Ljungberg named Man of Match in Sweden-Paraguay game
www.chinaview.cn 2006-06-16 08:11:52

    BERLIN, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Sweden striker Freddie Ljungberg was named Man of the Match after his header in the 89th minute helped Sweden edge Paraguay 1-0 in their World Cup group B duel here on Thursday.

    Ljungberg's header also sent the South Americans home as they lost twice without a goal.

    Ljungberg, who plays for English Premier side Arsenal, popped up at the far post to head home after teammate Marcus Allback put a center back across goal.

    FIFA Technical Studay Group later named Ljungberg as the Man of the Match. Enditem

Editor: Zhu Jin
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