Ukraine fell to Sweden 3-1 in a World Cup qualifying encounter where the visitors' superior finishing proved decisive. Playing in a 4-1-4-1 formation, Ukraine created opportunities with ten shots and four on target, generating 1.13 expected goals, but lacked clinical execution in the final third. Sweden's 3-4-2-1 shape proved more effective, with Viktor Gyokeres accounting for all three goals despite the visitors matching Ukraine's shot count and shots on target. The decisive difference lay in expected goals, where Sweden's 2.58 xG reflected their greater efficiency, while Sweden's goalkeeper made four saves from four shots faced, posting a 25 per cent save percentage. Referee João Pedro Pinheiro oversaw proceedings without significant controversy. The result leaves Ukraine needing to recover momentum in their qualifying campaign.