Friday, June 15, 2012

Euro 2012:  England 3 - Sweden 2

My favorite game so far in the tournament.  Not terribly great soccer, but competitive, almost old fashioned, like a game from 20 years ago.  I don't understand why England doesn't play Chamberlin and Walcott all the time...maybe they are afraid of what afflicts the Dutch.  Who knows.  But obviously, Walcott comes on, scores a goal and then assists another.  Both pretty amazing, borderline lucky style of goals.  More instinct than design.

If you didn't see it - this game was back and forth.  England went up 1-0 before half.  Then Sweden comes out and scores 2 to go up 2-1 and it looks like England is going to collapse.  They sub Walcott and he scores a long distance goal.  Then England goes ahead for good.  Fun game.

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