Season is dead – long live the season!

The second quarterfinal between Sweden and Czechoslovakia became exactly the thriller one could expect. The game exploded fifteen minutes into the game when the Czechoslovaks scored on a quick counterattack. Only one minute after, Sweden stroke back by a distinct header from Mikael Ljungblom. The rest of the game became a fruitless hunt from the Swedes for a game-winning goal. The Czechoslovaks defended themselves well and when the last big shot hit the post and went out, it meant that the season was over for the proud Swedish football team. Despite the fact that no one has managed to beat them for 20 consecutive games.

Sweden-Czechoslovakia 1-1 (1-1)
Scored: Mikael Ljungblom
Played: Basse – Hoff, Wierup, Ghersetti, De Groote – Ljungblom, Larnemark, Boumalek, Andersson – Thorelli, Skoog + Gawley

Sometimes football is cruel but that’s also the beauty of it. One man’s loss is another man’s gain. We congratulate our Czechoslovak friends and wish them the best of luck in the semifinal. Sweden FC will now focus on organising the annual award dinner and then start preparing for another exciting season in Bxl Euroleague.

We would like to thank all the supporters, media and the other teams for a great season.

Quarter-final 2:2

Tonight, at Ixelles, it’s time for the most important game of the year. Second quarter-final and just like last year’s clash between the Swedes and the Czechoslovaks, it’s do-or-die. First game ended in a goalless draw which means that Sweden has to win tonight. Another 0-0 draw will take the game to penalties. Kick-off at 21h00, come join us for an exciting game!

Thank you!

Sweden FC would like to express its gratitude and thank all of you who attended the charity event on Saturday. Hats off to all the donators, together we raised almost 3600 EUR in benefit of the reconstruction of Japan after the earth quake. The money will be submitted via the Japanese Red Cross Society.

Sweden won the game 1-0 thanks to Olof Skoog’s well placed toe-kick.

Sweden’s Permanent Representative to the EU, Mr Dag Hartelius, and the Japanese EU-Ambassador, Mr Kiojiri Shiojiri inaugurate the event.

Draw in the first quarterfinal

On Wednesday night, Sweden entered the playoff by playing Czechoslovakia in the first quarterfinal. The game ended with a goalless draw despite many opportunities from both sides. In the first half the Czechoslovaks created a couple of good chances but the Swedish defence managed to keep a clean sheet.

With no substitutes and several injuries Sweden fought well and 0-0 against an always tough and tricky opponent is a good achievement. The second quarterfinal is played on the 22th June in Ixelles. Don’t miss out!

Stats from the game:
Czechoslovakia – Sweden 0-0
Booked: Sigve Dyrnes
Played: Claus Basse – Andreas Aabel, Mårten Wierup, Tobias Ghersetti, David Fitzgerald – Mikael Ljungblom, Martin Larnemark, Kieran de Groote, Henrik Andersson – Hassan Boumalek, Sigve Dyrnes + Olof Skoog

Support forJapan

On Saturday the 18th June 2011 at 14h30, Sweden FC, together with the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU, the Mission of Japan to the EU organises a charity football game between Sweden FC and Japan. The event is generously supported by Volvo and Bxl Euroleague.

The game will be played at Sweden FC’s home ground Stade Communal d’Ixelles and will be inaugurated by the Swedish Ambassador Mr Dag Hartelius as well as his Japanese counterpart Mr Kojiro Shiojiri.

During the game funds will be raised among the audience. The Japanese Red Cross Society will assure that every cent will be accordingly submitted to the benefit of the victims after the catastrophy in Japan.

Come join the fun and contribute to a good cause!