Ibrahimovic to the rescue again for Sweden

Faroe Islands 1 Sweden 2

The north Atlantic minnows had defied expectations in keeping their illustrious visitors at bay until the break, and Baldvinsson’s cool conversion increased the pressure on Erik Hamren’s men.

A tame Sweden had just enough bite to avoid embarrassment, though, Ibrahimovic setting up Alex Kacaniklic before rubber-stamping the points himself in the 75th minute.