Official Tunisia vs Saudi Arabia PRE Match Thread

[Knave]

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Tunisia vs Saudi Arabia
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June 14 - Munich (http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/schedule.html)
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[Laith]

the two arab teams will be very competitive, as they will both feel that its this game that they can earn 3 points. So I expect a very attack oriented game, even though both teams rely on defence.

I give the edge to Tunis, because of their deadly striker Santos (Saudis have problem marking this type of player)

[The Old Lady Hertha]

Tunisia 1:1 Saudi Arabia

A match that pretty much will sum up both their chances in the WC. Saudis take the lead through Al-Qahtani. Tunisia does get a goal back through Santos, but this match is of poor quality.

[ursula]

I expect Tunisia to win, uh, 2-0.

[vancity eagle]

Tunisia really should destroy S Arabia. I've seen both teams play and Tunisia is on a much higher level than the Saudis, however the fact that it is an all Arab game might make it more competitive, and usually when similar style teams play each other it is a lot closer than perhaps it should be. But if Tunisia play their game right they are worth a 3-0 victory.

[Laith]

Tunisia really should destroy S Arabia. I've seen both teams play and Tunisia is on a much higher level than the Saudis, however the fact that it is an all Arab game might make it more competitive, and usually when similar style teams play each other it is a lot closer than perhaps it should be. But if Tunisia play their game right they are worth a 3-0 victory.

Tunisia barely scores more than 2 goals even on weaker opposition.

[vancity eagle]

Tunisia barely scores more than 2 goals even on weaker opposition.

they beat Australia 2-0
beat Zambia 4-1
beat S. Africa 2-0

Australia and S. Africa are considrably better than S. Arabia, I would even argue that Zambia is better than S. Arabia.

[Krutch]

Tunisia barely scores more than 2 goals even on weaker opposition.

They averaged over 2 goals in the WC qualifiers and they averaged 2 goals in the African Nations Cup.

[Saudi Sheikh]

Saudi Arabia always performs good against African teams, specially Arab African teams, I predict a 2-1 win for us, this is the must win game for both sides, so it should be entertaining.

[daluun]

I definitely thing that Tunisia will win this one to.. They are one of the best african teams around and is a class better than saudi. 2-0 maybe... Any Tunisia fans around who know how the starting line up will be? and who the regular penalty taker is?

[Bonizzoni]

Hm,Saudi IMO have more conditions to win.More because they don't lack against other Arab or Asian teams then because of their class (I would put at same level - the difference is that many tunisian players are in Europe and Saudi not).

Imo KSA 1 x 0 Tunisia,goal by Al Qahtani.

[pololo]

Hm,Saudi IMO have more conditions to win.More because they don't lack against other Arab or Asian teams then because of their class (I would put at same level - the difference is that many tunisian players are in Europe and Saudi not).

Imo KSA 1 x 0 Tunisia,goal by Al Qahtani.

i predict a 2-1 win for Saudi Arabia

[Krutch]

Hm,Saudi IMO have more conditions to win.More because they don't lack against other Arab or Asian teams then because of their class (I would put at same level - the difference is that many tunisian players are in Europe and Saudi not).

Imo KSA 1 x 0 Tunisia,goal by Al Qahtani.

Ok so your saying that even though Tunisia has many players in europe that still makes them level with Saudia Arabia?? You don't know any thing about the Tunisian team do you?

[Laith]

Ok so your saying that even though Tunisia has many players in europe that still makes them level with Saudia Arabia?? You don't know any thing about the Tunisian team do you?

I know alot about the Tunisian team, do you have any knowledge about KSA?

[Krutch]

I know alot about the Tunisian team, do you have any knowledge about KSA?
Uhh, i wasn't talking to you. But ill answer anyways. I have basic knowledge of Saudia Arabia. Enough to know that Tunisia with out a doubt is on a better level then SA. And how come you say you know a lot about the Tunisian team but a statement you made said "Tunisia barely scores more than 2 goals even on weaker opposition." which is dead wrong. Unless your talking about a long time ago which is irrelevant.

[Bonizzoni]

Ok so your saying that even though Tunisia has many players in europe that still makes them level with Saudia Arabia?? You don't know any thing about the Tunisian team do you?

Yes,I know - and NOW,playing in Europe doesn't mean "my players are better".They would have better fitness,strenght,et cetera,but some players who are in 1st division clubs (inclusive French League) wouldn't play at my team here in Brazil who is 4th division.

Or I could say Libya has a better striker than Saudi just because Al Gahdafi plays at Udinese?:confused:

How many players of Egypt NT play in Europe?Three,right?And they won a Cup of Nations who had teams with almost starting 11 playing at major teams in Europe.

And players like Noor,Qahtani,Jaber(who played in Europe),Temyat,Montashari could play in Europe easily.But no one could do it since they would spend a lot of money and the player doesn't make what they want.

[vancity eagle]

S. Arabia is not on the same level as Tunisia, it's just plain and simple.

[bobo81]

Tun 3 - KSA 1

'Dos' Santos will score 2 goals I think :p
I believe this match will be a match where a lot of goals and perfect plays will not be met...lost opportunites. First half will be boring. Second wont get great until around the 60th minute :cool:

[Saudi Sheikh]

The main reason Saudi players don't play in Europe is because of Religious stuff and has nothing to do with their skills.

Saudi Arabia Vs Tunisia past matches

December 01 1967
Saudi Arabia 4
Tunisia 0
Friendly in Morocco


March 08
1981
Saudi Arabia 1
Tunisia 2
Friendly in Saudi Arabia


October 14 1987

Tunisia 2
Saudi Arabia 0

Friendly in Tunisia

November 29
1988
Saudi Arabia 1
Tunisia 0
Friendly in Saudi Arabia

[syrianfootballer23]

I dont really know who to support here. But I hope at least one of them goes to the 2nd round.