1. 06-19-14 06:32 PM #1
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    Thoughts on Italy vs Costa Rica

    Italy -1 @ -105 a trap? Seems like a good bet
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  2. 06-19-14 06:49 PM #2
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    nothing a good bet in these games
    almost every game real tight
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  3. 06-19-14 06:55 PM #3
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    thinking italy will come out on top to secure progressing thru
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  4. 06-19-14 06:57 PM #4
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    Doubt they win by 2.....With Suarez back, Uruguay a live dog IMO....They also need a result to advance and Italy might not

    Most likely Italy wins by 1, but a draw is more likely than Italy winning by 2+
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  5. 06-19-14 07:05 PM #5
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    Couple of things going in...both teams won in their first games so this game a point is crucial for both so wouldn't surprise me if this game is played close to the vest

    Referee for the match is Chilean...just saying
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  6. 06-19-14 07:07 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Sanchez View Post
    Couple of things going in...both teams won in their first games so this game a point is crucial for both so wouldn't surprise me if this game is played close to the vest

    Referee for the match is Chilean...just saying
    Italian players can charm any ref my friend. They are wise foxes, all of them. If anything the Costa Rican players may be frustrated by ref calls.
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  7. 06-19-14 07:12 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by jazzdrum78 View Post
    Italian players can charm any ref my friend. They are wise foxes, all of them. If anything the Costa Rican players may be frustrated by ref calls.
    You're assuming the Chilean speaks Italian...that's where your handicapping might take a wrong turn...those Costa Ricans can be sneaky
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  8. 06-19-14 07:14 PM #8
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    Stop making stupid threads and start posting fades.
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  9. 06-19-14 07:19 PM #9
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    Hard to go against Super Mario and the Italians
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  10. 06-19-14 07:23 PM #10
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    Ya I like Italy to win, but maybe -0.75 so you win a little if they win by 1.
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  11. 06-19-14 07:24 PM #11
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    Draw +330
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  12. 06-19-14 07:27 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by leetreaper View Post
    Stop making stupid threads and start posting fades.
    Amen brother.
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  13. 06-19-14 07:34 PM #13
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    Wow I was talking about Italy-Uru for next week

    Costa Rica a tough team but Italy -1 is pretty safe IMO
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  14. 06-19-14 07:46 PM #14
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    I'm not liking the trend of South American sides knocking down the big sides...does it continue?
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  15. 06-19-14 08:37 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dirty Sanchez View Post
    I'm not liking the trend of South American sides knocking down the big sides...does it continue?
    Like Honduras, Costa Rica is a Central America team. So 3-0 to the Italians.
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  16. 06-20-14 12:32 AM #16
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    costa rica wins
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  17. 06-20-14 12:39 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by drfunkmaster View Post
    costa rica wins
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  18. 06-20-14 12:39 AM #18
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    CONCACAF teams are doing well so far. I am going with the Tico's and +money and then a little more on the tie.
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  19. 06-20-14 12:41 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by harlee71 View Post
    CONCACAF teams are doing well so far. I am going with the Tico's and +money and then a little more on the tie.
    Just put a big bet on Costa Rica +1 @ -105. Why would you burn money betting on Costa Rica to win?? Air.
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  20. 06-20-14 12:42 AM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by harlee71 View Post
    CONCACAF teams are doing well so far. I am going with the Tico's and +money and then a little more on the tie.
    BOL Harlee...
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  21. 06-20-14 12:51 AM #21
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    game will be played mid day, and that will hurt italians. Balotelli said he will kiss the queen if italy wins. Italy needs win to save england hopes. I could see some influence for italians. I predict italy awarded a penalty
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  22. 06-20-14 12:59 AM #22
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    Italy are rubbish.


    Don't be fooled by a lucky win vs misfiring England.



    Their defense is slower than your grandfather's early morning bowel movements..
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  23. 06-20-14 01:03 AM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by Seaweed View Post
    game will be played mid day, and that will hurt italians. Balotelli said he will kiss the queen if italy wins. Italy needs win to save england hopes. I could see some influence for italians. I predict italy awarded a penalty
    Hot conditions, draw not a horrible result for Italy and Costa Rica underrated = no value in betting Italy IMO. Might sprinkle a little on Costa Rica HT/Draw FT at +1600.
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  24. 06-20-14 01:05 AM #24
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    Quote Originally Posted by NguyenImproved View Post
    Italy are rubbish.


    Don't be fooled by a lucky win vs misfiring England.



    Their defense is slower than your grandfather's early morning bowel movements..
    I like this guys style, Costa Rica Ml +625 it is.
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  25. 06-20-14 01:08 AM #25
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    I like the over in this one. Italy will win though. Costa Rica will get scored on atleast twice.
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  26. 06-20-14 01:12 AM #26
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    Quote Originally Posted by odog11 View Post
    I like this guys style, Costa Rica Ml +625 it is.

    another poster full of shit
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  27. 06-20-14 02:41 AM #27
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    Rockin the draw +330. Italy is a one man show and Costa Rica can contain him. Not entirely my bet as my soccer friend is advising me, but I like it. 1-1 game. GL
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  28. 06-20-14 02:50 AM #28
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    italy will probably get casual and only scrape a draw tonight!
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  29. 06-20-14 03:33 AM #29
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    I was impressed by Italy performance against England last Saturday but I've to say Costa Rica is a completely different team.
    We've seen that, as usual, Italy loves playing against tough and solid squads (England this year, England again and Germany in 2012, Spain in 2008, France and again Germany in 2006 etc.) but they somehow suffer when opposing to fast teams, especially if they're offensive minded ones.

    Anyway here's the results of similar contests (looking at team strenghts and bookie odds) played by Italy in major comps in the last 10 years.
    CC = Confederations Cup
    WC = World Cup
    EC = European Championship

    CC 2013: Italy - Japan 4-3
    WC 2012: Paraguay - Italy 1-1
    CC 2009: Italy - USA 3-1
    WC 2006: Italy - Ukraine 3-0 and Italy - Czech Rep. 2-0

    I'm sure 'Azzurri' won't underrate Costa Rica, first because they know CR already won a match vs Uruguay and second because they usually don't do it.

    Italy to win at 1.56 is a solid one but Italy to score 2 goals or more at 1.66 is even better.
    Or live betting for the over of course.
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  30. 06-20-14 03:37 AM #30
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    And I didn't agree about the draw chances.
    After yesterday result I don't think Italy will play for the draw.
    They know this is the key match of the group and they'll try to avoid a knock-out game vs Uruguay.
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  31. 06-20-14 03:50 AM #31
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    Yes, there is no reason for Italy to play for a draw against the weakest group team. They could be ko if they lose to Uruguay and Costa Rica draws with England in the last group game.

    Winning today gives them 3 incentives. First, qualification. Second, 1st in group barring a big loss for them against Uruguay. Third, rest for Pirlo.
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  32. 06-20-14 04:04 AM #32
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    good perspective on the incentives. italy will sitll have some trouble defending the fast paste, looks like italy will hold most posession and
    costa will just try and take their chances on the counter.
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  33. 06-20-14 06:44 AM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by jazzdrum78 View Post
    Italian players can charm any ref my friend. They are wise foxes, all of them. If anything the Costa Rican players may be frustrated by ref calls.
    The ref is averaging more than 4 yellow cards per game. Here take a look:

    http://www.footballdatabase.eu/footb...es.578.en.html
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  34. 06-20-14 06:54 AM #34
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    pas la l'avatar de melissa theuriau, tu es francais non?

    i think italia win 1-0 or 2-0 with a goal of pirlo
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  35. 06-20-14 07:14 AM #35
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    just heard that it will be really really hot during the italy v costa rica game, italia coach has asked for extra drink breaks but i dont think its gonna happen. italia may struggle in the heat now that im thinking bout it
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