First, it was Denmark.
Then, Sweden followed.
And lastly, Norway followed suit! Norway really came close, as in, just in terms of minutes from qualifying! Who would expect 2 goals from Spain in the injury time? So it's also byebye to Norway...
Technically speaking it's been quite a 'good' tournament for Norway...1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss. And only 1 goal conceded (but also only 1 scored
). So better luck for Norway next time...and hope to see them with more attacking style, I guess.
Sweden also had some hope of qualifying, especially after they got the equalizer against Italy. But it wasn't to be. The injuries have taken their toll on the team.
Denmark...what can I say? Total nightmare! 8 goals conceded while scoring none. Zero points. Statistically the worst team of the tournament.
Special note on Norway: perhaps history will repeat itself. It was a similar record in WC 94 for them - 1st WC appearance for them (let's not count 1938, it's way too dated
). Then in WC 98 they managed to qualify from the group. Hope they can do the same for Euro - 1st appearance now, and in Portugal later can repeat the feat of WC 98 or do even better!
-- Nedved! in mournig
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Then, Sweden followed.
And lastly, Norway followed suit! Norway really came close, as in, just in terms of minutes from qualifying! Who would expect 2 goals from Spain in the injury time? So it's also byebye to Norway...
Technically speaking it's been quite a 'good' tournament for Norway...1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss. And only 1 goal conceded (but also only 1 scored
Sweden also had some hope of qualifying, especially after they got the equalizer against Italy. But it wasn't to be. The injuries have taken their toll on the team.
Denmark...what can I say? Total nightmare! 8 goals conceded while scoring none. Zero points. Statistically the worst team of the tournament.
Special note on Norway: perhaps history will repeat itself. It was a similar record in WC 94 for them - 1st WC appearance for them (let's not count 1938, it's way too dated
-- Nedved! in mournig