Tonight, Norway is waiting for Sweden, which still stands at zero points in the European Cup final round. The loss of ten balls against Portugal last Friday has meant that the Swedish chance of reaching the semi-finals is minimal.

- In times of adversity we sometimes get a little hopeless and we lose faith in ourselves. But we have to work further and never give up, ”Swedish goalkeeper Mikael Appelgren tells SVT Sport.

Sweden hung with decent against Portugal in the first half but lost overall when the Portuguese picked out the goalkeeper and played seven against six on offense.

- When they go to seven against six, they get places everywhere and we can't get the balls in goal. But I think it is important that we find a concept against such together. I do not hope that Norway plays seven against six, in which case we may have it a little easier, laughs Appelgren.

He hopes the loss to Portugal is forgotten as tonight's match starts.

- It is incredibly important to bounce back and to show with our body language that we care very much about this - and then try to beat Norway.

CLIP: Here Sweden loses big against Portugal

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