Re: Bucket of Vindaloo
 

:) I'm nearly convincing myself at this stage. Though to balance the universe I have put a ton on England to win, (they were at 10/1 last week.)

Re: Bucket of Vindaloo
 

I got them at 18/1 at the start. Free money because it's coming home.

Re: Bucket of Vindaloo
 

Anyone watching Sweden vs Switzerland today?

Re: Bucket of Vindaloo
 

Definitely, I think it could be a corker.

Sweden to edge it I think. What do you think?

Re: Bucket of Vindaloo
 

The Swiss do look very strong though. I wouldn't discount them at all.

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I've backed the draw.

Re: Bucket of Vindaloo
 

Switzerland to win, it's nailed on.

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Switzerland / England double is 4.77/1 so not bad
My best bet today is Stones to score anytime and 2-2. 135/1 I think.

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Just clicked onto BBC sport, first bit of Live Text I see:

Switzerland have not scored a goal in the knockout stage of a World Cup since their 7-5 loss to Austria in the quarter-finals at the 1954 tournament (which they hosted).

Re: Bucket of Vindaloo
 

I will be supporting Sweden notwithstanding the Swiss great-grandfather in my ancestry.

Switzerland will probably win. Reckon it will be tight.

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And Sweden wins despite being on the clear defence for most of the match.

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Was tough win..hope it doesn't go down to wire against Sweden

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Sounds about right, hope you didn't put the year's rent on the outcome. Seems Switzerland are only capable of scoring on the break, not capable of finding the net against a team that doesn't push up.

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Watched the full game last night so I'm feeling the tiredness today. England were easily the better side but of course got rocked by the late goal, bit of a sucker punch but they rode it well to run out the extra time. It was a good old school tough, hard hitting, dirty and emotional match that was great to watch as a neutral. The ref did a good job not letting it descend to five sendings off and a mini riot :)

I have to admit as soon as Henderson missed the penalty I was sure the same old story was about to play out, but kudos to the team they held their nerve. I was watching the game on ITV and after the shootout I don't think any of the pundits could speak, especially Wright he sounded like he had been crying. !!

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Nail baiting stuff last night , actually thought they'd thrown it away after the equalizer but to be honest they showed tremendous character to win the shoot out as we're cursed . Can we beat Sweden , yes of course but it'll be another very close encounter as England still lack that creativity in the middle of the park.

Can England win the world cup ? I'm not so sure but anything impossible now at this stage .