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Poor Performance from Spain Says Del Bosque
Posted on 22. Jun, 2010 by admin.
Spain manager Vincente del Bosque has admitted that Spain’s performance in the 2-0 victory over Honduras was still some way short of the standard he is looking for. Spain lost their first match against Switzerland but bounced back last night to record their first win of the tournament.
Del Bosque feels that although the all important points were won, his side looked frail defensively and this will be something that will have to be addressed.
“We certainly paved the way for the third group match against Chile, but this hasn’t been a great match, we had glorious opportunities, many opportunities, we should have won the game by more goals so I’m not entirely satisfied,” he said.
“We were more vulnerable than we were against Switzerland. Honduras were quite adventurous, they came out and let us play.”
David Villa, who scored two but also missed a penalty, said: “Our defeat to Switzerland is water under the bridge now, there is no sense in looking back.
“We still need to beat Chile later, but there is a long way to go before we can even think about being world champions, both in terms of time and matches.”
Honduras manager Reinaldo Rueda was left to admit that his side had been outclassed by Spain, despite them giving their all.
Honduras played with heart but Spain did look a cut above and the scoreline could have been a lot larger than the 2-0 result.
“We had too much respect for them especially at the start of the game,” said the Colombian.
“The early goal tipped the balance of the game. There’s not much to explain, we were playing a much superior team.
“They surprised us with that goal, that individual move by David Villa very early on and I think we lacked conviction in our play to try to offset and overcome this rival.”
With Spain getting back to winning ways they are back amongst the hot favourites to win the tournament with bwin offering 19/4 on them adding a World title to their European one.
Paddy Power are offering odds of 9/2 and bodog are offering 4/1.
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Rio Ferdinand to miss World Cup
Posted on 07. Jun, 2010 by admin.
England captain Rio Ferdinand will miss out on this summer’s South African World Cup after obtaining ligament damage to his left knee during their first training session after arrival.
Tottenham’s Michael Dawson will fly out to replace Ferdinand, who has been ruled out for six weeks.
The 31-year-old will be replaced as captain for the rest of the tournament by Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard.
“Everyone with the squad is very disappointed and sorry for Rio,” said England manager Fabio Capello.
“It was an accidental injury in training, but had nothing to do with the pitch.”
Ferdinand was injured in a “normal challenge” on striker Emile Heskey and was sent to the Fearncrest hospital in Rustenburg for a scan of the leg.
His replacement, Michael Dawson, has enjoyed a season on fine form at Spurs as they finished fourth in the Premier League, however, he is yet to win a cap at international level.
“It’s a crazy game and things can change in a split second,” said Dawson.
“One minute I’m trying to arrange my holiday, then I get a call asking if I was on holiday because Rio had pulled out of training.
“I said ‘no’ and then I was just waiting by the phone before getting a call saying I would be picked up in an hour.
“I’ll be going out there still having not yet won a senior cap, so where better place to get one if that was to happen.”
He also told Tottenham’s website: “For Rio to get injured, there would be no worse feeling for him as a player. To miss the biggest tournament in the world as the captain, I feel for him. ”
England start their World Cup campaign against the US on June 12th. William Hill and bet 365 give Fabio Capello’s side 4/9 odds of victory in their first game, while Victor Chandler set their odds at 2/5.
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Become a football hero with bwin.com
Posted on 02. Jan, 2010 by admin.
That’s right, bwin.com – Europe’s biggest online gaming brand – are giving you the exclusive chance to live the life of one of your football heroes. You could realise your dreams and be pulling on the same shirt as Clarence Seedorf, Andrea Pirlo, and Alessandro Nesta. Bwin.com are offering you the chance to sign for one of Europe’s most successful football clubs, Italian giants AC Milan. You’ll experience what it’s like to live the life of a world class footballer at one of the world’s biggest and most successful clubs. And what’s more, you’ll do everything your heroes do, so in the morning, you’ll be heading down to the San Suro to face the Italian media, at your very own press conference! After this, it’ll be time to collect your personalised AC Milan shirt and wear those famous red and black stripes for the very first time – making your inclusion in the team official and following in the footsteps of such names as David Beckham, George Weah, and Paolo Maldini. Next, things start to get real exciting, as you’ll be jumping aboard the exclusive team bus and heading down to the training ground to rub shoulders with the likes of Ronaldinho, Inzaghi, and a whole host of the world’s greatest players. This exclusive prize includes flights to and from Milan, as well as first-class accommodation for you and a friend, and its simple to enter. So, to be in with a chance of becoming an AC Milan footballer, head over to www.enter-the-game.com and create your very own Milan dream debut, then, place a bet on who you think will become the team’s top goalscorer come the end of the season. That’s all there is to it, so turn your dreams into reality today!
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bwin Speaks Out About Match Fixing
Posted on 02. Dec, 2009 by admin.
www.bwin.com, the online betting portal, has spoken out about the recent match fixing scandal which has rocked the footballing world.
Speaking on behalf of the betting giant Norbert Teufelberger, Co-CEO of bwin, explained:
“The lack in regulation and insistence on preserving the anachronistic monopolies do not reflect an up-to-date approach in fraud control but actually accomplish the exact opposite: the emergence of an uncontrollable black market,”
It was back in 2005 that bwin, along with other key betting sites, founded an organisation which aimed to detect any fraudulent activity taking place. The system allows for swift and close examination of unusual betting patterns which may be taking place.
See the full story here.
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Best Beginner Betting Tips for Football
Posted on 04. Jul, 2009 by admin.
When it comes to betting on the popular game, there are certain tips that can be learned from seasoned betters that can help the player to increase the chances of winning while placing bets with certain football teams, through the use of certain football games. Through the betting tips that I am going to provide, you will be able to potentially increase the chances of winning by increasing the knowledge that comes with the game, as well as increasing the strategic methods which are used while placing the bets.
Here are some of the best tips for betting on football, from seasoned pros:
- Know the game that you are betting on. While betting on football, it is important to know the game inside and out and know the teams which are playing. Knowing information about the teams can help an individual to make an informed decision about the teams and therefore create the best possible chances of winning the bet.
- Stay on top of news within the world of football. There are certain aspects which can change the odds of a game that should be adhered to. These acts that can change the odds of the game include a player that has succumb to an injury, or an event within the team that can damage the morale, even something as simple as whether the team is playing at home or not. These small events can change the outcome of a particular game.
- Learn the types of bets that can be made within the game. Once the bets are learned an individual can easily learn which are going to be the most profitable. Learning which bets are going to be the most profitable can be an effective way to make the most of the bet.