Match #27: Ukraine vs Austria

 

AB: Going for a score draw. Ukraine and Austria have both shown attacking verve and quality going forward. With Marko Arnautovic back for Austria, I will pip them to take the early lead, with a Ukraine fightback through Yarmolenko. Both teams need to win to book a spot in the round of 16, but a 4 point 3rd place finish should also be enough for both teams to make it over the line. Predicting an exciting 2-2 draw

AK: Ukraine have shown great attacking promise living up to the pre tournament hype. Austria were poor against the Dutch but I expect them to bounce back. Will be a tight affair but I expect Austria to nick with a late goal for 2-1. 

Dark7knight: What if both decide to go for a draw, ensuring both qualifies cos 4 points should be enough even as best of 4 3rd place. But if it's about do or die, expecting Ukraine to win 2-1, cos though Austria have better stand out players, Ukraine plays as a team and they attack well.


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