World Cup Semis: Spain vs. Sweden - ”Women on the Verge of a Third Place Breakdown”

Spain commanded their quarterfinal match against the Netherlands, but looked shaky at the back at the wrong times. Sweden executed the right game plan against Japan, and weathered the storm for a major upset. Now, the Swedes and Spanish meet in the semifinals on Tuesday. How do these two European powerhouses match up? Spain can strangle a defense, but are they wasting too many shots? Sweden have the set piece skill and the nous to win a tournament, but do they have enough to quiet Spain's relentlessness? And how will the Spanish off-field controversy find its way onto the pitch? Eric and Evan get into it! 

Art by Eli Elbogen (IG: eliwritesloud)
Music by Devin Drobka's Bell Dance Songs