Zatman Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, osmark86 said: Now, now let's be a little bit optimistic. If we can nick one goal on monday I think we have a great chance of pulling through since it's tough to score against us. Let's deny them the WC for once! Italy have 2 really good strikers but looked toothless up front, a Sweden goal could be enough as I dont think they can get 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Sweden need to avoid parking the bus imo. Yes get numbers behind the ball but I fancy them to nick one on the counter attack if they can get men forward. It will be an interesting game to watch. It's not really in Italy's DNA to have to constantly push forward looking for goals, a 1-1 for them would've suited them down to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Odd looking at the Denmark squad the likes of Kasper Dolberg, Daniel Wass and Freddy Sorensen haven't been called up. They all play for decent clubs in europe. Dunno if it's injury or just out of favour. Yussuf Poulsen of Leipzig only on the bench for them aswell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Morroco beating Ivory Coast 2-0 btw so going to make first world cup since 1998. They could be a surprise package, got some decent players in their team like Benatia, Belhanda, Ziyech and.....Karim El-Amadi. Ivory Coast just got a poor selection atm, very hard to replace their golden generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 I saw the beginning of that game. Ivory Coast missed a sitter early on and Zaha brought down just outside the area when through on goal. The game could have been so different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Kodjia wasn't involved btw for anyone wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Hope these play offs aren't sending anyone into year long comas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Ireland are the West Brom Of International football - which is a huge shame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa89 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 7 hours ago, bobzy said: Ireland are the West Brom Of International football - which is a huge shame Ireland are a product of their manager. Don't expect anything different Tuesday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG_Villa_Fan Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 They have a worse squad than Aston Villa, what do you expect? It's a miracle they've reached this far and are competitive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I think MON has done a great job. Its not pretty but they have a great chance of qualifying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 He's doing great, they really have virtually no quality at all and he has got them this far, every chance they can nick a goal from a set piece and pitch a shut out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Ireland finished the game with the Villa centeal midfield pairing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Zatman said: Ireland finished the game with the Villa centeal midfield pairing Poor Ireland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 U know it's bad when you throw on Bendtner to try and get a goal at the end of the game. Samba is a bigger goal threat and a more accomplished striker than him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 A much better approach from Northern Ireland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Swiss are a poor team and would have happily drawn them above Denmark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Seferovic must have learned his shooting from Emile Heskey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 The president of the Italian FA has called the FIFA president and demanded a good judicial effort for tomorrows game against Sweden as they felt they were badly handled by the ref last time out against Sweden Quote MILANO. The Italian federal president has called the FIFA president and demanded a "good judicial effort" in the return. The Italians were upset by the judges in the first playoff match at the Friends Arena. League crew Gian Piero Ventura said immediately after the match: "He allowed the game to be a bit too physical at the expense of the technical. Considering that one of our players probably broke his wall, maybe he did not really have the match in his hand, said the Italian.Called the Fifth President The Italians have now acted on the highest level. According to La Gazzetta dello Sports Swedish correspondent Jennifer Wegerup, Italian federal chairman Carlo Tavecchio has called the Fifth President Gianni Infantino and complained that Ola Toivonen was not expelled and stressed that it is important to have a good judicial response tomorrow... https://www.aftonbladet.se/sportbladet/fotboll/a/B782g/inte-favoriserade-nagon-gang Surely this must be edging close to illegal behavior from Italy? Talk about putting pressure on the poor ref that will handle the game tomorrow. Yes, the article has been Google translated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 When i read that, memories of France, Thierry Henry springs to mind before the game tomorrow Look at how ref has influenced Northern Ireland outcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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