Russia vs Sweden Live Commentary

Russia vs Sweden Live
The Tivoli Neu stadium will host the most important match left in the Group D. Russia and Sweden clash in order to settle the second team of the group that will advance for the quarter-finals. Russia need a win although the two squads are tied on points at the moment. Sweden have a better goal-difference and they will be the better ranked team in case of a draw.
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Highlights: Russia 2 – 0 Sweden

Russia 2-0 Sweden Live Full Time
90′+4′ The referee ends the match.
90′+4′ Ball Possession: Russia 56%, Sweden 44%.
90′ Russia Substitution: Roman Pavlyuchenko is replaced by Vladimir Bistrov.
89′ Andrey Arshavin’s shot ends into a corner kick.
89′ Johan Elmander misses the target with a header.
82′ Roman Pavlyuchenko from Russia shoots wide
82′ Roman Pavlyuchenko’s header is saved by the keeper.
81′ Andrey Arshavin is caught offside.
80′ Konstantin Zyrianov has a nice run and Zyrianov’s header aims the post.
79′ Sweden Substitution: Mikael Nilsson is replaced by Marcus Allback.
77′ Zlatan Ibrahimovic shoots wide.
76′ Ball Possession: Russia 56%, Sweden 44%.
76′ Yellow Card: Denis Kolodin is booked.
74′ Kim Kallstrom shoots wide from long range.
73′ Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s header is saved by the keeper.
70′ Konstantin Zyrianov misses the target from a set piece.
68′ Roman Pavlyuchenko needs the medical staff.
66′ Russia Substitution: Diniyar Bilyaletdinov is replaced by Ivan Saenko.
66′ Yellow Card: Andrey Arshavin is booked.
64′ Anders Svensson shoots wide.
64′ Ball Possession: Russia 57%, Sweden 43%.
62′ Kim Källström delivers from the corner spot and Mellberg misses the target.
58′ Henrik Larsson sends a superb shot and the keeper saves.
57′ Yellow Card: Sergei Semak is booked.
56′ Sweden Substitution: Daniel Andersson is replaced by Kim Kallstrom.
51′ GOOOOOOAL!!! 2 – 0 Andrey Arshavin scores and Zhirkov is noted down with the assist.
49′ Yellow Card: Johan Elmander is booked because he scored after the whistle.
49′ Johan Elmander is caught offside..
49′ Yuri Zhirkov delivers from the corner spot and the ball is cleared.
46′ The second half has started.

45′+2′ The referee ends the first half.
45′+1′ Mikael Nilsson’s shot is saved by the keeper.
44′ Anders Svensson delivers from the corner spot and Aniukov clears.
44′ Fredrik Ljungberg’s dangerous shot ends into a corner kick after a save.
42′ Roman Pavlyuchenko shoots wide.
41′ Anders Svensson delivers from the corner spot and Akinfeev clears.
37′ Yuri Zhirkov’s shot is saved by the keeper.
36′ Konstantin Zyrianov header is sent into a corner kick by the keeper.
36′ Roman Pavlyuchenko hits the crossbar for Russia.

35′ Yuri Zhirkov delivers from the corner spot and Ibrahimovic clears.
31′ Ball Possession: Russia 60%, Sweden 40%.
28′ Diniyar Bilyaletdinov’s shot is denied by the keeper.
27′ Mikael Nilsson delivers and Larsson’s header hits the crossbar.
26′ Diniyar Bilyaletdinov misses the target.
24′ GOOOOOAL!!! 1 – 0 Roman Pavlyuchenko opens the score.

24′ Alexander Aniukov delivers for Russia.
21′ Konstantin Zyrianov delivers from the set piece and Zhirkov shoots wide.
21′ Andrey Arshavin’s shot is rewarded with a corner kick by the keeper.
20′ Henrik Larsson is caught offside.
19′ Yuri Zhirkov misses the target from long range.
17′ Andrey Arshavin shoots wide.
16′ Ball Possession: Russia 62%, Sweden 38%.
13′ Alexander Aniukov crosses and Arshavin’s header lands wide.
12′ Johan Elmander shoots wide.
11′ Denis Kolodin shoots wide from long range.
11′ Konstantin Zyrianov delivers from the corner spot and a defender clears.
10′ Yellow Card: Andreas Isaksson is booked for delaying the game.
10′ Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s header is saved by the keeper.

5′ Konstantin Zyrianov delivers from the corner spot and Mellberg clears.
2′ Sergei Ignashevich needs the medical staff.
1′ The referee starts the game and Sweden have the first touch of the ball.

Russia vs Sweden Live Streams
Sopcast: Sports Channel 5, Guandong, Live TV, Adthe 1, Tvr 1, Tbn.
TVants: CCTV 5, Guandong, Live TV
PPMate: SIPTV, HRT 2, Guandong.
TVU Player: Danish Delight.
Media Player: Thai Channel 7, 10Tv.

Russia vs Sweden Preview
Competition: EURO 2008
Stage: Group D, Match-day 3
Date: 18.07.2008
Kick-off time: 20.45 CET
Location: Tivoli Neu, Innsbruck, Austria.
Referee: Frank De Bleeckere (BEL)
Live Coverage: Russia vs Sweden
Match Discussions: FCFB Forums

Russia vs Sweden Odds and Betting Tips
It’s very difficult to predict and outcome for this encounter. The bookmakers offer almost equal odds for a win for both sides. You can have a look at some odds below. Would avoid a betting tip today. Good Luck!

Russia vs Sweden Line-ups
The probable starting line-ups:
Russia
1 I. Akinfeev
22 A. Aniukov
4 S. Ignashevich
8 D. Kolodin
18 Y. Zhirkov
11 S. Semak
17 K. Zyrianov
20 I. Semshov
15 D. Bilyaletdinov
19 R. Pavlyuchenko
10 A. Arshavin

Sweden
1 A. Isaksson
5 F. Stoor
3 O. Mellberg
4 P. Hansson
2 M. Nilsson
11 J. Elmander
19 D. Andersson
8 A. Svensson
9 F. Ljungberg
10 Z. Ibrahimovic
17 H. Larsson