drd23 Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Sweden (Group F 1) vs Switzerland (Group E 2) @ 14:00GMT (10am US EDT) The second last game of the first knockout round sees Sweden, the unexpected champions of Group F, face the world number 6, Switzerland. Sweden: Sweden will be hoping that out of form play maker Emil Forsberg can finally fire and lead them to victory. They will be missing Seb Larsson through injury, although he would have been suspended for this match anyway. Switzerland: One of the more controversial teams in the tournament thanks to a couple of goal celebrations, Switzerland will hope their team will let their play on the pitch do the talking. Switzerland will be missing the right side of their ideal defense with both RB Stephan Lichtsteiner and CB Fabian Schar both suspended. Players who will miss their next game with another yellow card: Sweden: Viktor Claesson, Albin Ekdal, Mikael LustigSwitzerland: Valon Behrami, Denis Zakaria, Xherdan Shaqiri Prediction: This should be a close game. I have no idea who will win, but if forced to decide I would guess Switzerland squeaks it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTexans Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Pragmatism vs pragmatism. I think Switzerland have the greater attacking threat so I'll give them the edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 @drd23, you are the hero this sub needs! Thank you so much, it's been a chaotic week and I really appreciate you taking charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, texans_uk said: Pragmatism vs pragmatism. I think Switzerland have the greater attacking threat so I'll give them the edge. I'm leaning the same way but Sweden have overcome adversity every step of the way. Other than the late loss to Germany they've done exactly what they did in qualifying. They defend exceedingly well and then score from counter attacks and set pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I gotta think Switzerland is the favorite here, but the teams aren't separated by a lot. Hopefully both teams go for the win and we have a decent game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAW Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, Heimdallr said: I gotta think Switzerland is the favorite here, but the teams aren't separated by a lot. Hopefully both teams go for the win and we have a decent game. Yea, if the Swiss defense was intact I think they'd be clear favorites. But with the suspensions, not really sure who wins this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTexans Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Berg misses an absolute sitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Stupid game isn't on Fox so I cant watch it at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gnat Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, LeeEvans said: Stupid game isn't on Fox so I cant watch it at work. That sucks, I'm streaming via Youtube TV. I'm not 100% sure, but I'm pretty sure Youtube TV does a free trial month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKTexans Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Marcus Berg looks like he couldn't hit the broadside of a barn, but his club record in recent years is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 2 minutes ago, texans_uk said: Marcus Berg looks like he couldn't hit the broadside of a barn, but his club record in recent years is great. Almost scored then only to be foiled by a brilliant save by Sommer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 8 minutes ago, LeeEvans said: Stupid game isn't on Fox so I cant watch it at work. FoxSportsGo? I guess you need a cable subscription for that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEvans Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 4 minutes ago, Heimdallr said: FoxSportsGo? I guess you need a cable subscription for that though. I just dont think I'm gonna use the data to watch Sweden v Switzerland haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drd23 Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Should have done better with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom cody Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Watching the game right now. I had Sweden as a darkhorse coming into the tournament but Switzerland are good as well. Should be a fun game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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