1. 07-31-11 07:37 AM #1
    iuliux
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    WC 2014 qualification

    Here are the european groups for WC 2014 qualification:

    Group A: Croatia, Serbia, Belgium, Scotland, Macedonia, Wales (nice local derby too between Croatia and Serbia)
    Group B: Italy, Denmark, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia. Malta
    Group C: Germany, Sweden, Ireland, Austria, Faroe Islands, Kazakhstan
    Group D: Netherlands, Turkery, Romania, Estonia, Andorra (local derby between Romania and Hungary)
    Group E: Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland, Albania, Cyprus, Iceland (poor group in my opinion)
    Group F: Portugal, Rusia, Israel, N Ireland, Azerbaijan, Luxembourg
    Group G: Greece, Slovakia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lithuania, Latvia, Liechtenstein (poor group in my opinion)
    Group H: England, Mountenegro, Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, San Marino
    Group I: Spain, France, Belarus, Georgia, Finland

    I marked with bold teams who I consider are favorites. Any thoughts?
    I don't know with to choose in Group C between Sweden and Ireland. I think Austria also have a chance.
    The same in Group E and G.
    Group H is also interesting. Ukraine or Mountenegro?
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  2. 07-31-11 08:06 AM #2
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    Belgium is coming on fast. Wouldn't be surprised to see them make it.

    I can't stand Portugal. I hope they get bounced. Usually overrated.

    Does UKR have a next generation of youngsters? Or are they on the decline?
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  3. 07-31-11 01:51 PM #3
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    Here are my first thoughts:

    Denmark has a good chance to win their group.
    Turkey is no match for Netherlands.
    Group E is really open.
    I do not believe in Portugal, Russia has good chances.
    G is also pretty open.
    France has really recovered from WC last year and can compete with Spain.
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  4. 08-01-11 01:29 AM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckyTheGoat View Post
    I can't stand Portugal. I hope they get bounced. Usually overrated.
    I know what you say. I don't stand them myself but in the last 10 years or so they really manage to get good results.
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  5. 08-01-11 03:21 AM #5
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    Bosnia and Herzegovina favourites in group g

    Think Greece will top the Group easily
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  6. 08-01-11 04:59 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by ChuckyTheGoat View Post
    Belgium is coming on fast. Wouldn't be surprised to see them make it.

    I can't stand Portugal. I hope they get bounced. Usually overrated.

    Does UKR have a next generation of youngsters? Or are they on the decline?
    Tough group though... Serbia had highest win % in last World Cup qualifying and although their coach sucks, Croatia have a lot of good players.
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  7. 08-01-11 05:01 AM #7
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    I agree, Group E and G look weak on paper, but maybe there are some developing countries in there

    How were Norway #1 seeds, and France #2?? When did Norway last qualify for anything
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    Russia wins group F imo
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  9. 08-02-11 12:31 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by ultrasouth View Post
    Bosnia and Herzegovina favourites in group g

    Think Greece will top the Group easily
    Kind of a longshot, I know, but I think B&H can beat Greece.
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  10. 08-02-11 07:20 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by pouroupoupou View Post
    Russia wins group F imo
    Looking at them, Germany and Netherlands are the only sure winners at this point
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  11. 08-02-11 08:20 AM #11
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    Don't forget Romania! It's the last chance for them to make a positive impression for their country!
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  12. 08-03-11 12:21 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by OneTipster View Post
    Don't forget Romania! It's the last chance for them to make a positive impression for their country!
    Very hard for them against Netherlands and Turkery. Too hard.
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