Ireland draw Sweden in a Trap special
We know, Giovanni Trapattoni. You can get 0-0 draws on the road. Congrats.
We know, Giovanni Trapattoni. You can get 0-0 draws on the road. Congrats.
With Ireland only a point behind Sweden in their World Cup qualification group, Giovanni Trapattoni's side will look to put the brakes on the free-scoring Swedes on Friday.
Alejandro Sabella appears to have his selection down perfectly. He picked the same midfield and attack he's used in recent qualifying matches, and they were solid in a win over Sweden.
The last two times Zlatan Ibrahimovic has worn a Sweden shirt, he's scored the goal of the year in 2012 and helped his country to a thrilling 4-4 comeback draw against Germany. What does he have in store for Lionel Messi and Argentina?
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Ireland took care of business against the Faroe Islands 4-1 on the road, Germany failed to secure victory in an international match after going ahead four goals, with Sweden able to come from behind and get the draw.
Trailing 4-0 early in the second half, Sweden roared back with four goals in the second half, including the equalizer in the stoppage time to earn a 4-4 draw.
Germany came take a commanding lead at the top of Group C with a victory over Sweden.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sweden take on Brazil, who have added some senior players to their Olympic team for this friendly.
| # | Pos. | |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Johansson | Defender | |
| Mikael Antonsson | Defender | |
| Sebastian Eriksson | Midfielder | |
| Zlatan Ibrahimović | Forward |