INternational Friendlies 25-27/3

[allthethings]

Originally Posted by impressivegol

ATT, i came with the same conclusion you did, but sided with the Bulgaria side over the total

The price has dropped to O 2 -147, so unders money streaming in. My thoughts are that Bulgaria is an attacking team, and should Finland play an attacking game as may be, they may be able to score, whereby you know the Bulgarians will move everything forward in front of their fans. So my worry about taking HW is 1) everybody in the world seems to be on it, and 2) Bulgaria's pressing could easily lead to (if I'm right) a 2-2 result. It all really depends on whether the home team can come to an advantage early. If it's 1-0 inside of 20 minutes you could see Finland pressing and leaving space in back and giving up a second, and then your bet may be safer than mine (2-0 FT).

[impressivegol]

Originally Posted by allthethings

Here are current good lines to consider:

Bulgaria Finland +0.5 2.10
Belarus-Turkey overs 2.13
Denmark-Czech Rep pk 2.21

ATT coul dyou say why Finland +.5 is a line to consider? Finland missing several players and on road vs Berbatov/Petrov? tia

[allthethings]

Originally Posted by impressivegol

ATT coul dyou say why Finland +.5 is a line to consider? Finland missing several players and on road vs Berbatov/Petrov? tia

Just fading the public. If Finland does play aggressive they could get something from the game. It is a friendly after all...I was just looking for lines that are well-paid that goes against common wisdom.

[allthethings]

And by the way, have been watching the line at my book and the money is moving toward Finland...almost even money now for the Bulgaria -0.5...so others are having the same idea.

[impressivegol]

thanks sorry for the double post didn't see the first response

i've noticed that too. i think we are using the same book? greek

[allthethings]

Originally Posted by allthethings

And by the way, have been watching the line at my book and the money is moving toward Finland...almost even money now for the Bulgaria -0.5...so others are having the same idea.

LOL, just looked and line jumped for Bulgaria. In any case, a friendly is never a sure thing. Good luck, will root for a 2-1 Bulgaria win.

[impressivegol]

i'm on bulgaria, here's to Berbatov finding the net a couple times GL

[allthethings]

Originally Posted by impressivegol

i'm on bulgaria, here's to Berbatov finding the net a couple times GL

Back to -109...good luck

[McFly]

I layed Germany as I don't see them as big favourites in the Switzerland. Germany have played a couple of poor games. Austria was beaten with luck only despite the clearly looking 3-0 result. Defence around Lehmann was leaky and offense pretty harmless which shouldn't happen against a struggling side like Austria. Switzerland have developed quite well and might be not easy to be broken. The host should have good chances to come to a draw at least.

Also a few quids on the Netherlands who should be too much for Austria who gave Germany a good game. Still, performances before were horrible and the special motivation they had facing Germany, is not given tonight. Generally, Austria prooved as too weak facing strong national teams.

[ollandos]

Originally Posted by ksk1912

Hyppia ,Jaaskelainen, Litmanen, Kuqi, Tihinen, Pasenen & Sjölund all out of squad by Finland.

18:00

1 HF

32'

FRI

BULGARIA

FINLAND

-

0-1

-

-

LITMANEN(Pen22)

i think we should have ratings.

[impressivegol]

ollandos i was thinking the same thing. i make the same mistake too much, and take things written here as if they were accurate.

[allthethings]

I wonder if there will be massive substitutions in the second half...

[Papa Lazarou]

17:00

49

Bulgaria

1 : 1

Finland

GOAL

[Alcoholic]

Does anyone know for sure whos in the dutch squad tonight. or what the predicted line up might be.. I dont think they have a fully fit squad..No Robben, no Van N .. Also, how bad are Austria.? are they seriously that crap...?

Netherlands squad:

Goalkeepers: Piet Velthuizen (Vitesse), Henk Timmer (Feyenoord).

Defenders: Wilfred Bouma (Aston Villa), Mario Melchiot (Wigan Athletic), Tim de Cler (Feyenoord), Urby Emanuelson (Ajax), John Heitinga (Ajax), Joris Mathijsen (HSV), Andre Ooijer (Blackburn Rovers).

Midfielders: Ibrahim Afellay (PSV), Giovanni van Bronckhorst (Feyenoord), Nigel de Jong (HSV), Denny Landzaat (Feyenoord), Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan), Wesley Sneijder (Real Madrid), Rafael van der Vaart (HSV), Demy de Zeeuw (AZ Alkmaar).

Strikers: Ryan Babel (Liverpool), Klaas Jan Huntelaar (Ajax), Robin van Persie (Arsenal), Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink (Celtic).

[Alcoholic]

Also whats the Weather like In Austria and the pitch conditions. COs im thinking of lumping on Holland if conditions are good, and the team selection is strong enough

[mukay73]

I'm going with Theo Walcott at 5.00 to score at anytime, can see him comnig on late and nicking one.

[pablo74]

Bulgaria 2 - 1 Finland Full Time
22' (Penalty) Litmanen
49'Lazarov
90' Genchev

Get in there !!!!

[impressivegol]

and well done on the over ATT

[Alcoholic]

Denmark v Czech R

Denmark have a fairly weak squad compared to the Czechs.
Taking the Republic DNB @ 2.14

DENMARK

GK Stephan Andersen, Brøndby IF
GK Thomas Sørensen,Aston Villa FC

D Anders Degn Randrup, Brøndby IF
D Martin Laursen, Aston Villa FC
D Niclas Jensen, FC København
D Per Krøldrup, ACF Fiorentina
D/M Thomas Rasmussen, Brøndby IF
D Ulrik Laursen, FC København

M Christian Poulsen, Sevilla FC
M/A Kenneth Perez, AFC Ajax
M Mikkel Beckmann, Lyngby BK
M Mikkel Thygesen, FC Midtjylland
M homas Kristensen, FC Nordsjælland
M/D William Kvist Jørgensen, FC København
M Dennis Rommedahl, AFC Ajax

A Jon Dahl Tomasson, Villarreal CF
A Martin Bernburg, FC Nordsjælland
A Nicklas Bendtner, Arsenal FC


Czech:


GK
Jaromír Blažek Norimberk (Něm).
Jan Laštůvka Bochum (Něm).

DF
Zdeněk Pospěch FC Kodaň (Dán.)
David Rozehnal Newcastle (Ang.)
Tomáš Ujfaluši Fiorentina (Itá.)
Michal Kadlec Sparta
Zdeněk Grygera Juventus (Itá.)
Marek Jankulovski AC Milán (Itá.)

MF
Tomáš Galásek Norimberk (Něm).
Jaroslav Plašil Osasuna (Špa.)
David Jarolím Hamburk (Něm.)
Libor Sionko FC Kodaň (Dán.)
Marek Matějovský Reading (Ang.)
Marek Střeštík Brno
Jan Polák Anderlecht (Bel.)

ST
Jan Koller Norimberk (Něm.)
Martin Fenin Frankfurt (Něm.)
Milan Baroš Lyon (Fra.)

[Papa Lazarou]

Originally Posted by allthethings

Int'l Friendly
Soccer - Bulgaria/Finland - total Over 2½ (+117)
for the regulation time held on Mar 26 at 11:00am [pending]

Best-priced overs, the reason being is that Finland have played a whole bunch of 0-0 games in its recent history. However, news I'm seeing is that Bulgaria with its big Berbatov-Petrov attack is taking the match very seriously, while Finland's new coach Baxter is playing a more attacking game than his predecessor, playing the match against Greece with four forwards (FT 1-2).