Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Soccer International Friendlies

A lot of international friendlies and some World Cup Qualifiers today, so the world is spinning today at soccer rhythm. Let's see some picks we have for today:

Egypt -½ @ 1.90 (-111)
Home team playing at Cairo Stadium is really tough. This will be their last friendly match before the WC Qualifiers begin, and Ghana is the strongest opponent they have faced. Last time they played, Egypt defeated Ghana in Accra. Egypt will play full strength, including their key player Zidan, Ghana has a really good team, full of internationals but is missing the well known superstar Chelsea's Michael Essien, due to injury.



Morocco PK @ 2.05 (+105)
In preparation for WC Qualifiers, Morocco hosts Czech Republic in Casablanca. The Czechs will be missing well known players Rosicky and Petr Cech due to injury. On the Atlas Lions' side, coach Roger Lemerre called a team full of players playing in Europe. The odds are drifting, so hurry up and get the best price on the Moroccans.


Denmark PK @ 2.35 (+135)
Both, Denmark and Greece shook the world when they won the Euro, the Dannish in 1992 and more recentrly the Greeks in 2004. Now they both are leading their groups on WC Qualifiers. For this at Piraeus Greece is without Amanaditis, Ninis and Koutsianikoulis; 3 rising stars. Denmark called Serie A sensation Simon Kjaer due to Aston Villa's back Laursen retirement from international football. Recent form shows that both teams have had positive results, especially Denmark beating Portugal in Portugal and Greece pulling a draw against the World Champions Italy. Close game where the visitors have a great chance to pull up a win.


Argentina-France Under 2 @ 2.00 (EV)
Argentina under one of the all-time greats is playing France at Stade Velodrome in Marseille. Domenech is under a lot of pressure due to the poor performance at the last Euro and their position at the WC Qualifiers, where they are sitting 5 points off the pace in Group 7. Argentina is walking calm through the CONMEBOL Qualifiers and they are 3rd at the moment, behind Paraguay and Brazil.
France is at full strenght and according to Domenech's style, probably will form tith only 1 forward (Benzema) while Ribery and Henry will appear as wingers. Argentina dropped Coloccini, Villagra, Sosa and more important Riquelme from the match in Glasgow. Still, the always dangerous Messi will form up front with Tevez and the midfield will be guarded by Gago and Mascherano.
Tight match where Maradona is still finding is perfect 11, and Domenech trying to find their own identity. Low scoring match.

So far this is it for soccer...best of luck!

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