Larsson double sinks Nigeria

Henrik Larsson scored twice as Sweden came from behind to beat Nigeria and take a big stride towards making the second round of the World Cup.

Larsson double sinks Nigeria
Fri, 07 Jun, 2002 - 10:26

Sweden 2, Nigeria 1

Henrik Larsson scored twice as Sweden came from behind to beat Nigeria and take a big stride towards making the second round of the World Cup.

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