Spain looked less than convincing in their last match, but France haven't looked convincing at all.
I'll go 500 on Spain.
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Spain looked less than convincing in their last match, but France haven't looked convincing at all.
I'll go 500 on Spain.
Oh, is the betting at this stage who will go through not the 90 minute result? If so, can I increase my bet to 500 Spain? I was a little worried about the draw, but I think Spain will do it in 90 minutes and would be fairly big favourites to do it in 120. Ta.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
You are living on the edge! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by papayahed
At this stage there is nothing else but to say, "400 on Spain" for me.
Spain's tactics are clear - they are boring France into submission. It's half time and 1-0 to Spain. The game is dull though.
Perhaps I've been spoilt by watching the Premier League. The French showed a few sparks in the second half, but were inferior, and Spain continued with the tedium. A big disappointment.
One of the commentators said inthe second half as Spain were passing the ball about pointlessly - " the crowd is awed into silence". I thought they were bored into silence.
Mick - 1050
Paul - 300
Snow - 540
Papaya - 147
Scher - 800
Doc - 250
Neely - 1140
Mark - 800
Tomorrow:
England v Italy
150 on England. Come onnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope it's better than the one tonight.
I missed it last night, but sounds like I didn't miss much.
Tonight is the Mother-in-law's 80 th birthday party, I hope she doesn't expect us to go and NOT have the telly on.
:party:Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Unlucky. Some people have a posiive aversion to sport and grasp every opportunity and excuse to not have it on. They also moan that there's nothing but sport on at certain times of the year. Well I think there's always soaps on, and they are inescapeable despite being completely naff.
I hope your Mother in Law isn't like ths. Mine would also have the TV on. I think there'd be more trouble with my wife thinking it unseemly to watch during a get together.
Both teams played an average game throughout the tournament so it’s a bit difficult to decide. If it comes to penalties then Italy has a clear chance to win it.
100 on Italy
10 on Italy
50/50 I think. I'll go for 150 on England with fingers crossed...
250 on England.
300 Italy
0-0 half time. Good game so far with both sides missing chances. Come on Englaaaaaaaaand!!
Penalties. England are hell to watch.
Italy should have won, but England held on. We'll see.
Italy win on penalties. Fair result after their performance.
On the bright side I can relax and enjoy the footie now. Relief.
Mick - 1050
Paul - 150
Snow - 640
Papaya - 157
Scher - 1100
Doc - 250
Neely - 990
Mark - 550
Wednesday:
Portugal v Spain
I always feel penalties are very unfair but, in this case, Italians were the better team. Not sure they will have much chance against Germany, though, if they do not improve their game by then.
Wow, I honestly think that if it was not for the genius idea of Pirlo, we would have lost - morale was completely crushed after Montella missed the penalty; and Pirlo did the only thing he could do to save it. It was like when an army is about to route and the general takes a small detachment of cavalry and charges the enemy head-on - without tactical ideas or probability of a successful charge, but he does it without hesitation just for the sake of courage. And that is enough to turn a route into a roar of vigor.
550 Portugal
That's an excellent analysis and analogy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alexander III
That must've been one of the most one-sided draw ever. Justice was done in the end.
I reckon Hodgeson made a mistake in going for Rooney and Ashley Young. They were both below par and didn't combine well, in addition to giving the ball away umpteen times. Carroll was better when he came on and was able to distribute the ball better. I reckon Rooney should have to fight with everyone else to get in the team. It was the same with the world cup. How Italy didn't score in the 90 mins is beyond me.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Spain - the most boring team or Portugal that has Ronaldo.....I reckon the Spanish will catch them asleep. 50 on Spain.
20 on Spain
I'm putting 40000000000 on USA! 'Merica!!!!!!
That's about 3 dollars on current exchange rates.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mutatis-Mutandis
I'll have 400 on Spain.
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Originally Posted by Paulclem
I reckon You've got that about right, Carroll was much more effective. I'm actually relieved England didn't go through, it would've been too embarrassing.
Me too. I can satisfy myself with the highlights.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Disappointed in English, shocking performance overall, just can't keep the ball.
I'll go 990 on Spain.
200 on Spain
Still don't know what to do about this one...
Spain seems like the apparent choice but I know Portugal won't give up so easily either...
Neely, won't you reconsider your bet? :smilewinkgrin:
Nope, I'm playing my hand, full bank. I think you should opt for Portugal, y'know Ronaldo and that being probably the best single player in the competition...and Spain have not been to their best as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scheherazade
Since Mark supporting Portugal, 1100 on Spain.
Boo. Hisssss.
Extra time! Portugal easily the best side.
Yes - Spain are boring again. Portugal are playing well.Quote:
Originally Posted by prendrelemick
Mick - 1450
Paul - 200
Snow - 840
Papaya - 177
Scher - 2200
Doc - 250
Neely - 1980
Mark - OUT
Germany v Italy!
I'll put 50 on Italy, since they have better art.
23 on Germany
150 on Germany since they have the better beer and sausages.
I should go Germany since I'm descended from there and all, but the chips are down now! Plus, I have no real idea what I'm doing.