Original sentence: The goal proved to be decisive, as Sweden soundly defeated  2-1, thus extending their qualification recorded to an immaculate 4-0 and placing them at the head of their group with an achieved maximum of 12 points
Edited sentence: He will be vital if the Scandinavian nation hopes to compete with the European giants in 2008.The goal proved to be decisive, as Sweden soundly defeated Iceland 2-1, thus extending their qualification recorded to an immaculate 4-0 and placing them at the head of their group with an achieved maximum of 12 points