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World Cup 2014 Thread...
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Uruguay without Suarez are toothless......................... :o
With the eight ties setup for the second round at the 2014 World Cup, the South American nations have looked the most impressive in reaching the last 16.
Brazil, Colombia and Argentina all won their groups, collectively picking up 25 of a possible 27 points. Chile came through their group which included Netherlands and Spain, dropping only 3 points. And Uruguay managed to overturn their opening game defeat to qualify with 6 points also.
The positions in the groups do however mean that Brazil face Chile and Colombia face Uruguay with the right to meet in the quarter-finals. Thus, one of them will make it to the semi-finals, but only one.
Argentina are the other side of the draw and will be South America’s only representation as Ecuador failed to make it past the group stages. Lionel Messi and co are the bookmakers’ favourites to reach the final with only the Netherlands and Belgium expected to be able to prevent them.
I like favourites Argentina and Colombia to reach the quarter-finals from their second round matches against Switzerland and Uruguay respectively.
Argentina and Colombia to qualify double is 1.77
European sides may not have been the most impressive in the first four groups – Croatia, Spain, Italy and England all bowing out, seeing only Greece and France progress.
France and Switzerland did join the second round from Group E, whilst Belgium picked up 9 points and Germany 7 to make Europe the most-represented continent in the second round. Of course, Europe also had the most entrants in the tournament.
Of the eight matches in the second round, all six European sides have avoided each other. Four of these are the bookmakers’ favourites to progress from the qualification matches.
Germany are the shortest at 1.12 when the face Algeria, whilst France are 1.20 to progress from their tie with Nigeria, Belgium 1.30 to see off Germany and the Netherlands are 1.50 to get past Mexico.
Greece are 2.00 to overcome Costa Rica who have been the biggest surprise at Brazil 2014 so far, whilst Switzerland are long shots at 4.20 to see off Argentina.
I am confident in the four European favourites to go through.
Netherlands France, Germany, Belgium accumulator is 2.62
If Chile did not burn themselves out in defeat to the Netherlands and their heads haven’t fallen there’s no reason why they can’t bounce back and cause a big upset in eliminating a Brazil side who have underperformed to this point.
Chile are 3.30 to eliminate Brazil
Costa Rica and Greece is a flip of the coin. The Central Americans started impressively against Uruguay and Italy, with the former citing poor preparation and the latter having a poor World Cup.
Greece’s tactics outwitted Ivory Coast in their final group game, after being stuffed by Colombia and drawing 0-0 with Japan. However, in a tactical battle I think there’s value in going for the underdog.
Greece are 2.00 to eliminate Costa Rica
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Brazil, Colombia and Argentina all won their groups, collectively picking up 25 of a possible 27 points. Chile came through their group which included Netherlands and Spain, dropping only 3 points. And Uruguay managed to overturn their opening game defeat to qualify with 6 points also.
The positions in the groups do however mean that Brazil face Chile and Colombia face Uruguay with the right to meet in the quarter-finals. Thus, one of them will make it to the semi-finals, but only one.
Argentina are the other side of the draw and will be South America’s only representation as Ecuador failed to make it past the group stages. Lionel Messi and co are the bookmakers’ favourites to reach the final with only the Netherlands and Belgium expected to be able to prevent them.
I like favourites Argentina and Colombia to reach the quarter-finals from their second round matches against Switzerland and Uruguay respectively.
Argentina and Colombia to qualify double is 1.77
European sides may not have been the most impressive in the first four groups – Croatia, Spain, Italy and England all bowing out, seeing only Greece and France progress.
France and Switzerland did join the second round from Group E, whilst Belgium picked up 9 points and Germany 7 to make Europe the most-represented continent in the second round. Of course, Europe also had the most entrants in the tournament.
Of the eight matches in the second round, all six European sides have avoided each other. Four of these are the bookmakers’ favourites to progress from the qualification matches.
Germany are the shortest at 1.12 when the face Algeria, whilst France are 1.20 to progress from their tie with Nigeria, Belgium 1.30 to see off Germany and the Netherlands are 1.50 to get past Mexico.
Greece are 2.00 to overcome Costa Rica who have been the biggest surprise at Brazil 2014 so far, whilst Switzerland are long shots at 4.20 to see off Argentina.
I am confident in the four European favourites to go through.
Netherlands France, Germany, Belgium accumulator is 2.62
If Chile did not burn themselves out in defeat to the Netherlands and their heads haven’t fallen there’s no reason why they can’t bounce back and cause a big upset in eliminating a Brazil side who have underperformed to this point.
Chile are 3.30 to eliminate Brazil
Costa Rica and Greece is a flip of the coin. The Central Americans started impressively against Uruguay and Italy, with the former citing poor preparation and the latter having a poor World Cup.
Greece’s tactics outwitted Ivory Coast in their final group game, after being stuffed by Colombia and drawing 0-0 with Japan. However, in a tactical battle I think there’s value in going for the underdog.
Greece are 2.00 to eliminate Costa Rica
bwin World Cup Blogger’s League
We are taking part in the bwin World Cup Blogger’s League, a betting competition between top football sites, to follow our progress head to www.bwinbetting.com.
All of the odds included are sourced from bwin.com and you can find more on bwin’s World Cup offering, including Double/Treble returns, here.
For all the latest odds, tips and offers follow @bwin or visit www.facebook.com/bwin.
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The United States didn’t deserve to go out of the World Cup Thursday against Germany — not after coming within 30 seconds of clinching their place in the knockout stages against Portugal, and battling gamely against the worst travel schedule in the competition, and a group of death that promised and delivered drama and hardship.
If the US had gone out today, it would have meant that Ghana knocked the Americans out of three World Cups in a row; this time, Ghana would have sent the US packing despite playing a different team – Portugal – and losing to the US earlier in the tournament.
No, that would have been too much. Too cruel. Too devastating. So when the Americans needed some help and got it on Thursday, they didn’t owe any apologies to anyone.
They gave the Germans a tough time, and were only beaten by a world-class goal by Thomas Muller.
Read more at http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/06/...-escaping-group-of-death/#iAXvldiros4YRmih.99
Now that the Group stages of the World Cup have concluded, it’s time to review the upcoming Round of 16 games to see which teams have the best odds of advancing through to the quarter-finals of World Cup 2014.
Before we share the data, here’s a note from the editor.
Editor’s note: Chris McFarland’s analysis beat Nate Silver’s Soccer Power Index predictions for the Group stages of the World Cup. Silver’s predictions were 56.25% correct, while McFarland scored a 62.5% success rate. McFarland’s analysis that the USA would advance from the Group stage was also correct.
Round of 16 odds:
Saturday, June 28
Round of 16 — Brazil vs Chile, Noon ET
Brazil 88%
Chile 12%
Round of 16 — Uruguay vs Colombia, 4pm ET, ABC, Watch ABC,
Colombia 60%
Uruguay 40%
Sunday, June 29
Round of 16 — Mexico vs Netherlands, Noon ET
Netherlands 68%
Mexico 32%
Round of 16 — Costa Rica vs Greece, 4pm ET
Costa Rica 49.56%
Greece 50.44%
Monday, June 30
Round of 16 — France vs Nigeria, Noon ET
France 73%
Nigeria 27%
Round of 16 — Germany vs Algeria, 4pm ET
Germany 92%
Algeria 8%
Tuesday, July 1
Round of 16 — Argentina vs Switzerland, Noon ET
Argentina 84%
Switzerland 16%
Round of 16 — USA vs Belgium, 4pm ET
Belgium 52.58%
USA 47.42%
Read more at http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/06/...rld-cup-round-of-16-game/#XRK5EKQDzrRl18FZ.99
Before we share the data, here’s a note from the editor.
Editor’s note: Chris McFarland’s analysis beat Nate Silver’s Soccer Power Index predictions for the Group stages of the World Cup. Silver’s predictions were 56.25% correct, while McFarland scored a 62.5% success rate. McFarland’s analysis that the USA would advance from the Group stage was also correct.
Round of 16 odds:
Saturday, June 28
Round of 16 — Brazil vs Chile, Noon ET
Brazil 88%
Chile 12%
Round of 16 — Uruguay vs Colombia, 4pm ET, ABC, Watch ABC,
Colombia 60%
Uruguay 40%
Sunday, June 29
Round of 16 — Mexico vs Netherlands, Noon ET
Netherlands 68%
Mexico 32%
Round of 16 — Costa Rica vs Greece, 4pm ET
Costa Rica 49.56%
Greece 50.44%
Monday, June 30
Round of 16 — France vs Nigeria, Noon ET
France 73%
Nigeria 27%
Round of 16 — Germany vs Algeria, 4pm ET
Germany 92%
Algeria 8%
Tuesday, July 1
Round of 16 — Argentina vs Switzerland, Noon ET
Argentina 84%
Switzerland 16%
Round of 16 — USA vs Belgium, 4pm ET
Belgium 52.58%
USA 47.42%
Read more at http://worldsoccertalk.com/2014/06/...rld-cup-round-of-16-game/#XRK5EKQDzrRl18FZ.99
Fair play to the U.S soccer team and to Jurgen Klinsmann.
They progressed where Spain, England, Italy, Portugal, Croatia and Russia failed.
They progressed where Spain, England, Italy, Portugal, Croatia and Russia failed.
BRASILIA, BRAZIL - JUNE 26: William Carvalho of Portugal challenges Asamoah Gyan of Ghana during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Group G match between Portugal and Ghana at Estadio Nacional on June 26, 2014 in Brasilia, Brazil. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
come on brothers...give us a break!!!
Zico, Roberto Baggio, Eusebio, Johan Cruyff... now Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the club of great players who have never won the World Cup. The Portuguese superstar will be 33 by the time 2018 comes around and you just have to feel sorry that his opportunity has passed. He made it abundantly clear that he needed better team-mates. But hey, Maradona didn't say a thing back in 1986. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sp...he-group-stages-20140627#sthash.XTkKJQSZ.dpuf
Guillermo Ochoa...do you believe it?? do you believe in voodooism....Mexico to WIN THE WORLD CUP!!!
With an acrobative save across goal to deny the seemingly irrepressible Neymar, Mexico's No. 1 shot himself to worldwide fame. But that parry to save a certain headed goal aside, the 28-year-old is the main reason why his team share the tournament's best defensive record of conceding just once.
He commands the six-yard box with authority, does not make any rash moves off the line and is near-perfect in distributing the ball. Don't expect him to remain a free agent for much longer. - See more at: http://www.straitstimes.com/news/sp...he-group-stages-20140627#sthash.XTkKJQSZ.dpuf
What does a fucktard jiu hoo kia loser like you know ? :oIo:
$2.10 is better than your Da Ma Cai , Sports Toto and Magnum can offer
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Yes , my predictions for Russia - 0.5 and Belgium over 2.5/3 claypot but we got Saturday to look forward to
Guillermo Ochoa...do you believe it?? do you believe in voodooism....Mexico to WIN THE WORLD CUP!!!
With an acrobative save across goal to deny the seemingly irrepressible Neymar, Mexico's No. 1 shot himself to worldwide fame. But that parry to save a certain headed goal aside, the 28-year-old is the main reason why his team share the tournament's best defensive record of conceding just once.i
Likely to play in Spain.
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