Italy's plan for Sweden in WCup playoff: 'Play like Italy'
AP Published 1:42 p.m. ET Nov. 6, 2017 | Updated 2:32 p.m. ET Nov. 6, 2017
ROME (AP) — Italy has a straightforward plan to avoid missing its first World Cup in six decades — just play its usual game in the playoff against Sweden.
After all, Italy has gone unbeaten against Sweden in their last five meetings and won four of the encounters, including 1-0 last year at the European Championship.
Perhaps making matters less complicated, standout striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic retired from Sweden duty after Euro 2016.
More: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2017/11/06/italy-has-simple-plan-for-sweden-in-wcup-playoff-no-change/107406590/
http://int.soccerway.com/international/europe/wc-qualifying-europe/2018-russia/2nd-round/r32554/Pretty exciting, World Cup playoffs and the Honduras/Australia playoff coming to decide who goes to the World Cup.
2 game series or as they say 2 leg playoffs.
Italy Sweden, I'd pick Italy. 10 years ago, I detested the Azzurri's style, maybe some day I will appreciate it. They have had some fine players though. We all remember when the USA played them in '06.
Northern Ireland/Switzerland , I think I have to go with Switzerland.
Croatia Greece, I've got to pick Croatia.
Denmark Republic of Ireland, Denmark.