In the first European Championship qualifier with Iceland in Reykjavik, it was a solid situation via a long throw that gave the Icelanders the equalizer to 1-1 after an hour of play, which was also the end result.

There were also sequences in the match that took a very long time just at Iceland's throw-in, something that irritated the Swedes.

Now, when it's time for the European Championship group final and the nations meet again, Sweden must be better prepared.

- It is such a thing that we must be part of.

They send long throws, there are many game interruptions and it takes a lot of time.

It is a great chance for them when they get the fixed situations, says Caroline Seger during Monday's press conference and continues:

- It gets frustrating when they take so much time of playing time, but for us it is about doing the work that is necessary to win the match.

For our part, they get to do their thing and we get to focus on ours.

"Do not give us an inch"

Also in the rest of the game, Seger is clear about what awaits.

- Iceland bases its game on the physical and melee game.

They want a lot going forward and get energy from it.

We were not prepared for it last time, but we must be mentally aware that it will be tough out there if they come here and play like last time.

One of Sweden's other stars in Magdalena Eriksson adds:


- It's about preparing us for the physical battle.

It is a matter of course that we want to do in every match, but it will be extra important against Iceland who offer it.

That we do not bend an inch and that we are flexible and prepared.

Sweden leads the group ahead of Iceland and a draw is enough for Sweden to secure its European Championship ticket.

The match starts at 18.15 is shown on SVT2 and SVT Play.