ZVEN-SATIONAL ENGLAND BREAK SWEDISH HEARTS

[freakytigger.livejournal.com]

Pop World Cup - Group B Report

It's England v Germany in the last 16 as zenith's men forced their way out of the group stage with a gritty victory over Sweden. The shocking success of Trinidad and Tobago had left England and Sweden with everything to play for in this final group game. A draw would have sent Sweden through, and the tie was deadlocked for long periods but England's slow build up ultimately paid off. Sweden's team had plenty of prior tournament experience but some critics back home have suggested this had led to complacency - their young manager the_roofdog will be downcast tonight. The result leaves zenith with plenty of ammunition against those commentators who suggested that England's game was drab and anti-pop, though with a very tricky tie against Germany to look forward to he won't be resting on his laurels yet.


Sweden fans' joy turns to despair

In the other group B match Trinidad and Tobago brushed aside Paraguay to emerge as group winners and set up an intriguing game against Ecuador, which the Caribbean team must be approaching as favourites. jel_bugle has been effusive about the wealth of options at Trinidad's disposal and his confidence has not been misplaced so far. Paraguay gave a good account of themselves in all their games but a place in the last 16 always looked beyond them.

Full Results

Trinidad and Tobago - 156 points (QUALIFY AS WINNERS)
England - 127 points (QUALIFY)
Sweden - 119 points
Paraguay - 100 points

Comments

[the-roofdog.livejournal.com]

Haha, I am quite literally 'gone'.

I laugh, but I'm extremely bitter about it really.

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

it's such a shame because you have an avatar worthier than any 'World Cup' trophy

[chezghost.livejournal.com]

also you would've got maximum points from me for picking The Knife, or one of the good Robyn songs - tho that may have meant exit for England.