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#626
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Knockout Rounds thread - only 15 games to go......
Posted:
#637
Quote Originally Posted by Messier-11:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ9mNDtMJjY
he also eats boogers
thats fuckin gross.wheres the emoticon where one throws up on the other one?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQ9mNDtMJjY
he also eats boogers
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#643
Game Picks
Current Record 30-15
Up 62.71 units, Down 34.08 units
TOTAL - Up +28.63 units
Futures...
Current Record 8-12
Up 20.8 Units, Down 23.9 units
Total -3.1 units
Saturday July 10 - 3rd Place Game
63. Uruguay / Germany - Over 2.5 -124 (4 units), Uruguay to win 3rd place +225 (2 units) - Some basic historical stats for the 3rd place game - goals scored in this game since 1978:
2006 3-1
2002 3-2
1998 2-1
1994 4-0
1990 2-1
1986 2-2
1982 3-2
1978 2-1
There are no suspensions for this game - only the concern of team selection by managers who might be looking to reward substitute players who havent seen much time. But the Uruguay manager Oscar Tabares has already set the lineup - and it is the same lineup that he has had throughout - so unless something changes - Uruguay will play their starters. Im not so sure about Germany, and Lowe has apparantly had the flu along with Podolski and Klose - so not much about starting lineups has come out. Tabares has been quoted "We absolutely want to win this match and it's a collective effort." - and I sense the same - and is why I am betting Uruguay to win 3rd place. Germany played (and won) this game 4 years ago - but that was at home in front of a home crowd - I cant imagine that Germany has the same motivation as little Uruguay to win 3rd place here. Add to that that I genuinely feel like Uruguay feels totally slighted by the treatment they have received after the Suarez handball incident - I think they will be out to prove something to everyone. And giving me +225 is just the icing on the cake.
I just cant imagine a lot of closing down of space and ball in this match. I think it will be a match where there are few fouls, and a certain amount of "professional space" will be allowed on the ball and in passing lanes to create chances. There are a slew of players near the top of the Golden Ball award in this game, and they might just get a chance to move up past Sneijder and Villa. Can they miss the chances? Can the GK's shine? Can the ball just not go in the net? Yes, of course. But I do think that for your money you are going to get an open game with lots of quality on net - and Im not sure you can buy 2 more efficient teams right now in front of the net - so my money is on goals.
Final score prediction Uruguay 3 Germany 2
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#644
Sunday July 11 - Championship Match
64. Spain / Netherlands - Netherlands +.5 +110 (2 units), Netherlands to raise cup +157 (2 units) - I rewatched the Spain / Germany match twice - and there was something that amazed me. When Germany got possession of the ball, you could start a stopwatch - and unless they were knocking it around on defense in the back third - there was at least one Spanish player harassing the ball within 3 seconds, and rarely did they get above 3 passes or 20 seconds before they were dispossessed. To further show this - some stats:
When the game was tied (first 73.5 minutes of play)
**Spain connected on 653 passes vs 367 for Germany
**Spain controlled 70% of the field by possession
**Spain had time of possession advantage 68/32
**Total shots 12 - 2
No wonder I had given up on my Germany bet and was hoping for PK's halfway through the first half. This is the key to the final. Can Spain do this against the Netherlands? Im prepared to make a case that the Netherlands are better prepared to handle this onslaught than the Germans or anyone else Spain has played so far in the tournament.
Like the Spanish, the Dutch also favor having lots of possession - but unlike their previous opponents - the Spanish will be facing a side that has individual playmakers. Sneijder, Robben, Kuyt, and even Van Persie - can all create. The Germans won as a team - and traded off who and when there would be flashes of individual brilliance - but I think the Dutch have enough individuals who can make menacing moves to break down the Spanish defense - and can keep the ball away from Spain.
I also like the Dutch for their efficiency - they have scored when they have had chances - unlike the Spanish who have struggled in front of net to convert. Spains defense has only given up 2 goals in the tournament - and have been excellent - there is no way around that. I felt like Germany could have scored on them if only they could have executed in their midfield - but they were badly outplayed there - and as stated earlier couldnt hold the ball long enough to ever put anything together. I have been a big fan of Eljero Elia for the Dutch - and I hope to see him in the game 0- he is a perfect matchup to play against Spain - a darting one on one guy who has Messi like ball control skills. This is how the Dutch can beat Spain - when the get possession and Spain close down on the ball - they have to be able to have players who can make a move and pass to an open man - this is precisely what the Germans couldnt do and why they failed. When you have 3 guys defending the ball - there are open men on the field - you have to break the containment and find them - and in this case I just think the Dutch have enough individual talent to do this.
My bet is split between the 90 minutes (at + money) and to raise the cup. Final score prediction Netherlands 1 Spain 1 after 90, and the Dutch to seal the deal in extra time and win 3-1.
No matter what happens, its been a great month - thanks to all who made that possible - and start booking your flights for Rio in 2014!
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#645
Van - Would u still do O2.5 if u know Klose and/or Podolski out? Didn't know about possible flu for Klose but German coach did say he injured back in Spain game.
Also, there's report of Netherland goalie doubtful for final...
https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/67/world-cup/2010/07/08/2016535/world-cup-2010-netherlands-goalkeeper-maarten-stekelenburg
GL!!!
Also, there's report of Netherland goalie doubtful for final...
https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/67/world-cup/2010/07/08/2016535/world-cup-2010-netherlands-goalkeeper-maarten-stekelenburg
GL!!!
Posted:
#649
Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:
Sunday July 11 - Championship Match
64. Spain / Netherlands - Netherlands +.5 +110 (2 units), Netherlands to raise cup +157 (2 units) - I rewatched the Spain / Germany match twice - and there was something that amazed me. When Germany got possession of the ball, you could start a stopwatch - and unless they were knocking it around on defense in the back third - there was at least one Spanish player harassing the ball within 3 seconds, and rarely did they get above 3 passes or 20 seconds before they were dispossessed. To further show this - some stats:
When the game was tied (first 73.5 minutes of play)
**Spain connected on 653 passes vs 367 for Germany
**Spain controlled 70% of the field by possession
**Spain had time of possession advantage 68/32
**Total shots 12 - 2
No wonder I had given up on my Germany bet and was hoping for PK's halfway through the first half. This is the key to the final. Can Spain do this against the Netherlands? Im prepared to make a case that the Netherlands are better prepared to handle this onslaught than the Germans or anyone else Spain has played so far in the tournament.
Like the Spanish, the Dutch also favor having lots of possession - but unlike their previous opponents - the Spanish will be facing a side that has individual playmakers. Sneijder, Robben, Kuyt, and even Van Persie - can all create. The Germans won as a team - and traded off who and when there would be flashes of individual brilliance - but I think the Dutch have enough individuals who can make menacing moves to break down the Spanish defense - and can keep the ball away from Spain.
I also like the Dutch for their efficiency - they have scored when they have had chances - unlike the Spanish who have struggled in front of net to convert. Spains defense has only given up 2 goals in the tournament - and have been excellent - there is no way around that. I felt like Germany could have scored on them if only they could have executed in their midfield - but they were badly outplayed there - and as stated earlier couldnt hold the ball long enough to ever put anything together. I have been a big fan of Eljero Elia for the Dutch - and I hope to see him in the game 0- he is a perfect matchup to play against Spain - a darting one on one guy who has Messi like ball control skills. This is how the Dutch can beat Spain - when the get possession and Spain close down on the ball - they have to be able to have players who can make a move and pass to an open man - this is precisely what the Germans couldnt do and why they failed. When you have 3 guys defending the ball - there are open men on the field - you have to break the containment and find them - and in this case I just think the Dutch have enough individual talent to do this.
My bet is split between the 90 minutes (at + money) and to raise the cup. Final score prediction Netherlands 1 Spain 1 after 90, and the Dutch to seal the deal in extra time and win 3-1.
No matter what happens, its been a great month - thanks to all who made that possible - and start booking your flights for Rio in 2014!
The greatest capper on covers (Thats would be me) posted that Spain would qualify against Germany 25k to win 25k and that I had 16k to win 30.4k pre Germany. Holland AINT winning.
Vanzack has capped this game COMPLETELY wrong as will be proven Sunday. He wants to fade the European champions (a team full of not only European cup medalist,s but these players have numerous domestic titles and Champions league winners). A Spanish team, that has proven it is the best team in the world.
He instead wants to play on a worse team, who have always CHOKED when they have played world cup finals. A team besides Wes and very few others, that have ever actually won anything! I am sure Robben has a title at Chelsea, maybe Gio has a few domestic medals and Kuyt might have won a Champions league with Liverpool..
My point here is, when it comes to accolades these Dutch players are NOWHERE near the Spanish. Spain are the better team, the mentally tougher team and the better coached team..
This is why I am better then you Van sack. I already know Spain are going to win. This is horrible capping from you here. You MIGHT hit on the draw, but Spain is way too mentally tough for Holland. They are lifting the trophy. If you follow van the sack here you WILL lose money. Those are the simple facts..
Unload on Spain to win the trophy. Thank me later.
Right see you's all in 3-4 months (hitting the road this day week). I am going to end up in Floripa drinking Caipirinha's for most of it. Getting to Brazil 4 years early..Just wanted to come here and help people save/win money. Holland is not winning. Don't fade me because you don't like me or you think Van is some sort of hero. He has capped this game ARSEWAYS!
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#650
Quote Originally Posted by Mack05:
The greatest capper on covers (Thats would be me) posted that Spain would qualify against Germany 25k to win 25k and that I had 16k to win 30.4k pre Germany. Holland AINT winning.
Vanzack has capped this game COMPLETELY wrong as will be proven Sunday. He wants to fade the European champions (a team full of not only European cup medalist,s but these players have numerous domestic titles and Champions league winners). A Spanish team, that has proven it is the best team in the world.
He instead wants to play on a worse team, who have always CHOKED when they have played world cup finals. A team besides Wes and very few others, that have ever actually won anything! I am sure Robben has a title at Chelsea, maybe Gio has a few domestic medals and Kuyt might have won a Champions league with Liverpool..
My point here is, when it comes to accolades these Dutch players are NOWHERE near the Spanish. Spain are the better team, the mentally tougher team and the better coached team..
This is why I am better then you Van sack. I already know Spain are going to win. This is horrible capping from you here. You MIGHT hit on the draw, but Spain is way too mentally tough for Holland. They are lifting the trophy. If you follow van the sack here you WILL lose money. Those are the simple facts..
Unload on Spain to win the trophy. Thank me later.
Right see you's all in 3-4 months (hitting the road this day week). I am going to end up in Floripa drinking Caipirinha's for most of it. Getting to Brazil 4 years early..Just wanted to come here and help people save/win money. Holland is not winning. Don't fade me because you don't like me or you think Van is some sort of hero. He has capped this game ARSEWAYS!
What happened to "Im leaving covers for a few months...."
You just cant stay out of my thread. Just the fact that you entered my thread (probably 100 times today) looking for my writeup is all you need to know. You got a lot of people beggin you to stay when you posted that you were leaving right?
BTW - great analysis on the game. "Spain is BETTER than the Netherlands" - super. Very insightful.
Try not to post again here. You just cant. You dont want to, but you have to.
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