The referee blows for full time and the host country is victorious! Ukraine wins 2-1 and take the top of Group D.
90' +3
M. Dević enters the game and replaces Y. Konoplanka.
Mellberg volleys a ball delivered to the far post. The volley is just over the bar! Ukraine are holding on.
90'
ELMANDER WITH A VOLLEY! Elmander rockets his volley over the Ukrainian net from 6 yards out!
89'
A promising attack is topped for a foul by Gusev on Mellberg.
88'
The Swedes last appeared at a major final tournament at UEFA EURO 2008, where they were eliminated at the group stage. They opened with a 2-0 victory over Greece, but were defeated by Russia and eventual winners Spain.
86'
Wilhelmsson delivers a cross that goes untouched through the Ukrainian penalty area.
85'
R. Rotan enters the game and replaces A. Voronin.
Rotan comes in to replace Voronin who has been influential in this contest.
83'
R. Elm gets yellow.
Voronin wins a free kick for Ukraine. The free kick is taken from 35 yards out and the shot goes just over the cross bar.
81'
A. Milevskyi enters the game and replaces A. Shevchenko.
Shevchenko leaves the field to a roar by the appreciative Ukrainian fans. Milevskiy comes in to replace the striker.
80'
Wilhelmsson with a shot from the top of the area! Pyatov collects the low shot without difficulty.
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78'
Pyatov again the hero for Ukraine as he beats Wilhelmsson to the ball to end a Swedish opportunity.
76'
IBRAHIMOVIC takes a rocket of a volley! PYATOV WITH A SAVE!
74'
Konoplyanka takes a shot from long range that is high and wide of the Swedish goal.
73'
Until today’s match, Ukraine had yet to score a goal from open play – or win inside 120 minutes – against European opposition at a major final tournament.
71'
J. Elmander enters the game and replaces M. Rosenberg.
Elmander comes on the field for Rosenberg. Elmander is coming back from a broken foot, but looks match fit for today's game.
70'
Elm stretches out for a volley on the back post. Pyatov is able to collect easily and end the danger.
69'
Lustig attempts a cross that goes over the goal for another goal kick.
68'
C. Wilhelmsson enters the game and replaces S. Larsson.
Elm takes a shot from quite a distance that goes well wide for a Ukrainian goal kick.
67'
Olof Mellberg is the first Sweden player to feature at four UEFA European Championships.
65'
Ibrahimović is called for the foul on Khacheridi deep in Ukrainian territory.
63'
Shevchenko has become the oldest player ever to score two goals in the EUROS.
62'
A. Svensson enters the game and replaces O. Toivonen.
61'
A. Shevchenko has scored a goal for Ukraine! Assist by Y. Konoplanka.
VORONIN takes a spinning shot that is our for a corner. Konoplyanka takes the corner and SHEVCHENKO SCORES AGAIN! Shevchenko heads the delivery past the keeper at the near post! The Ukrainian hero comes through again for his team. Ukraine leads 2-1.
59'
The corner is cleared momentarily by the Swedish defense. Yarmolenko blasts a shot over the Swedish goal and the attack ends.
58'
Konoplyanka on the break attempts a cross that is cleared for a corner.
57'
Both teams fighting for a win here as they will have to face England and France in their next two group games.
55'
A. Shevchenko has scored a goal for Ukraine! Assist by A. Yarmolenko.
SHEVCHENKO SCORES! The oldest striker in the tournament just energized the home fans by heading a cross by Yarmolenko past Isaksson to give life to Ukraine. GAME ON!
54'
In a major tournament, Sweden have met the hosting country 4 times. All four games brought defeat for the Swedes, being outscored 4 to 15.
52'
Z. Ibrahimović has scored a goal for Sweden! Assist by K. Källström.
IBRAHIMOVIC SCORES! Källström collects a long cross at the back post and plays the ball into Ibrahimović who taps it in to give Sweden the lead!
50'
Shevchenko is back to his feet and play is back underway.
49'
Granqvist is called for a foul on Shevchenko who was injured on the play.
48'
ROSENBERG with a shot! save by Pyatov.
46'
Ukraine get the second half started and these teams have 45 minutes find the goal. Ukraine on the attack right away. A cross is delivered and headed straight in the air by the defense. Voronin attempts a bicycle to get the ball back in front of goal, but the Swedes clear.
45' +1
The whistle blows and neither team go into the locker room with an advantage on the score board.
45'
One minute to be added on as both teams still level.
44'
Shevchenko and Granqvist battle for the ball inside the Swedish box. Granqvist prevails and clears for a Ukrainian throw in.
43'
Olsson shields the ball over the goal lone for a Sweden goal kick.
42'
Konoplyanka with a volley at the back post that rockets over the goal!
40'
The play beginning to swing wildly from one end of the pitch to the other.
39'
Ibrahimović heads it toward goal! The ball glances OFF THE POST! We are still level.
38'
Ukraine with a number of chances in the box. The last shot by Yarmolenko is blocked for corner. Ukraines corner is defended successfully by the Swedes.
37'
Konoplyanka takes a shot from outside the 18 yard box. The SHOT CURLS TOWARD GOAL! The shot is just wide, no goal.
36'
Sweden's corner is taken by Larsson and taken comfortably by Pyatov.
35'
Voronin take a shot from 25 yards out! Its a blistering shot saved by Isaksson.
34'
Ibrahimović attempts to collect a long ball on the left side of the field, but was unable to control the high ball. Ukraine throw in.
32'
Sweden come into the finals on a three-game winning streak in competitive fixtures. The Swedes gave the Netherlands their first loss in qualifying, beating the Oranje 3-2 in their final Group E game.
30'
Ibrahimović rockets the ball high and wide with an effort from well out.
29'
A free kick is awarded to Ukraine as Konoplyanka is tripped up by Lustig. The delivery is plucked out of the air by 6' 5" Isaksson.
27'
Olsson's cross is blocked by Gusev for a Sweden corner. Ibrahimović makes contact, but the Ukrainian defense blocks and clears the danger.
26'
A long ball into Voronin is just out of his reach and the Swedish keeper collects.
23'
Shevchenko gets the ball in the area on the counter attack. HE'S ALONE ON THE KEEPER! Shevchenko pulls his shot wide across the face of goal!
22'
A promising play is called back for off side, as Shevchenko found space behind the Swedish defense.
21'
Källström curls in a cross to Rosenberg who is alone! Play is called back for off side and the Ukrainians can breath a sigh of relief.
19'
Erik Hamrén, the Swedish coach is seen furiously writing notes on the sideline.
17'
Ibrahimović crosses into the area and Pyatov punches the ball right into Rosenberg! Rosenberg can't control and the Ukrainians finally clear the danger.
15'
The free kick is too high for any Swedish player to connect with and the ball is out for a goal kick.
13'
Ukraine enjoying most of the possession before a misplaced pass results in a Swedish throw in.
11'
K. Källström gets yellow.
Sweden break on the counter attack and Källström is given a yellow card for his sliding tackle on Gusev.
10'
Tymoshchuk is called for a foul on Källström on the left side of the field. Larsson delivers a cross that is collected by the Ukrainian keeper.
9'
Shevchenko is called for a foul on Mellberg as the two experienced players get tangled up outside the Swedish box.
7'
Gusev with a cross into the Swedish area that is headed clear. The Ukrainians are applying more pressure on the Swedish defense.
5'
Källström blasts a shot over the Ukrainian goal from 30 yards out.
4'
A speculative effort from Konoplyanka from 30 yards out goes well wide of the Swedish goal.
Tymoshchuk is called for a foul on Olsson for a free kick on the left side of the field near midfield.
2'
These two countries have never met in a competitive match, their three previous friendly meetings having yielded a win apiece and a draw.
1'
The Swedish kick off and the anticipation is over. The game is on!
Welcome to NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kyiv for this group D clash between Ukraine and Sweden. The winner of this match will take top place in this group as France and England drew earlier. Cüneyt Çakır of Turkey will be the your match official.
The line-ups for tonight’s match are as follows: For Sweden; Isaksson - Lustig, Mellberg, Granqvist, Olsson - Larsson, Elm, Kallstrom, Toivonen - Ibrahimovic, Rosenberg.
For Ukraine; Pyatov - Selin, Khacheridi, Mikhalik - Tymoshchuk, Gusev, Yarmolenko, Nazarenko, Konoplyanka - Shevchenko, Voronin.
Sweden will be looking to continue their form in 2012, in which they have won four games out of four. Ukraine will be looking to hand them their first loss of the year.
Shevchenko, the Ukrainian striker, is the oldest striker in the tournament at 35. He will be looking for a strong tournament as his country co-hosts EURO 2012.
The teams are lined up in the tunnel and are ready to take the pitch!
The national anthems have played, and the game is set to start before this anxious crowd, all dressed in Yellow and Blue, the colors of both Sweden and Ukraine.
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