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Euro 2008

Round-up: Sweden booed off after defeat

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  • Sweden booed off by their home fans after losing 1-0 to Ukraine in Stockholm
  • A long-range shot from Sergei Nazarenko with eight minutes left secures win
  • Meanwhile, Poland held to 1-1 draw by Denmark in Chorzow in final warm-up
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(CNN) -- Ukraine beat Sweden 1-0 in a lackluster final Euro 2008 warm-up match in Stockholm, with the home side being booed off after a disappointing display.

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Sweden midfielder Kim Kallstrom (left) challenges for the ball during the 1-0 home defeat by Ukraine.

Sweden, plagued by injuries to key players, put out a strong side that included star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose lingering knee woes have raised concerns about his participation in the finals, and veteran Henrik Larsson.

But the pair were unable to make things happen, and the Swedes had nothing to show for their efforts after dominating the first half.

The hosts -- and in particular their shaky defense -- faded in the second half and failed to deliver despite creating several chances.

A long-range shot from Sergei Nazarenko with eight minutes remaining sealed victory for Ukraine when Sweden's reserve goalkeeper Rami Shaaban, who replaced Andreas Isaksson at half-time, was caught going the wrong way.

Meanwhile, Poland were held to a 1-1 draw by Denmark in Chorzow in their final warm-up match ahead of Euro 2008.

Midfielder Martin Vingaard gave Denmark the lead in the 28th minute after forward Nicklas Bendtner ran onto a through ball in the box.

Bendtner's low drive from the right side slipped through Poland goalkeeper Artur Boruc's arms and across to the far post where an unmarked Vingaard tapped into an open net.

Ebi Smolarek gave Poland a chance to level seven minutes later when he surged past Martin Jorgensen and into the box before Jorgensen brought the midfielder down in the area for a penalty.

Captain Maciej Zurawski took the ensuing penalty, but Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen smothered his low shot at the left post.

However, Zurawski made up for the wasted opportunity in the 43rd minute, latching onto a through ball on the left flank and crossing into Smolarek, who flicked the ball onto midfielder Jakub Krzynowek to slot home.

Defending European champions Greece ended their preparations for the defense of their crown with a dour 0-0 draw against Armenia.

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