Quote Originally Posted by blue matt View Post
Switzerland did the same Miles as us, Baku twice and Rome, yet tonight they played a extra 30 mins and didnt look overly tired

While the moving about might not have helped us, Switzerland showed tonight it wasnt the greatest handicap either
Switzerland (seeded 2nd in the group, 13th in the world) were able to manage excessive travel better than Wales (seeded 4th, 17th in the world)? Switzerland did have more travel and worse schedule than us but have played two away games whereas we played three.

There were only three groups where the "host" nation didn't finish in top-spot and two of those were won by Fifa's 1st best and 2nd best in the world. Sweden have been the side to truly overcome the odds so far.

The organisation of this tournament has given massive advantage to some and disadvantage to others.