Sweden U-21 squad

Sweden will be hosting the UEFA U-21 championship later this month and this time we might well see Sweden do well. Sweden have some good players this time round with the likes of Ola Toivonen, making strides at PSV, Emir Bajrami, one of Elfsborg best players and of course Pontus Wernbloom, AZ Alkmaar's new recruit. Albin Ekdal also makes the squad along with Sebastian Rajalasko. 

Goalkeepers: Zlatan Azinovic (Kalmar), Johan Dahlin (Lyn Oslo), Kristoffer Nordfeldt (Brommapojkarna)

Defenders: Rasmus Bengtsson (Trelleborgs), Mattias Bjärsmyr (IFK Göteborg), Emil Johansson (Hammarby), Per Karlsson (AIK), Mikael Lustig (Rosenborg), Martin Olsson (Blackburn), Joel Ekstrand (Helsingborg)

Midfielders: Denni Avdić (Elfsborg), Emir Bajrami (Elfsborg), Pierre Bengtsson (AIK), Rasmus Elm (Kalmar), Labinot Harbuzi (Malmö), Andreas Lindgren (Helsingborgs), Guillermo Mollins (Malmö), Gustav Svensson (IFK Göteborg), Gabriel Özkan (AIK)

Forwards: Pontus Wernbloom (AZ Alkmaar), Robin Söder (IFK Göteborg), Marcus Berg (FC Groningen), Ola Toivonen (PSV)

Denmark low-down

Sweden take on Scandinavian rivals Denmark in a game tht is vital for both in the World Cup Qualifiers. Denmark are currently top with 13 points while Sweden are currently in 4th with 6 points but have 2 games in hand. 

Denmark will be tough opposition for Sweden especially after such a long hard season. But Denmark will be confident of getting a result on Saturday in the Råsunda stadion. Thomas Sørensen has been in good form with Stoke City helping them stay in the Premier league and he will need something special to beat him on his day. Daniel Agger is a tough defender who if invited can hit a shot from distance as we have seen for Liverpool in the past 2 years. Simon Kjær is an unknown that has been playing well for Palermo in Serie A. 

But Sweden will have to watch out in the midfield. Denmark have some decent players in the area of the pitch such as Christian Poulsen in the centre and the pace of Dennis Rommedahl on thw wing. Jesper Grønkjær is experienced aswell and will be a treat. 

But up-front Denmark are maybe not as strong. Nicklas Bendtner hasn't had a fantastic season but is still a danger to the Swedish defense. Morten Nordstrand will be another to watch out for. 

Round 12 Preditions results

AIK v Hammarby: I said a draw but AIK won

BK Häcken v Elfsborg: I said Elfsborg to win but they drew which was a surprise

Trelleborgs v Gefle: I said Gefle were going to win but Trelleborg did instead

IFK Göteborg v IF Brommapojkarna: I said IFK Göteborg were going to win

Örgryte v Djurgården: Got to scorline wrong but did say a draw 

Kalmar v Helsingborgs: I said a draw but Kalmar had other ideas

Halmstads v Örebro: Said Örebro were going to win but it was a draw

Malmö v GAIS: Said Malmö were going to be victorious but it was 2-2 draw

Very poor week for preditions but better still to come. 

Kalmar 2-0 Helsingborgs 31st May 2009

Kalmar are now up to 7th after beating title challenging Helsingborgs 2-0. It continues Kalmar's remarkable revival after a poor start to the season. Daniel Sobralense gave the champions the lead on 33 minutes before Rasmus Elm made it 2-0 on 49 minutes. Helsingborgs are now 5 points off top spot. 

Kalmar: Petter Wastå (g.k): Tobias Carlsson, Marcus Lindberg, Joachim Lantz, Stefan Larsson, Tobias Eriksson, Henrik Rydström (C), Rasmus Elm, Daniel Sobralense, David Elm, Abiola Dauda subs: Zlatan Azinovic (g.k), Daryl Smylie, Daniel Mendes, Lasse Johansson, Emin Nouri

Helsingborgs: Pär Hansson (g.k): Markus Holgersson, Marcus Nilsson, Joel Ekstrand, Adama Tambura, Christoffer Andersson, Marcus Bergholtz, Marcus Lantz, René Makondele, Rasmus Jönsson, Henrik Larsson (C) subs: Daniel Andersson (g.k), Andreas Landgren, Hannu Patronen, Erik Sundin, Mathias Unkuri

Venue: Fredriksskans

Time: 17:00 CET

Halmstads 1-1 Örebro 31st May 2009

This was a game that could've gone either way but a draw may be a fair result. Örebro continue their fine season while Halmstads continue their poor run of form of late. Tommy Wirtanen gave the visitors the led 2 minute before half-time. Örebro had chances before that to take the lead as did Halmstads. It wasn't until 70 minutes that Halmstads levelled with German Michael Görlitz finding a spot beyond John Alvbåge.

Halmstads: Magnus Bahne (g.k): Mikael Rosén, Tomas Zvirgzdauskas, Tommy Jönsson (C), Christian Järdler, Andreas Johansson, Tim Sparv, Emil Salomonsson, Anel Raskaj, Michael Görlitz, Marcus Olsson subs: Karl-Johan Johnsson (g.k), Per Johansson, Emir Kujovic, Anselmo Nascimento, Sebastian Johansson

Örebro: John Alvbåge (g.k): Patrik Anttonen, Michael Almebäck, Magnus Wikström, Samuel Wowoah, Nordin Gerzic, Magnus Kihlberg, Fredrik Nordback (C), Tommy Wirtanen, Kim Olsen, Roni Porokara subs: Peter Westman (g.k), Alejandro Bedoya, Erik Nilsson, Markus Astvald, Emra Tahirovic

Venue: Örjans Vall

Time: 17:00 CET

Malmö 2-2 GAIS 31st May 2009

The ambitions of Europa league chasing Malmö took another blow here as the were held to a 2-2 draw by GAIS. This leaves Malmö 9th with just 16 points. It was GAIS who took the lead though thanks to Brazilian Wanderson on 21 minutes. But Malmö levelled up 2 minutes before half-time with Guillermo Molins finding the net. Jiloan Hamad put Malmö in front on 46 minutes and it looked as if they would go and secure the win. But GAIS and Wanderson had other ideas as it was the Brazilian who hit his 2nd of the game 4 minute before time. 

Malmö: Jonas Sandqvist (g.k): Ulrich Vinzents, Jimmy Dixon, Jasmin Sudic, Ricardo Ferreira da Silva, Robert Åhman Persson, Daniel Andersson (C), Guillermo Molins, Jiloan Hamad, Daniel Larsson, Agon Mehmeti subs: Dusan Melichárek (g.k), Markus Halsti, Edward Ofere, Jimmy Durmaz, Pontus Jansson

GAIS: Dime Jankulovski (g.k): Mikael Dahlgren, Andreas Tobiasson, Fredrik Lundgren (C), Kenneth Gustafsson, Eyjólfur Hédinsson, Reuben Ayarna, Johan Mårtensson, Mattias Lindström, Pär Ericsson, Wanderson do Carmo subs: Magnus Jonsson (g.k), Hallgrímur Jónasson, Daniel Nicklasson, Björn Andersson, Mervan Celik

Venue: Swedbank Arena

Time: 17:00 CET

Örgryte 0-0 Djurgården 31st May 2009

Neither side will be happy with the point but Örgryte may just be happy to go into the break with this result. The result leaves both sides in the relegation zone but Örgryte could've won had they taken some of their glorious chances. 

Örgryte: Bengt Andersson (g.k): Danny Ervik, Dennis Jonsson, David Leinar, Tommy von Brömsen, Martin Dohlsten, Alexander Mellqvist (C), Magnus Källander, Pavel Zavadil, Björn Anklev, Patrik Elmander subs: David Stenman (g.k), Christofer Bengtsson, Markus Gustafsson, Markus Anderberg, Nicolas Sandberg

Djurgården: Pa Dembo Touray (g.k): Kebba Ceesay, Toni Kuivasto, Peter Magnusson, Petter Gustafsson, Markus Johannesson (C), Mikael Dahlberg, Daniel Sjölund, Sebastian Rajalakso, Johan Oremo, Boyd Mwila subs: Oskar Wahlström (g.k), Patrik Haginge, Prince Ikpe Ekong, Christer Youssef, Hrvoje Milic

Venue: Gamla Ullevi

Time: 13:00 CET