Did you know that May 20, 1968 was England's last victory against Sweden in the past 12 matches they played?
Yesterday's was a great game! I watched the last 30 minutes standing outside the BellWorld store at Cummerland near Bloor/Yonge subway station. It was kinda fun watching with 20+ odd strangers cheering...kinda fun...
Some re-cap for the record (excerpt & photos from FIFAworldcup.com):
England had gone in front on 34 minutes through a spectacular strike from Joe Cole. Marcus Allback headed the Swedes level at 1-1 six minutes into the second half but substitute Steven Gerrard restored England's advantage when he headed in their second on 81 minutes. (by this time I was thinking....goooshh..no chance la...BUT!!) Sweden hit back to claim a late draw at 90 minutes as Larsson stabbed in from close range just ahead of Mellberg from a low throw-in that England's defenders failed to deal with. In conclusion: England have still not beaten Sweden since 1968 but, as group winners, they will be happier to be facing Ecuador and not Germany in the Round of 16. Sweden's performance in the second half here, however, should give them confidence ahead of their meeting with the hosts.
Hhmmm... it will be a difficult one on Saturday...but GO SWEDEN GO!
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