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1.0 Holland ML +115
0.4 Win to nil +240
0.4 Under 2, 2.5 +100
0.3 Holland -1.5 +290
0.2 Robben anytime goal scorer +190
Mexico has been a nice story this tournament, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. The difference in talent and class here is immense. Mexico got through a group with a lackluster Cameroon side and an old, slow and fading Croatia side who likely won't even make a major tournament in the near future.
I always have a concern when the a Dutch start fast, as my perception is they burn fast, Russia is certainly on my mind here. However, I don't see it here, especially after the 2012 Euro debacle and potential last run for some of this core Dutch side that were supposed be the golden age for Dutch football. Mexico is an average side at best, they will fight to the end, no doubt, but they are in over their head here.
Best of luck with your action.
1.0 Holland ML +115
0.4 Win to nil +240
0.4 Under 2, 2.5 +100
0.3 Holland -1.5 +290
0.2 Robben anytime goal scorer +190
Mexico has been a nice story this tournament, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. The difference in talent and class here is immense. Mexico got through a group with a lackluster Cameroon side and an old, slow and fading Croatia side who likely won't even make a major tournament in the near future.
I always have a concern when the a Dutch start fast, as my perception is they burn fast, Russia is certainly on my mind here. However, I don't see it here, especially after the 2012 Euro debacle and potential last run for some of this core Dutch side that were supposed be the golden age for Dutch football. Mexico is an average side at best, they will fight to the end, no doubt, but they are in over their head here.
Best of luck with your action.
+10.755
0.7 Greece/Costa Rica Draw +210
0.3 HT/FT Draw/Draw +300
0.1 Greece win on penalties +900
0.1 0-0 +550
I'm going with a tight, physical and defensive battle in this match. I expect both sides to play a little conservative, especially early, not wanting to make a big defensive mistake that allows the other side to net a goal. Scoring will be at a premium and one goal may be enough.
Best of luck with your action.
0.7 Greece/Costa Rica Draw +210
0.3 HT/FT Draw/Draw +300
0.1 Greece win on penalties +900
0.1 0-0 +550
I'm going with a tight, physical and defensive battle in this match. I expect both sides to play a little conservative, especially early, not wanting to make a big defensive mistake that allows the other side to net a goal. Scoring will be at a premium and one goal may be enough.
Best of luck with your action.
Great capping Erok.......I should have been on that draw play as well knowing Greece grinds it out & knowing it would be a tight game.......I was good until the 90th minute, lol!
On to the big boys of France & Germany tomorrow........
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Thank you. I was quite fortunate today with some very late goals turning losing tickets into winners. In fact, I have been quite fortunate throughout the tournament and haven't had too many bad beats thus far. Hopefully my good fortune continues.
As for tomorrow, I need to think a bit more on my strategy, but I think Nigeria might give France a run for their money and expect the Germans to roll.
Best of luck with your action.
Thank you. I was quite fortunate today with some very late goals turning losing tickets into winners. In fact, I have been quite fortunate throughout the tournament and haven't had too many bad beats thus far. Hopefully my good fortune continues.
As for tomorrow, I need to think a bit more on my strategy, but I think Nigeria might give France a run for their money and expect the Germans to roll.
Best of luck with your action.
I've had this feeling as well of a draw between these two when I saw this matchup, time will tell.......
I have been very critical of the US squad and don’t think they are a very strong side. I balked at some of the better players coming back to the MLS, a league that barely scratches the top ten domestic leagues in the world.
I thought the US was outplayed by Ghana for the majority of the match and had a dismal showing versus Germany where they provided zero threat of scoring. It’s possible some of their play was dictated by the situation, an early goal versus and Ghana and the prospect of advancing versus Germany even with a loss. Despite my concerns with the team/roster and depth of talent, I am a fan of Klinsmann and his approach. He does seem to have the team believing and is getting the most out of the players, at least a big portion of them. Bradley has been horrendous this tournament, but he needs to turn that around today for the US to have a reasonable chance.
Even with all that being said, I like the US today, but the play is almost entirely a play against Belgium rather than for the US. Belgium has been a mess IMO, which is funny to say since they won all three matches. I thought they were outplayed for long stretches in all three matches and have the look of a bunch of individual talent that doesn’t play well together. Hazard has been horrid, Lukaku looks completely lost and the offensive has been very patchy, broken and lacking in any fluidity. I chalk this up to the coach, who appears to have no strategy and continually makes personnel mistakes.
I’m holding off pulling the trigger until I see the lineups, as some of the younger Belgium talent scares me more than the expected starters. Based on Wilmots history, I expect him to not make many, if any, changes.
Don’t get me wrong, if Belgium is clicking they would destroy the US. On paper, the talent and difference in class is immense. I just don’t see a side flipping the proverbial switch after three lackluster performances.
I thought the US was outplayed by Ghana for the majority of the match and had a dismal showing versus Germany where they provided zero threat of scoring. It’s possible some of their play was dictated by the situation, an early goal versus and Ghana and the prospect of advancing versus Germany even with a loss. Despite my concerns with the team/roster and depth of talent, I am a fan of Klinsmann and his approach. He does seem to have the team believing and is getting the most out of the players, at least a big portion of them. Bradley has been horrendous this tournament, but he needs to turn that around today for the US to have a reasonable chance.
Even with all that being said, I like the US today, but the play is almost entirely a play against Belgium rather than for the US. Belgium has been a mess IMO, which is funny to say since they won all three matches. I thought they were outplayed for long stretches in all three matches and have the look of a bunch of individual talent that doesn’t play well together. Hazard has been horrid, Lukaku looks completely lost and the offensive has been very patchy, broken and lacking in any fluidity. I chalk this up to the coach, who appears to have no strategy and continually makes personnel mistakes.
I’m holding off pulling the trigger until I see the lineups, as some of the younger Belgium talent scares me more than the expected starters. Based on Wilmots history, I expect him to not make many, if any, changes.
Don’t get me wrong, if Belgium is clicking they would destroy the US. On paper, the talent and difference in class is immense. I just don’t see a side flipping the proverbial switch after three lackluster performances.
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+10.045
1.0 US to advance +175
0.5 US ML +320
0.5 US +0.5 -111
0.3 Dempsey anytime goal scorer +300
0.2 US -1.5 +1000
0.1 US 2-0 +2500
0.1 US 2-1 +1400
Thoughts on match listed earlier. I'm just not feeling Belgium here with the coach and many of their top players seemingly lost. They sure have the talent and could rout the US if focused, disciplined and tactically sound. However, they have been lacking in all three of those phases thus far.
Best of luck with your action and enjoy the match.
1.0 US to advance +175
0.5 US ML +320
0.5 US +0.5 -111
0.3 Dempsey anytime goal scorer +300
0.2 US -1.5 +1000
0.1 US 2-0 +2500
0.1 US 2-1 +1400
Thoughts on match listed earlier. I'm just not feeling Belgium here with the coach and many of their top players seemingly lost. They sure have the talent and could rout the US if focused, disciplined and tactically sound. However, they have been lacking in all three of those phases thus far.
Best of luck with your action and enjoy the match.
