Sweden got a real nightmare start. Two straight penalties and just one goal ahead in the first eight minutes. And also an effective Brazil that moved from a 5-1 lead.
Between the posts, Rangel da Rosa and Sweden had to fight hard. After the first half, the brass led by 14–9.
– There has been a pretty heavy feeling about the championship in its entirety. We have tried and fought in every match. But significantly has been that one or a few teams have not worked. Not all team parts have worked together, says Palicka.
In the second half, Sweden could then shrink the distance and sometimes they were just one goal from. But then Brazil extended the lead again.
– I’m very empty, says Palicka.
For Sweden, a match against the host nation is waiting on Sunday, but the team no longer has the opportunity to reach a quarterfinals.
SVT’s expert Mikaela brass notes:
– Sweden is excluded from the World Cup, given what the game has looked like, Sweden is not better right now.
The text is updated.