kulusevski's shot went under Thibaut Courtois, but Wout Faes was able to recover just in time and prevent the ball from crossing the goal line.

Sweden vs Belgium Highlights

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Lukebakio played a significant role for the away team in the match. As the half-hour mark approached, he delivered a cross that found Arthur Theate, whose header was on target but was saved by Robin Olsen's diving effort, tipping the ball over the crossbar. However, Belgium continued to put pressure on the opposition. Shortly after, Lukebakio made another precise cross that found Romelu Lukaku, who headed the ball home with ease for his 69th international goal, giving Belgium the lead at halftime.

Sweden vs Belgium Summary

Lukebakio played a significant role for the visiting team, and just before the half-hour mark, he delivered a cross that found Arthur Theate, whose header was heading towards the goal but was saved by a diving Robin Olsen who tipped it over the crossbar. Despite this setback, Belgium continued to put pressure on the opposing team. Soon after, Lukebakio provided another precise cross, this time finding Romelu Lukaku, who headed the ball into the net, scoring his 69th international goal. This goal gave Belgium the lead at halftime.

Sweden vs Belgium Summary

Zlatan Ibrahimović was brought on as a substitute with just over 15 minutes left in the European qualifying match, making him the oldest player to feature in this capacity. However, despite his entry into the game, Sweden was unable to mount a comeback, and Lukaku completed a hat-trick in the final moments, adding further shine to the scoreline. Belgium's win places them in the second position in Group F, behind Austria. Meanwhile, Sweden will aim to recover when they host Azerbaijan on Monday.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)

Sweden vs Belgium final score

Goals

• (35') 0 - 1 Lukaku R. - BEL
• (49') 0 - 2 Lukaku R. - BEL
• (83') 0 - 3 Lukaku R. - BEL

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