Post by sportsfan2006 on Jun 8, 2006 14:20:20 GMT
Fifa World Cup
Group C
Argentina, Ivory Coast, Serbia and Montenegro, Netherlands.
By Scott Walters
www.wagerweb.com/
Contributing Writer
A “Group of death” is feature in every World Cup tournament, this year being group C. With great and renamed stars in the Argentina and Netherlands squads, both teams are looking to break down his formidable back line.
The “Oranje” and the “Albiceleste” are third and fourth place respectively in Fifa’s ranking. As a result, the South Americans, who were also drawn in a tricky group in 2002, face a tough battle if they are to fare any better than they did in Asia. Indeed, among sportsbooks, Argentina is one of the favorites not only to pass to the second round but also among is one of the very favorites to raise the Cup.
Serbia and Montenegro enjoyed an exceptional qualifying tournament, edging past Spain and conceding just one goal in 10 matches. This team showed a very strong defense. Their solidity in the last third of field impressed everyone. The “Famous Four”, Serbia’s well known defense player of Manchester United Nemanja Vidic, Mladen Krstajic of Schalke, Kyiv Dynamo's Goran Gavrancic and Sevilla's Ivica Dragutinovic are a formidable unit ready to defend a spot on that group for round 2. There are a lot of expectations for Germany 2006 and Serbia and Montenegro. Watch them as strong as their qualifications could be a headache for any of the other squads on the group.
It’s not going to be easy for the Ivory Coast being in their first World Cup tournament and in this group; but their dedication and good tactic could be a surprise for this group and entire tournament. The Africans are considered the minnows, but they are nonetheless brimming with talent and enthusiasm. Even, sports betting odds are not in their favor and we will have to wait for the opening games to check on their strategy and self belief that makes them a danger for the other squads.
Among this group, the game on June 21st, Netherlands vs. Argentina is one of the most expected games in the group and the whole tournament. If The Serbia-Montenegrins and the Africans stand on their tactic and self belief the “Group of Death” will be much more than entertaining.
Group C
Argentina, Ivory Coast, Serbia and Montenegro, Netherlands.
By Scott Walters
www.wagerweb.com/
Contributing Writer
A “Group of death” is feature in every World Cup tournament, this year being group C. With great and renamed stars in the Argentina and Netherlands squads, both teams are looking to break down his formidable back line.
The “Oranje” and the “Albiceleste” are third and fourth place respectively in Fifa’s ranking. As a result, the South Americans, who were also drawn in a tricky group in 2002, face a tough battle if they are to fare any better than they did in Asia. Indeed, among sportsbooks, Argentina is one of the favorites not only to pass to the second round but also among is one of the very favorites to raise the Cup.
Serbia and Montenegro enjoyed an exceptional qualifying tournament, edging past Spain and conceding just one goal in 10 matches. This team showed a very strong defense. Their solidity in the last third of field impressed everyone. The “Famous Four”, Serbia’s well known defense player of Manchester United Nemanja Vidic, Mladen Krstajic of Schalke, Kyiv Dynamo's Goran Gavrancic and Sevilla's Ivica Dragutinovic are a formidable unit ready to defend a spot on that group for round 2. There are a lot of expectations for Germany 2006 and Serbia and Montenegro. Watch them as strong as their qualifications could be a headache for any of the other squads on the group.
It’s not going to be easy for the Ivory Coast being in their first World Cup tournament and in this group; but their dedication and good tactic could be a surprise for this group and entire tournament. The Africans are considered the minnows, but they are nonetheless brimming with talent and enthusiasm. Even, sports betting odds are not in their favor and we will have to wait for the opening games to check on their strategy and self belief that makes them a danger for the other squads.
Among this group, the game on June 21st, Netherlands vs. Argentina is one of the most expected games in the group and the whole tournament. If The Serbia-Montenegrins and the Africans stand on their tactic and self belief the “Group of Death” will be much more than entertaining.