WorkingForTheEnemy Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Both teams here are unbeaten so far in the qualifying stages. Argentina's last two games involved a draw against bottom side Colombia and a narrow victory against second-bottom Ecuador. Crucial Team News: Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, still looking for a performance that will win back public confidence, has promised to attack Brazil in Wednesday's World Cup qualifier. Bielsa, who has first choice midfielders Juan Sebastian Veron, Matias Almeyda and Esteban Cambiasso all unavailable through injury or lack of match fitness, will give 19-year-old Javier Mascherano his international debut in central midfield. Argentina, also missing central defender and captain Roberto Ayala through suspension, lead the South American qualifying group with 11 points from five points but have yet to produce a performance which their fans believe justifies their potential. Bielsa has confirmed that under-fire goalkeeper Pablo Cavallero will start the game as well as River Plate's Mascherano, who played for the under-23 team in the Olympic qualifying tournament in Chile World champions Brazil, without injured Barcelona striker Ronaldinho, are two points behind in third place, having drawn their last three qualifiers, but April's 4-1 friendly win in Hungary has restored some faith in the team. Volatile Sao Paulo striker Luis Fabiano, who scored twice against Hungary, will partner Ronaldo in attack for Brazil after Ronaldinho was ruled out with a thigh strain. Likely Sides: Brazil - 1-Dida; 2-Cafu, 3-Juan, 4-Roque Junior, 6-Roberto Carlos; 5-Edmilson, 8-Juninho Pernambucano, 11-Ze Roberto, 10-Kaka; 9-Ronaldo, 7-Luis Fabiano Argentina - 1-Pablo Cavallero; 2-Facundo Quiroga, 6-Walter Samuel, 4-Gabriel Heinze; 8-Javier Zanetti, 15-Javier Mascherano, 3-Juan Pablo Sorin, 16-Pablo Aimar, 18-Cristian Gonzalez; 9-Hernan Crespo, 19-Cesar Delgado With uninspiring performances in their last two matches and a number of key players missing from the side, Argentina may very well struggle. Although theyre unbeaten, Brazil were the only side to beat them during qualifying for the 2004 WC too. Brazil look a good bet to me between 11/10 and Evs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Brazil - Argentina good post. :) I first looked at Brazil in this match and thought they were a good bet, dont mind Ronaldinho being injured as Luis Fabiano plays and he will be as good as Ronaldo IMO. The thing that has put me off backing them if the back 3, I just cant trust a side that has Juan and Roque Junior at centre halves no matter how good they are going forward, Pablo Aimar could have a field day so no bet for me. :) Im definately going to be laying Ecuador though in the other match, Colombia picked up last game with a win in Peru and that really stands to form considering Peru's result last night. Ecuador have lost the nucleus of the side that performed so well 4 years ago and Ill happily lay at 2.3 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Brazil - Argentina Ecuador 2-1 Colombia :( I really have to apologise for my south american footy tips last couple of weeks, absolute shambles :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek76 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Re: Brazil - Argentina due to defensive probs in both teams placed a big one on [email protected] + saver exactly 2 goals c'mon lads, gimme some goals :drums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dr klemenski Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 ecuador v columbia matt it was looking damn good when that equaliser came in for columbia around the 75min mark was a good call columbia had been finding the net every game this year. keep them coming, there was good thinking behind the bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dr klemenski Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Brazil - Argentina brazil one up!! ronaldo on 16 mins. your looking good so far Marek.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek76 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Re: Brazil - Argentina 15' 1-0 Ronaldo :drums dont be shy guys...keep scoring :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek76 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Re: Brazil - Argentina 67' 2-0 Ronaldo (pen.) just when Argentina started to dominate, Ronaldo has been knocked down in the box one more, por favor! :drums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dr klemenski Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 brazil v argentina 2-0 ronaldo another penalty, 67mins gone gonna be close call. what was your saver Marek? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek76 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Re: Brazil - Argentina :nana :nana :nana 79' 2-1 Sorin :drums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dr klemenski Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 brazil v argentina unbelievable ! a hatrick of penalties for ronaldo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gurdjieff Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 :) wow.At last a late goal, im chuffed with. I had Brasil for 3-1.Cheers Ronaldo and gang.:cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek76 Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 Re: Brazil - Argentina FT 3-1 90'(+5) 3-1 Ronaldo (pen.) 3 penalties to Brasil...:\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heniek31 Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Re: Brazil - Argentina :clap Match is showed now on Bravo (Sky 124). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 4, 2004 Share Posted June 4, 2004 Brazil - Argentina cheers dr klemenski, appreciate that mate :) good call on Brazil guys, watched game tonight and they totally deserved it :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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