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Old 08-06-2008, 19:10   #1 (permalink)
christo85efc
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Hi all,

I don't know if anyone remembers but i started a thread this time 2 years ago for the World cup looking into the time of first booking. It proved quite profitable at the start as referees were told to take a firm stance on fouls/play acting/simulation etc.

From what i have heard for the Euros, the same sort of stance has been taken too and from watching the first 3 matches (which i used as a 'dummy run') i can certainly see that they aren't shy of showing the cards. From the 3 games we have seen 2 early bookings (both in the 4th minute) and i can see this trend appearing in many more.

So from this evenings game i will bet for real, and i think its a good game to start in with the Germany vs Poland match, a sort of derby if you will!

[B]Time of first card - Up to and including 25th minute @ 10/11 5pts[/B]
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