Match #26: Switzerland vs Turkey

      


AB: This is going to be an intriguing game. If Wales don’t lose to Italy by a big margin, then Switzerland is going to need a 4 goal win to make it to second on the group which looks unlikely. Turkey also need to win by a margin, to ensure they are in contention for one of those 3rd place spots, so it is all to play for in this one.

With so much at stake, both teams will want to win. Turkey really have an exciting squad, but have looked off this tournament and I don’t think they will be able to make it over the line. Switzerland to win this one 2-1 


Dark7knight: Turkey has been the fissapontement (figure it out lol) of the tournament, and Switzerland is not a bad team either, though they need to get their best midfielder, Zakaria involved from the start so as to have a chance of a potential 2nd place, and I don't expect Turkey to score any goals, so going for a 2-0 win to Switzerland.

AK:

Both need to win here and a draw will mean elimination for both. But I don't think it will be a very open game here. Turkey has been extremely disappointing and at the risk of getting it wrong for the 3rd time, I am predicting they will score. Going for a 1-1 here, with both getting knocked out. 

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