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Wilhelmsson blow mars win

11 Jun 2008 - 17:07:08

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Sweden coach Lars Lagerback expects to be without Christian Wilhelmsson for his side's remaining Group D games against Sweden and Russia after the midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in the 2-0 win against holders Greece.

A superb Zlatan Ibrahimovic strike broke the deadlock midway through the first half before Petter Hansson's scrambled effort ensured Sweden made a winning start to the tournament.

Lagerback said after the hard-earned victory: "We've scored some good goals but Zlatan's was a beauty.

"There was a very good build-up and the finish was world-class, so it was wonderful to see.

"We got the tactics right. Greece are a very tough team to play against, tactically and physically.

"They are technically skilled, very tough, very fit and move around a lot. It's very nice to win but extra satisfying the way we won after the effort we put in.

"The concentration we showed, the way we held our positions, the whole team played very well. It was not perfect but very close defensively - they had very few chances.

"However, I don't think Wilhelmsson will play in the Spanish game (on Saturday) and maybe not Russia (June 18).