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Looks like the head official will know when it rains about a half hour earlier than the rest of his crew.
Greece, I know I'm not supposed to complain after 2004, because let's face it, you did something I never thought I'd ever see in my life time. All I ask is that you look like you actually give a ******** today.
If Nigeria wins (which they should) they're probably through to the second round. Hopefully both teams attack. But what am I saying? One of these teams is Greece.
Samaras was terrible last game. Agree with Ninis, though. He has the ability to make something out of nothing, and not many other people in the squad do.
I have to admit, I'm pretty surprised at the Greeks getting forward in this game. They're pressing the attack
08' 0-0 Possession is pretty even so far -- both teams muddling around Both have gotten a few balls into the other's box -- usually right through and out for turnovers. Funny stat on ESPN GameCast: Among WCs only, Greece's starting average 28.15y is their youngest ever, while Nigeria's 26.82y is their oldest ever. 12' 0-0 More of same.
Well, Rehhagel is playing a very defensive system with 3 CBs (Papastathopoulos, Papadopoulos, Kyrgiakos) and Torosidis on the left and Vyntra on the right (I think better than having Seitaridis there). Salpingidis starting over Samaras may be a good thing.
Having a solid backline can help a team to go forward. I saw that with Switzerland. And Nigeria scores.