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Decisive duel in group D: Sweden and Russia will decide about the
quarterfinals considering that both side have won Greece and lost to
Spain.
The Vikings are in a better situation, since a draw would suit
them because they have better goal margin. David Villa's strike saw
Sweden lose to Spain in the very finish. They didn’t handle well losing
but if you take a look at the standings it all comes down to the same
thing.
Actually, even if they took a point they would have to at least
remain unbeaten against Russia. After a great fight Guus Hiddink’s side
beta Greece, used their chances and scored a winning goal. They seemed
much more mature than against Spain, which can be an illusion since
their rivals were much weaker.
Dutch expert managed to overcome big
problems in forming the line-up (he wasn't able to count on Arshavin
and Pogrebnyak). After two matches of suspension, excellent Arshavin is
back, though it is not sure whether he will join the starting eleven.
Hiddink’s theory is that the squad have gained enough self-confidence,
they are inspired and it would be better if Zenit captain is a hidden
weapon on the bench.
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Although they were considered favourites in group C, Italy and France
could already on Tuesday night pack their suitcases and head back home.
Nothing is up to them anymore, both sides have taken a point and even
if Romania win Netherlands who are playing for honour, Les Blues and
Azzurri will continue to watch the competition from the stands.
There
are no easy rivals in the so-called “death group” but no one hoped that
Netherlands could beat both great rivals and practically get the entire
job done after only two matches. This saw France and Italy face their
worst nightmare: they are about to play a knock-out match already in
the first stage.
A lot has been said about the rivalry between these
two sides. It all started with World Cup finals in Berlin and continued
through EURO 2008 qualifications. At one time this rivalry even crossed
some boundaries as in the case when Italian fans booed La Marseillaise
in Milan.
France boss, Domenech added insult to injury by accusing
Azzurri of cheating and fixing games, after which he faced a furious
burst of Italian media. But, it should all be put aside now, both sides
are aware that the most important thing is to remain calm and that they
must win.
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Orange colour is in, the Dutch have swarmed Swiss streets and according
to the estimates there are about 100 000 of them in search for the
tickets for the second stage; their team were dominant in group C and
already after two rounds qualified for the quarterfinals.
Russia or
Sweden will await them, though whoever their rivals may be in the
second round Oranje will be the favourites. After impressive wins over
Italy and France, Van Basten’s squad’s rates have grown high, now they
are seen as possible main favourites for the crown.
After not so
convincing qualifiers this squad simply exploded in the final
tournament. Romania found themselves in a situation where they hold
destiny in their own hands and they weren’t' given much chances before
the competition started. They played tough against Italy and France;
they were close to victory against Azzurri since their bets player Mutu
missed the golden opportunity from the white spot.
With two points they
are ahead of France and Italy and a point could lead them to the
quarterfinals if the duel between Azzurri and Les Blues ends without
winners.
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Croatia coach Slaven Billic is set to ring the changes for his side's final Group D match against Poland.
With a last eight spot already secured, Billic is set to start Dario
Simic and Ivan Klasnic, while five players are a booking away from
suspension.
Leo Beenhakker, the Poland coach, says the need to win may force him to juggle his starting line-up.
Beenhakker is without the injured Jakub Blaszczykowski and Maciej Zurawski, while Ebi Smolarek may be dropped.
Smolarek, who led Poland's attack with nine goals in qualifying
and came into the tournament with huge expectations, but has so far
disappointed at the finals.
For Croatia, Luka Modric, Darijo Srna,Josip Simunic, Robert
Kovac, Ivica Olic and Mladen Petric have all received one yellow card
and could be rested to avoid missing the quarter-finals.
Klasnic should come in up front, becoming the first player to take part at a European Championship after a kidney transplant.
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ZURICH, Switzerland (AP)—Argentina remained No. 1 in the largely unchanged
FIFA world rankings Wednesday, with the United States at No. 21.
