EP36's Equalizers

EaglesPhan36 · 07-15-09, 11:49 PM

Play #1 Result: [W] 1-0 (+1.00)

Play #2: [MLS] L.A. Galaxy PK (+100)
The return of David Beckham will get all the attention here, but what should be getting more is that the Galaxy have performed quite admirably without him. LA is into this one with three straight 1-0 wins. They've also beaten a pair of solid home clubs (Toronto, Chivas) on the road this season. The Red Bull continue to struggle as they have now failed to win in 10 straight matches. The Galaxy won the lone meeting this season, 1-0 on a Donovan PK goal in Los Angeles. LA is 2-1-5 on the road this season & NY is 2-3-3 at home. They haven't won at home since April 18th when they beat Real Salt Lake, one of the league's worst road teams. LA should be eager to start turning some of these road draws into wins, so I'm looking for them to continue their recent solid play & at worst, not lose.

EaglesPhan36 · 07-16-09, 08:55 AM

Play #3: [UEFA Europa League] FC Zestafoni vs. Helsingborgs IK OVER 2.5 (-122)
Both clubs have been in a goal scoring groove. Zestafoni in two Europa League qualifiers has put up 11 goals, while letting just 1 in. Dating back into their regular season at home, 7 straight contests have featured more than 3 goals being scored. Zestafoni has scored more than 3 goals in 5 of those last 7 home matches. Helsingborgs scored 4 goals in their two Europa League qualifiers to date, while yielding 2. They've scored five away goals in their last 3 road matches & gave up at least one goal in their last 5 straight away from home. Zestafoni is unlikely to score with the prowess that they did against their Irish opponents in earlier qualifying, but their Swedish counterparts here showed they can score in their qualifying matches. If Zestafoni can get an early goal to keep that air about them offensively, this one has a shot I think.

Panekkkk · 07-16-09, 09:14 AM

I like the Galaxy pick, also took the Under 3, big chalk but there is no way 4 goals are getting scored in this one! I hope

MexicanStallion · 07-16-09, 09:19 AM

Good luck Eagles. Seems like you have success in each sport. Hope for a profitable year in soccer

EaglesPhan36 · 07-16-09, 09:37 AM

We'll see how it goes. Looks like the Europa League one is going to be a loser. Scoreless late in the 1st half although sometimes goals come out of nowhere and in bunches.

EaglesPhan36 · 07-16-09, 10:48 AM

Play #3 Result: [W] 2-0 (+2.00)

Three second half goals, one of which came in the 89th minute. Gotta love that.

Panekkkk · 07-16-09, 11:13 AM

That was a close one! I wanted to get on Turkz Helsingborgs -0 pick but missed it by a split second before it closed. And both cashed!!

TurkzZ · 07-16-09, 05:05 PM

im with you on LA there, great value in that one, good luck

EaglesPhan36 · 07-16-09, 09:18 PM

Play #2 Result: [W] 3-0 (+3.00)

EaglesPhan36 · 07-18-09, 12:03 PM

Play #4: [Ireland Eircom] Shamrock Rovers -160
Shamrock has already beaten Sligo twice during the current season, including a 3-0 drubbing at Sligo. Shamrock is unbeaten in 9 matches and has won 5 of those overall, including 4 straight. In their last 3 road games in Premier play, Sligo has been beaten by the top club Bohemians & the worst club, Bray. They also drew against Cork City. Shamrock is 3-0-1 in their last 4 Premier home matches, with a win over top of the table, Bohemians 2-1 back in May.

EaglesPhan36 · 07-18-09, 03:52 PM

Play #4 Result: [W] 4-0 (+4.00)

Play #5: [CONCACAF Gold Cup] Canada vs. Honduras OVER 2/2.5 (-111)
Even though the teams are different from their World Cup qualifying matches back in 2008, the results could yield a look at today's final result. Honduras won both affairs, 2-1 & 3-1. Honduras has played a bit uneven to this point and has shown some difficulty scoring as they were shut out by the US in qualifying, won a match 1-0 and then exploded for 4 goals against Grenada. Canada was similar unimpressive from an offensive standpoint with their possession-style play, but they did manage to score 4 goals in 3 matches - scoring at least once in each match. Honduras despite not having their top strikers with them for the Gold Cup are still quick & dangerous. Honduras' defense is inexperienced & hopefully that is where Canada - althought not prone to pushing the issue - can make Honduras pay for at least a goal. I think both teams will score in this one, so at worst - half the stakes would get returned here with a total of 2. Hoping one of the sides can sneak in that 3rd goal to make it an all-around winner.

EaglesPhan36 · 07-18-09, 06:12 PM

Play #5 Result: [L] 4-1 (+2.89)

EaglesPhan36 · 07-19-09, 11:50 AM

Play #6: [Brazil Serie A] Gremio Barueri -1 (-120)
Gremio Barueri play host to the bottom of the table squad, Nautico. Nautico is fresh of a 1-1 draw at home with Vitoria, one of the top 4 clubs in the league. The big difference here is that they now go on the road where their form has been abysmal. Nautico is 1-4-1 on the road in Serie A play this season. They managed a draw & a win in their 1st two home games, but have lost 4 straight since then on the road, managing just one goal in the process. Gremio meanwhile at home has been solid, winning their last 3 by 2 goals each. That includes win over the 2nd place team, Atletico Mineiro. They are 3-0-2 at home this season. Gremio's defense may not be the best in the league, but their offense is the 2nd best scoring-wise in Serie A. Going at home against a team in Nautico that struggles to find consistent offense, they should be able to continue their solid play at home and pick up a win.

Phillth · 07-19-09, 12:38 PM

Kick ass start EP. Since you are playing these picks mostly on stats take a gander at the numbers for the Kildare v. Limerick match in Ireland Div 1. Lemme know what you think.

EaglesPhan36 · 07-20-09, 10:14 AM

Play #6 Result: [W] 5-1 (+3.89)

Play #7: [Finland Veikkausliiga] FF Jaro vs. Tampere United UNDER 2.5 (-120)
These two teams have played twice this season with 2-0 scorelines on both occassions. The most recent came in Cup play on July 9th with Tampere winning at home. During League play this season, Jaro's home tilts are averaging right at 2.5 goals. Jaro averaging over 1.8 goals per match, while conceding just under .7. Jaro's home goals average is a bit misleading when you factor in that they have scored 11 goals in 6 matches, with 7 of those goals coming in two games. This should play well as Tampere has trouble scoring on the road, averaging just .5 a goal per match away from home. In 6 road matches this season, Tampere has scored one goal in each of three games, while being blanked in the other three. Their defense is strong though as they have three straight matches keeping a clean sheet. In their last 5 road matches, they've conceded just 2 goals in all.

kmarinouofm · 07-20-09, 12:48 PM

nice pick homie..

EaglesPhan36 · 07-20-09, 12:58 PM

Play #8: [Germany Super Cup] Wolfsburg +108
The Bundesliga champs at home seem like a decent shot here. Wolfsburg brings back the same club that beat Werder 5-1 in May to bring home the Bundesliga crow. Werder has some roster changes, so they will still be testing themselves and trying to find the right mix perhaps. Wolfsburg won their last 7 straight at home to end the Bundesliga season in 2009. They drew in a friendly match recently. Going with the home club here & hoping they care to make a statement in advance of the upcoming season.

kmarinouofm · 07-20-09, 01:21 PM

doesnt look like the greek is offering that game

EaglesPhan36 · 07-20-09, 03:01 PM

Good thing. Bremen is going to win. Up 2-1 late. I talked myself out of a pick today and went with one I wasn't as sure on. Oh well, that's the way the ball bounces some days.

kmarinouofm · 07-20-09, 03:15 PM

sorry to hear that homie.. it always sucks when you second guess yourself only to find out you really shot yourself in the foot.. anyway .. keep up the good work

EaglesPhan36 · 07-20-09, 03:23 PM

Play #7 Result: [W]
Play #8 Result: [L]

6-2 (+3.89)

Phillth · 07-20-09, 08:50 PM

Originally posted by EaglesPhan36

Play #7 Result: [L] 5-2 (+2.89)

Play #7 was a winner sir. unless there was a misprint

kmarinouofm · 07-20-09, 09:03 PM

Yeah dude that's why I said nice pick it ended zero to zero

EaglesPhan36 · 07-21-09, 10:57 AM

I fixed the results from yesterday.

EaglesPhan36 · 07-21-09, 11:19 AM

Play #9: [UEFA Champions League] FC Sheriff Tiraspol -110
From all accounts, Sheriff was a little unlucky to come away with just a 1-0 win at Inter Turku in the 1st leg of their Champions League qualifier last week. Now, they head back home where they haven't lost in their last 15 matches. Only three draws included in that span and they've won five straight on their home pitch. The Moldavian club is also on an impressive 24 match streak without a loss overall. Inter Turku has lost 3 straight road matches (all in Veikkausliiga play) and they've been shut out in 2 of those. Sheriff knows a draw will see them through to the next round, but should also be playing to win as an away goal from Turku could even up the aggregate goal count.

kmarinouofm · 07-21-09, 01:56 PM

Again another nice Pick Eagles... I guess I should have expected it from the Worlds Most Interesting Soccer Capper.. LOL

EaglesPhan36 · 07-21-09, 02:09 PM

Play #9 Result: [W] 7-2 (+4.89)

Another penalty kick goal for the win for Sheriff. I believe that's exactly the way the 1st leg went.

Thanks for the kind words. I think that's my avatar for life. I love those commercials.

kmarinouofm · 07-21-09, 02:20 PM

dude have you heard the Radio Commercials? they are better then the tv ad's they run..

My favorite is "Bulls Flat Out Refuse to Fight Him"

EaglesPhan36 · 07-21-09, 04:59 PM

LoL! Haven't heard many of those. I know if you go on youtube, there are some shorts that I haven't seen used in commercials that are funny as hell.

kmarinouofm · 07-21-09, 05:06 PM

if i find the radio ads i will post them here for you..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PIkOwbUqWA

kmarinouofm · 07-21-09, 05:17 PM

i am having a tough time finding the rest of the ads.. but here is the text from them
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He once taught a German Shepard to bark in Spanish.

He serves sizzling fajita platters barehanded.

Bulls flat-out refuse to fight him.

kmarinouofm · 07-21-09, 05:18 PM

He once buried a time capsule full of things that haven't happened yet.

He has been pronounced dead 7 times...make that 8.

His bear hugs are actually hugs he gives to bears.

He can't be bought, but his beard clippings have been know to show up on auction.

He has never lost a sock.

If he disagrees with you, it is because you are wrong.

kmarinouofm · 07-21-09, 05:18 PM

Most songs about love are written for him, about him, or by him.

He'd never initiate a conversation about the weather, even in a typhoon.

He's against cruelty to animals, but isn't afraid to issue a stern warning.

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He won the same lifetime achievement award twice.

TurkzZ · 07-21-09, 05:56 PM

been cheking this out, we dont get it here in UK, this is great