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Sweden WWC Qualifiers 2007 |
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Sweden face the Czech Republic on 22nd April
according to LFC website the squad is: Caroline Jönsson, Malmö FF Hedvig Lindahl, Linköpings FC Caroline Näfver, KIF Örebro DFF Sara Larsson, Linköpings FC Hanna Marklund, Sunnanå SK Maria Bergkvist, Umeå IK Stina Segerström, KIF Örebro DFF Frida Östberg, Linköpings FC Linda Fagerström, Djurgården/Älvsjö Malin Moström, Umeå IK Lotta Schelin, Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC Caroline Seger, Linköpings FC Therese Sjögran, Malmö FF Anna Sjöström, Umeå IK Maria Aronsson, Linköpings FC Sara Johansson, Hammarby IF DFF Therese Lundin, Malmö FF Victoria Svensson, Djurgården/Älvsjö no Karro, no Hanna Ljungberg (but she will miss Umea's first game because of her injury against France, so I doubt they'd chance her), no Jossan  - she's been scoring too, but call up for Aronsson 
Really important game as Sweden & the Czech's both have 7points from 3 games thus far - Sweden slipped up against Iceland only managing a draw, so need to put in a performance to help try and ensure they win the group! - Sweden currently lead Group 2 on goal difference |
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From fifa site:
Sweden with a tough away fixture against the Czechs Sweden's trip to the Czech Republic is very much make or break as regards their chances of going to China in 2007. The Swedes have seven points from three games, putting them ahead of the Czechs at the top of Group 2 on goal difference. Sweden will be without top striker Hanna Ljungberg, though, who is yet to recover fully from her clash with French goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi during an Algarve Cup match. To replace her, coach Thomas Dennerby will either call on the speedy Sara Johansson or alternatively Maria Aronsson, who recently scored in a friendly against England. Besides Ljungberg, 'keeper Sofia Lundgren, defender Karolina Westberg, midfielder Johanna Almgren and forward Salina Olsson will also be missing. One consequence of this spate of injuries is that it is not the big name clubs such as Umeå or Stockholm who are providing the bulk of the players in the squad, but Linköpings FC, with five representatives. "It's an incredibly important match," outlined Dennerby, "as both teams are on seven points. If we were to win, with our favourable goal difference, it would be the equivalent of going four points clear." Italy, who are second in Group 1, will be looking to keep up the pressure on leaders Norway with victory against Greece. The Norwegians are top of the group with 12 points, three clear of Italy, but the Squadra Azzurra will be looking for a big win over a Greek team which is yet to open its account in the qualifiers. That should set things up nicely for the decider in September, when Italy will face Norway on home soil. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I think there should be no bigger problem for Sweden, even without Hanna and Karro 
COME ON SWEDEN !!! |
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 no comment required from me - said this all along (LFC new powerhouse)!!!!! love it
A'way the Swede's - I know ya's can do it!!! Starting 11: 1 Caroline Jönsson -7 Sara Larsson, 4 Hanna Marklund, 2 Stina Segerström, 8 Frida Östberg - 14 Linda Fagerström, 6 Malin Moström (C), 15 Therese Sjögran, 17 Anna Sjöström - 13 Lotta Schelin, 11 Victoria Svensson. Subs: 12 Hedvig Lindahl - 3 Maria Bergkvist, 5 Caroline Seger, 9 Therese Lundin, 10 Sara Johansson, 16 Caroline Näfver, 18 Maria Aronsson. not happy, put Lotta up front in replace of Ljungberg - Lotta can play up there and score but I prefer her on the left 
Still think they will win though! |
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*phew*
Sweden Win 3 - 2 Ok basics are: Czech republic scored on 2mins - Pavlina Scasna Sara Larsson got one back on 23 mins then Lotta Schelin give the Swede's the lead on 62mins but the Czech Rep scored 5mins later through Alexandra Mouchova But Sweden scored 2mins later through Lotta!!!
again will update later |
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3-2 must have been a close game? I would have thought Sweden would have eased through that game?
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haha I guess I was wrong! Keep Lotta upfront! 
I'm not sure yet what was going on with Sweden, still trying to translate stuff - bit scrappy in defence I think |
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kk no worries!! lol
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I must say I'm shocked, 3-2 v Czech Rep.?
From what I've heard Swedish defence did not exist. Thank God they have Lotta |
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missed opportunities, bad pitch & bad weather Lotta scored 2 and in an interview afterwards said it wasn't one of her best performance but she's happy she scored! obviously Coach D wasn't happy at all, but they do lead the group & they know they have to step it up! |
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Sweden's next qualifying match is agains Portugal on 7th May
here's there team: Caroline Jönsson - Malmö FF Hedvig Lindahl - Linköpings Maria Bergkvist - Umeå IK Sara Larsson - Linköpings FC Hanna Marklund - Sunnanå SK Caroline Näfver - KIF Örebro Stina Segerström - KIF Örebro Karolina Westberg - Umeå IK Linda Fagerström - Djurgården/Älvsjö Malin Moström - Umeå IK Lotta Schelin - Kopparbergs/Göteborg FC Caroline Seger - Linköpings FC Therese Sjögran - Malmö FF Anna Sjöström - Umeå IK Maria Aronsson - Linköpings FC Sara Johansson - Hammarby IF Therese Lundin - Malmö FF Victoria Svensson - Djurgården/Älvsjö Karro's back she replaces Frida - Frida is suspended for this match - recieved two yellows in previous games (one in their last game against the Czech Rep) No Ljungan she's still recovering!
Sweden don't have that many goals/caps in this squad so far, Vickan is leading with 43/121, Mosan has 20/108 & no other player in the above squad is in double figures! 
Sweden should win, Portugal are at the bottom of Group 2 with no points |
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Lotta tried to play in the Czech match with her tongue peircing still in!!!
- obviously the ref made her take it out before the match kicked-off! I didn't think players were allowed any studs/necklaces/etc (only things that can be taped over & covered - which your tongue isn't )....so why Lotta did you try?!  lol
*Markan's 100th cap next game Go Hanna!!! * |
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Why isn't tongue piercing allowed anyway?
I understand the ear-rings and stuff cos your opponent might pull it and rip your ear, but tongue? Was the ref afraid Lotta'll play with her tongue sticking out?
And congrats Markan! |
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if it came loose during a match you can swallow it and in worse case scenario aspirate (swallow) it into your lungs
quite a few more reasons but don't wanna bore ya
brief medical lesson there |
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Wow Smoggie! Didn't think of that
On the other hand football boots are as dangerous, not to mention the shin pads 
Nevermind, I know what you mean |
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haha
wonder if players, who have their navel pierced, keep it in? - could get ripped out though if it got caught or ya shirt got pulled |
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All the best with that then smoggie!!
aaaarrrgghhh imagion someone pulling your top and ripping it out , i guess most would take it out if they had any brain!! Your not allowed to wear the wristbands either because of peoples fingers!! Back on subject i reckon it'll be a 3-0 win to sweden against portugal! |
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Could be more - Portugal did not exist @ the Algarve Cup,
so my prediction is: 5-0 |
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On Sweden's past results so far, lack of goals, prob gonna put Lotta up front again with Svensson - who cannot score anymore
I want them to go out and thrash Portugal! Like 7-0 or something! but with a few players playing different roles to what they are used to at their clubs - they have looked shakey
Defense will be rearranged.....again...for like the 1000th time already! 
Karro's back so Larsson will sit back on the right I guess. Mr D might make changes, as he usually does - so Hedvig will prob be in goal
since Portugal are...not that good, D might put the younger ones on, let them have fun
- at least thats what I'm hoping for! all the chages make Sweden disjointed
Sweden 4 - 1 |
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I am not much against experimenting when playing such a weak team, Smoggie
It's good to try the players on different positions and see how they are doing there in case sudden changes are needed to be done during important games. And I'm very OK with Larsson "sitting at the back" - her passes might actually land within the pitch area then  |
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Get rid of Vickan though and put on Aronsson, Johansson, or Lundin If your gonna experiment do it prop: lol my team would be Hedvig Sara Larsson Hanna Marklund Stina Segerström Caroline Näfver Lotta Seger Terre ~ let Mosan have a rest Sjoa Aronsson Lundin - isn't a better team to play against to test new things and new players
- completely different team - just to see what happens & how the players deal with the different situation & work together, plus they always have Karro, Mossan & Svensson on the bench if anything was to go drastically wrong |
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