The full time whistle blows and Sweden fully deserving their 2-0 victory. The French still managed to qualify for the quarter finals where they will meet defending champions Spain.
90' +4
Wilhelmsson clean through on goal and a brave Lloris save at his feet saves the French from further embarrassment.
90' +2
There will be four minutes of additional time to this second half.
90' +1
S. Larsson has scored a goal for Sweden! Assist by S. Holmén.
Goal Sweden. Larsson is in the right place at the right time as the ball bounces off the French bar, he makes no mistake smashing the ball into the roof of the net.
90'
Free kick to Sweden is swung into the back post by Larsson but Ibrahimovic can't get there.
89'
As it stands England and France will qualify for the quarter finals.
88'
A corner to the French this time is headed clear by Sweden as they hang on to this slender lead.
87'
Källström effort from the edge of the French box is just wide.
85'
After the 2010 World Cup debacle, Laurent Blanc has steadied the French ship over the past 12 months and will surely be confident of progressing to a quarter final place tonight.
83'
O. Giroud enters the game and replaces Y. M'Vila.
France come close to scoring the equalizer but Giroud's effort goes wide of the target.
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81'
Holmén receives a yellow card for a challenge on Rami.
80'
S. Holmén gets yellow.
78'
P. Wernbloom enters the game and replaces O. Toivonen.
S. Holmén enters the game and replaces A. Svensson.
Svensson makes way for Holmén as Sweden make a change.
77'
J. Ménez enters the game and replaces S. Nasri.
Nasri leaves the field as Ménez replaces him.
75'
Wilhelmsson with a dangerous looking cross that flashes across the French penalty area but no one following up and the French can clear.
73'
Sweden haven't beaten France since 1969, so possibly a bit of history being made here tonight.
72'
M'Vila strikes one from the edge of the Swedish area that Isaksson blocks out for a corner. Nasri takes a short corner and once again the French are forced back.
70'
A. Svensson gets yellow.
Svensson receives a yellow card which would have ruled him out of a quarter final had the Swedish advanced.
68'
P. Mexès gets yellow.
Mexès receives a yellow card for a challenge from behind on Toivonen. He will now miss the quarter finals if France prevail.
66'
Ribéry has a shot charged down inside the area as the French up their game and begin to press forward. Much more flare from the French these past five minutes.
65'
Nasri has a pop from the edge of the Sweden area that whistles past Isaksson's right post.
64'
French earn a free kick. Malouda sends it in and a Ribéry effort is deflected out for a corner kick.
62'
The French could lose this game and still go through should England, who they lead on goal difference in the group with both on four points, beat co-hosts Ukraine in Donetsk.
60'
The French are stunned the Swedish players have their tails up.
59'
F. Malouda enters the game and replaces H. Ben Arfa.
58'
Mellberg with a deft header from the corner that Lloris just manages to tip over the bar. France all over the place as Sweden press for a second. The second corner is dealt with by the French defense.
57'
Ibrahimovic this time the provider and Wilhelmsson's shot is blocked by Lloris and out for a corner.
55'
Larsson the provider on that goal and what a strike from Ibrahimovic. France in deep trouble here.
54'
Z. Ibrahimović has scored a goal for Sweden! Assist by S. Larsson.
Goal Sweden. Ibrahimovic with undoubtedly the best goal of the tournament. A volley from the edge of the box with a hint of a scissor kick.
53'
Diarra with a fine strike from 30-yards straight into the arms of Isaksson.
52'
France pressing now and win a corner kick. Nasri this time takes it short and Sweden have eaten those up all night.
51'
Benzema is a whisker away as he cuts inside his defender and lets loose from the edge of the 18-yard area. Isaksson was beaten as the shot just shaded the post.
50'
England have taken the lead against the Ukraine thanks to a Wayne Rooney strike. Change the dynamics of this match?
48'
Free kick to Sweden. Larsson curls one and four Swedish players are wide open and Mellberg gets in a header before the referee blows for the inevitable off side.
47'
Wilhelmsson comes on for Bajrami in this second half and almost has an effort on goal before the referee blows for off side.
46'
C. Wilhelmsson enters the game and replaces E. Bajrami.
Sweden get the second half underway.
45' +2
Half time whistle blows. Scores remain level at 0-0 as the sides go into to dressing room for drinks and oranges. Can the deadlock be broken in the second half?
45' +1
Toivonen takes a tumble inside the French box and the referee blows for offside. Half the stadium in yellow were convinced he blew for a penalty, don't you hate that?
45'
Ribéry with an effort that is deflected out for a corner kick. Nasri sends the ball deep into the box and Sweden clear comfortably.
43'
It gets complicated if France lose this match but as time ticks off the French are living dangerously.
42'
Free kick to France around 30-yards out. The kick is taken square and this match is really beginning to fizz out at this juncture. No dangerous balls into the area off that free kick, Blanc is furious on the sideline.
40'
Five minutes to half time and still no break through in this match.
39'
Sweden is officially eliminated from this tournament but will be going all out to get their first points on the board here tonight.
37'
Nasri is down with an injury and is being led of the pitch under a chorus of boos from the Swedish fans.
35'
Ben Arfa with another thunder bolt from just outside the box is inches over Isaksson's bar. He is getting closer.
34'
Ibrahimovic chests the ball down in the French area but a superb tackle from Debuchy clears the danger.
33'
Toivonen again in acres of space inside the French box but the linesman's flag goes up for off side.
31'
Some sustained pressure coming now from the French as they press for this opening goal, which would relieve a lot of pressure on Laurent Blanc in particular.
30'
Thirty minutes gone and we are still goalless here as they are in the other group D fixture England v Ukraine.
29'
Free kick to France after Svensson brings down Ribéry 30-yards out. Nasri curls in the free kick and a Swedish head once again clears the danger.
27'
Benzema with a half chance from distance that J. Olsson charges down. Good defending from Sweden tonight so far.
25'
Free kick to France in a much more dangerous position. Rami takes an almighty run up and shoots which only troubles the fans in the top tier rather that Isaksson.
24'
free kick to France deep in their own half played square as they try and build another attack.
22'
The game at a bit of a stalemate at this time. France enjoying the majority of the possession with Ribéry seeing a lot of the ball.
21'
France will go through to the quarter finals with a draw tonight, if they lose we will have to wait and see what happens in the England v Ukraine encounter.
19'
Free kick to Sweden is floated in and J. Olsson's cushioned header back to Larsson creates a chance but his volley is well over Lloris's bar.
18'
Ribéry provider again for Benzema but his effort is high and wide of Isaksson's goal.
17'
Nasri and Benzema almost combine for a opening inside the Swedish 18-yard box but just too much pace on the ball for the latter and Sweden can clear.
15'
Fifteen minutes gone and pretty even thus far. Sweden will however look to that Toivonen miss if they should lose this game.
14'
First corner of the match goes to the French. Nasri sends it in but a towering header from the Swedish defense clears the danger.
13'
Breathless opening ten minutes as both teams are prepared to attack at this early juncture.
11'
Big, big let off there for France, Ibrahimovic was fuming by the way, a simple square ball would have surely seen the Swedes one up in this match.
10'
Ben Arfa is obviously full of confidence as he has a pop from 25-yards that sails over Isaksson's bar. Good stuff from the French. Mexès makes a hash of his defensive header and Toivonen is clean through on goal, he rounds the keeper and his shot is into the side netting.
8'
Ribéry through on goal and his shot from a tight angle is blocked by Isaksson. Best chance of the match so far.
7'
Free kick to Sweden out on the left 30-yards out. Larsson sends it in but France clear with ease.
6'
France with some sustaned pressure which ends with a Debuchy cross being cleared and Ben Arfa with a follow up pile driver that is well wide.
4'
Sweden pour forward once more and this time Larsson's header is into the arms of lloris.
3'
Larsson with a nice cross into the center of the 18-yard box and Toivonen with a free header that is just wide.
2'
France awarded a free kick in Swedish territory after Ribéry is brought down. Sweden soon get the ball back as Toivonen is unceremoniously brought down in center field.
1'
Crowd count down from 10 and France get the game underway in front of a raucous crowd.
Welcome to the NSK Olimpijs'kyj stadium in Kiev, Ukraine for tonight’s intriguing Group D battle between Sweden and France. We have Portuguese officials for this match; your referee will be Pedro Proença and his assistant referees will be Bertino Cunha Miranda and Ricardo Santos. The fourth official is Pol Van Boekelfrom from Holland.
Big change for France as the ridiculously talented Ben Arfa gets a start for the Les Bleus.
1 H. Lloris 2 M. Debuchy 22 G. Clichy 5 P. Mexès 4 A. Rami 18 A. Diarra 7 F. Ribéry 11 S. Nasri 20 H. Ben Arfa 17 Y. M'Vila 10 K. Benzema Coach: L. Blanc
Sweden line up is in, Ibrahimovic will of course lead the front line, can Mellberg add to his unlikely goal tally at this tournament. Toivonen and Bajrami also start tonight for the Swedes.
1 A. Isaksson 3 O. Mellberg 13 J. Olsson 5 Martin Olsson 4 A. Granqvist 9 K. Källström 8 A. Svensson 19 E. Bajrami 20 O. Toivonen 7 S. Larsson 10 Z. Ibrahimovic Coach: E. Hamrén
Stadium filling up nicely with fans that would have traditionally stuffed their faces with pies and a few drinks by now.
Match pitch being liberally watered as we speak, should bode well for a slippery surface and a few thrills and spills. Grass doesn't look that green though, maybe pull the groundskeeper over for a lesson in fertilizing or will the grass be greener on the other side for France?
Ten minutes to kick off, fans across the globe glued to their televisions or whatever media outlet is available, it's almost game time and the friendly banter inside the stadium goes up a notch.
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