2002 World Cup - Sweden 6 Moldova 0

Henrik Larsson score four goals with three penalty kicks to help Sweden beat Moldova 6-0 in Gothenburg.

The win puts Sweden top of group four and they are two points clear of Turkey who drew 3-3 at home against Macedonia.

Moldova were reduced to ten men when the Swedes scored their first goal as Alexandru Covalenco was red carded after he handled the ball on the goal line to stop Patrik Andersson scoring with a header in the 37th minute. Larsson made no mistake with the penalty kick for the only goal of the first half.

Once in the mood Larsson scored with a shot on the run in the 58th minute from a tight angle.

Larsson was fouled in the 68th minute for his second penalty chance before Niclas Alexandersson and Daniel Andersson scored from close range and handball decision allowed Larsson to hit his fourth goal in the 79th minute.