Pre-match discussions on who England would rather play in the quarter-final. Without the slightest hint of irony. Alex Scott informed us that both sides “maximise their strengths” without elaborating what they are. Jermaine Jenas tips Sweden to win because he doesn’t like Shaqiri. This is getting ridiculous.
Two teams maybe not sure whether to twist or stick here, and as a result there were very few chances. A couple came for Sweden from defensive errors but not a lot to get excited about. Apart from a fine save by Sommer from a Berg shot. Lustig booked so misses the quarter final. Switzerland enjoying almost two-thirds of possession but restricted to a handful of long-range potshots. Lustig set up Sweden’s best chance but it was wasted by Ekdal who blazed over while unmarked.
On the hour mark the Swedes finally made the breakthrough, a weak Forsberg effort in keeping with the game but a lucky deflection took it past the ‘keeper. Switzerland eventually managed to exert some pressure in response, but were badly lacking in incisiveness.
One of the poorer games of the tournament, enlivened slightly by a penalty and red card incident right at the death. The penalty was overturned after VAR review, but the red card stood. However, as this was for Switzerland it didn’t make any difference to the outcome.
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