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.