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Group E: Italy vs Sweden - (17/6/16) KO 2pm, ITV1/HD
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Sattrega
17-06-2016
The game will also be broadcast online at ITV Hub and on BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT.

Of all the sides in the first set of matches Italy were the ones that probably impressed the most. The Azzurri go in to this game unbeaten in their last 11 competitive matches. Amazingly though, they have never scored more than 2 goals in their previous 34 games at a European Championship.

Sweden's last victory against Italy came back in 1998. They have only won 3 of their last 15 matches at the Euros.
Elvisfan4eva
17-06-2016
Can't see past an Italian win today.
NiteOwl12
17-06-2016
Italy's performance against Belgium was, for me, the most surprising and enjoyable of the tournament so far, while Sweden's unimaginative, dull play against Ireland was one of the worst. If both teams play in the same way, I hope Italy thrash Sweden.
Draca_Noir
17-06-2016
Originally Posted by NiteOwl12:
“Italy's performance against Belgium was, for me, the most surprising and enjoyable of the tournament so far, while Sweden's unimaginative, dull play against Ireland was one of the worst. If both teams play in the same way, I hope Italy thrash Sweden.”

I think the entertainment value of this game will hinge on how Sweden approach the game. Italy will be happy with a point and will probably look to hit Sweden on the counter. Sweden, knowing this, may decide to wait until the last 20 minutes before the push for the win, meaning we could be in for a dull affair.
NiteOwl12
17-06-2016
Originally Posted by Draca_Noir:
“I think the entertainment value of this game will hinge on how Sweden approach the game. Italy will be happy with a point and will probably look to hit Sweden on the counter. Sweden, knowing this, may decide to wait until the last 20 minutes before the push for the win, meaning we could be in for a dull affair.”

That's a fair call. Like Germany last night (which is why I gave that match a miss), Italy will do what they feel is necessary to progress in the tournament, they are not there to entertain the likes of me. I've nothing polite to say about Sweden at the moment, other than they are probably the tallest team in the competition, so I will wait and see what they serve up this time.
Schmiznurf
17-06-2016
I really want to watch this but I have an event for my son with his nursery to go to. I think Italy will win.
whedon247
17-06-2016
i love how casual fans were blowing up twitter with talk of this being such a terrible italian team and then 90 mins later saying it was performance of the tournament and they can win it lol

it isnt the best squad ever no, but it is alright and in conte they have a very good manager who will get them to leave it all out on the pitch every game. they have a chance for sure.
Draca_Noir
17-06-2016
Originally Posted by NiteOwl12:
“That's a fair call. Like Germany last night (which is why I gave that match a miss), Italy will do what they feel is necessary to progress in the tournament, they are not there to entertain the likes of me. I've nothing polite to say about Sweden at the moment, other than they are probably the tallest team in the competition, so I will wait and see what they serve up this time.”

Disappointed with last night's game for many reasons, main one being I had an accumulator running with both teams to score on it and Germany and Poland was the 4th leg out of 8, so still a fair bit to go to win. I was hoping Poland would score first to give the Germans a bit of a kick up the backside, so when Milik missed his sitter right at the start of the second half, I was upset.

As for Sweden, they started to play alright once they went down a goal, their best player over the whole game was Olsson, the Norwich LB, which says a lot about the performance.
Sattrega
17-06-2016
The line-ups:

Italy:
Buffon, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Candreva, Parolo, De Rossi, Giacherrini, Florenzi, Pelle, Eder.

Sweden:
Isaksson, Johansson, Lindelof, Granqvist, Olsson, Larsson, Ekdal, Kallstrom, Forsberg, Guidetti, Ibrahimovic.
Jason C
17-06-2016
I think Italy could play at 70% of the level they were at against Belgium and still win this fairly comfortably.

The Irish proved for the most part that Sweden pose little threat if Mr Ibrahimovic is neutralised.
-Bandit-
17-06-2016
hopefully italy perform like they did in the first game again but wouldn't surprise me one bit if they don't... gut instinct says score draw for this one.
Ænima
17-06-2016
Knew Buffon would be belting it out, haha.
Sattrega
17-06-2016
I know we've said it all before but that Italian national anthem is something to behold. Just wonderful.
batdude_uk1
17-06-2016
Come on Ibra!!
batdude_uk1
17-06-2016
Originally Posted by Sattrega:
“I know we've said it all before but that Italian national anthem is something to behold. Just wonderful.”

Brilliant isn't it, although I still prefer the Russian one.
Schmiznurf
17-06-2016
So there was a storm and everyone left the outdoor event which means I can watch the match.
-Bandit-
17-06-2016
Originally Posted by Schmiznurf:
“So there was a storm and everyone left the outdoor event which means I can watch the match. ”

did you do a rain dance beforehand to instigate that?
Schmiznurf
17-06-2016
Originally Posted by -Bandit-:
“did you do a rain dance beforehand to instigate that? ”

Haha, yeah I did.
NiteOwl12
17-06-2016
I wonder if Ibrahimovic will get away with as many fouls as he did against Ireland when he should have been yellow carded on two occasions and wasn't even penalised.

To me Italy look in another league compared to Sweden, but that is no guarantee of outcome.
Sattrega
17-06-2016
Great bit of skill by Florenzi.
Jason C
17-06-2016
Chiellini such an awesome central defender.
FMKK
17-06-2016
Quite even so far bar the spell of pressure that Italy had at around the 20 minute mark.
NiteOwl12
17-06-2016
Ibrahimovic fortunate to escape injury from that foul but Sweden, as usual, are unable to make anything of the free kick. That's 120 minutes of football from Sweden without a shot on target. Are they relying on own goals to secure points?
-Bandit-
17-06-2016
it's lively enough but feels like it's in 3rd gear...
FMKK
17-06-2016
Italy seem like they're set up to attack on the break like they did against Belgium but Sweden aren't much going forward at all so there isn't much by way of opportunity either way.
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