Viktor Gyokeres’ hat-trick moved Sweden a step nearer to qualifying for the World Cup as Graham Potter’s aspect beat Ukraine of their semi-final on Thursday.
Arsenal star Gyokeres was the hero for his nation in a 3-1 victory over Ukraine in Valencia.
The Swedish striker scored within the sixth and 51st minutes earlier than finishing his hat-trick with a 73rd-minute penalty.
Sweden will host Poland on the Strawberry Enviornment in Stockholm on Tuesday, with the winner reserving a spot at this summer season’s World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico.
‘We as a bunch dream quite a bit a couple of World Cup and so do I,’ Gyokeres advised Viaplay.
‘We have by no means been there earlier than and we had an excellent match right this moment, however we have to do it once more on Tuesday.’
Viktor Gyokeres scored a hat-trick as Sweden beat Ukraine of their World Cup play-off semi-final
Graham Potter’s aspect at the moment are only one win away from securing a spot on the World Cup
Gyokeres has endured a blended first season with Arsenal since his £64million transfer from Sporting Lisbon however stays a key man for Sweden.
He has now scored 18 targets in 31 appearances for his nation, though his strikes within the win over Ukraine had been his first for Sweden since 2024.
Victory in opposition to Ukraine was Sweden’s first since Potter took cost. The ex-Chelsea and West Ham boss signed a four-year contract extension earlier this month, regardless of his difficult begin within the position.
‘It was a giant step ahead, I favored how the crew regarded. They fought after they wanted to, in opposition to an excellent crew. And Viktor’s efficiency was unbelievable, after all,’ mentioned Potter.
Potter’s males at the moment are only one win from a spot on the World Cup, with Robert Lewandowski’s Poland standing of their approach after they got here from behind to beat Albania 2-1.
