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FinLandiaFish · 10-02-2008, 14:52

Egypt - Cameroon
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I think Egypt is highly underestimated here although being the favourite. I saw Cameroon 0-1 win against Ghana and it's not a lie to say that they were lucky to win it (and my judgemend isn't clouded as I didn't bet on that game). The game was all Ghana in the attacking end as Cameroon had a highly defensive tactics. In the end it came down to poor finishing and the decision to play Essien as a defender.

I haven't seen Egypt play but judging by the results and what I've heard they are easily the best team in this competition. Most of the teams have only one or few big names that are expected to make the difference and with unexperienced (and very hot minded) players around them those teams often fail to make it. In tonight's game many are way too focused in the fact that Cameroon has Eto'o (saw many odds for him to score under 3.00, what a joke) but the fact is that Cameroon will very likely to play very defensive again and he will be left in the shadows as in the Ghana match.

I'm not saying that Egypt will win for sure but odds around 2.50 are being thrown around and I wouldn't miss those as they are just plainly way too big, I think bookies are trying to trick pl to believing something that isn't there. Egypt already beat them 4-2, wouldn't be surprised to see an another easy win. Also took Egypt to score @1.34 from betfair, can't see Cameroon making it far with a clean sheet.

Best of luck everyone

10-02-2008, 14:52	#6 (permalink)
FinLandiaFish Seasoned Punter Join Date: 15 Apr 2006 Location: Finland Age: 21 Posts: 415	Re: African Nations Cup 3rd place game & Final (9-10 Feb 08) Egypt - Cameroon ---------------- I think Egypt is highly underestimated here although being the favourite. I saw Cameroon 0-1 win against Ghana and it's not a lie to say that they were lucky to win it (and my judgemend isn't clouded as I didn't bet on that game). The game was all Ghana in the attacking end as Cameroon had a highly defensive tactics. In the end it came down to poor finishing and the decision to play Essien as a defender. I haven't seen Egypt play but judging by the results and what I've heard they are easily the best team in this competition. Most of the teams have only one or few big names that are expected to make the difference and with unexperienced (and very hot minded) players around them those teams often fail to make it. In tonight's game many are way too focused in the fact that Cameroon has Eto'o (saw many odds for him to score under 3.00, what a joke) but the fact is that Cameroon will very likely to play very defensive again and he will be left in the shadows as in the Ghana match. I'm not saying that Egypt will win for sure but odds around 2.50 are being thrown around and I wouldn't miss those as they are just plainly way too big, I think bookies are trying to trick pl to believing something that isn't there. Egypt already beat them 4-2, wouldn't be surprised to see an another easy win. Also took Egypt to score @1.34 from betfair, can't see Cameroon making it far with a clean sheet. Best of luck everyone Last edited by FinLandiaFish; 10-02-2008 at 14:52.