I concur. Japan had both a bad 70 or so minutes AND dismal luck, and that was enough to let a pretty thoroughly mid Sweden advance. I know I sound a bit sour grapes there, but honestly, I'd have the same evaluation if I was a true neutral in that one. I'm nursing my depression over this by thinking about just how much better the best tea…
I concur. Japan had both a bad 70 or so minutes AND dismal luck, and that was enough to let a pretty thoroughly mid Sweden advance. I know I sound a bit sour grapes there, but honestly, I'd have the same evaluation if I was a true neutral in that one. I'm nursing my depression over this by thinking about just how much better the best team in the tournament can become...
And I should get to see some matches, if I'm willing to travel (I doubt they play in Hokkaido often if at all)! Expecting to touch down middle of next month...
I concur. Japan had both a bad 70 or so minutes AND dismal luck, and that was enough to let a pretty thoroughly mid Sweden advance. I know I sound a bit sour grapes there, but honestly, I'd have the same evaluation if I was a true neutral in that one. I'm nursing my depression over this by thinking about just how much better the best team in the tournament can become...
And I should get to see some matches, if I'm willing to travel (I doubt they play in Hokkaido often if at all)! Expecting to touch down middle of next month...