It's probably gonna be a tough game with Denmark dominating (Denmark must win if Italy win) and a defensive Sweden.

No, 2-2 is enough for Denmark, then Italy is out, even if they win 100 - 0 against Bulgaria....

also I'm quite sure Denmark would dominate the game even if Sweden needed the win, since Denmark along with France and Spain are the best team at passing the ball around (see link)...

http://www.euro2004.com/tournament/statistics/index.html
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There'll only be one major discussion point ahead of this game, rigged or not.]

Denmark have the better side anyway and would probably win.

 

It's funny to see all Italy fans going stupid during this championship. Rigged?Geez, just because Serie A and B are the most corrupt leauges in Europe....


Btw, can someone make this a poll?

 

Is there a chance Denmark and Sweden are going to settle for a 2-2 draw ?

How is the relationship between the two countries, is it rather rivalry or would they help eachother to eliminate Italy ?

 

It's funny to see all Italy fans going stupid during this championship. Rigged?Geez, just because Serie A and B are the most corrupt leauges in Europe....

I realy hope, you won't be forced to eat your words after some comical 2:2 or 3:3.

Personally, I don't think it will be a fixed game and I hope that Denmark will win it.

 

i find it painful should Italy qualify for the knock-out stage instead of Denmark or Sweden. Both these 2 countries played better football and scored more and better goals in this tournament than the pathetic looking Italian team. Bunch of good players, but over confident, and headed by a stupid coach who does not take enough sensitivity into the egos of his players.

 

How is the relationship between the two countries, is it rather rivalry or would they help eachother to eliminate Italy ?

I don't believe the rivalry is as harsh as the Danish-Norwegian one has tourned out to be the last couple of years - with the qualification-matches and all.

Not that Sweden and Denmark probably will, but I do believe they could decide to help each other out.

 

Swedes in general like Denmark. It's Norway we can't stand.

 

That sure would be something if this game ended in a 3-3 draw p

Though if one team has to win I would more likely think it be Sweden who have seemed to be the better side (atleast to me) in the tournament...

If Larsson and Ibrahimovic can get going early then it will be a tough game for the Danes.

 

I thought they'll play 2-2.
But after seeing the Czechs as first in Group D the Danes might go for a win to avoid them.

 

i find it painful should Italy qualify for the knock-out stage instead of Denmark or Sweden. Both these 2 countries played better football and scored more and better goals in this tournament than the pathetic looking Italian team. Bunch of good players, but over confident, and headed by a stupid coach who does not take enough sensitivity into the egos of his players.

Bulgaria were the better team against Sweden for 60 minutes. Only their defensive collapses resulted in such a good win for Sweden. Sweden had no idea against Italy. To say Sweden deserve to progress is an idotic statement.

 

Call me idiotic but Sweden deserves to go to the quarter finals just as much as Denmark or Italy.

Hope for Sweden and Italy to progress. Used to be in more support of the danes rather than the swedes. But after the danes started to call us norwegians mountain-monkeys.. they can go screw themselfs! And mountain-monkeys they can be themselfs.. if they just had some mountains. :rollani:

Ever heard of miss-Denmark? She has no hips and no breasts! Just like their country!!!

 

Call me idiotic but Sweden deserves to go to the quarter finals just as much as Denmark or Italy.

Hope for Sweden and Italy to progress. Used to be in more support of the danes rather than the swedes. But after the danes started to call us norwegians mountain-monkeys.. they can go screw themselfs! And mountain-monkeys they can be themselfs.. if they just had some mountains. :rollani:

Ever heard of miss-Denmark? She has no hips and no breasts! Just like their country!!!

Fjeldaber! :tongue:

 

Fjeldaber! :tongue:

hehe! saw that one comming. Next time we will kick your ass, be it friendly or a qualification match. Totally different Norway now under Hareide compared to Mr. Long Ball Semb.

 

There'll only be one major discussion point ahead of this game, rigged or not.]

Denmark have the better side anyway and would probably win.

The game is not phucking rigged. We're not italians after all. I try my hardest to defend Italy and italians because the general image of italians here are not positive at all. Even my dad more or less hates Italy.

But when they question our national team they judge others by their own standards and I really don't like that. Our national coaches are the last people on earth who would set up a game. At the world cup two years ago a hidden microphone caught the two of them discussing who to sub. The main criteria was not to win the game but to not mentally destroy a player by taking him off. I think they are more or less crazy, especially Söderberg, but in one way they are refreshing. For them it's not only about winning. It really isn't. For me it is, but not for them.

 

in an ideal world everybody plays to win. but in this case, if a draw suits both of them i can see them playing for it, and theres nothing wrong with that. its the last group stage game but not the last game of the tournament! they have to think about their own players and preparing for the next round.

but that being said i dont think theyll go for a draw. the way bulgaria have broken down in defence, its normal to assume that theyll be worried that we can score 3 on bulgaria.

 

I'm very certain the game won't be rigged, but if it's 2-2 with 15 minutes to go neither we or Sweden will go for it. That's obvious.

 

Easy victory for Denmark 2-0
Tomasson and Sand scoring.

 

But when they question our national team they judge others by their own standards and I really don't like that. Our national coaches are the last people on earth who would set up a game. At the world cup two years ago a hidden microphone caught the two of them discussing who to sub. The main criteria was not to win the game but to not mentally destroy a player by taking him off. I think they are more or less crazy, especially Söderberg, but in one way they are refreshing. For them it's not only about winning. It really isn't. For me it is, but not for them.

Yeah, I remember that. They really make a crazy duo. Söderberg the excentric and goofy one while Lagerback is more laidback.

By the way, Söderberg was furious with some of the Italian journalists who repeatetly asked Söderberg and Lagerback if Sweden and denmark would play for a 2-2 draw.

-" No!. We won't make a deal with denmark!", and then slammed his fist to the table. :strong:
Then he thumped his hand on his chest and started preaching:
-"Football isn't about winning, it's about playing good football and then be proud of your contribution. It's about passion and pride."

 

Yeah, I remember that. They really make a crazy duo. Söderberg the excentric and goofy one while Lagerback is more laidback.

By the way, Söderberg was furious with some of the Italian journalists who repeatetly asked Söderberg and Lagerback if Sweden and denmark would play for a 2-2 draw.

-" No!. We won't make a deal with denmark!", and then slammed his fist to the table. :strong:
Then he thumped his hand on his chest and started preaching:
-"Football isn't about winning, it's about playing good football and then be proud of your contribution. It's about passion and pride."

In Italy Söderberg would probably be locked up at some mental institution...

 

Easy victory for Denmark 2-0
Tomasson and Sand scoring.

We'll see. It's a new game.

 

I think any result is possible in this one. Neither team can afford to lose, and whoever get's the opening goal will find lots of room on the break. Something both sides excel at. But that's the only way we'll see either side winning by a margin- by being efficient when exploiting the tactical oppportunities given by the other team having to gamble.

In terms of quality I think we're so close, although so different, that it's going to be a tight, but also potentially enjoyable game for the neutrals. For most us Danes/Swedes.. I suspect it might be hell tough .

The thing that inspires a bit of confidence in me is that coaches have so far been SO important, and I think we have one of the very best in the competition.

 

In Italy Söderberg would probably be locked up at some mental institution...

Probably But that's because they're so tense when it comes to football. They need to lighten up. They need a change. Frankly, what they need is the superduo of LarsTommy :excited: :happy:

Italian journalist: Mr Soderberg, excuse my ignorance but how come you're so happy with a loss in the World Cup final against England?

Tommy Söderberg: Jo, nu är det så att grabbarna gav ju allt. Med handen på hjärtat, vi borde vara stolta över oss själva. Vi betalade med blod, svett och tårar för att komma till den här finalen, och vår insats under tuneringen och finalen i sig är ju helt gedigen, då känns inte en finalförlust så farlig. Fantastiskt helt enkelt!

Lars Lagerbäck: Err, Tommy, you have to take it in English....



:howler:

 

I'll mirror Glen in saying this is a hardpredicted game that can go anyway. One thing I do believe is that Denmark will begin the game much better and that we will have the second half. Denmark have began all matches in a great way while Sweden have been slowstarters.

Won't the Danish thank us for handing them the Bulgaria game on a silver plate?

 

The thing that inspires a bit of confidence in me is that coaches have so far been SO important, and I think we have one of the very best in the competition.

I would say that we have two of the best coaches in this tournament.... since we now also have former Juventus assistant coach Jens Bangsbo....

I suspect Bangsbo is the guy behind the surprising transformation of the Danish defence, from what used to be a bit shaky, to the rock-solid defence we have seen at this tournament so far...