Monday June 27 Euro 16

Copa : 14 - 13 ( + 10.08 units )

Euro: 23 - 30 ( + 6.52 )

Spain @ 2.13  ( 5 units )

Italy have exceeded early predictions by winning their group and advancing to play a 2nd place team in the Round of 16. The reward must seem bitter sweet as Spain are the opponents today. I have to give full credit to Conti for acknowledging that his team is in transition and a great player like Pirlo is no longer available. He is the primary reason for the upset of Belgium in the opening game of the group stage. Yes they sat back and played their usual stellar defence, but countered Belgium by spreading the field and utilizing their speed on the flanks. Although Belgium dominated the play and possession, they were unable to find a finishing touch in the final 3rd. Against Sweden, Italy played a similar style that saw them sitting back and slowing the game down to a snails pace. Eventually, they found a late counter attack goal to steal the 3 points. Since they had already wrapped up the top spot in group, the game against Ireland afforded them the luxury of resting players. 

Today they will have to step up their game as Spain will certainly own the possession game with a far superior midfield, which is compounded by the loss of Candreva for Italy. And the midfield is where the game will be decided today. Can Italy chase and defend for a full 90 minutes ? Maybe, but i will gladly take the plus money being offered and back the better team to eventually wear down a very game Italian defence.  Alvaro Morata to score anytime @ 3.50 looks tempting as well.

Adding:  

Spain Half / Full @  3.80  ( 2 units )

Cheers    

Leaning to England " in game " as the price doesnt excite me. It is that time where " The Cream Rises " and Cinderella is left looking more like the ugly duckling. Yesterday was a prime example of that with Germany and Belgium. England should eventually break down that stubborn defensive wall of Iceland.

 

why troll ? the guy has been around here forever hes up 10 units going into this game on this tournament classic fade *_* your a clown

Richie    

Metallica

so its Italy ....hope we can write history on sunday

Barb,    I didnt get to see the Italy game but they certainly have earned the right to be where they are. Belgium and Spain are pretty impressive wins on any Resume. I absolutely LOVE watching the rivalry between Italy and Germany, its 2nd only to England or Netherlands. Cant wait.....should be another classic. 

DEUTSCHLAND UBER ALLES MEIN FREUND   

Thank God for Happy Hour at the local Legion Hall.  

England 1st Half @ 2.17 ( 3 units )

Over 2.5 1st Half @ 1.70 ( 5 units )

Eng / Ice  Over 3.5 1st Half @ 1.97 ( 3 units ) 

Eng / Iceland Over 4.5 @ 1.90 ( 5 units )

England @ 2.83 ( 2 units )

Dude, Ive seen so many Douchebags come and Go, and you dont even hit the top 100 list. If you really hate yourself, your life, you sad azz bank account, you Mom bitching at you from the top of the stairs every night, the sadness of having to train the dog how to lick Peanut Butter the way you like it, the lonely nights spent spanking that 4" s of sadness that you were endowed with, the moment that you finally accepted that your life is fukking meaningless......AHHHHH, But you still have a computer. Good for you Sunshine....The world is looking brighter by the second

Thank you sooooooi much for choosing Covers today for your daily " I HATE MY FUKKING LIFE " rant.

BOL to you