Euro 2008 - 09.06.2008
1. Romania - France
Last 5 matches for Romania:
Bulgaria - Romania 1-0
Romania - Albania 6-1
Israel - Romania 1-0
Romania - Russia 3-0
Romania - Montenegro 4-0
Team news: Romania suffered a duo of pre-tournament blows with the news that reserve goalkeeper Danut Conman and squad midfielder Ovidiou Petre would miss the entire competition through injury. Since arriving in Switzerland the fortunes of Piţurcă’s side have improved. Dorin Goian remains a slight doubt but should feature in the centre of defence after the initial prognosis was that he would miss the Romanian’s opening fixture. Meanwhile Stefan Radu may well drop to the bench after a bout of flu. In attack Stuttgart’s Ciprian Marica is likely to be favoured over Inverness Caledonian Thistle’s Marius Niculae.
Probable starting: Labont; Contra, Rat, Goian, Tamas Chivu; Radoi, Dica, Petra; Mutu, Marica
Last 5 matches for France:
Spain - France 1-0
France - England 1-0
France - Ecuador 2-0
France - Paraguay 0-0
France - Colombia 1-0
Team news: Last Tuesday’s friendly may prove to have been a draining experience for the French despite Domenech’s original assertions that his squad had picked up no injury concerns. Key attacking players Thierry Henry and Franck RibĂ©ry both acquired bumps in that fixture that have caused them to miss training; however it is the fitness of the former that remains in greatest doubt. Henry has been the only member of les Bleus’ squad to miss every session in Switzerland to date and is a very significant doubt. With the attacking talent at Domenech’s disposal the Barcelona forward may be rested on the bench allowing Anelka to start alongside Benzema. Alternatively Benzema could start alone at the head of a 4-2-3-1 system. Patrick Vieira has been ruled out of France’s opener despite training with increasing confidence while Samir Nasri has struggled with illness but should be able to play a part.
Probable starting: Coupet; Sagnol, Abidal, Gallas, Thuram; Toulalan, Makélélé, Ribéry, Malouda; Anelka, Benzema
Prediction: X2(WON)(1.20 - 10Bet)
2. Holland - Italy
Last 5 matches for Holland:
Holland - Wales 2-0
Holland - Denmark 1-1
Holland - Ukraine 3-0
Austria - Holland 3-4
Croatia - Holland 0-3
Team news: Holland have been dealt a number of blows coming into the game, the biggest of all came on Saturday when Arjen Robben was ruled out after picking up a groin problem. He will probably be replaced by young PSV player Ibrahim Afellay. Clarence Seedorf had already long pulled out of the squad citing personal reasons, while Ryan Babel suffered an ankle ligament injury on the eve of the tournament and was replaced by Khalid Boulahrouz. Robin Van Persie is not fit enough to start, and will probably play no part in the game. Mario Melchiot faces a race against time due to a pelvic complaint, but Wesley Sneijder should play despite an injury scare in training.
Last 5 matches for Italy:
Italy - Belgium 3-1
Spain - Italy 1-0
Italy - Portugal 3-1
Italy - Faroe Islands 3-1
Scotland - Italy 1-2
Team news: The Azzurri have some problems in defence, having been robbed of the services of inspirational captain Fabio Cannavaro, who injured his ankle in training and has been replaced in the squad by Alessandro Gamberini. Christian Panucci had been a doubt for the game too due to a knee problem, however he should be available. Donadoni will probably employ a forward trident of Mauro Camoranesi, Luca Toni and the in-form Antonio Di Natale.
Prediction: 2(Lost)(2.60 - Expekt)
Good Luck!!!
Last edited by Ledi17; 06-10-2008 at 03:25 PM.
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FRANCE & ITALY
Romania to draw against France!!! I dont think this will be suprise even that i think that France have good chance to win this match... anyway good luck
Can Italy win easy against Holland... Without Arjen Robben, Robin Van Persie and Ryan Babel, Holland will be in trouble against Italy... what do you think ??
Ajkson said France will play without Henry and Rybery against Romania. It's true?
I think Ribery will play from the begining but for Henry the coach have say that from the start will be Anelka with Benzema...
Hy all, I'm new here. I want to tell you the starting team of Romania:
Lobont, Rat, Tamas, Goian, Contra, Chivu, Radoi, Nicolita, Cocis, Mutu, D.Niculae
GOOD LUCK!!! :p
Welcome here and thanks!
Is this Romania best team or somebody important is missing this game?
Originally Posted by AleXXander
At this moment this is the best team of Romania. Is a defensive team; the coach of Romania said that the most important mission is to not take goals and if is possible to score once.
GOOD LUCK!!! :p
Is possible to make some changes in the first team (one player). After I have some fresh news I'll tell you.
GOOD LUCK!!! :p
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