Sweden attacked relentlessly and Kallstrom tested Latvia goalkeeper Aleksandrs Kolinko before Ibrahimovic fired wide.

CNN: Victory gives Sweden finals place

But Carroll's wild challenge on Kim Kallstrom then produced the free-kick that led to Sweden's somewhat scrappy equalizer.

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Kim Kallstrom re-established the lead just short of the hour mark and Latvia never looked liked spoiling the hosts' day.

CNN: Victory gives Sweden finals place