Larsson magic sends Bulgaria into despair

Sweden 5 Bulgaria 0

The departing Celtic striker produced two moments of magic within as many minutes to transform an even contest into one-sided affair by taking his tally against the Bulgarians to seven in six appearances.

Fredrik Ljungberg had already edged the Swedes in front with a 32nd-minute tap-in to shade a tight first half, but Larsson’s brilliant diving header 12 minutes after the break gave them breathing space and a second exquisite finish a minute later put them out of sight.