Jun 23, 2018 at 7pm UK at ​Fisht Olympic Stadium
Germany
2-1
Sweden
Reus (48'), Kroos (90')
Boateng (71')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Toivonen (32')
Ekdal (52')

Sweden boss Janne Andersson unhappy with German reaction

Sweden boss unhappy with German reaction
© Reuters
Sweden boss Janne Andersson says that he was unhappy with Germany's reaction to Toni Kroos's winning goal on Saturday night.

Sweden boss Janne Andersson has revealed that he was unhappy with Germany's reaction to Toni Kroos's winning goal in Saturday night's pulsating Group F clash at the 2018 World Cup.

Kroos netted in the fifth minute of stoppage time as the reigning world champions recorded a 2-1 win over Sweden at the Fisht Olympic Stadium to keep their World Cup destiny in their own hands.

Andersson has claimed that the German bench took their celebrations too far - which led to an altercation on the touchline - but the Sweden head coach paid tribute to the quality of the winning strike.

"They got into our faces making gestures and that really got me angry we were all annoyed. we fought it out for 90 minutes and at the end you should shake hands and leave - so we were very angry with their reaction," Andersson told reporters.

"They didn't create that many good opportunities, our keeper did make a few good saves, but I feel unlucky we didn't get at least one point.

"But I'm not blaming anyone or any tactical decisions. This is probably the heaviest conclusion to a match I've had in my career - but the whole group is still alive so we'll have to lick our wounds and come back for the next match.

"We had the odd opportunity but we kept the match under control up until the free-kick. It was an extraordinary individual goal. We had to work very hard throughout and once you get to the 85th minute you are very tired."

Sweden will take on Group F leaders Mexico in their final match in the section on Wednesday afternoon.

Share this article now:
Toni Kroos at a Germany press conference on June 14, 2018
Read Next:
Terry Butcher pays tribute to Toni Kroos
>

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel

Subscribe to our Newsletter


Transfer Talk Daily
Match previews - twice weekly
Morning Briefing (7am UTC)
Ultra close-up image of Kevin De Bruyne [NOT FOR USE IN ARTICLES]Get the latest transfer news, match previews and news direct to your inbox!
Tables

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Loading ...

Failed to load data.

Select and display your favourite team's news and scores in this panel
Login, I already have my ad-free pass
Log in to customise Sports Mole
Buy ad-free access (show me the options)
Buy monthly ad-free access for £1.20/month
Buy yearly ad-free access for £12 (2 months free)
Settings - Logout - Manage your account
Settings - Logout - Manage your account