Russia vs. Sweden

leninbenjamin

well it's the last of the group stage matches tonight, and this is the one everyone will be watching.

the big questions tonight are Arsharvin and Ibrahimovic. Hiddink in particular has given strong indications he wont start the versatile Russian, although the swedes believe this to be nothing but mind games. Ibrahimivich will most likely start. He's basically the Swede's only real threat, but has that (recurring?) knee injury, so it'll be interesting to see how effective he is.

bets? i think Russia could pull a fast one myself.

DerekD Goldfish

Its very tight
Ive backed russia but to be honest its for no reason other than to make the game a bit more interesting

Frisbee

Definitely backing Sweden for this one.
Have a bet on them to reach the quarters.
Plus I think their the better side...

StickyMcGinty

SSN have been saying Ibrahimovic is a major doubt for tonight.

could be just mind games from the Swedish camp...

Malice

It's a tough one to pick a favourite, it will be a close match I reckon. I am interested to see Arshavin just to see what all the fuss is about .

I'm going to go for the Russians 1.0.

zepp

I'd say 0-0 boring game Sweden qualify on goal difference.

shane86

1-1 for me.

Given Abramovich is a big fan and financial backer of the national team, wonder how the atmosphere would be if Scolaris Portugl eventually knocked them out :eek:

~Rebel~

Have 2 long odds accumulators climaxing in this game. Regardless which team wins i make about a 6-1 return (10 on each). So anything but a draw and I'm happy!


..its gonna be a draw isn't it....

gogglebok

I think Pavyluchenko could be the difference between the sides. He looked very lively against Greece.

OK, tectonic drift would have looked very lively against Greece. Even so, I think he has goals in him.

Bubs101

~Rebel~ wrote: »

Have 2 long odds accumulators climaxing in this game. Regardless which team wins i make about a 6-1 return (10 on each). So anything but a draw and I'm happy!


..its gonna be a draw isn't it....

Lay it off on Betfair if you are that worried and lock in your profit.

I haven't seen Russia yet so I can't comment on them but I was very impressed by Sweden in both games

Vokes

Russia: Akinfeev, Kolodine, Ignashevitch, Anyukov, Zyryanov, Zhirkov, Semshov, Semak, Bilyaletdinov, Pavluchenko, Arshavin.

Sweden: Isaksson, Stoor, Nilsson, Mellberg, Hansson, Svensson, Ljungberg, Andersson, Larsson, Ibrahimovic, Elmander.

Looks like both lineups are very attacking.

Lots of goals pls !!!

kraggy

Bubs101 wrote: »

Lay it off on Betfair if you are that worried and lock in your profit.

I haven't seen Russia yet so I can't comment on them but I was very impressed by Sweden in both games

Lay which one off?

How would he lock in his profit?

ON topic, 2-1 Sweden for me.

Just think they have more football brains than Russia.

Bubs101

kraggy wrote: »

Lay which one off?

How would he lock in his profit?

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If he wins money if either team win and the only way he loses is if he draws he can lock in profit by laying the draw

kraggy

gotcha.

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I have RTE on, is the match on BBC or ITV?

And is the other match live on RTE Online?

estebancambias

Sweden. Russia are a bit meh.

leninbenjamin

DesF wrote: »

And is the other match live on RTE Online?

yeah. no commentary though or score icons though, which is annoying if you're only trying keep track of it.

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leninbenjamin wrote: »

yeah. no commentary though or score icons though, which is annoying if you're only trying keep track of it.

Hmm.

RTE Online + BBC online updates so...

Cheers.

Vokes

It's on ITV1.

Russia to beat the Swedes 3-2.

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SofaK wrote: »

It's on ITV1..

That it decided then.

I'm sticking with RTE.

gogglebok

Ibrahimovic to be sent off. I feel it in my bones.

Kingp35

Sweden for me in this by the odd goal, think there will be goals in this.

Heja Sverige!

MementoMori

1-0 to the Russians

monkey9

What a pass from Arshavin!!

ROCKMAN

Russia are up for this,
Better start , they look really lively and good going forward.

Mr.Nice Guy

YESSSS!!!!! The Pavster strikes again!!!

F*cking love this guy.

monkey9

Brilliant goal and completely deserved. I've been really impressed with the Russians this half

Sherifu

Nicely worked goal.

ROCKMAN

1-0 nil Russia

Fully deserved , better team

ROCKMAN

piece of class by larsson (unlucky)

Still a hell of a player

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Shoulda been 2.

Mr.Nice Guy

Oh Pavster went close there. Definite man of the match for me.

Necronomicon

I Pavlychenko :pac:

So close to being two as well, great effort off the post.

mike65

They're growing into this, still need the second goal but if they keep playing as they are it should come. Great to see so much crisp attacking football this tournament.

Mike.

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Nice.

2-0

PHB

That was just lovely, gwan Russia

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mike65 wrote: »

Great to see so much crisp attacking football this tournament.

It's been the hallmark of this Euros.

Lovin' it.

monkey9

That goal is football at it's best. Magic!!

Tom65

I'd love to Arshavin move to the English Premier League. He reminds me a lot of Messi, though obviously not quite as good. One of those players that's great to watch, even if he's playing against your team.

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I hope Sweden get one in the next couple of minutes.

Pepe LeFrits

Tom65 wrote: »

I'd love to Arshavin move to the English Premier League. He reminds me a lot of Messi, though obviously not quite as good. One of those players that's great to watch, even if he's playing against your team.

He'd be a nice Hleb replacement

darkskol

how have they not made it 3-0 by now

leninbenjamin

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

He'd be a nice Hleb replacement

was just thinking the same thing myself. He can slot in anywhere in the midfield and forwards, but would be ideal in the supporting role to Adebayor like Hleb did last Season. probably be a but more prolific too.

mike65

Shudda been at least 3-0 if not four, poor finishing will cost them

Mike.

JerryHandbag

Great attacking play by Russia, shouldve been 5-nil really, Hiddink has some record as an international coach....hope they score first in quarterfinal against the dutch, should be a cracker! Ibrahimovic reverts back to his total-donkey status, a joke of a player

leninbenjamin

Russia to cause an upset against the Netherlands anyone? I might put a few quid on it. they are a completely different team with Arse-shavings. can't wait for that game now though, i think it'll be the most interesting of the quarters. 2 dodgy defences

Malice

Well played by Russia. Both Pavlyuchenko and Arshavin took their goals very well and but for some poor finishing and the woodwork they could have had more. I think 2-0 probably flattered Sweden as they just didn't look bothered. I couldn't believe it when I saw Ibrahimovic sharing a joke with Hiddink after the final whistle. Was he not bothered about the game at all? He seemed to have reverted to the same Ibrahimovic that I regularly see in the Champions League doing very little except looking around for someone to blame after ballooning yet another shot over the bar.

I feel a bit sorry for Henrik Larsson. Had his first half header gone in it could have been very different. I assume he'll be retiring from international football now?

Lastly can anyone confirm the correct pronounciation of Kim Källström? George Hamilton was pronouncing it as Shell-strum and I'm curious to know if he's right.

leninbenjamin

malice_ wrote: »

Lastly can anyone confirm the correct pronounciation of Kim Källström? George Hamilton was pronouncing it as Shell-strum and I'm curious to know if he's right.

shel-strom is what's on the wikipedia IPA entry.

i've also seen it referred to as Czel-straim though...

Malice

leninbenjamin wrote: »

the wikipedia IPA entry.

Do you mean this? I looked at that but I had no idea what "kɪm 'ɕɛlˌstrœm" translates to in letters I can pronounce .

leninbenjamin

malice_ wrote: »

Do you mean this? I looked at that but I had no idea what "kɪm 'ɕɛlˌstrœm" translates to in letters I can pronounce .

yeah. that's the spot. do a little more digging and you'll find this. anyway, i'm sure a native Swede would be able to point out the proper nuances of the pronunciation but George by and large seems to have it correct (or at least as correct as a native English speaker with no exposure to the swedish language would)

shelstrom or czelstrem... somewhere between the two i think...

shane86

leninbenjamin wrote: »

Russia to cause an upset against the Netherlands anyone? I might put a few quid on it. they are a completely different team with Arse-shavings. can't wait for that game now though, i think it'll be the most interesting of the quarters. 2 dodgy defences

Holland have arguably drawn the strongest team left. Id love to think they can massacre them the way they did the others, but Im nervy about it. Dutch need to shock them with an early goal. If the Dutch can get by this I think they have it won.