CLUB WORLD CUP TODAY PLAYS (7/4)

Happy 4th of July everyone!  Since I know I'm in the soccer forum I realize there might be some international folks viewing who don't really care but I thought it best to mention regardless. I'm headed to Mexico tomorrow where I will also be watching the Gold Cup finals between the USA and Mexico.

Speaking of the latter, boy did Mexico do a number on my bank roll.  My apologies to anyone who tailed I posted late but they are really struggling to find consistent goal scoring and offense.  I think their problem is more about service from the midfield.  They will go down tomorrow, bar none, to the USA who are much more confident in a good way it seems.

Today starts off with what I think might be a snooze fest, but that's ok b/c I'm looking to make money.  Neither Fluminese nor Al Hilal expected to be at this stage of the tournament so neither I think will come out wanting to make any grave errors.  I see the first half being very slow on a day where most people are celebrating Independence Day and these two teams don't have an individual who will care.  So, that makes this game a lot less viewable and will be even more so once the two styles clash.

Al Hilal is missing a lot of firepower up front but you wouldn't know that if you watched the game against Man City.  As sports would have it though, I think the next time out will not mirror the last.  Fluminese is at this juncture for good reason as they have played stifling defense.  They too have had some issues scoring and I dont' think today will be any different.  I'm going to take a few stabs here on plays that I feel have a very good chance to cash:

UNDER 1 FH (-130):  I might end up shocked but I would be if this game sees some open play and rapid scoring.  I think this game could even end up 0-0 but I don't think the first half will light up the scoreboard.  If a push happens so be it but I feel confident here

FLUMINESE/AL HILAL DRAW (+230)...smaller play:  Now, just know that draws happen but there is no such thing as free money.  I will be playing this small with the idea of a solid return.  My numbers have this as a draw with an over 60% chance and I just cant' ignore that.  Typically a dart I think this might actually hit the bulls eye

I will be back later on for the evening game which I think will also be very interesting as Chelsea have been rolling and Palmeiras are ripe for another upset.  For now, let's see how this fares.  As always, tail or fade, good luck to all...

BOL

no need to detail another dart I just played is Fluminese to advance. Just don’t know much about their coach and know Al Hilal has a great gk in Bono. So if it went PKs not sure what happens hence why it’s a dart imo. Otherwise I think solid chance they do advance. 

Push. Lucky. But I might double down on Fluninense I think they do advance as I stated just above. Should have put in bold but not even sure how many people read this stuff on this forum. 

dream js 1–1 FT draw and fluminense win in extra time lol 

Push is good as long as Fluninense taking the lead

lets go Fluninense

Chelsea thoughts LA?

2nd half total is 1.5 goals (-225). Whoa!  Means only one goal expected if that.  Great for the wager if 1 by AH then we get the draw if a second for Fluminense we get the advance win. Sitting solid here again! 

be back in a bit with that. Just think too obvious to back Chelsea at about even odds 

Damn wish I’d bit and taken the 2nd half over!!!

lets go Fluminense!  Need them to get this W or at worst the draw. Confidence growing ??

Hold the line Flu! 

Fluminese

Yeah lol.  Was a total push well I ended up on the morning b/c I only played the draw small.

Technically 1-1-1 though but the FH push was lucky and the Fluminense to advance was sharp :).

Would be quite interesting if they were to square off vs. Palmeiras next round 

thats where 10u of mine lies 

@CusDAmato1

That's amazing I hope you get that. I will be rooting for you tonight!

@LAGameofInches

 Do we have a play on the Chelsea game?

I have a couple plays for tonights game.  I originally started off a bit stumped as to what direction this matchup might head.  But after also considering how well Esteveo Willina is playing, and how he has already agree to a transfer to Chelsea after the tournament, I think the lock of the night is OVER 1/2 goal for Palmeiras.  BUT, it's juiced to almost -200 and I just can't lay those types of odds.  if you can, by all means get to the window b/c Palmeiras will be beating the Chelsea GK.

I think that Palmeiras come out fired up in front of what should be the majority of fans.  I realize how popular Chelsea is as well so this will be an amazing sight to see.  But I also liken things a bit to how the first half played out in todays' earlier game.  And I think for that reason getting a 1/4 on the goal line for the FH with Palmeiras is very interesting.  I do think they get a goal in tonights game, but I also think Chelsea will score.  Both teams have been very good in this tournament and Chelsea has beaten Palmeiras a couple of times in the past.  I don't think that will change, but I also am more confident that the game will see a few goals.

PALMEIRAS FH +1/4 (-125)...BIG PLAY!!!

OVER 2.5 FG (PALMEIRAS/CHELSEA)

I am traveling tomorrow so I might post some plays later tonight though I wont' know lineups so I hope I will be able to view them before the flight.  Anyways, first things first.  As always, tail or fade, good luck to all...