.25* Portugal ML -144
.20* Portugal -0.5, -1 -119
.05* Portugal -1 +137 .20* Portugal O2, 2.5 -111
.10* Portugal O2 -153
.05* Portugal O2.5 +122 .05* Czech TTO -0.5 -137
.05* Both teams score a goal -101
Quarterfinal Investments:
.25* Portugal ML -144
.20* Portugal -0.5, -1 -119
.05* Portugal -1 +137 .20* Portugal O2, 2.5 -111
.10* Portugal O2 -153
.05* Portugal O2.5 +122 .05* Czech TTO -0.5 -137
.05* Both teams score a goal -101
.35* France +1 -200 .25* France +1, +0.5 -135 .15* France +0.5 +100 .10* France PK, +0.5 +155 .10* France PK +255 .05* France ML +401 .40* France O2 -110 .20* France OTT -0.5 -134 .05* France OTT -1 +165 .03* France OTT O2 +1315 .05* Spain OTT2 +300 .05* Spain OTT 1.5 +119
psychopathically big card I know:
.35* France +1 -200 .25* France +1, +0.5 -135 .15* France +0.5 +100 .10* France PK, +0.5 +155 .10* France PK +255 .05* France ML +401 .40* France O2 -110 .20* France OTT -0.5 -134 .05* France OTT -1 +165 .03* France OTT O2 +1315 .05* Spain OTT2 +300 .05* Spain OTT 1.5 +119
.30* Portugal +0.5, +1 -140
.10* Portugal +0.5 -106
.05* Portugal PK, +0.5 +133
.05* Portugal PK +231
.25* Portugal O2 -113
.05* Portugal O1,5, 2 -149
.05* Spain OTT 1 -158
.03* Spain OTT 1.5 +140
.03* Portugal OTT 0.5 -140
.30* Portugal +0.5, +1 -140
.10* Portugal +0.5 -106
.05* Portugal PK, +0.5 +133
.05* Portugal PK +231
.25* Portugal O2 -113
.05* Portugal O1,5, 2 -149
.05* Spain OTT 1 -158
.03* Spain OTT 1.5 +140
.03* Portugal OTT 0.5 -140
Just three weeks ago we might have engaged in the most interesting
tactical battle in the tourney. The irony is we may have an even more
captivating encounter this time around. Italy have moved away from a
3-5-2 to a diamond midfield with Pirlo benefiting the most from this
shape. The Spanish have gone back and forth with striker (nine) and a
false nine in Fabregas. These coaches are known for their organizing a
family setting (chemistry ala a Doc Rivers) and motivators. Something
has to be said on the talents of the staff in maximizing the squads
skill set. With the injury of Puyol many argued Spain would suffer
greatly. While Arbeloa has been less than ideal in attack from the full
back position, the defense has been aided from ball control and proper
positioning.
While Italy have loaded the middle of the field and have
forced number advantages there. No different here, as in laymen terms
Italy have a 4 vs 3 in that zone. Spain struggled with Andrea Pirlo
when it was a 3 vs 3 and some rumors have Spain adding an extra man
there. Giorgio Chiellini should continue at left-back, Ignazio Abate is
the natural option on the right but might not be fit. Christian Maggio
or Federico Balzaretti is more likely to continue there and will the
weak point of Italy's side.
The other question going into this one is Thiago Motta or Riccardo
Montolivo. Both should play and give 110% in what I call the bowling
ball role.
Spain will retain ball, tire the Italians and use their bench as a
tactical advantage. While again Prandelli wants Daniele de Rossi,
Claudio Marchisio and Riccardo Montolivo to push back Xavi Hernandez,
Sergio Busquets and Xabi Alonso, creating space for Pirlo to dictate
the game. Getting him free is the key so they may mix and match a bit
with De Rossi and marchiso. The other key are the full backs, will Spain
keep Arbeloa back to protect against the Italian strikers who have been
pulling the central defenders wide in this tourney wide? Naturally one
would assume so and this will keep Spain more predictable. A chess match
indeed, I've locked in the Italians and Over. No reasoning behind my
owns which I can't divulge, enjoy!
Just three weeks ago we might have engaged in the most interesting
tactical battle in the tourney. The irony is we may have an even more
captivating encounter this time around. Italy have moved away from a
3-5-2 to a diamond midfield with Pirlo benefiting the most from this
shape. The Spanish have gone back and forth with striker (nine) and a
false nine in Fabregas. These coaches are known for their organizing a
family setting (chemistry ala a Doc Rivers) and motivators. Something
has to be said on the talents of the staff in maximizing the squads
skill set. With the injury of Puyol many argued Spain would suffer
greatly. While Arbeloa has been less than ideal in attack from the full
back position, the defense has been aided from ball control and proper
positioning.
While Italy have loaded the middle of the field and have
forced number advantages there. No different here, as in laymen terms
Italy have a 4 vs 3 in that zone. Spain struggled with Andrea Pirlo
when it was a 3 vs 3 and some rumors have Spain adding an extra man
there. Giorgio Chiellini should continue at left-back, Ignazio Abate is
the natural option on the right but might not be fit. Christian Maggio
or Federico Balzaretti is more likely to continue there and will the
weak point of Italy's side.
The other question going into this one is Thiago Motta or Riccardo
Montolivo. Both should play and give 110% in what I call the bowling
ball role.
Spain will retain ball, tire the Italians and use their bench as a
tactical advantage. While again Prandelli wants Daniele de Rossi,
Claudio Marchisio and Riccardo Montolivo to push back Xavi Hernandez,
Sergio Busquets and Xabi Alonso, creating space for Pirlo to dictate
the game. Getting him free is the key so they may mix and match a bit
with De Rossi and marchiso. The other key are the full backs, will Spain
keep Arbeloa back to protect against the Italian strikers who have been
pulling the central defenders wide in this tourney wide? Naturally one
would assume so and this will keep Spain more predictable. A chess match
indeed, I've locked in the Italians and Over. No reasoning behind my
owns which I can't divulge, enjoy!
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