Watch the situation that left Anthony Elanga roaring in the player above.
A warning was issued during the first half between Sweden and Moldova. After the break, the away team went out – really.
Referee Antti Munukka had to deal when a total of five yellows and one red were handed out during the second act. A physical game that is criticized after the final whistle.
– I was quite surprised to see such tackles in a training match, but I know it happens. We all want to win but today there were not good tackles, it was kind of like wrestling out there. I am happy that we are all healthy, says Anthony Elanga to SVT Sport.
“Didn’t understand what he said”
The Nottingham star came into focus when he gestured towards sent off Artur Craciun at the end of the game.
– I just tried to tell him that it was a red card. I didn’t understand what he said. He said that he did not touch Jeppe (Karlsson, ed. note). I just told him to go in and not create more trouble for himself.
Emil Holm, like Elanga, had to jump into the break and the 23-year-old agrees about the physical game:
– It felt like it was a bunch of former soldiers. It was a bit over the top of them. It felt like they went in with the attitude that it was a World Cup final. You can play tough but not ugly like they did.