Denmark - Sweden: the Thread

[Winston]

Denmark has only suffered 6 defeats out of 45 games under coach Morten Olsen. How on Earth could we lose to Sweden?

[alva]

Go for a fixed one alll at half-time, then play for real, chances are the 2-2 will stand at the end of the 90 minutes (with some minor help maybe).

[Chemical Ollie]

The reason Italians believe in a 2-2 conspiracy is because that's what they would do.

[Saint Marcus]

Italy
Sweden & Denmark
Holland:
Germany:

[Monk]

I tell ya, that Scandinavian passport union has really gone too far when guys like this aren't turned away at the border. At least in the old days the Swedes had to cross the ice to get hereabouts (he's standing in front of the Copenhagen City Hall).

[Chemical Ollie]

I once got arrested for having a Leatherman in my belt in a public street. What about this guy's rapier? But Denmark is more liberal in many ways (alcohol and tobacco but not immigration).

[SpencerH]

Originally posted by alva
*cough* Germany - Austria 0-0 * cough * Not THAT long ago either.

How is a 2 all seen with bookies?

Was there another one, or are you thinking of the world cup in spain (1982) where Germany beat Austria 1:0 ? After a beautiful header by Hrubesh in about the 5th minute, W. Germany stopped playing and they essentially passed the ball back and forth for 85 min which allowed Austria to go through.

[duke o' york]

I can see the beauty of it now....
In the dying seconds of the game, Denmark are breaking from their defence. Thomasson chips the Swedish 'keeper but the ball comes back off the bar. With the 'keeper stranded, Thomasson turns and puts the ball into the back of the net with his bum, sealing a share of the points in an astonishing 2-2 draw.

[Az]

What happens if, say, Denmark wins? will Italy progress?

[Winston]

I remember that, it was the biggest disgrace of any World Cup so far.

But I also seem to recall an instance in the 80's in which Holland in the last game of the qualifying stage had to defeat Malta, was it (?), by at least 11 goals. And sure enough, final result was a convenient 12-1, which was unheard of, even in those days.

[Solly]

"What happens if, say, Denmark wins? will Italy progress?"

If Italy win yes.

[duke o' york]

Oh please. I could beat Malta by a fair few.

[Az]

EDIT: to winston
That IS unpleasant.

[Monk]

Originally posted by Chemical Ollie
I once got arrested for having a Leatherman in my belt in a public street. What about this guy's rapier? But Denmark is more liberal in many ways (alcohol and tobacco but not immigration).

I don't really think weapon legislation belongs with that sex, drugs and rock n' roll stuff where Denmark is particularly liberal compared to Sweden. Some time ago, the (conservative) Minister of Justice called for strict regulations on carrying around knives, but she couldn't gain much support in parliament for the weird initiative. Hopefully Venstre won't forget that they're supposed to be a liberal party in a (mostly) liberal government.

Total threadjack I know, just killing time before the big match.

[Monk]

Oh, and check out today's cover of Ekstra Bladet. Seems the Italians aren't the only ones expecting that 2-2 score.



The 'Zlatan selv' remark is provocative though, but I guess it's harmless compared to English tabloids that fight WWII all over again every time their team takes on Germany.