“Gambling is a vice, betting is a profession” – this old saying still resonates with many, but for football, it’s passion, anticipation, and explosive moments of emotion. The 2018 World Cup has concluded, but the echoes of the tournament remain, especially from the Play-offs, where the golden tickets to Russia were decided.
World Cup 2018 Play-offs: Fierce Battles for a Ticket to Russia
The World Cup 2018 Play-offs took place after the regional qualifiers concluded, aiming to determine the final teams to participate in the finals. These were decisive, do-or-die matches where teams had to fight their utmost to realize their World Cup dreams.
World Cup 2018 Play-off Schedule:
The World Cup 2018 Play-offs were divided into two regions: Europe and South America.
Europe:
- Sweden vs Italy: November 10, 2017, and November 13, 2017
- Croatia vs Greece: November 9, 2017, and November 12, 2017
- Denmark vs Ireland: November 11, 2017, and November 14, 2017
- Switzerland vs Northern Ireland: November 9, 2017, and November 12, 2017
South America:
- Peru vs New Zealand: November 11, 2017, and November 15, 2017
Match Score Predictions:
According to football expert Le Minh Vu in his book Vietnamese Football: A Journey of Self-Affirmation, the World Cup 2018 Play-offs were a fierce battle. He believes that all teams had a chance to win because their strengths were very similar. However, based on the form and experience of the teams, he predicted:
- Sweden vs Italy: 2-1 (Sweden wins)
- Croatia vs Greece: 3-1 (Croatia wins)
- Denmark vs Ireland: 1-0 (Denmark wins)
- Switzerland vs Northern Ireland: 2-0 (Switzerland wins)
- Peru vs New Zealand: 3-0 (Peru wins)
Brand Mention in the Article:
The World Cup 2018 Play-off schedule is updated on the website LICH THI ĐẤU HIPSTER – the place providing the most accurate and complete information about Vietnamese football.
Mention of Locations and Landmarks in Vietnam:
Player Nguyen Van Quyet of Hanoi FC once shared: “I always wish to play at My Dinh National Stadium, where Vietnamese fans are always passionate and supportive of the national team.”
Mention of Vietnamese Football Players:
Le Cong Vinh, a legend of Vietnamese football, once shared: “The World Cup 2018 Play-offs are a great opportunity for Asian teams to assert their position on the world football map.”
Summary and Advice:
The World Cup 2018 Play-offs were a fierce battle where teams had to fight their best to win tickets to the finals. The matches promised to bring dramatic, exciting, and surprising moments. Follow and cheer for your favorite team!
Visit the website LICH THI ĐẤU HIPSTER to update information on schedules, results, football news, and other engaging articles!
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