Italy maintained their place atop Group E and clinched a berth in the knockout rounds at Euro 2016 with a 1-0 victory over Sweden on Friday at Stadium Municipal in Toulouse, France. Eder played the role of hero with the game-winning goal in the 88th minute.
The match featured extended stretches of listless play from both sides. The Azzurri seemed content to play for a draw for much of the fixture before finding the late winner. Meanwhile, Sweden's attacking woes continued as they generated no shots on target.
Here's an updated look at the Group E table ahead of Saturday's clash between Belgium and Ireland:
UEFA Euro 2016: Pool E Standings
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
| 1 | Italy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| 2 | Ireland | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Sweden | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 4 | Belgium | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
Paul Myers of RFI noted ahead of the match that Italy head coach Antonio Conte was pleased with his side's determination in an opening victory over Belgium.