0-1 (-1)
2007 YTD: 212-191-31 (+18.04)
I'm glad I didn't watch it as I would have been pissed off. Match reports I read say that the Uzbeks had a goal wrongly disallowed for offside, and hit the post 5 times! :thumbsup:
Not much football going on for the next couple of weeks, just a few friendlies here and there.
1-1 (-0.51)
2007 YTD: 213-192-31 (+17.53)
Thanks guys, but didn't go too well. Very happy that Iraq are in the final. The coach is a nice guy, they play decent football when they want to, and you don't see much diving/playacting with them. It's all amazing considering they can't play or train in their own country. But you should check the really awful news story below...
The Saudi/Japan match was very entertaining. I'm hoping Saudi do get beaten though as they dived way too much!
Really terrible story...
Iraq to WIN Asian Cup @ 2.58
Betfair - 1unit
I've been impressed by Iraq. As much as I want them to win, I also think its a decent value bet. They've shown themselves to possess a strong defence, despite the occassional mental lapse. The important thing is that they defend from the front. The strikers have bags of energy to continually press the opposition defence, and midfield. They've played football mainly on the ground, but are also capable of getting the crosses in.
Saudi Arabia do very well in the underdog role. Against Japan, they sat back and put all men behind the ball. At times Japan had 80% possession but often couldn't find the space or the right pass to create a great opportunity. They lacked the height and the physical strikers to exploit the Iraqi defence with crosses, long balls, and free kicks. As Japan would frustrate themselves, Saudi Arabia would launch a blistering counter attack. They had a lot of pace and energy, but the technique wasn't great.
That gameplan shouldn't work against Iraq, as I doubt they'll go with the slow possession game that Japan played, therefore not allowing the counterattack. Iraq have the flexibility to change their style of attack, and their pressing game and defence should be stronger than Japan's. If it manages to go to extra time or penalties, they've already had the experience in the semi finals which could give them more confidence.
Betfair - 1unit
I've been impressed by Iraq. As much as I want them to win, I also think its a decent value bet. They've shown themselves to possess a strong defence, despite the occassional mental lapse. The important thing is that they defend from the front. The strikers have bags of energy to continually press the opposition defence, and midfield. They've played football mainly on the ground, but are also capable of getting the crosses in.
Saudi Arabia do very well in the underdog role. Against Japan, they sat back and put all men behind the ball. At times Japan had 80% possession but often couldn't find the space or the right pass to create a great opportunity. They lacked the height and the physical strikers to exploit the Iraqi defence with crosses, long balls, and free kicks. As Japan would frustrate themselves, Saudi Arabia would launch a blistering counter attack. They had a lot of pace and energy, but the technique wasn't great.
That gameplan shouldn't work against Iraq, as I doubt they'll go with the slow possession game that Japan played, therefore not allowing the counterattack. Iraq have the flexibility to change their style of attack, and their pressing game and defence should be stronger than Japan's. If it manages to go to extra time or penalties, they've already had the experience in the semi finals which could give them more confidence.
IIIIIIRRRRRRRAAAAAAQQQQQQQQ
They deserved it completely. Amazing stuff for them to win it all considering all the problems in their country, their lack of facilities, and the amount of friends/family that each member of the squad must be concerned about! :aktion033
1-0 (+1.58)
2007 YTD: 214-192-31 (+19.11)
They deserved it completely. Amazing stuff for them to win it all considering all the problems in their country, their lack of facilities, and the amount of friends/family that each member of the squad must be concerned about! :aktion033
1-0 (+1.58)
2007 YTD: 214-192-31 (+19.11)
i am literally kicking myself silly. i had posted all over this board i was on iraq both getting the .5 and them to win the game. but i got smoked in baseball during the day and felt oh this is a sign stay away.
congrats to all who hit it !!! i knew it would happen though. once the kick off happened i was sick about not playing it.
lets start cashing some of these club games not fellas. we need every good opinion we can get.
congrats to all who hit it !!! i knew it would happen though. once the kick off happened i was sick about not playing it.
lets start cashing some of these club games not fellas. we need every good opinion we can get.
How's it going Mob?
There was nothing to bet on during the week. I've got four plays for the French League, though. I was awful in this league last year. I'm gonna see how it goes for a week or two.
All for one unit:
France - Ligue 1
Bordeaux vs. Lens +0.25 @ 1.98 @ Pinnacle
Rennes -0.5 vs. Nancy @ 2.01 @ Pinnacle
Strasbourg vs. Marseille -0.25 @ 1.93 @ Betfred
Valenciennes vs. Toulouse PK @ 2.24 @ Betfair
3 away teams which isn't good... I don't hold the highest hopes for them, but I feel there's decent value nonetheless.
There was nothing to bet on during the week. I've got four plays for the French League, though. I was awful in this league last year. I'm gonna see how it goes for a week or two.
All for one unit:
France - Ligue 1
Bordeaux vs. Lens +0.25 @ 1.98 @ Pinnacle
Rennes -0.5 vs. Nancy @ 2.01 @ Pinnacle
Strasbourg vs. Marseille -0.25 @ 1.93 @ Betfred
Valenciennes vs. Toulouse PK @ 2.24 @ Betfair
3 away teams which isn't good... I don't hold the highest hopes for them, but I feel there's decent value nonetheless.
