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NoIs this the best World Cup run for Sweden ? I have to check.
They were in the world cup final in 1958 as host against Pele's Brazil.
NoIs this the best World Cup run for Sweden ? I have to check.
Did they beat you in qualifying?Sweden in the last 8, feck me how did we not qualify for this.
I believe they got Pele'd in the semi's or final in one of that great Brazil teams wins.
Already 5 posters replied earlier than you too. You're both late to the party.No
They were in the world cup final in 1958 as host against Pele's Brazil.
They beat France in the qualifiers, knocked out Italy, Switzerland. . . Did a job on Mexico.Congratulations, Sweden, and well done. You’ve handled the heartbreaking loss to Germany very very well.
Tack så mycket min vän!Måååååååålllllllllllllll … it’s over
Congratulations (Grattis)
And you guys have actually been doing well at World Cups.Sweden in the last 8, feck me how did we not qualify for this.
When they changed the penalty call at the end to a Free Kick, he started on a rant about how wrong VAR is only to be reminded that a Free Kick was the correct decision as it was clearly outside the box, and that he himself had said it should be changed to a free kick.Btw, for those of us outside the UK, what's Lawrenson saying?
Who does?Neville doesn't like Xhaka.
It's hilarious. He really hates himNeville doesn't like Xhaka.
Cheers. At least he acknowledged his errorWhen they changed the penalty call at the end to a Free Kick, he started on a rant about how bad VAR is only to be reminded that a Free Kick was the correct decision as it was clearly outside the box.
He responded something like "Oh yeah, thats right. I got myself in a bit of a muddle there"
Spluttering, farting, blowing his nose down the mic so we can all hear, arguing with VAR, forgetting what day it is.. the usual etc.Btw, for those of us outside the UK, what's Lawrenson saying?
I'm always late to the party, and too dumb to read down before I post.Already 5 posters replied earlier than you too. You're both late to the party.
Yes. They are well organized and showed a lot of grit. Like all teams on this side of the draw, they sense a unique opportunity here and are trying to take advantage.They beat France in the qualifiers, knocked out Italy, Switzerland. . . Did a job on Mexico.
Sweden are extremely well organised and hardworking and will be very difficult for either Colombia or England to beat.
Why is it taking the piss?Imagine if it’s Russia v Sweden in the semi finals of the World Cup. This World Cup will be memorable for the underdog but that’s taking the piss.
After 18 years I'd jump at group stages and an early exit.Congratulations to the Swedish guys in here!! Fantastic from your guys. Work ethic and tactically brilliant. Hopefully one day a Norwegian team will do the same.
They weren't big stars but they had more quality than the Swedish attackers. Remember them punishing United 5-3 the season before? Mahrez and Kante weren't there, but Vardy was and he scored. Leicester were lauded then for playing exciting and fearless football (despite having to fight off relegation spots in the end). They were both functional and entertaining and they had a clear style. In the title winning season when they beat Liverpool (2-0)and City (1-3) on their own turf back to back they turned on the style. Vardy liked to play off the shoulder of the last man and into space, with Okazaki just behind him and contributing some key goals. They had a clear style, back to good old fashioned 4-4-2 with wing play and two strikers dragging players out of position! Vardy was seldom very isolated.Swedes don't have the "star" names. Vardy, Kante and Mahrez were nobody's before they won the league. They were never really an exciting team. Just very good functional team who ran their socks off without caring much about the style of football.
Mitt nöjeTack så mycket min vän!
Good luck to England now, would love a quarterfinal against you lot!
Not much different from Russia Vs EnglandImagine if it’s Russia v Sweden in the semi finals of the World Cup. This World Cup will be memorable for the underdog but that’s taking the piss.
Haha! True that. I have great belief in the future though. So many good talents in the team now with Ajer and Berge particularly impressive.After 18 years I'd jump at group stages and an early exit.
Because that's how the rules work. In the Croatia game the ref decided that the defender was trying to play the ball, whereas in this situation the defender just pushed the attacker in the back without attempting to get the ball.Why does he give red and a pen here and not in the croatia game?
I probably wouldn’t watch that final, Russia is shitImagine if it’s Russia v Sweden in the semi finals of the World Cup. This World Cup will be memorable for the underdog but that’s taking the piss.
Fancy a Yorkie being called a football snob by a German?Imagine if it’s Russia v Sweden in the semi finals of the World Cup. This World Cup will be memorable for the underdog but that’s taking the piss.
Janne Anderson is a great tactician, even if those who like more offensive football don't like it.Sweden are a bit like the Greece of Euro 2004, only better up front.
Their defending is superb. Organisationally they are extremely well disciplined. Very diligent and hardworking. They have goal scorers . . 6 in this tournament so far.
Those two are great examples. Strong physical specimens, and mature way beyond their years. That and I fully expect Ødegaard to become something real special.Haha! True that. I have great belief in the future though. So many good talents in the team now with Ajer and Berge particularly impressive.
Sweden also finished third 94!Already 5 posters replied earlier than you too. You're both late to the party.
Results don't mean much in terms of style of football. You can play functional football and beat the likes of Liverpool and City. If Sweden hypothetically progressed to finals of the World Cup, we'll also be discussing about their distinctive style and individual players. The biggest strength of that Leicester side was the organization and hard work with flashes of brilliance.They weren't big stars but they had more quality than the Swedish attackers. Remember them punishing United 5-3 the season before? Mahrez and Kante weren't there, but Vardy was and he scored. Leicester were lauded then for playing exciting and fearless football (despite having to fight off relegation spots in the end). They were both functional and entertaining and they had a clear style. In the title winning season when they beat Liverpool (2-0)and City (1-3) on their own turf back to back they turned on the style. Vardy liked to play off the shoulder of the last man and into space, with Okazaki just behind him and contributing some key goals. They had a clear style, back to good old fashioned 4-4-2 with wing play and two strikers dragging players out of position! Vardy was seldom very isolated.
Never said they weren’t. Doesn’t take away from the fact it’s 2 very dull teams.Why is it taking the piss?
They would be there on merit.
Leave your football snobbery elsewhere.