As expected, the match between Sweden & Switzerland lacked bite & skills, as physical prowess & long ball lobs were the predominant action on display.
A more disciplined & resilient Sweden went past with a 1-0 win, thanks to a 66th minute own goal by defender, Akanji of Switzerland. In a counter attack of sorts, midfielder Emil Forsberg cranked an innocuous shot at the goal from the edge of the box, which took a huge deflection off defender Manuel Akanji & wrong footed goalkeeper Yann Sommer, to enter the net.
Outside of this movement against the run of play, the game was very dour, & physical & lacked excitement of a knockout game. Both sides were poor in their finishing often blasting the ball past target, from within the box - it was frustrating to watch both sides employing physical strength rather than skills to control the game. Sweden had the better of the exchanges, while Switzerland, which played so well against Brazil, looked a spent force.
Sweden moved into the QF for the first time since 1994, with this win. For Switzerland, it was another loss at the knockout stages, as they go back with a lot of disappointment.
Sweden now face the winner of England & Columbia in the next match, & they will have to improve a whole lot, especially in the attacking zone to move any further.
A more disciplined & resilient Sweden went past with a 1-0 win, thanks to a 66th minute own goal by defender, Akanji of Switzerland. In a counter attack of sorts, midfielder Emil Forsberg cranked an innocuous shot at the goal from the edge of the box, which took a huge deflection off defender Manuel Akanji & wrong footed goalkeeper Yann Sommer, to enter the net.
Outside of this movement against the run of play, the game was very dour, & physical & lacked excitement of a knockout game. Both sides were poor in their finishing often blasting the ball past target, from within the box - it was frustrating to watch both sides employing physical strength rather than skills to control the game. Sweden had the better of the exchanges, while Switzerland, which played so well against Brazil, looked a spent force.
Sweden moved into the QF for the first time since 1994, with this win. For Switzerland, it was another loss at the knockout stages, as they go back with a lot of disappointment.
Sweden now face the winner of England & Columbia in the next match, & they will have to improve a whole lot, especially in the attacking zone to move any further.
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