Tikka Mezzala Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/51197589 With Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Scotland all due to play today, it's quite a day for the Tikka family. All three are underdogs, so the chance of three wins are pretty far-fetched. But this game probably sees the best chance of one of the sides getting something. Slovakia got an impressive win over Poland in round one, while Sweden survived a Spanish onslaught to give them their first point. A win for either side will surely see them progress. Slovakia will be eyeing this one as the big chance to go through, because they'll not want to rely on having to get something from the Spain game. Sweden, on the other hand, will still have a chance to go through if they beat Poland in round three. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfair Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 As much as you can’t demand a win against any side in a tournament like this, I expect a semi-comfy win today. The whole team will be wanting to set things straight and show they have attacking qualities and I expect Forsberg and Isak to show some promise here. Would have preferred Claesson over Olsson for sure but I think we have enough quality to win anyway. I’ll be a nervous wreck as always but in the case of a disaster we can possibly bail ourselves out in the last game. Cmon Sweden!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 18 minutes ago, Norfair said: As much as you can’t demand a win against any side in a tournament like this, I expect a semi-comfy win today. The whole team will be wanting to set things straight and show they have attacking qualities and I expect Forsberg and Isak to show some promise here. Would have preferred Claesson over Olsson for sure but I think we have enough quality to win anyway. I’ll be a nervous wreck as always but in the case of a disaster we can possibly bail ourselves out in the last game. Cmon Sweden!!! I have a lot of time for Sweden. Love the yellow strips, and grew up idolising Henrik Larsson. Always supported them during the period Henk was still playing. I'll never forget his diving header against Bulgaria. They also tended to do quite well against England at one point, which is always a bonus for a Scotsman. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden boy Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baptista_8 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Think this one will be a good game Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) I can see this being a draw, though probably not a 0-0 as I predicted. Sweden will need to show more attacking intent than they did against Spain. Edited June 18, 2021 by CFuller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Gabby Logan observing that the TV director always picks out all the pretty women. Well, we are watching Sweden... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka Mezzala Posted June 18, 2021 Author Share Posted June 18, 2021 @Norfair Is Jordan Larsson in the Sweden squad? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Sweden take their brickhousing to another level - by fielding two number 2s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 BBC commentator already sounds boring Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, VamPook said: BBC commentator already sounds boring That's how Danny Murphy always sounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Excellent dummy Viktor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 This is the first game I’ve gone into expecting absolutely nothing of interest, so probably game of the tournament by the end Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Slovakia looking good for the upset Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 minute ago, VamPook said: Slovakia looking good for the upset Upset? Evenly matched teams, I'd even give it to Slovakia because Sweden really lacks creativity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Sweden absolute favs in the betting Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, VamPook said: Sweden absolute favs in the betting Who cares. Look at the teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I'm with Gunman, wide open. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: Who cares. Look at the teams. My 💰💵💲 does Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, VamPook said: My 💰💵💲 does You'll surely get far by blindly trusting the odds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Who said I bet on Sweden 🙄 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Were I a betting man my money would probably be on a draw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, Nordan said: Were I a betting man my money would probably be on a draw. Mine would be on less than 3 goals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, GunmaN1905 said: Mine would be on less than 3 goals. That's why you get the big bucks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, Nordan said: That's why you get the big bucks If only. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) Sweden have opened slightly better. Edited June 18, 2021 by Nordan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Pretty crap start here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM99 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Quite liked what I saw from both teams last time out but it isn't really setting up to be a thriller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Sweden in boring negative shocker Such a waste, just get out there and have a go at it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, AM99 said: Quite liked what I saw from both teams last time out but it isn't really setting up to be a thriller Really? You liked what you saw from Sweden? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Time to book Olsson, third time he rushed in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) The real issue is that this 3rd place nonsense promotes negative, cagey football. I am guessing Sweden think that Spain will beat Poland, so they should then be able to beat a knocked out side and get through without having to go for it here. I will remember literally zero games from this Euros for entertainment so far aside from Netherlands Ukraine and maybe Denmark Belgium. Edited June 18, 2021 by ArsenalFan7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM99 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 @VamPook aye I thought they played well against Spain all things considered. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 minute ago, ArsenalFan7 said: The real issue is that this 3rd place nonsense promotes negative, cagey football. I am guessing Sweden think that Spain will beat Poland, so they should then be able to beat a knocked out side and get through without having to go for it here. I will remember literally zero games from this Euros for entertainment so far aside from Netherlands Ukraine. Are many group games from prior tournaments that memorable? Surely they're generally forgettable just because they're the earlier stages? Do completely agree with you that the 3rd place thing is crap, but I've enjoyed quite a few games, even if I won't remember them in a few years. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Danny Murphy saying he doesn’t like VAR whilst also subconsciously admitting it’s our British refs incompetency at fault Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Are many group games from prior tournaments that memorable? Surely they're generally forgettable just because they're the earlier stages? Do completely agree with you that the 3rd place thing is crap, but I've enjoyed quite a few games, even if I won't remember them in a few years. You’re completely right about the first part tbh. I just feel like I’m not properly enjoying this like I could because teams are relaxed. The two early games yesterday were really enjoyable but for the most part I just come out of every game thinking who cares. Edited June 18, 2021 by ArsenalFan7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Liking this ref not giving fouls for every dive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, EnterUsernameHere said: Are many group games from prior tournaments that memorable? Surely they're generally forgettable just because they're the earlier stages? Do completely agree with you that the 3rd place thing is crap, but I've enjoyed quite a few games, even if I won't remember them in a few years. It was better for sure. 3 points pretty much guarantee that you're going through, so a lot of teams just calculate after the first game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Just now, ArsenalFan7 said: You’re completely right about the first part tbh. I just feel like I’m not properly enjoying this like I could because teams are relaxed. The two games yesterday were really enjoyable but for the most part I just come out of every game thinking who cares. Yeah it's why I'd rather go back to the 16 man tournament. Even 32 would be better in my view. Means you end up with 8 more awful teams, but the groups mean more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 1 minute ago, VamPook said: Liking this ref not giving fouls for every dive That's been the theme the entire tournament so far and it's fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 where's the people who said Turkey V Italy on the opening night was bad? the 3rd place thing is making these games cagey and it will continue until we reach the last lot on Monday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I'm not convinced this would have been a good game even with the 16 man tournament in fairness. Quality on the ball has been dreadful rather than neither team going forward. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VamPook Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, TM said: the 3rd place thing is making these games cagey and it will continue until we reach the last lot on Monday Clearly more about the quality of their attack But at least Slovakia are trying Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Swedes are the least creative team in the tournament, so rigid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 No stoppage time, the refs that bored Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I'm glad I brought a Swedish defender into my fantasy team. Erm... that's all I've got on that one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astafjevs Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Get rid of third place finishers qualifying from the groups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordan Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Most games have been reasonably entertaining imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AM99 Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 I like the 2'o clock slot, get to catch the end of Countdown during half time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_jagster Posted June 18, 2021 Share Posted June 18, 2021 Had a teams call, seems like I missed nothing. Like they haven't shown a single highlight at HT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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