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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This thread is neutral and strictly moderated.

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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.