Okay, maybe not completely, entirely, split-right-down-the-middle “even,” but it was pretty close. Look at this stat line, and see for yourself.

This is what happens when one team goes down and then realizes their backs are against the wall and that they have to win to stay alive. And then, this is what happens when the other team who was originally leading realizes the same thing when they go down.

The Thrilla’ in Ukrainian Manilla.

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*Stats according to TheScore.ca iPhone app:

                                               Sweden                    England

Ball Possession %                      50                              50
Shots (on Goal)                          12 (8)                        15 (9)
Corner Kicks                              3                                3
Crosses                                       18                              18
Fouls Committed                        14                              10
Yellow Cards                              3                                1
Red Cards                                   0                                0
Offsides                                       0                                0

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Good thing England gets Rooney back, because most teams who play even with Sweden aren’t winning the Euros.