I wouldn't read too much into this result. Italy will still bring their stout defense and explosive forwards to the World Cup.
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Dirty Sanchez
SBR Posting Legend
03-01-10
16031
#24
Originally posted by packerd_00
Just gotta take a look at their domestic leagues to know their corrupt to the core.
Bingo...couldn't agree more....wouldn't trust them as far as I could throw them. Friggin Buffon is the sneakiest bastard of them all...and being in goal...no way I put money on them
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TheLock
SBR Posting Legend
04-06-08
14427
#25
Rather they hit the crossbar twice in a friendly than in WC group play.
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TheLock
SBR Posting Legend
04-06-08
14427
#26
Rather they hit the crossbar twice in a friendly than in WC group play.
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jjgold
SBR Aristocracy
07-20-05
388208
#27
Soccer has the least amount of winners out of any sport that you can gamble one
Why??
Incredible amount of information and an incredible amount of money bet
Very few off-lines since soccer
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minet123
SBR Posting Legend
02-17-07
10280
#28
Originally posted by jjgold
Soccer has the least amount of winners out of any sport that you can gamble one
Why??
Incredible amount of information and an incredible amount of money bet
Very few off-lines since soccer
Gawd your an idiot
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Mase of Base
SBR MVP
07-24-12
3623
#29
When was the last time Italy cared about a friendly? Probably never certainly never while I've been alive.
This makes absolutely no difference to their world cup.
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Vaughany
SBR Aristocracy
03-07-10
45563
#30
they drew 2-2 against Haiti before Confederations Cup as well...and went on to perform very well in that Cup
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gasto
SBR Sharp
12-30-11
330
#31
All these friendliest for the most part are fixed either for the spread or game totals but mostly both. Watched a couple games this weekend
US winning 2 0 vs Turkey. Scoreless first half. 2:0 after 80 mins. Thereafter pretty clear US was not trying to score but were doing their best to let Turkey score. Ridiculous give always but Turkey could not score. US defender handled the ball in penalty box off course Turkey converted. I almost could tell the US was deliberately trying to give away a goal. The funniest thing I saw was the US defender shaking his goalies hand almost. Congratulating him after Turkey converted.
Germany was heavily favored. Total goals set at 3. Scoreless first half. Playing Cameroon. Explosion in second half. Germany scored twice and Cameroon tied it in 88th min or so. Again if you watched it Germany defense was deliberately trying to let Cameroon score. Cameroon striker had an open unchallenged shot at goal with German defenders backing for no reason and even the announcers were amazed. This game was in Germany and anyone who picked Germany to win let alone cover the -2 spread got screwed
Same scenario played out with the Netherlands. Heavily favored playing at home again inferior competition. Game ended 0:0
Last night Ivory Coast vs inferior competition. Spread was -2. Ivory Coast dominated and was up 2:0 half time. At half time over under was 3.5 goals. With the way Ivory Coast was dominating and 5dimes taking a lean on the under I knew there is no way 2 goals would be scored. Sure enough in 2nd half Ivory Coast was messing around and after 80 mins started showing their hand. They wanted the other team to score one. I think it was Peru or something. They missed two sitters shots on open goal. Ivory Coast defender was not having it. Made a clumsy challenge on a cross knocking striker down forcing ref to award a still dubious penalty. Final score 2:1. Ivory Coast did not cover spread. Everyone happy
In all these games I am sure majority of gamblers lost. The sad part is how anyone can question FIXING is beyond me.
Can't even tell how the real World Cup can be on the up and up if major nations like Germany Netherlands Italy and the USA all seem to be on the take or at the very least a good number of their players know what's up and playing to predetermined outcomes
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Vaughany
SBR Aristocracy
03-07-10
45563
#32
Originally posted by gasto
All these friendliest for the most part are fixed either for the spread or game totals but mostly both. Watched a couple games this weekend
US winning 2 0 vs Turkey. Scoreless first half. 2:0 after 80 mins. Thereafter pretty clear US was not trying to score but were doing their best to let Turkey score. Ridiculous give always but Turkey could not score. US defender handled the ball in penalty box off course Turkey converted. I almost could tell the US was deliberately trying to give away a goal. The funniest thing I saw was the US defender shaking his goalies hand almost. Congratulating him after Turkey converted.
Germany was heavily favored. Total goals set at 3. Scoreless first half. Playing Cameroon. Explosion in second half. Germany scored twice and Cameroon tied it in 88th min or so. Again if you watched it Germany defense was deliberately trying to let Cameroon score. Cameroon striker had an open unchallenged shot at goal with German defenders backing for no reason and even the announcers were amazed. This game was in Germany and anyone who picked Germany to win let alone cover the -2 spread got screwed
Same scenario played out with the Netherlands. Heavily favored playing at home again inferior competition. Game ended 0:0
Last night Ivory Coast vs inferior competition. Spread was -2. Ivory Coast dominated and was up 2:0 half time. At half time over under was 3.5 goals. With the way Ivory Coast was dominating and 5dimes taking a lean on the under I knew there is no way 2 goals would be scored. Sure enough in 2nd half Ivory Coast was messing around and after 80 mins started showing their hand. They wanted the other team to score one. I think it was Peru or something. They missed two sitters shots on open goal. Ivory Coast defender was not having it. Made a clumsy challenge on a cross knocking striker down forcing ref to award a still dubious penalty. Final score 2:1. Ivory Coast did not cover spread. Everyone happy
In all these games I am sure majority of gamblers lost. The sad part is how anyone can question FIXING is beyond me.
Can't even tell how the real World Cup can be on the up and up if major nations like Germany Netherlands Italy and the USA all seem to be on the take or at the very least a good number of their players know what's up and playing to predetermined outcomes
One of the most retarded posts I've ever seen on here and that is saying a lot.
Obviously wasnt watching very closely...USA were 1-0 after 26 minutes
Netherlands didnt draw 0-0, they beat Ghana 1-0 and beat Wales 2-0
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gasto
SBR Sharp
12-30-11
330
#33
Does not change much. I watched 2nd half. Fact is they were up 2:0 up to the 87th or so minute when they started their shenanigans
That Turkey goal was clearly gifted goal and intended for the betting markets.
Same with Germany Netherlands and yesterday Ivory Coast vs El Salvador. If anyone cannot see the invisible hand can't help them
It's true these friendlies mean little to the teams that's why you should think twice before betting on public favorites especially on the spread. You will lose pure and simple
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gasto
SBR Sharp
12-30-11
330
#34
What was the spread on the Netherlands game. -1.5. Point is moot. Bettors lost. Over under was 3. Netherlands supposed to be an offensive juggernaut. Wrong. Bettors lost
First half no goals. Bettors lost. Get the f outta here. Point is all these games are being fixed and costing gamblers
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swordsandtequila
SBR Hall of Famer
02-23-12
9763
#35
Originally posted by gasto
All these friendliest for the most part are fixed either for the spread or game totals but mostly both. Watched a couple games this weekend
US winning 2 0 vs Turkey. Scoreless first half. 2:0 after 80 mins. Thereafter pretty clear US was not trying to score but were doing their best to let Turkey score. Ridiculous give always but Turkey could not score. US defender handled the ball in penalty box off course Turkey converted. I almost could tell the US was deliberately trying to give away a goal. The funniest thing I saw was the US defender shaking his goalies hand almost. Congratulating him after Turkey converted.
Germany was heavily favored. Total goals set at 3. Scoreless first half. Playing Cameroon. Explosion in second half. Germany scored twice and Cameroon tied it in 88th min or so. Again if you watched it Germany defense was deliberately trying to let Cameroon score. Cameroon striker had an open unchallenged shot at goal with German defenders backing for no reason and even the announcers were amazed. This game was in Germany and anyone who picked Germany to win let alone cover the -2 spread got screwed
Same scenario played out with the Netherlands. Heavily favored playing at home again inferior competition. Game ended 0:0
Last night Ivory Coast vs inferior competition. Spread was -2. Ivory Coast dominated and was up 2:0 half time. At half time over under was 3.5 goals. With the way Ivory Coast was dominating and 5dimes taking a lean on the under I knew there is no way 2 goals would be scored. Sure enough in 2nd half Ivory Coast was messing around and after 80 mins started showing their hand. They wanted the other team to score one. I think it was Peru or something. They missed two sitters shots on open goal. Ivory Coast defender was not having it. Made a clumsy challenge on a cross knocking striker down forcing ref to award a still dubious penalty. Final score 2:1. Ivory Coast did not cover spread. Everyone happy
In all these games I am sure majority of gamblers lost. The sad part is how anyone can question FIXING is beyond me.
Can't even tell how the real World Cup can be on the up and up if major nations like Germany Netherlands Italy and the USA all seem to be on the take or at the very least a good number of their players know what's up and playing to predetermined outcomes
Are there fixes in soccer? Sure. But your post is ridiculous. The US was trying to let Turkey score? Turkey could have scored a couple of times early in the game. The whole lead-up to the World Cup has been geared towards finding out who will be their starters on the back line. Some of these guys haven't played together before, of course there's going to be breakdowns. It's been a recurring theme. These are friendlies for christ's sake.