So I guess IRAQ is the play??

[beefcake]

So far in this tourney whenever the public loves a side,going the other way has been the right side. And this one is a public punisher from the looks.

Most book Iraq has gone from +160 to +260...and +309 at 5 dimes!!!

[spartangreen]

there is good value on Iraq, i see this being a low scoring match, maybe a draw. These teams hate each other.

[Mr.MonzZz]

I wouldn't touch this match.. but if I did I would go for the draw - well paid!

[pouroupoupou]

+309 for the cup holders is huge.

[Glada Tartan]

I hope the players dont get thrown to lions if the lose

[hedgejob]

Underestimate the Iranians at your own peril. They hate the Iraqi's more than the Iraqi's hate the Iranians (they fought a bloody 8 year war which Saddam and US instigated). Iranians have a talented squad with the likes of Teymourian (ex Bolton/Fulham) Nekounam (current Osasuna) Shojaee (current Osasuna). They are coached by former LA Galaxy, S Korea and current Shimizu S-Pulse manager Ghotbi. Iran wins this.

[hedgejob]

Also Iranian side has loads more experience. Mirzapour, Nosrati, Nekounam, Teymourian, Shojaee have played in the 2006 World Cup. Gordan, Talebi, Hadadifar, Khalatbari have played in AFC Champions League.

[althelegend]

Maybe back for cards to be shown here. It may turn out to be a volatile encounter. Pride is at stake . Cup is secondary.

[beefcake]

Nice point!

[Optional]

How do you rate Iran's defense Hedgejob?

[beefcake]

William Hill has over 6 cards at 10/11..red card at 5/4

[spartangreen]

red card might be a good bet in this one.

[Optional]

Based on that I grabbed a little of red card at $2.74 on betfair.

http://sports.betfair.com/Index.do?mi=102107745&ex=1&origin=MRL

[beefcake]

[RubberKettle]

Im going under 2 goals. Both teams know that the other group game was a draw so they will be very motivated not to lose. I think this gives us a good chance at 0-0, 1-0, 0-1 or 1-1.

I think this might be a pretty safe bet, but Ive been wrong before.

Good luck

[hedgejob]

How do you rate Iran's defense Hedgejob?

Defense is much better since Ghotbi took over, TBH I think it's even better than in their quali games for 2006 WC because they are not conceeding many goals. Rahmati is a good goalie, Nosrati is a very experience defender. The avg age of the defenders is around 27 which is not too old and not too juvenile.

[EaglesPhan36]

red card might be a good bet in this one.

I'm betting on this match, red card is a mortal lock ... I am the red card magnet. Going against the grain and going for goals. Iraq under the German coach seem to attack a bit more - their 3-2 match against China showing that in their last friendly. Iran could go fortress-style on D though, probably will happen since I am on OVER 2.

[Optional]

Thnx. Might leave the total alone.

[EaglesPhan36]

Here's a link for anyone needing one:

http://www.livescorehunter.com/streams/1/CreepyTV.html

[RubberKettle]

Quality stream in English...you need to dl veetle player tho

http://www.vip--sport.com/vip-tv.php

[Josu]

Pretty boring game to watch so far.

[EaglesPhan36]

Sweet little goal from Iraq.

[hedgejob]

That Iranian players throw ins are longer than Rory Delap's.

[RubberKettle]

Sweet little goal from Iraq.

My under's going to pot

Iraq look the better side though. Iran only have long throw-ins and direct play so far.

[hedgejob]

Iran always needs to conceed a goal to wake up in big games.

[EaglesPhan36]

Been several good chances now for both. Iraq though does look the better of the sides so far.

[EaglesPhan36]

All even. 1-1.

[hedgejob]

Been several good chances now for both. Iraq though does look the better of the sides so far.

Iran is a lot more technically talented than Iraq. Iraq's sole strength is long balls just like that first goal.

[hedgejob]

IRAAAAAAAAN land of the Great Persian Empire, land of the Sun and the Lion... look out Australia!

[roon]

I thought so too, Guess not...