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There are no more life lines for England in this World Cup. One of the surprisingly good stories of the tournament would end in total and abject failure and another media circus if the Three Lions fail to conquer Colombia in their round 16 match starting at 4am (AEST). The first match of the evening saw Sweden defeat Switzerland 1-0 in St. Petersburg
Superb defeat of the civilian superstar
JUST as staggering as the charge of Sweden until the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1994 was the fact that they did it without their greatest player ever.
They did it against all odds. They did it without the best player in history – just ask the former star of Barcelona Zlatan Ibrahimovic
The Los Angeles Galaxy star was ruthlessly mocked by commentators of football after the pbadage of Sweden.
Ibrahimovic declares every week that he is a gift of God to football, but the evidence that his country is going better after his retirement will be a hammer blow for one of the most entertaining football.
Sweden has never been able to play the quarter-finals with Ibra topping the standings.
?? Sweden with Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
❌ 2002 – last 16
❌ 2006 – last 16
❌ 2010 – Not to Qualify
❌ 2014 – Do not s & # 39; is not qualified?? Sweden without Zlatan Ibrahimovic:
✅ 2018 – Quarterfinal
?♂️ Who needs Zlatan? pic.twitter.com/L1ogQchqyi
– KAZZI ?? (@ Kazz1_) 3 July 2018
Zlatan must be emptied
– Oliver Holt (@ OllieHolt22) 3 July, 2018
Zlatan Ibrahimovic for the moment. pic.twitter.com/qXeDL4BZzx
– Shailesh (@ShaileSHinde) July 3, 2018
Zlatan's disease is real, guys. I saw it in United during his first season with us. Seen at all his other clubs. Now, Sweden shows that it's better to avoid a non-dribble, stand-and-wait no.9 which thinks it's a No. 10.
– Raymond (@ Mundus1010) ] July 3, 2018
Obviously, a great player, but each team did well when he left
– Asim (@Mankading) July 3, 2018
When it happens to you that Sweden is going better without Zlatan … #SWE #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/eSfwhJ0C6y
– Roy Emanuel (@ Roy13a) July 3, 2018
Sweden qualifies for the quarter-finals while Zlatan Ibrahimovic is sitting at home in front of the TV thinking that he is a Lion
– Danny WelBeast (@WelBeast) July 3, 2018
Switzerland abandoned by Sweden [19659003] Sweden reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time in 24 years after the deflected shot of Emil Forsberg won a 1-0 win against Sui Sse Tuesday
It was far from a clbadic at St Petersburg stadium and if Colombia or England players were wat They were expelled from Moscow, and they forgave to be optimistic for the last eight times.
Switzerland's Michael Lang was expelled from Martin Olsson in the final period and referee Damir Skomina demoted a free kick to the edge of the zone. But the game was already up.
The VAR made the right call in the last moments of the match.
Perfect use of technology at your fingertips! #SWESUI #OptusSport #Worldcup pic.twitter.com/ayXEzC5G6o
– Optus Sport (@OptusSport) 3 July 2018
Forsberg strikes in the second half Time, which has deviated on the unfortunate Manuel Akanji, means that Sweden is at the last eight World Cup for the first time since 1994 in the United States.
Their road to the neighborhoods was not easy and, what they lost in Zlatan Ibrahimovic's individual brilliance, they seem to have gained in courage, determination and spirit collective.
We took off! #SWESUI #OptusSport #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/8RIeQbxdAS
– Optus Sport (@OptusSport) July 3, 2018
Their next opponents would be »[19659004] The only black spot in the win was a yellow card for defender Mikael Lustig, who will now be suspended for the quarter-final at Samara on Saturday.
Both sides were hampered by suspensions as well, with Switzerland more severely affected. They were without Fabian Schaer and Captain Stephan Lichtsteiner at the back, prompting Johan Djourou and Lang to enter.
For Sweden, Gustav Svensson replaced Sebastian Larsson in midfield. After consecutive kicks-off, Brazil against Mexico and Belgium's strong comeback against Japan, there was still a danger that the tie-16 would have trouble delivering, even with low expectations.
Quality, especially in the last third, where both teams were often imprecise painfully.
Victor Lindelof slipped on the ball in the first 10 seconds and set the tone for the first half, which was largely a collection of mishit pbades, heavy
Chances were and Sweden had most. Marcus Berg took the penalty early and saw his arrival blocked after a bad clearance by Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
After a slow start and Lustig foul on Josip Drmic, Switzerland gained confidence and should score when Blerim Dzemaili snatched from Steven Zuber's snatch
on the other end, Albin Ekdal was even closer, and completely free, when he sidefooted the Lustig Cross.
Rather than let go, both teams tightened after the interval, and Forsberg's goal came out of the blue. With space on the edge of the box, her model made for Granit Xhaka before the shot was helped by Akanji's extended foot.
Switzerland nearly equalized, while Djourou's head dribbled across the goal line Olsson was pushed into the back by Lang, but only Sommer was beaten in injury time. Skomina initially awarded a penalty, but changed her decision for a free-kick. viewed the rebroadcast. The red flag of Lang stood and Sweden held out
– AFP
Berg flop with an undesirable record while Swedish scorer chances
Sweden missed a run of early gold chances and they had to settle for half-time. -0 with Switzerland.
Marcus Berg had a golden opportunity in the eighth minute for Sweden when Ola Toivonen left him alone in head-to-head with the goalkeeper.
Berg caught the bouncing ball, shooting with his first touch, but only managed to send the flying ball into the stands, wide of goals.
Berg had another golden opportunity just before the 30 minute when a deflected ball in the box bounced badly close to him. He managed to hit a well-placed lateral-leg shot to the far post from the other side of the goal – forcing Swiss goalkeeper Yann Sommer to do a rescue dive.
"Pode separa essa imagem para o vídeo of great milagres da Copa", @joaoguilhermfox . # FOXNaRússia #JogaOQueSabe #SWESUI pic.twitter.com/W0z4ZAQ5BH
– FOX Sports Brazil (@FoxSportsBrasil) July 3, 2018
Albin Ekdal missed another one another perfect opportunity when he was left unbranded at the back post when a center came to his loss, but only managed to clear his wide-end goal volley.
Switzerland also missed some real chances. The two teams combined only managed three shots in the first period following 14 shots on goal.
Berg's defeat was the 13th time he had scored on goal in this tournament and he still has not taken the score sheet in Russia
"That's why they need (Zlatan) Ibrahimovic, "said Craig Foster on SBS with a laugh at halftime.
* Facepalm * #SWESUI #OptusSport # World Cup pic.twitter.com/5VcN7RErFz
– Optus Sport (@OptusSport) July 3, 2018 [19659073] We have no idea how Ekdal did not score for #SWE there. HEAD THE BALL, SONS
– SB Nation Soccer (@SBNationSoccer) July 3, 2018
?♂️
Marcus Berg had 13 shots on it #WorldCup the greatest player who has not yet scored in the tournament. #SWESUI #WorldCup https://t.co/ahPLXBFnkG pic.twitter.com/XQUklmASWp
– Match of the day (@BBCMOTD) July 3, 2018 [19659014] Berg and Ekdal produced the two worst attempts of this tournament in this half
– Michael Cox (@Zonal_Marking) July 3, 2018 [19659079] The incredible gesture of the Japanese team
The Japan was eliminated from the World Cup but won the hearts of football fans in Russia.
After their fans stayed to clean the stadium after their last defeat of Belgium, the players of the first team also left their mark in the locker room, reports The Sun.
Japan, which has never won a knockout match, came so close to producing a giant shooter after scoring two goals in the second half
but their players remained helpless when Nacer Chadli scored a goal in the 94th minute to complete a sensational comeback for Roberto Martinez's team.
leave it the pristine cloakroom and left a message in Russian, "Spasibo", which translates into thanks.
? Lost 3-2 in the 90th minute in Belgium.
? Cleansed the cloakroom, left the floor impeccable ….
?? …. and left a note "Thank you" in Russian.
? Pure clbad of Japan. ?? pic.twitter.com/SAyppZ5jwW
– SPORF (@Sporf) July 3, 2018
Respect for JAPAN !!!! pic.twitter.com/lPMgt4zfo
– Kevin-Prince Boateng (@KPBofficial) 3 July 2018
Clbad ??
Japan's fans clean garbage despite looking at Belgium finish their World Cup dreams in a heartbreaking way. pic.twitter.com/jK2uOOwME4
– ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) July 2, 2018
For the first time in this #Worldcup I cried. I attached myself to Japan with all my heart. I have a broken heart #BELJPN
– Abraham Mutai (@ItsMutai) July 2, 2018
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Genki Haraguchi and Takashi Inui were the dream of the team Akira Nishino of a first quarter World Cup Jan Vertonghen's first goal found the net, Marouane Fellaini added a second and Chadli knocked to the death to bring it to 3-2.
The images showed fans of Japan with tears streaming down their faces.
But they proved that they were not bad losers by cleaning the Rostov Arena after the final whistle.
They did the same after their superb victory against the opponents of Group H, Colombia, earlier in the final. Scenes were repeated in Brazil four years ago.
This latest effort undoubtedly cements their reputation as best guests
Meanwhile, legend of Japan Keisuke Honda announced his retirement from international football, falling to three
– Richard Forre ster, thesun.co.uk
England believes that it is their time
He can not do any harm. Source: AP
England pursues its first win In a knockout tournament for 12 years Wednesday morning (AEST) while they face Colombia after the draw for the World Cup, Harry Kane's team opened its doors.
In a tournament full of surprises, the young English team of Gareth Southgate The champions left in the lower half of the table after the shock output of Spain.
If England misses the tough South American team of Jose Pekerman in Moscow, they will play the winners of the other match between Sweden and Switzerland on Tuesday. Semi-final against Russia or Croatia
Brazil and France are in the first half of the table, but Lionel Messi's Argentina and Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal are eliminated
. Monday, one of the big successes of the World Cup to beat Japan 3-2 in the final seconds of extra time.
They became the first team to win a World Cup knockout game from West Germany. – 0 against England in 1970 to win 3-2 after extra time.
Despite growing optimism about England's chances in Russia, Southgate manager warns his team not to go too far
. He won the World Cup in 1966, has a terrible record in major tournaments, and has not won a knockout match since they beat Ecuador at the World Cup 2006.
"I think we've been in this position" However, many years, "said Southgate.
" It's pointless to think of what could happen after tomorrow's game. We focus on the performance of tomorrow and maybe things will get going. "Southgate used England's shock defeat against small Iceland in 16th at Euro 2016.
England scored eight goals The opening of two matches , defeating Tunisia 2-1 with a late Kane goal before beating Panama 6-1, then lost 1-0 to Belgium while Southgate made some deep changes.
Kane, the best Scorer of the tournament with five goals in two games, will desperately try to return to the scoresheet while he chases the Golden Boot.Alli is in top form and could return to the midfield after missing the last two games, but Colombian star James Rodriguez remains uncertain
Bayern Munich midfielder limped with a calf problem during the first half, but Pekerman said the injury was not serious.
Radamel Falcao will represent another threat to the defense of England The striker is back in top form in Monaco after two dismal years at Manchester United and Chelsea.
In the other match of the last day of the round of 32, Switzerland will meet Sweden in St. Petersburg, to become the first Swiss team 64 years to qualify for the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
Sweden is banking on its collective spirit to carry out its role as Germany's leading Group F champion with victories over South Korea and Mexico.
– AFP
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