Monday, June 13, 2016

Ibrahimovic helps Sweden rescue 1-1 draw with Ireland (The Associated Press)

Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, right, celebrates with teammates John Guidetti, center, and Emil Forsberg, after Ireland's Ciaran Clark scored an own goal, during the Euro 2016 Group E soccer match between Ireland and Sweden at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, France, Monday, June 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic rescued Sweden yet again in a 1-1 draw with Ireland on Monday, even though he couldn't set a European Championship scoring record. Sweden trailed until the 71st minute, when Ibrahimovic created the equalizer. Gliding forward, the Sweden captain sent the ball across the goalmouth and Ireland defender Ciaran Clark stooped to head it into his own net.


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