It was Sweden that started the strongest in the Baltic Hall in Malmö.
But it would be a swinging match and a tie after the first period turned into a 30-28 lead at halftime.
Despite that, Alagie Barra Njie was quite satisfied with the first quarter.
- We played well in the first period, but in the second we played a bit carelessly.
We play a little too fast and shoot too much instead of penetrating and then they come into the match because they take their time and play together, he told SVT at halftime.
Shiver ending
And it continued to fluctuate in the match even after the break, where Sweden, among other things, lost an eight-point lead to one point at the end of the third.
As recently as with barely three minutes left, it was completely even at 61 points.
It developed into a thrilling finish, with the deciding factor in the last second.
Sweden took a time out with 23 seconds left in the game, when Estonia led by one point.
It was followed by two penalty throws for the Swedish part, one of which sat.
71-71 with 9.7 seconds left to play.
It was another free throw that would be decisive, and it was Estonia's, which meant that the final score was written at 72-71.
The joy for Sweden was Melwin Pantzar, who was the top scorer in the match.
The 22-year-old accounted for 23 points, as well as eight rebounds.
- We fought really hard.
We play a good match, we should have won but unfortunately, says a disappointed Pantzar to SVT after the match, before being praised by expert Nick Rajacic.
- You play your best match in Sweden's shirt today.
You are the best on the field both offensively and defensively, I think, says Rajacic.