We're into the first of three minutes of stoppage time.
90'
Jorgensen goes close once again! The Danish forward almost chips in with two goals to turn this tie around completely! The substitute can only nod a close-range header over the crossbar, with Isaksson at his mercy!
88'
Isaksson does well to push away yet another dangerous delivery from the left, with Sweden struggling to weather the storm late on. Denmark are having all of the possession and keep patiently probing for the gap required for what will be a much-needed equaliser.
86'
We're into the final five minutes at the Friends Arena, with Denmark throwing caution to the wind. Y. Poulsen is picked out by a cross from the left flank, but can only divert the deftest of headers beyond the far upright!
84'
Olsen's substitutes have worked a treat, with the momentum now firmly in the away outfit's favour. Sweden are looking a little bit leggy now, with the hosts struggling to hold onto what will be a vital result. Guidetti's fresh legs up top should help to press.
82'
J. Guidetti enters the game and replaces Z. Ibrahimović.
We're into the final 10 minutes, with Denmark now turning the screw! Jacobsen whips in a cross from the right flank, but Granqvist heads behind for a corner! The set piece is taken short, before Eriksen shoots from a very tight angle, but Isaksson parries away with a strong right hand!
80'
N. Jørgensen has scored a goal for Denmark! Assist by Y. Poulsen.
GOOOOOOOOOOAL! JORGENSEN GETS ONE BACK! Sweden fail to deal with a corner, with a flick on at the near post causing all kinds of issues! Kallstrom and Olsson fail to track their men, allowing for the Danish substitute to stab a low finish beyond Isaksson and into the back of the net! A lifeline for the visitors!
79'
Big chance for Olsen's side! Two crosses in quick succession arrow their way into the penalty box, but Granqvist does well to deal with the second. The first, however, is headed wide by Bendtner!
77'
Not long is left on the clock in Sweden, with Denmark desperately needing a goal from somewhere. Ibrahimovic looks to cause problems yet again for the away outfit, but the PSG forward and Berg fail to combine effectively due to heavy pressure.
75'
Half chance for Ibrahimovic! Forsberg manages to whip a cross in from the left byline, but the former Ajax striker can't contend with the tightest of angles. Moments later, Berg is fed in behind enemy lines, but the Sweden striker is caught narrowly offside.
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73'
A long clearance from the hosts finds Ibrahimovic, who holds play up well. Hamren's side try to penetrate down the left flank, but come up against staunch resistance. We are almost into the final quarter of an hour in Sweden, with the hosts very close to wrapping up a solid first-leg performance.
71'
Y. Poulsen enters the game and replaces M. Braithwaite.
Braithwaite is the subject of a dipping diagonal cross into the penalty area, but the Danish wide man is unable to get across Olsson and tap home a close-range finish! That proves to be his last involvement, with Olsen opting to revitalise his forward options.
69'
Sweden are pressing forward and harrying their opponents well, with Olsson continuing to cause problem after problem down the left-hand side. Lustig and the aforementioned ex-Blackburn man are offering width when required. The hosts win a corner on the left, but Schmeichel claims with ease.
68'
S. Larsson enters the game and replaces J. Durmaz.
67'
Isaksson flaps at a dipping cross in from the right-hand side, with the goalkeeper opting to push the ball over the crossbar. Bendtner is picked out by the resulting delivery, but can only send a bullet header wide of the target! Big chance for the away side.
65'
Denmark look to threaten down the right-hand side, but a cross towards the back post is headed away easily by Lustig. The visitors continue to press, but there are plenty of yellow shirts sat behind the ball to frustrate the away outfit.
63'
Sweden are looking very solid defensively, with Granqvist strong in the air. Bendtner just hasn't had any service following the break, with Denmark in danger of sinking without trace. Ibrahimovic tries to make contact with a looping diagonal ball into the box, but Schmeichel is able to gather easily.
61'
We're into the final half an hour now, with Denmark in a dangerous position. As Olsen's side need to find a goal from somewhere, it will inevitably leave them more susceptible to counter attacks. Given that Hamren's men have attacked at pace well this evening, that could be a recipe for disaster for the visitors.
59'
Olsson sprints down the left-hand side once again, before whipping in a dangerous cross, but Durmisi has the peace of mind to take a touch in the danger area before clearing. Sweden are pushing for the goal that will potentially sew this two-legged tie up already.
57'
Tensions are starting to run high, with some pushes leading to a number of successive free kicks. This contest has become extremely competitive, with Denmark knowing that they need a goal and quick.
55'
Goal ruled out for Sweden! Ibrahimovic races through into the clear and slots home a neat finish, but the striker is pulled back for offside! That was the right decision by the linesman.
54'
N. Jørgensen enters the game and replaces T. Kahlenberg.
P. Højbjerg enters the game and replaces V. Fischer.
Hojbjerg and Jorgensen are introduced for the away side, with the disappointing Kahlenberg heading out of the game. Fischer also takes his leave, with the young winger failing to threaten regularly. Olsen is putting his cards out on the table.
52'
Denmark threaten down the right flank, with Jacobsen swinging in a low cross, but Granqvist is present at the near post to lash a clearance away! Sweden immediately counter, but a long-range effort from Durmaz hurtles into the stands!
50'
Penalty goal scored by Z. Ibrahimović for Sweden!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! IBRAHIMOVIC MAKES IT 2-0! Pandemonium in the stands! The hosts have doubled their advantage, with the former Ajax man slotting a confident penalty beyond the dive of Schmeichel and into the bottom-left corner! Great finish!
49'
PENALTY FOR SWEDEN! This spot kick could be absolutely vital in the context of this tie!
48'
Olsson manages to wriggle away down the left-hand side, before clipping in a cross from the byline! Ibrahimovic meets it with a fierce header, but the PSG forward can only guide a tame attempt well wide!
47'
E. Forsberg gets yellow.
46'
We are back underway in the second half! Sweden have a lead to defend now, with Denmark needing to try and stay in the tie in order to give themselves a good chance of progressing into the next round of the tournament!
45' +3
Big call from the referee! Sweden win themselves a free kick on the edge of the penalty area, with plenty of those in yellow claiming for a penalty. Schmeichel steps up to the plate to deny Ibrahimovic, who aims to pick out the top-right corner!
45' +2
D. Agger gets yellow.
45' +1
We're into the first of two minutes of stoppage time. Braithwaite fires terrible over the crossbar for Denmark, after lining up a speculative effort at range.
45'
E. Forsberg has scored a goal for Sweden! Assist by M. Lustig.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL! GREAT FINISH FROM FORSBERG! THE HOSTS ARE AHEAD! The Sweden midfielder is picked out inside the penalty area, after great work down the right from Durmaz and Lustig! He only needs one touch, guiding a lovely effort just inside the left-hand post! The stadium erupts!
44'
Wide from Bendtner! The Wolfsburg striker is picked out in space just inside the penalty area, but can only guide a cushioned volley horrendously wide of the left-hand post!
43'
Only a few minutes remain until the break, with Sweden still having absolutely nothing to show for their high number of chances in this first period. Denmark have had a lot of possession, but Olsen's men simply haven't been going anywhere fast with the ball.
41'
Ibrahimovic and Kvist tangle, with the former seemingly bumped to the turf by the Danish midfielder - but the referee gives is decision the other way! The PSG forward is not happy at all, with it appearing to be the case that the ex-Malmo striker caught his opponent accidentally in the face.
39'
Kahlenberg tries to open up play to the right-hand side, but the midfielder plants a terrible pass directly out of play. Sweden respond with a quick break, but Ibrahimovic can only drag a low shot just wide of the far post after turning smartly!
37'
Denmark now get a free kick in a dangerous area, with Eriksen able to try and whip in a delivery. Kallstrom stands tall in the wall, making a much-needed block to protect Isaksson. The resulting corner is scrambled away, but Sweden's counter is cut short by a brilliant tackle.
35'
Only 10 minutes remain in the first half, with Sweden really needing to get a goal to make their domination count. Denmark look to cause some problems with a quick break, but a long ball forward from Braithwaite is gathered up easily by Isaksson.
33'
Sweden have another opportunity to load the box for a free kick, but Schmeichel comes confidently off his line to punch away! The hosts are starting to really put the pressure on now, with Denmark struggling to get out of their own half with any real regularity.
31'
Wide from Berg! Huge chance goes begging for Sweden! The Panathanaikos forward is slipped in behind by Ibrahimovic, but rifles a low drive some way beyond the far upright! With the aforementioned PSG striker offering himself in a central area, maybe the right decision would have been to unselfishly pass there!
30'
After much deliberation, Johansson comes into the fray for the home side, replacing the injured Antonsson. On the field, Ibrahimovic spurns the chance to test Schmeichel from a long-range free-kick situation. In the aftermath, Berg is picked out at the near post, but a flicked finish from the Swedish forward can only find the side netting!
29'
E. Berg enters the game and replaces M. Antonsson.
28'
Despite looking to be struggling, and with Bengtsson stripped off and ready to go, Antonsson comes back into the fray to try and continue. Despite having a definite knock, the defender may want to hold on until the half-time break. Forsberg is fouled by Kjaer while looking to turn, with Sweden getting the chance to whip in a dead ball from a dangerous spot.
26'
Antonsson gets back to his feet, but is moving a little bit gingerly, with Bengtsson immediately sent out to warm up on the touchline. Hamren will be hoping that he doesn't have to make one of his substitutions at this stage of proceedings, as his back four have started off well.
24'
Braithwaite scampers his way down the right, before hanging a dangerous delivery up to the back post! Isaksson punches half clear, before Bendtner guides a side-footed shot straight at the goalkeeper from narrowly inside the box! Play is halted, as Antonsson goes down heavily on the turf.
22'
Fischer drives down the left, before trying to get beyond Lustig! The Ajax man does beat his man, but Granqvist comes across neatly to mop up the scraps and concede a corner. The set piece is whipped in towards the near post, but Sweden's man on the post gets the ball away without any fuss.
20'
Sweden win themselves a corner on the right-hand side, but Berg can only guide a close-range header well over the crossbar! Moments later, Ibrahimovic is able to send a looping cross into the penalty area, but Forsberg and the aforementioned striker get mixed up while attacking it!
18'
Good save from Schmeichel! A fantastic ball down the line finds Forsberg in space, with the midfielder able to swing in a dangerous near-post delivery! Berg is the recipient, with the striker thumping a shot straight at the goalkeeper! The Leicester man still had to react quickly!
17'
Schmeichel is forced to kick long, with the goalkeeper's distribution heading directly out of play for a Swedish throw. The hosts continue to defend well, ensuring that their opponents only have the ball in safe areas of the field.
15'
Granqvist comes across well to cut out a dangerous through ball, with Bendtner looking to prey off the scraps. Sweden have been defensively sound thus far, with their shape ensuring that they have plenty of yellow shirts funnelling the visitors' danger men out wide.
13'
Agger heads a dangerous cross away, with the rebound looping out to Durmaz! The Olympiakos midfielder lets fly after setting himself, but his shot deflects off Berg and into the awaiting arms of Schmeichel! The Leicester goalkeeper has been much the busier of the two shot-stoppers in the opening quarter of an hour.
11'
Bendtner has seen absolutely no service at the moment, with the former Arsenal striker not coming off on top against Granqvist! When a long ball is eventually angled in his direction, the Danish forward is penalised for a blatant shove on his man. Despite Denmark having a lot of the ball, they're not penetrating their way into dangerous areas.
9'
Martin Olsson gallivants his way down the left-hand side, with the Norwich left-back unable to keep the ball in play. The referee pulls play back, with Schmeichel having some choice words to say to the match official. Not willing to stand for any nonsense, Rizzoli has a sharp word in the goalkeeper's ear.
7'
Denmark are on the front foot at the moment, with Olsen's side streaming forward in numbers! Durmisi breaks to the left byline, before lifting in a dangerous cross, but Kahlenberg sees a shot deflected behind for a corner. Moments earlier, Kvist saw a shot well blocked by Antonsson. The set piece is taken short by Eriksen, before the Spurs midfielder places a delivery out of play.
5'
Braithwaite sprints down the right flank, before attempting to curl a dangerous cross towards Fischer at the back post! Isaksson comes off his line smartly to claim ahead of the Ajax youngster. Sweden counter and try to generate some danger, but Ibrahimovic can only muster up a terrible long-range effort!
3'
Durmaz manages to win a corner for the hosts on the right-hand side, but a near-post delivery is easily cleared. Denmark respond with a lengthy spell of possession, with the visitors looking to settle down and get a touch of the ball. Fischer and Braithwaite are pushing on high to give their side some width.
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We are underway in the first half at the Friends Arena! The hosts are wearing their customary yellow and blue, while Denmark don red and white. After an emotional national anthem rendition for the home outfit, and a minute's silence, the football gets going!
Hello and welcome to live coverage of one of tonight's vital Euro 2016 play-off fixtures, as Denmark go on their travels to face Sweden. This is the first part of a two-legged fixture, with the hosts looking to squeeze their way into a favourable position on familiar soil in Solna. The visitors, meanwhile, have failed to win in their last four consecutive competitives games.
I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from the Friends Arena, as Sweden look to continue some good recent form. Back-to-back 2-0 victories over Liechtenstein and Moldova respectively, should ensure that the hosts come into tonight in a positive frame of mind.
TEAM NEWS: Mikael Antonsson partners Andreas Granqvist in central defence, with no real surprises in the back four. Jimmy Durmaz and Emil Forsberg should provide a threat in wide areas, with Oscar Lewicki offering youthful exuberance alongside the experienced Kim Kallstrom in the middle of the park. Marcus Berg will look to do some running for his striking teammate Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
TEAM NEWS: There are no surprises in defence for Denmark, with Riza Durmisi holding down his place at left-back for now. Martin Braithwaite and Viktor Fischer will give the midfield five some width, allowing for one of Thomas Kahlenberg or Christian Eriksen to support the lone striker of Nicklas Bendtner centrally. Pierre Emil Hojbjerg takes a seat on the bench.
Sweden starting line-up (4-4-2): Isaksson; Lustig, Antonsson, Granqvist, Martin Olsson; Durmaz, Lewicki, Kallstrom, Forsberg; Berg, Ibrahimovic.
Denmark substitutes: Lossl, Delaney, Jorgensen, Christiansen, Hojbjerg, Falk, Y. Poulsen, Vestergaard, Andersen, Wass, S. Poulsen, J. Poulsen.
HALF TIME! Sweden go into the interval with a one-goal lead, courtesy of a neat finish from Forsberg! The hosts have had much the better of the chances, with Ibrahimovic and Berg probably wondering how they haven't grabbed at least one goal apiece. Denmark need to improve, and quick.
FULL TIME! Denmark run out of time, with Sweden winning by a narrow 2-1 scoreline at the Friends Arena. Goals from Forsberg and Ibrahimovic were enough for the hosts, despite Jorgensen grabbing a late one to help make the aggregate scoreline a little more competitive. That's all that we have time for from the first leg of this Euro 2016 play-off qualifier, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time.
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