The experts of the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation SVT opened their verbal casket about the semi-final loss.
11:35•Updated 12:05
Sweden’s World Cup final dream was shattered when Finland, which was playing the role of the underdog, won the semi-final match after extra time with goals 4–3.
In the western neighbor, the stinging loss was not digested.
– It’s fucked up. We wanted to play in the final. We played with our hearts. We had a lot of chances, but the puck didn’t go in, captain Axel Sandin-Pellikka stated to SVT after the match.
Among other things, upset by Sweden’s goal Melker Thelin has received heavy criticism in the media.
– He made a giant mess. Noticed how nervous he was, SVT expert Niklas Wickegård states.
Benjamin Rautiainen the shot from the zero corner came as a surprise to Thelin. Swedish keeper told that he did his best and expressed his disappointment that it was not enough for a place in the finals.
– They put the puck in quickly. It was a bit of a surprise shot and I didn’t get down so it went in.
Team captain Magnus Hävelid said after the match that he did not consider changing the goalkeeper. In his opinion, Thelin played his role well.
– We win as a team and we lose as a team. Sometimes those pucks slip in, says Hävelid.
SVT commentator Håkan Loob was satisfied About Rautiainen’s performance.
– He surprises everything and everyone. Here you can see what the element of surprise can do.
Experts also criticize by Tom Willander cool down before Finland’s decisive goal.
– There was no reason for punishment. I don’t understand what they interpreted as holding it. He dug a little but pushed after that Topias From Hynn. I didn’t see anything that would have stuck, says Loob.
Wikegård is too along the same lines.
– It was a situation where the referee got everything wrong.
Late tonight, Sweden will face the Czech Republic in the bronze medal match, which lost to the United States in the semi-final with 1-4 goals.