Sweden in the quarterfinals: 1-0 against a brave Swiss

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S t. Petersburg (AP) – Emil Forsberg led Sweden for the first time in 24 years to the quarterfinals of a World Cup and leaves the winner of the German preliminary round of the second final match after the home tournament in 1958.

RB Leipzig midfielder scored Tuesday in the 66th minute, the goal of the Scandinavian 1-0 (0-0) victory in the disappointing 16th St. Petersburg. In the last eight rounds, the Swedes meet on Saturday in Samara, Colombia or England. In the very first tournament after the era of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, for example, they can make one of the biggest hits in their football history.

"Sweden took me today and I was there.We have a fantastic team, that 's awesome.It' s the greatest moment.C & # 39; It's the kind of thing you dream about, "Forsberg told Swedish television. The visibly agitated coach Janne Andersson praised her team: "They work together all match, I am so impressed that they can do it. I am so impressed that I can barely speak.

Swedish irony: Mikael Lustig is absent from the quarter-finals because of his second yellow card. Before the match, he had announced that he wanted to provoke the coup de grace of Swiss granite Xhaka, known for his lack of control. Although the former Gladbacher did not let himself be disturbed, he also saw yellow for a tactical foul. Neu-Gladbacher Michael Lang saw the red card for an emergency stoppage against Martin Olsson in injury time.

"Of course, I am very disappointed with the result, the road was not bad, the door was unfortunate, they were dangerous only on the flanks and balls of rest. more dangerous opportunities, "said Steven Zuber of Hoffenheim

. The Swiss, who started with a half-Bundesliga selection, are slowly developing a round of 16 laps. In the third consecutive tournament after the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 European Championships failed the Swiss, in which Tuesday six German professionals Eliteliga were used in the first round knockout. Also in the World Championships in 2006 and 1994, everyone in the second round final was.

With unusual for them pressing Sweden otherwise defensive tried with their four offensive players to force the Swiss to ball losses. Disturbance in the new defense to bring the former Hamburger Johan Djourou was the obvious goal. Finally, it was missing the regulars stuck in yellow Stephan Lichtsteiner and Fabian Schär

The tactical raid could have worked if they had effective attackers. Marcus Berg (8th / 9th) scored twice in a row. First, he hesitated, then he was stuck. Albin Ekdal scored the rebound well beyond the goal.

After the energetic start, the Swedes took the step. Switzerland was sorted. But again Berg came very close to the head. His right-half shot pushed Yann Sommer (28) in the Swiss goal. Ekdal (41st) missed the best opportunity in Sweden – he raised the ball six meters from goal.

Switzerland was much more economical with an offensive action. Ricardo Rodriguez (32.) attempted a free kick off right from the outside. Blerim Dzemaili (38th) hit the ball of a good position on goal.

Forsberg (49th) was the offensive goal after halftime with a shot from outside the area. At his door, he sat vigorously on the left side, moved in and was lucky. His rather weak and too central shot was deflected by Manuel Akanji of Dortmund unsustainable for the summer. The Swiss have been forced to give up their lethargy. Breel Embolo has come for the offensive. Forsberg (80th) cleared the line just before Schalke's head. In added time, Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olson parried a dangerous header from Haris Seferovic (90 + 2).

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