Dallas. Sweden coach Graham Potter made several changes to his line-up for Thursday's World Cup match against Japan and was rewarded with a 1-1 draw that sees his side through to the knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams.
Following their 5-1 defeat by the Netherlands in their previous game, Potter replaced goalkeeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt with Jacob Widell Zetterstrom and moved captain Victor Lindelof into midfield.
His decision to start Anthony Elanga also paid off when the winger netted the equaliser.
"Everyone's been active in the organisation of the team, so it didn't feel too much of a change for me, although I understand when you change the goalkeeper and you move Victor into midfield, it can be (a big change)," Potter told a news conference.
"If you've got the players with you, if you've got support from people outside, then you've got a chance."
