Fifa World Cup: Sweden coach Janne Andersson takes the high ground and refuses to gloat as Germany crash out
Sweden score three times in the second half to beat a ragged Mexico 3-0 in Yekaterinburg and seal their passage at Germany’s expense
Sweden, who at half-time were heading home from Russia, scored three times in the second half to deservedly beat a ragged Mexico 3-0 in Yekaterinburg.
Andersson had been infuriated by the celebrations of some of Germany’s bench when Toni Kroos scored an injury-time winner last weekend to beat the Swedes 2-1.
He had accused Germany of “rubbing it in our faces”, but he took a more conciliatory approach after his men outmuscled Mexico.
Asked if Germany going home made it an even more satisfying evening, the 55-year-old said: “Never in a million years, you play the game and then wish everyone the best for the next one.
“I am not like that (gloating), it is not like that in sport.”