England-Germany
England-Germany is about to get underway, and England is a slight favorite, on bodog.com, at least. I still say this is due to England $$ more than recent form, but while as a handicapper I like Germany, I'm rooting for England, and not betting. Let the record show that my past soccer handicappping record is crap.
Germany pick(+110) and England pick(-140) I take it include extra time, since there is no draw option. This, as opposed to Germany(+180), England(+155), and Draw(+275). If you don't quite fathom the betting sheet you perhaps ought not bet.
And I haven't: the game is now underway. (I really wanted to bet--can you tell?) England has more star power, but so far what has impressed is their tenacity and physical defense. One side or the other has supporters loud enough to be heard over the buzz of the horns. Along with a chorous of boos that met a non-call just now, this is one of the only instances I can recall. The last time was a bullshit chant from the Americans after a flagrant Ghanan flop yesterday.
Just heard some "God Save the Queen" over the buzz. Those fucking noisemakers are so fucking obnoxious.
Germany has scored. Knew I shoulda bet them. On a counterattack, as I suspected. These teams are solid enough defansively that counterattacking should give the best chances for both sides...
Some nifty passing from Germany just opened up the English defense, and David James made a nice save.
Ugh. Germany just scored again. I knew there was a reason that Germany(+180) seemed like a bargain.
England just scored, 2-1. This is turning into a good game.
Lampard just scored, but the refs didn't count it. Garbage.
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Germany has won, 4-1. Once England got behind, they needed a more aggressive scheme, further opening them up in the back. Things may have been different had Lampard's goal counted, but Germany successfully took advantgage of the counterattacking chances England's aggressive stance presented, and they deserve credit for that. If Argentina advances, Germany could be a good value as a dog there. Something to look forward to.
Germany pick(+110) and England pick(-140) I take it include extra time, since there is no draw option. This, as opposed to Germany(+180), England(+155), and Draw(+275). If you don't quite fathom the betting sheet you perhaps ought not bet.
And I haven't: the game is now underway. (I really wanted to bet--can you tell?) England has more star power, but so far what has impressed is their tenacity and physical defense. One side or the other has supporters loud enough to be heard over the buzz of the horns. Along with a chorous of boos that met a non-call just now, this is one of the only instances I can recall. The last time was a bullshit chant from the Americans after a flagrant Ghanan flop yesterday.
Just heard some "God Save the Queen" over the buzz. Those fucking noisemakers are so fucking obnoxious.
Germany has scored. Knew I shoulda bet them. On a counterattack, as I suspected. These teams are solid enough defansively that counterattacking should give the best chances for both sides...
Some nifty passing from Germany just opened up the English defense, and David James made a nice save.
Ugh. Germany just scored again. I knew there was a reason that Germany(+180) seemed like a bargain.
England just scored, 2-1. This is turning into a good game.
Lampard just scored, but the refs didn't count it. Garbage.
.......................
Germany has won, 4-1. Once England got behind, they needed a more aggressive scheme, further opening them up in the back. Things may have been different had Lampard's goal counted, but Germany successfully took advantgage of the counterattacking chances England's aggressive stance presented, and they deserve credit for that. If Argentina advances, Germany could be a good value as a dog there. Something to look forward to.
posted by roQQ | 6:54 AM
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