Confederation Cup Matches 18/19th June

[kompressaur]

aye your right Raven and even though its looking good it hardly takes a brainbox to put on a bet like that.

I fancy a tight game between Greece and Japan. Greece still like to sit tight and Japan aint that great and are missing key players i believe. Brazil are Brazil and i can just see there being a few goals.

If you post any of your thoughts on some bets for today on this then ill add them later. Dont forget if your a non memeber and just lurking about looking for a bet for today then your welcome to join TDP and join the competition. £250 available to you and its fun too.

These games on c5 yet?

[Kiko]

Just the Brazil game on tonight Komp with the highlights of the other game at half time i presume. Decided im going to take the overs in this game as well as Brazil -1 handicap. Needing Brazil for the little treble aswell.

[Kiko]

The more i see it the more i am liking the look of Greece to overcome Japan. Reading about fall outs between Japans 2 midfielders Nakata and the other one who's name eludes me. Nakata is being moaned about for being too attack minded when he was under orders to play in the sitting role so all isnt well in the camp.

Greece usually have an exceptional defence and were only undone by Brazils quality and the calamity antics of their own keeper. Their main threat is usually from set pieces and this is where the game will be won as Japan's coach has been bemoaning the lack of height that exists(or doesnt exist) in their side.

[quote]Greece striker Angelos Charisteas thrives on the long ball and competes strongly in the air to win knock-downs for the supporting midfield players. And his headed goals against France and then Portugal in the UEFA EURO 2004 final demonstrated the aerial threat he poses.

Standing at 1.92m tall, Charisteas towers above the 1.78m Makoto Tanaka, who was the tallest Japanese defender on display against Mexico. The Ajax striker is usually partnered by Zisis Vryzas, who clocks in at 1.82m.

To make matters worse for the Japanese defence, Greece also score a good number of goals from set-pieces, throwing their even taller central defenders forward at corners and free-kicks to cause havoc with their height and strength. This problem is highlighted below.

Greece striker Angelos Charisteas thrives on the long ball and competes strongly in the air to win knock-downs for the supporting midfield players. And his headed goals against France and then Portugal in the UEFA EURO 2004 final demonstrated the aerial threat he poses.

Standing at 1.92m tall, Charisteas towers above the 1.78m Makoto Tanaka, who was the tallest Japanese defender on display against Mexico. The Ajax striker is usually partnered by Zisis Vryzas, who clocks in at 1.82m.

To make matters worse for the Japanese defence, Greece also score a good number of goals from set-pieces, throwing their even taller central defenders forward at corners and free-kicks to cause havoc with their height and strength.

Greece arent treating this game lightly - they want to qualify and their coach has come out saying the game will be treated as a final.

Centre back Kapsis is still struggling with injury while Zagorakis is still in Italy after being relegated with Bologna. He was suspended for the first 2 games anyways so wouldnt have figured either way.

No head to heads between these sides before - Going to have a stab with the 2.14 on offer with Betfair.

[Kiko]

Greece to win @ 2.20 5pts

[Kiko]

Not quite sure what went wrong with Greece - havent seen the game or read match reports yet.

Bizarre happenings in Brazil game there - player for Mexico having to take a penalty, scores - then is ordered to take it again which he misses. Referee orders it to be retaking and this time is saved by Dida. Unbelievable! Whats with all the strange happenings happening today in sports. :think

[Beanie]

Originally Posted by Kiko

Whats with all the strange happenings happening today in sports. :think

Was thinking that - but its the kind of stuff that makes it so watchable(not that the GP is watchable but you know what I mean.)

Dida fooled Borgetti on the penalty - must have noticed Borgetti keeping his head down all the way through his penalties, and the keeper was just about marking his right hand post as Borgetti took the penalty - straight to that corner :pat Once simple look up and he could have rolled it to Dida's left.

Great stuff!

[runtcrab]

Did u see how far Dida was off his line when he save the pen tho??

[runtcrab]

1-0 Mexico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Beanie]

Brazil defence looks a bit suspect, especially down the flanks, but isnt that always the case.

Might try and get matched at over 3.2 for a small punt on the 1-1. I get the feeling that if Brazil nick a goal both teams might call it a day there, happy enough that that will see both in great positions in the group.

[Beanie]

Matched for 0.5pts worth at 3.20 on Betfair for the 1-1. Brazil looking quite dangerous just now.

[kompressaur]

Fcuk come on i need 2 more goals here any 2 will do

[Beanie]

Unlucky Komp, plenty goalmouth action all through the game, missed penalty and disallowed goals too.

All credit to Mexico...you could see why they're unbeaten in 19, defending that lead quite well.

They will surely be there or thereabouts come the end of the tournament.

[Kiko]

Yeah true - you've gotta hold your hands up when your bet loses and its been deserved. Thought they were going to nick another one towards the end. They will be there or there abouts - maybe worth a little dabble outright, although i dont think they will win it.