The Swedish coach thanks the crowd: "It's surreal to hear so many people shouting my name"

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After a 1-0 victory against Switzerland on Tuesday (3) in the first round of the World Cup, which secured Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup, Coach Jan Andersson said he was alarmed by the overwhelming support of the fans, who were in the majority at Zenit Arena in St. Petersburg.After the final whistle, they went on the stands and took sang the name of the technician.

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"It's surreal to be in the bunch and hear so many people shout my name, it's even strange .. During the game, I am very focused, I do not pay attention to what is happening around.Today was symbolic.It was very special for me and the team.This team personifies a lot of our work, it's worth it to hear my name scream … But football is a collective game, "said Andersson.

"The stadium is magical.About our fans, it's also magical.We have not heard much about Mexico, but today we hear loud And there is a tradition of Swedes traveling with the team, for big tournaments, it is good that we can make this affection with a victory, a ranking, "he added.

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"I'm a bit crazy, I do not think about how I feel, I do not absorb everything that's going on."