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Sweden Details:
Qualification history
Sweden boast a solid record of reaching FIFA World Cups™; in 17 attempts – having not entered in 1930 and earned a place as hosts in 1958 – they have qualified on ten occasions. However, they have a point to prove in the Brazil 2014 preliminaries, having missed out on South Africa 2010 after winning only half of their matches and finishing behind both Denmark and Portugal. The Swedes are ill used to such disappointment, having made it to four of the previous five FIFA World Cups, even surviving unbeaten through their entire 2002 preliminary campaign. They also have a record of upsetting some of the game’s traditional giants, twice qualifying at France’s expense – in 1970 and 1994 – and finishing ahead of eventual semi-finalists England in the preliminaries for Italy 1990.
FIFA World Cup finals history
Solid but unspectacular is probably the best description that could be applied to Sweden’s recent FIFA World Cup showings. On the up side, they have qualified from the group stage in their last three appearances; the down side, however, is that they have promptly fallen at the last 16 in both 2006 and 2002. Third place was achieved at USA 1994 though, emulating the Swedes’ bronze-winning showing in 1950. However, they will do well to match their best-ever showing, which came on home soil in 1958, when they went all the way to the final, only being outdone by the brilliance of Brazil and a young Pele.
The current crop
After close to a decade under Lars Lagerback, when the team became known for its direct and uncomplicated style, the arrival of Erik Hamren has signalled something of a revolution. The system has changed, with Lagerback’s tried and trusted 4-4-2 ditched for a 4-3-3 formation in which Zlatan Ibrahimovic leads the attack, and so too has the style, with Hamren preferring a more expansive approach.
The key players
Tempting the hugely talented Ibrahimovic out of international retirement has been a key success for Hamren, but the AC Milan star is not the only weapon in Sweden’s attacking armoury. Ola Toivonen is another powerful and skilful forward, while midfielder Kim Kallstrom has the ability to unlock defences and shoot powerfully from distance.
Coach: Erik Hamren
Best performances in a FIFA competition: Men's Olympic Football Tournament London 1948 (Winners), FIFA World Cup Sweden 1958 (Runners-up)
Former stars: Gunnar Nordahl, Henrik Larsson, Thomas Ravelli
Republic of Ireland Details:
Qualification history
It took Republic of Ireland fully six decades to qualify for a FIFA World Cup™. Their breakthrough tournament was Italy 1990, when – under Jack Charlton’s inspirational management – they made it through a group including Spain, Northern Ireland and Hungary, beating La Roja en route. Four years later, Charlton’s side once again qualified alongside the Spanish, edging out then European champions Denmark, while in 2002 – with Mick McCarthy at the helm – they made it to Korea and Japan at the Netherlands’ expense. However, the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary campaigns both ended in disappointment, and the Irish will be eager to avoid a third successive qualifying failure.
FIFA World Cup finals history
The mere mention of Italy 1990 still brings a smile to Irish faces, with memories vivid of the team’s fairy tale run to the quarter-finals, via draws against England, the Dutch and a heart-stopping penalty shootout win over Romania. The hosts ended Charlton’s side’s hopes on that occasion, but they were back in the latter stages four years later, having beaten the Italians 1-0 in a famous group opener at New York’s Giants Stadium. And the Republic maintained their 100 per cent record of qualifying from the group stage in 2002, Robbie Keane’s last-gasp equaliser against Germany providing a joyful prelude to the disappointment of defeat to Spain on penalties in the last 16.
The current crop
The Republic have progressed significantly under the tutelage of Giovanni Trapattoni, with the Italian’s trademark defensive framework providing a platform for noticeably improved results. Trapattoni also boasts plenty of attacking talent with the likes of Robbie Keane, Aiden McGeady and Kevin Doyle at his disposal, and having come so close to reaching South Africa 2010 in that infamous play-off against France, the Irish will be hopeful of earning a ticket to Brazil 2014.
The key players
No-one has made more appearances or kept more clean sheets for the Republic than Shay Given, and the long-serving No1 remains one of the best keepers in the business. Further forward, Keane – the team’s all-time record goalscorer – is finally under competition for his starting spot from the likes of Kevin Doyle and Shane Long, while Aiden McGeady’s skill and craft makes the Spartak Moscow winger well worth watching.
Coach: Giovanni Trapattoni
Best performances in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup Malaysia 1997 (Third place), FIFA World Cup Italy 1990 (Quarter-finals)
Former stars: Liam Brady, Paul McGrath, Roy Keane
Date:22/03/13
Time:20:45
Venue:Solna
Status:LIVE
Sweden Details:
Qualification history
Sweden boast a solid record of reaching FIFA World Cups™; in 17 attempts – having not entered in 1930 and earned a place as hosts in 1958 – they have qualified on ten occasions. However, they have a point to prove in the Brazil 2014 preliminaries, having missed out on South Africa 2010 after winning only half of their matches and finishing behind both Denmark and Portugal. The Swedes are ill used to such disappointment, having made it to four of the previous five FIFA World Cups, even surviving unbeaten through their entire 2002 preliminary campaign. They also have a record of upsetting some of the game’s traditional giants, twice qualifying at France’s expense – in 1970 and 1994 – and finishing ahead of eventual semi-finalists England in the preliminaries for Italy 1990.
FIFA World Cup finals history
Solid but unspectacular is probably the best description that could be applied to Sweden’s recent FIFA World Cup showings. On the up side, they have qualified from the group stage in their last three appearances; the down side, however, is that they have promptly fallen at the last 16 in both 2006 and 2002. Third place was achieved at USA 1994 though, emulating the Swedes’ bronze-winning showing in 1950. However, they will do well to match their best-ever showing, which came on home soil in 1958, when they went all the way to the final, only being outdone by the brilliance of Brazil and a young Pele.
The current crop
After close to a decade under Lars Lagerback, when the team became known for its direct and uncomplicated style, the arrival of Erik Hamren has signalled something of a revolution. The system has changed, with Lagerback’s tried and trusted 4-4-2 ditched for a 4-3-3 formation in which Zlatan Ibrahimovic leads the attack, and so too has the style, with Hamren preferring a more expansive approach.
The key players
Tempting the hugely talented Ibrahimovic out of international retirement has been a key success for Hamren, but the AC Milan star is not the only weapon in Sweden’s attacking armoury. Ola Toivonen is another powerful and skilful forward, while midfielder Kim Kallstrom has the ability to unlock defences and shoot powerfully from distance.
Coach: Erik Hamren
Best performances in a FIFA competition: Men's Olympic Football Tournament London 1948 (Winners), FIFA World Cup Sweden 1958 (Runners-up)
Former stars: Gunnar Nordahl, Henrik Larsson, Thomas Ravelli
Republic of Ireland Details:
Qualification history
It took Republic of Ireland fully six decades to qualify for a FIFA World Cup™. Their breakthrough tournament was Italy 1990, when – under Jack Charlton’s inspirational management – they made it through a group including Spain, Northern Ireland and Hungary, beating La Roja en route. Four years later, Charlton’s side once again qualified alongside the Spanish, edging out then European champions Denmark, while in 2002 – with Mick McCarthy at the helm – they made it to Korea and Japan at the Netherlands’ expense. However, the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary campaigns both ended in disappointment, and the Irish will be eager to avoid a third successive qualifying failure.
FIFA World Cup finals history
The mere mention of Italy 1990 still brings a smile to Irish faces, with memories vivid of the team’s fairy tale run to the quarter-finals, via draws against England, the Dutch and a heart-stopping penalty shootout win over Romania. The hosts ended Charlton’s side’s hopes on that occasion, but they were back in the latter stages four years later, having beaten the Italians 1-0 in a famous group opener at New York’s Giants Stadium. And the Republic maintained their 100 per cent record of qualifying from the group stage in 2002, Robbie Keane’s last-gasp equaliser against Germany providing a joyful prelude to the disappointment of defeat to Spain on penalties in the last 16.
The current crop
The Republic have progressed significantly under the tutelage of Giovanni Trapattoni, with the Italian’s trademark defensive framework providing a platform for noticeably improved results. Trapattoni also boasts plenty of attacking talent with the likes of Robbie Keane, Aiden McGeady and Kevin Doyle at his disposal, and having come so close to reaching South Africa 2010 in that infamous play-off against France, the Irish will be hopeful of earning a ticket to Brazil 2014.
The key players
No-one has made more appearances or kept more clean sheets for the Republic than Shay Given, and the long-serving No1 remains one of the best keepers in the business. Further forward, Keane – the team’s all-time record goalscorer – is finally under competition for his starting spot from the likes of Kevin Doyle and Shane Long, while Aiden McGeady’s skill and craft makes the Spartak Moscow winger well worth watching.
Coach: Giovanni Trapattoni
Best performances in a FIFA competition: FIFA U-20 World Cup Malaysia 1997 (Third place), FIFA World Cup Italy 1990 (Quarter-finals)
Former stars: Liam Brady, Paul McGrath, Roy Keane
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