Simple, bland but effective. That's Ikea for you but that''s also how it's nation of origin, Sweden, looked too brushing aside the limited challenge of current Euro Champions of Greece with a 2-0 margin.
There was little to enthuse about except the Swedish fans who filled two thirds of the stadium and, without exception, were donning a replica shirt.
The goals, both coming around the mid-point of the second half were sublime (Ibrahim's instinctive 20 yard drive probably the best individual goal so far) and ridiculous (as the Greek keeper missed a punch and a Swede just about bundled the ball home form a couple of feet with two Greeks on the floor). Sweden will be happy of course but they didn't suggest they'll be serious contenders when it gets to the business end of these Finals.
That's the first round of games over and rather than cagey football, it's produced 7 positive results. Can't say it's been the highest quality but it certainly has been entertaining and is set fair to get better and hotter as some sides have the win their next games or face early elimination.
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