Sweden lift Euro U21 crown with shootout win over Portugal


  • Football
  • Wednesday, 01 Jul 2015

Football - Portugal v Sweden - UEFA European Under 21 Championship - Czech Republic 2015 - Final - Eden Arena, Prague, Czech Republic - 30/6/15 Sweden's John Guidetti (C) celebrates their win after the game with Alexander Milosevic (R) and Abdul Khalili Action Images via Reuters / Lee Smith Livepic

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Sweden goalkeeper Patrik Carlgren saved two penalties as they beat Portugal 4-3 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw in the Euro Under-21 Championship final on Tuesday.

Carlgren threw himself to his right to save William Carvalho's spot kick and claim the crown for Sweden sparking joyous celebrations among the players and coaches.

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