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PostSubject: Sweden to face Portugal in World Cup play-off   Sweden to face Portugal in World Cup play-off EmptyMon Oct 21, 2013 12:24 pm

One of football's superstars is certain to miss out on the World Cup next year after Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal side were drawn against Zlatan Ibrahimovic's Sweden in the European play-offs for next year's finals.
Portugal v Sweden is the pick of the four ties, which will be played over two legs, while unseeded France will face a tough battle against Ukraine.

Portugal will go into the play-offs as favourites with stars such as Real Madrid's Ronaldo and Manchester United's Nani, but they struggled in what had looked a straightforward qualifying group, finishing runners-up to Russia.
Sweden recorded a draw against Germany and wins against the Republic of Ireland and Austria in qualifications, and are more than capable of causing a surprise, especially with Paris St Germain forward Ibrahimovic in the side.
Iceland will bid to make their first ever World Cup after being drawn against seeded Croatia, while unseeded Romania will face Greece.

The two-legged play-offs are to be played on 15 and 19 November to decide the four remaining European teams to go to the World Cup in Brazil next summer.
Following the play-offs, the rankings for Euro 2016 qualification will be confirmed by UEFA at the executive committee meeting taking place on 13 December.
The manner in which these rankings will be allocated has yet to be decided. Until then Ireland's ranking is unclear.

The draw for the World Cup play-offs from the European zone is:

Portugal v Sweden
Ukraine v France
Greece v Romania
Iceland v Croatia.
The first legs will be played on 15 November with the return legs on 19 November.
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PostSubject: Re: Sweden to face Portugal in World Cup play-off   Sweden to face Portugal in World Cup play-off EmptyMon Oct 21, 2013 12:25 pm

I hope Iceland beat Croatia
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11 spots still up for grabs. YO
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PostSubject: Re: Sweden to face Portugal in World Cup play-off   Sweden to face Portugal in World Cup play-off EmptyMon Oct 21, 2013 6:27 pm

I'll be rooting for Portugal (Ronny > Zlatan), France (because Evra), and Iceland (because I don't think they've ever qualified for a big tournament).

Romania and Greece can do whatever they like.
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