Second Round Discussion

[davek]

Reckon Sweden will sneak past Switzerland

I just dont think they have a front line of any class though.

To be fair mate Southgate played a blinder avoiding the mighty Japan in the next round! WTF!

It's er' coming home!

That's why he's called Turnip Southgate.

 

[Eggs]

..I think Uruguay are a knocking bet to beat Portugal but nobody seems to agree. I’m useless at predicting footy, i’m going to stick to the horses.

 

[marsh]

Set pieces will be key for Sweden @davek

 

[dannyboy]

..I think Uruguay are a knocking bet to beat Portugal but nobody seems to agree. I’m useless at predicting footy, i’m going to stick to the horses.

Reckon it'll be a really close low scoring affair. Extra time beckons.

 

[Eggs]

Reckon it'll be a really close low scoring affair. Extra time beckons.

....no good for me, I backed Uruguay in 90mins. Never mind.

 

[dannyboy]

....no good for me, I backed Uruguay in 90mins. Never mind.

lol

Given my record of gambling/predictions you're well in with a chance.

 

[davek]

Set pieces will be key for Sweden @davek

Sweden are teak tough. They may have a half arsed attack but they'll compete with England every step of the way.

 

[BlueStevie35]

The Swedes have always been tough opposition, going as far back to the Euros in 92

 

[Zezti]

Brazil will roll through this tournament.

 

[gonetomorrow]

Think argies may shock France... Mainly because I've got money on France to win the thing and didn't fancy Argentina.

Can't call Sweden v Switzerland either, Sweden have knocked out some teams on this run though.

Argies can only get better.

 

[Deleted member 48881]

Looking forward to it.


Faghani, a great ref, will officiate the ARG-FRA, now I am relaxed.

 

[ToffeeTim]

France
Uruguay
Spain
Croatia
Belgium
Brazil
Switzerland
England

To go through.

 

[Cork Evertonian]

Well it looks like Belgium are in the quarter finals anyway!btw I think Russia has done a great job, with regards to hosting this event.Russia is a country that gets a lot of negative press, a lot of the times that is justified, but i think there is a western media/western world bias against Russia.All countries have their problems.

But people are going over to Russia, they are enjoying themselves, and i think they are finding out that so called big bad russians, aren't so bad after all.

Sadly Russia drew the short straw getting Spain, but hopefully there will be a big performance in them.You never know, anything is possible in football.Who would have thought for example, that the Germans would have crashed out in the group stages!lol

 

[WA Toffee]

Argies can only get better.

Not necessarily. They were very lucky to qualify, needing a Messi hat trick in their last game. I think what we seeing is their current level, not sure they are going to get better.

 

[gonetomorrow]

Croatia will take some beating. They may not have many top name players but they have been the best organised 'team' by far.

Might be worth a punt at 12/1. Modric and Rakitic are top names, I'd say.