Sweden 2-3 France: Govou nets brace for French
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Match Information
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Stadium:
Ullevi Stadium
Attendance: 23,263
Match Time: 20:00 UK
Official(s):
Erik Braamhaar (Referee)
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Updated: August 20, 2008, 8:00 AM UK
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Two goals by Sidney
Govou helped France come from behind to defeat Sweden 3-2 in a
friendly on Wednesday.
Veteran Henrik Larsson opened the scoring for the hosts with
a spectacular volley from a cross by Kim Kallstrom in the fifth
minute.
It was the 37th international goal for former Barcelona and
Manchester United striker Larsson, who turns 37 next month.
Sweden's lead did not last long though as Karim Benzema
equalised 13 minutes later.
Govou put France in front in the 61st minute before making
it 3-1 with 13 minutes remaining after good work from winger
Florent Malouda and captain Thierry Henry.
Kallstrom pulled one back for the Swedes by converting a
late penalty.
Sweden 2 - 3 France