Russia vs Sweden match thread

[E.J.]

Russia captain Sergei Semak, defender Yuri Zhirkov and midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov should be OK after taking part in light training on Monday.

Playmaker Andrei Arshavin is available after serving a two-match suspension that has sidelined him at Euro 2008.

Russia coach Guus Hiddink has hinted he may use Arshavin Arshavin as a substitute as he is short of fitness.

Sweden's main worry is striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who is still struggling with a swollen left knee.

Referee: Frank de Bleeckere (BEL)

Pre match news - BBC Sport

I'm not sure who'll win this do or die match, it's too close to call imo. Sweden need only a draw (or a win) to qualify, whilst for the Russians only a win will do for the potential quarter final match against the Netherlands on Saturday evening.

 

[Lord Camomile]

I think it'll be

 

[Onket]

I think it's going to be Sweden too. Not sure I want it to be though.

 

[frogwoman]

Come on Russia.

 

[Phenotypic Dai]

Melberg with a bullet header.

 

[Maggot]

I don't think it matters, cos Holland will beat the winners in the quarter-finals.

 

[pastieburt]

I think it will be 3-1 to Sweden.

 

[Dirty Martini]

2-1 to the Swedes.

 

[Maggot]

Melberg with a bullet header.

yes, he's in my fantasy football team. I've no idea how good he is, I just picked him cos he bought shirts for all the Villa fans at his last game.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Yeah i've got mellberg in my team to. He's quite good, if he wasn't i doubt juventus would want him! Hoping for a sweden victory but not bothered,will be good to see arshavin back.

 

[Donna Ferentes]

Lots of updates please as the other game's on here.

 

[pastieburt]

The first ten mins was a bit dull.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Arshavin just had a good chance

 

[Phenotypic Dai]

Steep looking stadium.

Recipe for hilarity after a few beers.

 

[dogmatique]

Anybody else having the misfortune of having to watch this on the ITV Sport website? Christ alive it's shite compared to the beeb.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

What? ITV is shit compared to the bbc? Wow i'm shocked.

 

[Phenotypic Dai]

Anybody else having the misfortune of having to watch this on the ITV Sport website? Christ alive it's shite compared to the beeb.

I tried it the other night and it froze my computer.

Everything about ITV is arse.

 

[pastieburt]

Ooh, nearly a goal.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Another good chance for Russia.

 

[pastieburt]

I tried it the other night and it froze my computer.

Everything about ITV is arse.

And no Lawro on ITV.

 

[mack]

Beautiful goal!

 

[pastieburt]

Goal.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Russia 1-0. 23 mins

 

[Phenotypic Dai]

Bollocks.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Gotta say its been coming. Sweden have been shit.

 

[Donna Ferentes]

Heh.

I reckon the Swedes deserve to lose for their grotesque last-minute defending in the Spain match.

 

[TrippyLondoner]

Another good russian chance, they're playing well. Larsson just hit the bar.

 

[pastieburt]

It still could all change.

 

[dogmatique]

End to end stuff!

 

[Sweaty Betty]

My Bf is making some strange noises- is it a good game????