Ljungberg on song for Sweden

Sweden’s stranglehold at the top of World Cup Qualifying Group Eight was strengthened with a superb 3-0 win at closest rivals Bulgaria.

Attacking midfielder Freddie Ljungberg was the Swede’s tormentor-in-chief, opening the scoring in the 17th minute before closing the game out with a last-minute penalty.

Tottenham left-back Erik Edman had already sealed the points with the second in the 73rd minute as Bulgaria.

Armenia picked up their first victory in Group One as they edged out fellow strugglers Andorra 2-1 at the Hanrapetakan Stadium.

Ara Hakobian put the hosts ahead in the 32nd minute but they were pegged back when Fernando Silva scored 12 minutes after the break.

Romik Khachatrian was the match-winner for Armenia with a 73rd-minute strike as his side climb above their vanquished opponents at the foot of the table.