'That's come out of nowhere!' Elanga secures Sweden last-32 spot

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Anthony Elanga scored for Sweden against Japan, becoming the first Swedish player to score in consecutive World Cup matches since 1994. His goal is noted as the second-longest range goal scored by Sweden in World Cup history since 1966.

Anthony Elanga became the first Sweden international to score in consecutive World Cup matches since Martin Dahlin and Kennet Andersson in 1994, having curled in a stunner to earn a point against Japan. The Newcastle United winger's goal from 28.9 metres out is the second-longest scored by a Sweden international at a World Cup since records began in 1966 - only beaten by Anders Svensson's goal from 30.9m against Argentina in 2002.