Sweden v Republic of Ireland, 02 June 1949

Score3-1 to Sweden
RefereeLouis Baert
CompetitionFIFA World Cup Group 5
VenueRåsunda Stadion, Solna
Attendance38,000

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3 Sweden

1 Republic of Ireland

Goals:

Sune Andersson penalty 18 P
Hasse Jeppson 38 G
Nils Liedholm 69 G

Goals:

Davy Walsh 9 G

Starting lineup:

Goalkeeper Kalle Svensson
Defender Erik Nilsson (captain)
Midfielder Sune Andersson
Midfielder Egon Johnsson
Midfielder Nils Liedholm
Midfielder Knut Nordahl
Midfielder Kjell Rosen
Forward Henry Carlsson
Forward Gunnar Gren
Forward Hasse Jeppson
Karl-Erik Andersson

Starting lineup:

Full back Johnny Carey (captain)
Centre Half/Goalkeeper Con Martin
Wing half Eddie Gannon
Wing half Tommy Moroney
Outside Left Tommy Eglington
Winger John O'Driscoll
Paddy Coad
Tommy Godwin
Tom Roderick Keane
Daniel McGowan
Davy Walsh