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Viktor Gyokeres left feeling ‘sour’ despite 3rd goal in 3 for Sweden

Viktor Gyokeres kept his remarkable Nations League run going for Sweden, but a late twist left the Arsenal striker frustrated in Zenica.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 8:31 AM
Viktor Gyokeres left feeling ‘sour’ despite 3rd goal in 3 for Sweden
Key Things to Know
  • Viktor Gyokeres felt sour after Sweden conceded a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Gyokeres scored Sweden's opening goal in the 61st minute before Kerim Alajbegovic leveled the match in the 80th.
  • Gyokeres became the first player to score in six consecutive Nations League matches.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Viktor Gyokeres expressed frustration and described the result as sour after Sweden were held to a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Arsenal striker gave Sweden the lead in the 61st minute off Alexander Bernhardsson's pass, but an 80th-minute equalizer from Kerim Alajbegovic denied the visitors a victory at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica.

The strike marked Gyokeres's third goal in three matches during the international break and set a competition record by scoring in six consecutive Nations League fixtures. Despite the dropped points, Sweden remain at the top of Group B4, two points clear of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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