But Johan Elmander soon equalised .
The 37 - year - old Svensson struck 12 minutes after half - time to take Sweden three points ahead of Ireland , and Austria , in the race for Group C second place .
But Johan Elmander soon equalised and the 37 - year - old Svensson struck 12 minutes after half - time to take Sweden three points ahead of Ireland , and Austria , in the race for Group C second place .