Originally Posted by
Hall2Collie
Sunday
Ukraine v Czech Republic U2.5
HT Draw
Both of these teams managed to avoid defeat in the entire qualifying stage thanks to some outstanding defense giving up a combined 9 goals in 16 games between them. The Czech's come into this game as the favs with a stronger starting team that has a strong mix between players who play at the top level in their domestic league and role players for stronger european sides where as the Ukraine rely more heavily on a team first type attitude. On paper the Czech's should roll but Ukraine are a tight unit that focuses on shutting the opponent down before worrying about scoring themselves. Add in the first game nerves and we are set for a 0-0, 1-0 type game imo.