Sweden vs Russia aka who takes the last spot match[R]

[SectionX]

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VS

http://wwp.european-union-eu.com/sweden/images/Sweden-flag.jpg


Will ibrahimovic play?

Will Russia attack like crazy?

Will Lagerback play for a tie?


Should be good.

[drahnier]

Will Lagerback play for a tie?
I'm sure he'd like to win, but we all know he'll be as cautious as always and the defense always comes first.

Do we know if Ibrahimovic is playing yet?

[sidspaceman]

No flames and no trolls


thank you

[Tony Dellbird]

I really hope Russia make it, I really like the way they play, they're just tough and honest. In their last game there was a couple of times if the Russian player had gone to ground he'd have gotten a penalty but he stayed on his feet and got nothing. I just hope that doesn't become their downfall.

[glennaldo_sf]

If Hiddink can get this injury-hit Russian side into the quarter finals of the European cup, it will be another confirmation of his greatness.

Mind you, with the award of a victory being a match with the rampant Dutch - I reckon both teams actually try and LOSE!

:p

[sendorange]

I understand Arshavin is back from suspension and will play his first game. Big plus for Russia.

[drahnier]

Holland should be hoping for a Russian win, because they'll score like 5 goals on that defense.

[Ceres]

Holland should be hoping for a Russian win, because they'll score like 5 goals on that defense.

Sweden is no doubt the more defensive solid and clever playing team and they should be able to beat Russia, but I think neither Russia or Sweden stand much chance of getting a result against the Dutch.. I think the Netherlands and Croatia are going to reach the final...
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[Shoccer]

I'm rooting for the Netherlands all the way so I guess I'm rooting Russia. which i guess means I'm also rooting Swedes. Russia can't advance with a tie right?

[unclesox]

Players carrying bookings into this match:
starters in bold

RUSSIA: Saenko, Torbinski

SWEDEN: Svensson

[ExpatSwede]

I'm rooting for the Netherlands all the way so I guess I'm rooting Russia. which i guess means I'm also rooting Swedes. Russia can't advance with a tie right?Correct...
Sweden advances with a win or tie. (due to better goal difference)
Russia advances with a win.

[code1390]

That would have been the goal of the tournament.

[code1390]

1-0 Russia.

[The Natural]

Good game so far, Sweden making some saves against a Hiddink influenced Russia.

With the current result there could be a Netherlands vs. Russia (+ Hiddink) quater-final.

[The Natural]

Now it's Sweden putting down the pressure.

[unclesox]

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080618/capt.c1b79d5ed08943ee812f9ce985236879.soccer_euro_2008_russia_sweden_eur148.jpg

http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080618/capt.83a344350c074dcebeaa758b5c17574c.soccer_euro_2008_russia_sweden_eur151.jpg

Halftime

Russia 1:0 Sweden
1:0 - Pavlyuchenko 24'

[Borussia]

I'm rooting for Henke's Swedes ... but have to confess that Russia's half-time lead is absolutely deserved, since they were the clearly better team!



With the current result there could be a Netherlands vs. Russia (+ Hiddink) quater-final.

Would be really interesting...;)
A remake of the EC 2004 quarter final as well, though.

Sweden is a fighting team with good strikers, so I expect them to come back after the interval.

[forza_azzurri]

Come on Russia !!

Give Italy payback for 2004 :mad:

[drahnier]

Now THIS is a bad performance.

It should be interesting now because Sweden can't attack and Russia can't defend.

[Borussia]

Give Italy payback for 2004 :mad:


Wow, a bitter Italian! ;)

Was it Sweden's fault that you couldn't beat them in 2004?