World Cup qualifying: Pressure rises on Sweden after second Kosovo loss

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Sweden remain winless in World Cup qualifying, having suffered another shock defeat to Kosovo on Monday.

Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres both started in Gothenburg, but the hosts struggled to find their finishing touch in the 1-0 defeat.

Fisnik Asllani got the all-important goal in the 32nd minute, poking home after Veldin Hodza had failed to control the ball in the box.

Leon Avdullahu also struck the woodwork before the break, and though Sweden pushed for an equaliser, Gyokeres, Roony Bardghji and Isak all failed to find a way past Arijanet Muric in goal.

Sweden stay bottom of Group C on one point, with qualification almost out of their reach, while Kosovo’s hopes of clinching a play-off spot strengthened as they sit second.