World Cup: QF: Sweden vs. England, 7/7/2018

[Ceremony]

Regarding the "England hate" because of their biased media, I wonder if this perception comes partly from the fact that more people know English and simply read or listen to what they say. I find it hard to believe that Brazilian and German media, for example, aren't just as biased, if not more so, but fewer people who aren't Brazilian or German routinely digest their media. I'm not saying that that's all of it, since Brits seem to consider the sport theirs in the same way that Canadians consider hockey, but I suspect that there's a lot of confirmation bias, too.

 

[Jussi]

 

[Osprey]

I have no idea what point you're trying to make. Maybe try using words .

 

[Bon Esprit]

I can probably quote somebody saying that they wouldn't beat Spain.

You can quote me whenever you want. Maybe I am right or wrong. Doesn't matter. It's my opinion.

 

[NyQuil]

 

[gary69]

Two rather unimaginative teams playing largely direct long-ball tactics, but England clearly had the better individuals and a better team as well. Credit to Sweden though, especially for the tournament, they tried and executed their best given their limitations.

Pickford was the 3rd keeper to make crucial saves in the QFs, wonder if that continues in the last one as well. Sterling is rather useless in this team, outside of his speed he offers almost nothing. Rashford should take his place.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

delete

 

[booyakasha]

I wish I was there to console her.

 

[robertmac43]

Russia won't beat Croatia.

And why is that?

 

[Eye of Ra]

Now I hope this was the last we saw from Berg and Toivonen in the Swedish national team. Don't know if I have ever seen a player look so soft and nonchalant on the pitch as Toivonen

So you want Gudetti - Thelin?

Then there is Nyman, Sebastian Andersson and Ishak.

 

[Osprey]

I wish I was there to console her.

That photo looks like it's from the 90s. How old were you in the 90s?

Here's a Swedish fan who was actually at today's game for you to console:

 

[booyakasha]

That photo looks like it's from the 90s. How old were you in the 90s?

Here's a photo of a Swedish fan who was actually at today's game for you to console:

 

[Bon Esprit]

And why is that?

Because I think Croatia has the better team. My opinion.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Because I think Croatia has the better team. My opinion.

But the whole point is that the better team on paper doesn't always win.

 

[howkie]

Bah

Crap, world cup is over now, but getting the the quarter finals with a population this small, it is always a good result. Won Under 21 Euro couple years ago and now a quarter final in the world cup, we are slowly getting back from the dark years...

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

That photo looks like it's from the 90s. How old were you in the 90s?

Here's a photo of a Swedish fan who was actually at today's game for you to console:

Sweden2018.jpg

 

[Prntscrn]

So you want Gudetti - Thelin?

Then there is Nyman, Sebastian Andersson and Ishak.

God no. All current options are horrible.

Once Mrabti has made the move he might be in contention. And I hate to say this but I hope Isak can have a break-out year and actually become something for the national team

 

[Bon Esprit]

But the whole point is that the better team on paper doesn't always win.

Right. Why don't we wait another 2 or 3 hours to see what happens.

 

[I am not exposed]

I've never felt so comfortable watching England in a knockout game. Even when Sweden has those chances in the 2nd half.

 

[I am not exposed]

Keown's commentary seems to go from bad to worse. Earlier he compared Maguire to Bobby Moore...

Pat Nevin is even worse imo.

 

[Shrimper]

It's coming home boys.

 

[Eisen]

For English kids who don't remember 1996 even it's probably true.

Ah, 96. Southgate's claim to popularity.

 

[Eisen]

When was the last time England got great goaltending? Amazing!

Shilton in his heyday.

 

[Raymondo316]

Christ if by some miracle we win the tournament i dread to think the stupid things people will be doing....

 

[Shrimper]

Surely, you have no liked any WC or EC then?

In all seriousness, I was more bothered by the swedish fans trying to tell us Sweden would beat up anyone.
That said, after this win (in which Sweden might have had the better chances) England's going to be overrated again.... sigh...
It was a lose/lose situation anyway.

In any case, it's the first time England reaches a semi outside the english soil.

Italy 1990?