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torres09 · 29-01-2008, 01:32

Ivory Coast vs Mali

somethings quite strange, Mali just needed 1 point from Ivory Coast to ensure their progress to the next stage, and throw out the Nigerians. look at the odds for draw. at 2.06!! will drogba and gang help mali to progress and throw out kanu and friends? certainly, i believe they will as nigeria certainly poses more threats than mali even though mali is a not a bad team. hence, im going all out for a draw between ivory coast and mali tonight!

Football-Tipper · 29-01-2008, 09:02

Ive gone for Nigeria -1 @ 8/11

Must win game for Nigeria against a poor Benin outfit, Results will need to go the Nigerians way but all they can do is put this one to sleep.....

Football Tipper

MartyMcG_1967 · 29-01-2008, 10:54

Quite tempted by the Cote D'Ivoire at 6/4. The draw is as low as 1.9 due to the fact it would see both teams progress but we have seen this kind of situation before like Milan Celtic earlier in the season where punters lump on a draw believing neither side will want to take too many risks.

It is a risk especially the longer the game goes on but for me the Elephants are the strongest team in the competition and I'm tempted by the 6/4 at an inflated price.

HenryHill · 29-01-2008, 10:59

Agree with you about Ivory Coast, think they will take a lot of stopping this year. Could even do very well in the next WC.

Football-Tipper · 29-01-2008, 11:00

yeah you would be looking at 1/2 under other circumstances

Football-Tipper · 29-01-2008, 11:02

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Originally Posted by HenryHill

Agree with you about Ivory Coast, think they will take a lot of stopping this year. Could even do very well in the next WC.

African teams will never do any good at a WC as they are just all attackers, no tactics really I would say African football is a good 10 yrs behind everyone else

nicko · 29-01-2008, 11:40

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Originally Posted by Football-Tipper

African teams will never do any good at a WC as they are just all attackers, no tactics really I would say African football is a good 10 yrs behind everyone else

True, limited budgets for top managers, limited patience to wait for a good manager to build a good team hence great potential wasted. The closest I remember with chances to play 7 games in WC was Nigeria in 1994, with a team on paper good enough to beat everyone, and they blew it...
No wonder Ivory Coast, Ghana and Egypt look favourites long before the Cup, it is the defence that makes them better, or rather tactical culture. Was tempted a lot by Senegal at 11,00 before the games with great names, but after watching them it will be pure luck if they can win against any of those 3.

Wanderer89 · 29-01-2008, 12:08

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Originally Posted by nicko

True, limited budgets for top managers, limited patience to wait for a good manager to build a good team hence great potential wasted. The closest I remember with chances to play 7 games in WC was Nigeria in 1994, with a team on paper good enough to beat everyone, and they blew it...
No wonder Ivory Coast, Ghana and Egypt look favourites long before the Cup, it is the defence that makes them better, or rather tactical culture. Was tempted a lot by Senegal at 11,00 before the games with great names, but after watching them it will be pure luck if they can win against any of those 3.

Their keepers are awful!

impressivegol · 29-01-2008, 14:01

i see Benin +2 at almost evens...considering Nigera has yet to score in the tournament i think there is great value here in hoping Benin don't lose by 3.

Jonesy Knows · 29-01-2008, 14:07

Nigeria only need to score 2 goals to scupper that bet! as it will be a draw on the handicap then!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by impressivegol

i see Benin +2 at almost evens...considering Nigera has yet to score in the tournament i think there is great value here in hoping Benin don't lose by 3.

Jonesy Knows · 29-01-2008, 14:24

Any normal time Ivory Coast would beat Mali, however this is no ordinary time!!!
Both teams require only a point from this game and one of the favourites Nigeria will be out!!!
Both teams have selection problems as Ivory Coast will be without injured Kolo Toure and Mali will be without their captain Mahamadou Diarra.
I really can't see anything other than a draw here no matter what people say about everyone will be watching to see if it is a fixed game! They don't have to agree anything before hand, just go out onto the pitch weigh each other up for 1st ten minutes then each can settle back safe in the knowledge each other are through!
Bookies ain't daft why do you think a draw is priced at 10/11 when any normal given time it's just over 2/1...
I'll be having a go at the following:

Draw Half-time - Draw Full time @13/8 Paddypower

Draw @10/11 Paddypower

Scoreline 1 v 1 @11/4 Paddypower

Postiga · 29-01-2008, 16:01

Im predicting a Ivory Coast win tonight... Im not buying into the draw and im hoping they do the business.

Placed them with a double with Nigeria and imo they will no doubt come out with the guns blazing knowing they need to do the business.

Also looking at a Yakubu first goalscorer.

Postiga · 29-01-2008, 16:09

Drogba gives Ivory Coast an early lead.

Dave V · 29-01-2008, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Postiga

Im predicting a Ivory Coast win tonight... Im not buying into the draw and im hoping they do the business.

Placed them with a double with Nigeria and imo they will no doubt come out with the guns blazing knowing they need to do the business.

Also looking at a Yakubu first goalscorer.

Nigeria are playing like they've just met each other

Postiga · 29-01-2008, 17:11

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Originally Posted by Dave V

Nigeria are playing like they've just met each other

Very true...

As I say that Nigeria go 1 nil up and Ivory Coast now 2-0 up.

Dave V · 29-01-2008, 17:43

Dragged themselves over the line

Football-Tipper · 29-01-2008, 18:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Football-Tipper

Ive gone for Nigeria -1 @ 8/11

Must win game for Nigeria against a poor Benin outfit, Results will need to go the Nigerians way but all they can do is put this one to sleep.....

Football Tipper

geeees what a bunch of missfits

was thinking this was down the drain but just managed to scrape it

Postiga · 29-01-2008, 18:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave V

Dragged themselves over the line

Quote:

Originally Posted by Football-Tipper

geeees what a bunch of missfits

was thinking this was down the drain but just managed to scrape it

torres09 · 29-01-2008, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by torres09

Ivory Coast vs Mali

somethings quite strange, Mali just needed 1 point from Ivory Coast to ensure their progress to the next stage, and throw out the Nigerians. look at the odds for draw. at 2.06!! will drogba and gang help mali to progress and throw out kanu and friends? certainly, i believe they will as nigeria certainly poses more threats than mali even though mali is a not a bad team. hence, im going all out for a draw between ivory coast and mali tonight!

I couldnt be more wrong too.. guess drogba loves competition and they wana take on the nigerians again.

meatman · 29-01-2008, 18:28

Nigeria are a pile of shyte, very lucky to have made it through to the QFs IMO.

They only just sneaked home and I'd be surprised if Ghana failed to beat them next. Nigeria are the biggest disappointment for me so far in this tournament, I expected much more.

Ivory Coast, I was surprised they didn't opt for the draw and KO Nigeria

29-01-2008, 01:32	#21 (permalink)
torres09 Junior Punter Join Date: 28 Nov 2007 Location: s!ng4p0r3 Age: 20 Posts: 51	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Ivory Coast vs Mali somethings quite strange, Mali just needed 1 point from Ivory Coast to ensure their progress to the next stage, and throw out the Nigerians. look at the odds for draw. at 2.06!! will drogba and gang help mali to progress and throw out kanu and friends? certainly, i believe they will as nigeria certainly poses more threats than mali even though mali is a not a bad team. hence, im going all out for a draw between ivory coast and mali tonight! __________________ You Will Never Walk Alone

29-01-2008, 09:02	#22 (permalink)
Football-Tipper God Punter Join Date: 06 Oct 2005 Age: 35 Posts: 6,530	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Ive gone for Nigeria -1 @ 8/11 Must win game for Nigeria against a poor Benin outfit, Results will need to go the Nigerians way but all they can do is put this one to sleep..... Football Tipper

29-01-2008, 10:54	#23 (permalink)
MartyMcG_1967 Ambitious Punter Join Date: 01 Dec 2006 Location: Glasgow Age: 20 Posts: 394	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Quite tempted by the Cote D'Ivoire at 6/4. The draw is as low as 1.9 due to the fact it would see both teams progress but we have seen this kind of situation before like Milan Celtic earlier in the season where punters lump on a draw believing neither side will want to take too many risks. It is a risk especially the longer the game goes on but for me the Elephants are the strongest team in the competition and I'm tempted by the 6/4 at an inflated price.

29-01-2008, 10:59	#24 (permalink)
HenryHill Newbie Punter Join Date: 05 Dec 2007 Posts: 42	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Agree with you about Ivory Coast, think they will take a lot of stopping this year. Could even do very well in the next WC.

29-01-2008, 11:00	#25 (permalink)
Football-Tipper God Punter Join Date: 06 Oct 2005 Age: 35 Posts: 6,530	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 yeah you would be looking at 1/2 under other circumstances

29-01-2008, 14:01	#29 (permalink)
impressivegol Dedicated Punter Join Date: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 251	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 i see Benin +2 at almost evens...considering Nigera has yet to score in the tournament i think there is great value here in hoping Benin don't lose by 3.

29-01-2008, 14:24	#31 (permalink)
Jonesy Knows A soldier of fortune Join Date: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,120	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Any normal time Ivory Coast would beat Mali, however this is no ordinary time!!! Both teams require only a point from this game and one of the favourites Nigeria will be out!!! Both teams have selection problems as Ivory Coast will be without injured Kolo Toure and Mali will be without their captain Mahamadou Diarra. I really can't see anything other than a draw here no matter what people say about everyone will be watching to see if it is a fixed game! They don't have to agree anything before hand, just go out onto the pitch weigh each other up for 1st ten minutes then each can settle back safe in the knowledge each other are through! Bookies ain't daft why do you think a draw is priced at 10/11 when any normal given time it's just over 2/1... I'll be having a go at the following: Draw Half-time - Draw Full time @13/8 Paddypower Draw @10/11 Paddypower Scoreline 1 v 1 @11/4 Paddypower __________________ ------------------------------------------------ "Until victory always"

29-01-2008, 16:01	#32 (permalink)
Postiga Postiga Join Date: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Glenrothes Posts: 125	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Im predicting a Ivory Coast win tonight... Im not buying into the draw and im hoping they do the business. Placed them with a double with Nigeria and imo they will no doubt come out with the guns blazing knowing they need to do the business. Also looking at a Yakubu first goalscorer.

29-01-2008, 16:09	#33 (permalink)
Postiga Postiga Join Date: 10 Jan 2008 Location: Glenrothes Posts: 125	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Drogba gives Ivory Coast an early lead.

29-01-2008, 17:43	#36 (permalink)
Dave V Senior Punter Join Date: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 119	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Dragged themselves over the line

29-01-2008, 18:28	#40 (permalink)
meatman meaty punter Join Date: 26 Feb 2005 Age: 20 Posts: 12,342 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Africa Cup of Nations - matches 28/1 - 31/1 Nigeria are a pile of shyte, very lucky to have made it through to the QFs IMO. They only just sneaked home and I'd be surprised if Ghana failed to beat them next. Nigeria are the biggest disappointment for me so far in this tournament, I expected much more. Ivory Coast, I was surprised they didn't opt for the draw and KO Nigeria

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