World Cup Report: England fans lose their damn minds after historic shootout win
Never in doubt. Right?
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ā England (@England) July 3, 2018
England is marching on to the quarter-final for the first time since 2006 after their first-ever penalty shootout win at the FIFA World Cup.
England finally wins on penalties
“Suddenly, all things seem possible!”
Truer words have never been uttered by an English soccer commentator, as Colombia presented the toughest matchup on England’s side of the draw. If they could get past the Colombians, England would be the favourite to make their first World Cup Final in 52 years.
Captain Harry Kane looked like he would put England there, after drawing a foul in the box and converting on the ensuing penalty.
KANE SCORES FOR #ENG!!!!!!!
The skipper puts home the penalty for his 6th goal of the #WorldCup (leader), giving England a 1-0 lead! pic.twitter.com/va4Kpxchq2
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 3, 2018
Without their injured star, James Rodriguez, would Colombia find a way to answer back? It took until the third minute of injury time to find out.
Yerry Mina was the hero, levelling the match at 1-1, forcing extra time, and eventually a penalty shootout.
#COL TIES IT IN INJURY TIME!!!!!
We're going to Extra-Time with #COL tied 1-1 with #ENG #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/l9iee33bS1
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 3, 2018
With an 0-3 record all-time in penalty shootouts, English fans had to be expecting the worst. Jordan Henderson’s miss, which gave Colombia the early advantage, would have only cemented those fears.
But Mateus Uribe hit the crossbar for Colombia, giving England hope. Then a save by English keeper Jordon Pickford on Carlos Bacca gave Eric Dier the chance to be a hero.
He took advantage:
The kick that sent #ENG through to the Quarterfinals of the #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/hLdLaMYzZT
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 3, 2018
Enjoy it, England:
This is how you celebrate an #ENG penalty shootout win!
Keep an eye on @JasonCundy05! šš pic.twitter.com/aMTrTb30ZI
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) July 3, 2018
Love this @LeeDixon2 & @IanWright0. What a night. #Eng pic.twitter.com/o30cdVOyBc
— Arlo White (@arlowhite) July 3, 2018
Sweden tops the Swiss
After failing to qualify for the past two World Cups, Sweden is off to the quarter-finals for the first time since 1994.
The Swedes defeated Switzerland 1-0, thanks to a goal by Emil Forsberg in the 66th minute.
GOOOOOALL!!!!#SWE takes the lead as Forsberg's shot is deflected into #SUI's net…1-0! #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/B0z3QhTLZn
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) July 3, 2018
Switzerland controlled 63% of possession, and held a 18-12 advantage in attempts at goal. It was a missed opportunity for the 11th-ranked Swiss team, who haven’t been to the quarters since 1954.
Sweden will play England in the quarter-finals.
Quarter-finals
The quarter-finals begin on Friday, with Uruguay taking on France. The winner of that match will take on the winner of Brazil/Belgium. Sweden and England kick-off on Saturday, with the winner facing the prevailing team from Russia/Croatia.
- Friday, July 6 (7 am PT / 10 am ET): Uruguay vs France
- Friday, July 6 (11 am PT / 2 pm ET): Brazil vs Belgium
- Saturday, July 7 (7 am PT / 10 am ET): Sweden vs England
- Saturday, July 7 (11 am PT / 2 pm ET): Russia vs Croatia
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