Up for grabs a place to challenge Poland on the road to the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Czechs undefeated since last September
Sweden is aiming for the World Cup. The first obstacle to overcome is the Czech Republic: playoff semifinal scheduled for Thursday at 20.45. The winner will face Poland, who have already qualified in the final due to the exclusion of Russia. Ibra has been called up by coach Andersson eight months after the last time. The AC Milan striker will try to help the group aiming for Qatar 2022.
LATEST RESULTS
–
Sweden is back from two heavy knockouts with Georgia and Spain. The Gialloblù finished second in group B behind Roja with 15 points. The latest victory came against Greece on 12 October (2-0). Only two wins in the five most recent matches, the other against Kosovo (3-0). In the group stage, Andersson’s side won five and lost three, never a draw. The Czech Republic coach Silhavy finished third in Group E, behind Belgium and Wales. Undefeated since last September, ko. remedied against the Red Devils, in this period the team won three wins and two draws between official and friendly matches.
PREVIOUS
–
Sweden and the Czech Republic have met on three occasions so far. The balance of the previous ones counts only one yellow and blue victory and two draws. The last match was played in 2016: 1-1 the final result, with Berg and Vydra goals. All the games were friendly. Thursday at the Friends Arena in Solna is the first official match between the two national teams. Silhavy’s side kept clean sheets in their three most recent outings against Belarus, Kuwait and Estonia – scoring eleven goals. Kulusevski and his teammates want to regain victory and gain access to the playoff final. Qatar 2022 is one step away. The last time Sweden reached the playoffs for access to the World Cup, they beat Italy at San Siro by detaching the world championship pass. Five years later, the Azzurri find themselves in the play-offs but with other opponents. Sweden and the Czech Republic are competing for a place in the final on Thursday.
March 21 – 9:06 pm
© REPRODUCTION RESERVED