Eder's late winner sends Italy into last 16

Eder scored a late winner to give Italy a 1-0 victory over Sweden in their second Euro 2016 Group E match here on Friday and booked the Azzurri a berth in the last 16.

The 29-year-old Italo-Brazilian collected a pass from Zaza and danced through the Sweden defence before finishing superbly past goalkeeper Andreas Isaksson in the 88th minute.

Anonio Conte's side qualified from the group by scoring two wins from as many matches. They beat world second-ranked Belgium 2-0 in their opening game.

Italy have not created many chances during the match which was surprisingly dominated by Sweden. The north European team had 17 dangerous attacks to Italy's eight in the first half and controlled possession with 59 percent. But Juventus back three of Giorgio Chiellini, Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli proved solid and effective to keep their goal intact.

Sweden created the best chance of the game in the 73rd minute when Martin Olsson crossed from the left, Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed the target from close range.

Ibrahimovic, who could become the first player to score in four European Championships with a goal, was apparently angry with himself.

Italy responded quickly and powerfully nine minutes later. Marco Parolo headed against the bar from about six meters out after a wonderful feed in from Emanuele Giaccherini.

Sweden, who were held by Ireland 1-1 in their last match, will face Belgium in the last group match while Italy take on Ireland. Endit