[AUSTRALIA A-League 2010/2011 Season]

Re: Australia A-League 2010/2011 Season

Good result. :)

Agree, at least with the overs!:okStill, the draw became very close when Hernandez hit the post with five minutes left... Still, congrats with win!:)

[AUSTRALIA A-League 2010/2011 Season]

Re: Australia A-League 2010/2011 Season Adelaide United-Melboune Victory Its the lsat game of the season for both teams, and when looking at the table, the homeside has the most to gain by getting a result in this one. If they get a win today, they will secure the 3rd spot in the league, and could finish a good season with style. Squad-wise there has been some questions regarding key striker Van Dij before the game, as he did not train yesterday. Now, it seems that he definitely will be included in the starters, which surely gives the team the offensive boost needed if they would want to get a good ending of the season. Sadly, their form has not been the best of late, as they have been winless the last three. Even so, they should without a doubt be motivated to get a win and celebrate the bronze medal in front of their own fans. They will miss key centre-back Cassio for this one, and their defense will be weakened indeed by it. The visitors is in superb form, and ironically, they have hit it after captain and key centre-back Kevin Muscat was suspended. He will not play this one either, but his replacements have been superb, and not letting behind a single goal in the last three matches. Offensively, things have worked out well too, as they have scored nine goals the last four matches. They will for this one, have the same players avaliable, and having even more options ready to help them out since prolific strikers Archie Thompson and Carlos Hernandez are both returning to the team recovering from injuries. That will surely give coach Merrick options up front, and when knowing that the ones that have been included (added the midfielders) have been extremely keen in going forward, they should definitely be an offensive force today. Adelaides motivation to secure the third spot, and show the fans that they would want to finish the best possible at home, and Melbournes attacking form, options and style should open up for an entertaining and goal-filled game. Still, the difference in the teams form should also be taken into consideration, as the visitors are really having their players shining these days. Taking two bets regarding the game. The overs speaks for itself based on my analysis, and I do also think that Melbourne could have a decent chance in getting the draw indeed, even if I know that Adelaide surely is a fierce side at home, and cannot be underestimated, even if form has not been good of late. The Victory is simply playing very good footy these days, and having Thompson and Hernandez ready they should find the net pretty well, added that key centre-back Cassio is missing in the homeside. Over 2.5, 1.90+ @sbo 6/10 Melbourne Victory, +0.25, 1.85+ 3/10 @sbo

[International Friendlies > 2011]

Re: International Friendlies 8-10 February Denmark-England Motivation, motivation and more motivation, that is the key to this match which will be played in Copenhagen tonight. The danes will definitely not take lightly on this game, as they are set to rebuild and focus on the coming euro quals in march versus Norway. Manager Morten Olsen has stated that they need to be ready to face Norway in a fierce battle for spots in the table, and that meeting England should be a honest and stern test for his men. For the first time in many months, he could use his best players in order to get their game going, as several key men has returned from injury since their last national game (Agger, Bendtner etc.). In front of their own fans they could set the standard tonight and give the team a real boost before the important matches that come. The english side are slightly weakened when missing Gerrard and Ferdinand. Still, there is no doubt that they have very decent replacements to help them out. That being said, I cannot see them being fully at their game, as their league action is fully going, and that many of their players have more things to worry about these days. The importance of not getting injured should be laying inside their heads, and dampen their energy level some. Of course, they surely have players that would want to impress Capello by doing the works in the game, but they still need to function like a team in order to get something going, at least when they face a tough and motivated opponent like Denmark will be today. I am not implying that the players are reluctant to put up their game when they are playing for the national team, but the stakes are high for many these days, and that could definitely have an impact on how motivated the players are for this one. On top of that, there is no doubt that England has not performed very well of late in their national matches, and a fully fit Denmark is surely a far more difficult opponent than Montenegro (0-0) or Hungary (2-1) which they have struggled with the recent months. They also havent got many matches together, which also underlines that the stars from England may be in severe trouble tonight. That may be one of the keys for todays match-up, as Capello has had problems earlier in getting the players to act according to his systems and tactics. This one is no exception, even if the players are very professional indeed. We have seen it before, and we could just as easily see it again today. It is surely a slightly dangerous bet, but I will cover most ends with my picks, as I honestly dont believe England would win tonight. Denmark +0.25, 1.92+ @sbo 7/10 Denmark +0, 2.38+ @sbo 4/10 Denmark -0.5, 3.20+ @sbo 2/10

[International Friendlies > 2011]

Re: International Friendlies 8-10 February Poland-Norway The norwegians will field their strongest eleven from the beginning of the game. That will include every key player that has figured in the surge they have had lately when they have jumped the FIFA rankings the recent year. Most of them are also in the middle of their season, as they play in Europe in various leagues. Only five players in the squad is acting in their home leagues, which surely inclines that most of the squad are in form and does not need much match practice. Another point regarding them is that the competition is strong among the players. They would all want to be a part of the national team, as they think its an honour to be chosen to play for them. There will of course be some changes during the game, but coach Olsens strategy is clear in any matter. He believes in cosistency, and since that being his trademark (has led the team to a extremely higher standard) I dont see that changing today. That being said, it will depend some on how Poland will enter the game, but even if they should have a strong squad at their hands, they will most likely be much more experimental with their line-up than Norway will be. They surely has some decent players in their ranks, but I question their motivation in some degree and the lack of games they have played together. For Norway, players like Carew, Abdellaoue, B.Riise, Huseklepp and Tettey will be very motivated for various reasons, but in general the mood in the team is very good, and they would all want to impress Olsen and show their worth both to the team and the teammates. Its a friendly, and stakes should be lowered some, but motivation is not an issue for the norwegians at all, and that could definitely (beside quality) be the key that separates the teams today. Value on the norwegians, as they play on neutral ground in Algarve, Portugal. Norway, -0.25, 2.05+ 4/10

[International Friendlies > 2011]

Re: Internatioanal Friendlies 8-10 February Odds have dropped regularly on Ivory Coast and Ireland throughout the whole day. Gone from around 1.80+, -0.75 to around 1.70. Certainly looks to be the public bets of the day... Should be reasonable value to be on both teams live I guess.