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Sweden's striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Top) scores a goal against Italy despite of Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 18 June 2004, during their European Nations football championship match at the Dragao stadium in Porto. Italy and Sweden are competing in Group C with Bulgaria and Denmark.

A wonder goal from Swede Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the 85th minute salvaged a point against Italy in a match that finished 1-1. Italy are now in danger of elimination even if they win their last match against Bulgaria. Sweden and Denmark are in strong positions while Bulgaria are out.

Sweden's striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (L) celebrates with his teammate striker Marcus Allback after scoring a goal against Italy, 18 June 2004 during their European Nations football championships match at the Dragao stadium in Porto. Italy and Sweden are competing in Group C with Bulgaria and Denmark. AFP PHOTO ADRIAN DENNIS

Euphoria for Sweden as Marcus Allback chases Zlatan Ibrahimovic who has just flicked in a delightful equaliser in the 85th minute against Italy. The match finished 1-1 leaving Sweden in pole position going into the last round of matches while Italy are in dire straits. Denmark beat Bulgaria 2-0 earlier in the day.

Italy's forward Antonio Cassano (R) scores a goal against Sweden despite Sweden's goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson, 18 June 2004 at the Dragao stadium in Porto, during their Euro 2004 Group C football match at the European Nations championships in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Vincenzo PINTO

Italy got their first goal of the tournament late in the first-half against Sweden when Antonio Cassano stooped to glance a header past 'keeper Andreas Isaksson. It wasn't enough as Sweden battled back to force a 1-1 draw.

Italy's forward Antonio Cassano (L) is congratulated by his teammates forward Alessandro Del Piero (C) and midfielder Simone Perrotta after scoring the first goal against Sweden, 18 June 2004 during their Euro 2004 Group C football match at the Dragao stadium in Porto.

Italians finally had reason to celebrate after 37 minutes against Sweden when Antonio Cassano guided a deft header home to spark joyous scenes amidst players and fans. Here Alessandro Del Piero and Simone Perrotta get in on the fun but Sweden had the last laugh with an 85th minute equaliser.

Sweden's goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson (L) stops Italy's forward Christian Vieri's kick, 18 June 2004, during their European Nations football championship match at the Dragao stadium in Porto. Italy and Sweden are competing in Group C with Bulgaria and Denmark.

Sweden 'keeper Andreas Isaksson was a busy man on Friday but won this battle against Italy's Christian Vieri. Italy held a 1-0 first-half lead thanks to a header from Antonio Cassano. Sweden snatched a point with a goal in the 85th minute.

Sweden's striker Henrik Larsson (L) goes for a head next to Italy's midfielder Gennaro Gattuso, 18 June 2004, during their European Nations football championship match at the Dragao stadium in Porto. Italy and Sweden are competing in Group C with Bulgaria and Denmark.

Sweden's star striker Henrik Larsson gets the edge on Italy's Gennaro Gattuso in a thrilling Group C tie in Porto on Friday. The match finished 1-1 as Sweden stole a late equaliser through Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Italy's forward Antonio Cassano (R) and Sweden's midfielder Mikael Nilsson go for a head, 18 June 2004 during their Euro 2004 Group C football match at the Dragao stadium in Porto.

Italy's first-half goalscorer Antonio Cassano duels with Mikael Nilsson of Sweden in a fierce Group C clash on Friday.

Sweden's striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic (Top) fights for the ball with 13 Italy's defender Alessandro Nesta, 18 June 2004, during their European Nations football championship match at the Dragao stadium in Porto. Italy and Sweden are competing in Group C with Bulgaria and Denmark.

There were plenty of spills on Friday as Italy and Sweden came head to head in Porto. Late in the second half, a header from Antonio Cassano had Italy 1-0 in front but Sweden forced a late goal to grab a point. Here Alessandro Nesta gets in the way of Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Italian supporter waits, 18 June 2004, before their European Nations football championship match against Sweden at the Dragao stadium in Porto. Italy and Sweden are competing in Group C with Bulgaria and Denmark.

This Italian fan seems to be feeling the pressure as his side desperately need a result against Sweden to maintain optimism to reach the knockout phase. Earlier Denmark eased past Bulgaria 2-0 as the Scandinavian presence is felt at Euro 2004.

Denmark's midfielder Claus Jensen kisses his wife, 18 June 2004 at Braga's stadium, at the end of his team's Euro 2004 group C football match against Bulgaria at the European Nations championship in Portugal. Denmark won 2 to 0. Bulgaria is knocked out the tournament. AFP PHOTO Mladen ANTONOV

Denmark midfielder Claus Jensen gets a kiss of congratulations from his wife after his side got past Bulgaria 2-0 on Friday. The Charlton Athletic player picked up his 32nd cap on a winning occasion.

Denmark's forward Jon Dahl Tomasson (C) scores, 18 June 2004 at Braga's stadium, during his team's Euro 2004 group C football match against Bulgaria at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Dimitar DILKOFF

After sustained first-half pressure, Jon Dahl Tomasson finally opened the scoring for Denmark just before the break. The industrious Danes then wrapped up a 2-0 win with a late Jesper Gronkjaer strike knocking Bulgaria out of the competition.

Denmark's midfielder Jesper Gronkjaer (L) kicks the ball in front of Bulgaria's defender Zlatomir Zagorcic (C), 18 June 2004 at Braga's stadium, during their Euro 2004 group C football match at the European Nations championship in Portugal. AFP PHOTO Dimitar DILKOFF

Denmark's Jesper Gronkjaer tries to squeeze a cross past two Bulgarian defenders in Group C action on Friday. The lively winger scored a 92nd minute goal to wrap up a 2-0 win and boost their chances of reaching the knock-out phase.