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Poland vs Switzerland . . .
There are no new injury concerns for Switzerland and highly-rated youngster Breel Embolo is expected to start again. Midfielder Bartosz Kapustka is suspended for Poland after picking up his second booking of the tournament against Ukraine. Lukasz Fabianski is set to continue in goal as Wojciech Szczesny remains out with a thigh injury. Lewandowski will look to end his goal drought which has now reached 6 games. Shaqiri is the danger man in midfield for the Switz and he will look to pull the strings in which is likely to be a tight game. All games at this location have ended in draws and the Switz have not beaten Poland in years so I think Poland sneak this 1-0.
Wales vs N.Ireland . . .
Both these teams have been surprise packages in the tournament and this battle of britain will be an intense affair. Northern Ireland look organized and patient defensively and look to counter. Wales will feel like the favorites here and will look to be the more adventurous team and with Bale, Allen and Ramsey going forward I think they will score. This side of the bracket is the weaker of the two so whoever advances may have views of going all the way to the final. Wales win 2-0.
Crotia vs Portugal . . .
For me, Croatia have been the most impressive team at the tournament. The way they beat Spain without modric and mandzukic was very well done. Portugal have been huge let downs at the Euro’s and are lucky to even be at this stage. They look like individuals rather than a team which is the complete opposite to Croatia. Croatia may have trouble off the field but they are playing good soccer on it and are the fans dark horse to go all the way. You keep Ronaldo quiet and the game is their’s. Croatia win 2-1.
USA vs Columbia . . .
Columbia will be without Carlos Sanchez for this one and it was a harsh red card and Columbia will feel hard done by in the semi final loss with some poor officiating and a slow start which cost them the game. They were the better team vs Chile for much of the game. USA will need to bounce back after getting absolutely dominated in the Argentina game. This game will determine how the team is judged in the tournament. USA welcome back key guys in Woods and Jones who were sorely missed in the semi’s. I believe the US may struggle at times but gut out a win 2-1.
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