As the 2010 World Cup approaches, the early theme of the event has been how many big stars will be missing the renowned tournament. The German team will be without Michael Ballack, the English team will be without Rio Ferdinand, Ghana will miss Michael Essien, Didier Drogba is out for the Ivory Coast and now Portugal can add to the injury list.
On Tuesday, before Portugal took care of business against Mozambique in a World Cup friendly, it became official that they will be without Manchester United star Nani for the upcoming World Cup of Football.
It’s not like this growing reserve of injuries is going to keep anyone from watching the World Cup but soccer betting fans might be a little deterred from betting the injury-plagued squads.
Portugal was considered a dark horse by many to make a prolonged run this tournament but their main flaw happens to be goal scoring. Clearly, in a 3-0 win over Mozambique, you wouldn’t notice any lacking, but against the best teams – and players – in the world, it should become evident.
The Portuguese team was hoping to get a boost with Nani on the roster, who has such an excellent burst of energy and speed up front. He’s a creative player that adds another threat on the field – one that can definitely distract defensive attention away from Cristiano Ronaldo or finish some of his excellent passes.
Now the Portuguese team will be without one less weapon and that’s something they can ill-afford. Portugal is currently 16-1 on the World Cup odds but you may want to reconsider given the the loss of Nani.
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Nani Out Of World Cup, Portugal Defeats Mozambique
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Tuesday, June 8, 2010
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South Africa vs Guatemala Live Soccer Betting: International Freindly Soccer
South Africa vs Guatemala Live Soccer Betting: International Freindly Soccer: South Africa vs Guatemala live Soccer on Monday, May 31, 2010 at Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane, South Africa and match starts at 19:30
South Africa hosting 2010 FIFA World Cup and it will play their opening match against Mexico on Friday, June 11, 2010. Before playing such a big event SA playing Warm-up matches, today against Guatemala and last friendly match against Denmark on Saturday, June 5, 2010. SA dont want to waste theses matches and wants to utilize to test their strengths and weakness.South Africa are unbeaten this year in all friendly matches. But with as much as four draws out of the eight games theyve played, doubts over the teams potential remain among Bafana Bafana fans.
In the last five matches South Africa has 4-wins and 1-Draw where as Guatemala has 1-W, 1-D and 3-L. SA played against Colombia in the last friendly match and won with 2-1. SA Midfielder T. Modise scored first goal in the match at 17′ and leads with 1-0 but after 4 minutes Colombia midfielder G. Moreno scored a goal to level score with 1-1. In the second half SA shown complete supremacy and SA Attacker K. Mphela scored a goal in 58′ to lead 2-1. Finally South Africa managed to win a match against Colombia with 2-1.
Guatemala has not qualified for the World Cup 2010 and there is no matches for them after this friendly match. This year Guatemala played only one match against El Salvador and won with 2-1.
Both teams are played against each other in 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup and match was Draw. But Guatemala wants to win this final match to prove their strength to the World Cup Host. Read More!
South Africa hosting 2010 FIFA World Cup and it will play their opening match against Mexico on Friday, June 11, 2010. Before playing such a big event SA playing Warm-up matches, today against Guatemala and last friendly match against Denmark on Saturday, June 5, 2010. SA dont want to waste theses matches and wants to utilize to test their strengths and weakness.South Africa are unbeaten this year in all friendly matches. But with as much as four draws out of the eight games theyve played, doubts over the teams potential remain among Bafana Bafana fans.
In the last five matches South Africa has 4-wins and 1-Draw where as Guatemala has 1-W, 1-D and 3-L. SA played against Colombia in the last friendly match and won with 2-1. SA Midfielder T. Modise scored first goal in the match at 17′ and leads with 1-0 but after 4 minutes Colombia midfielder G. Moreno scored a goal to level score with 1-1. In the second half SA shown complete supremacy and SA Attacker K. Mphela scored a goal in 58′ to lead 2-1. Finally South Africa managed to win a match against Colombia with 2-1.
Guatemala has not qualified for the World Cup 2010 and there is no matches for them after this friendly match. This year Guatemala played only one match against El Salvador and won with 2-1.
Both teams are played against each other in 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup and match was Draw. But Guatemala wants to win this final match to prove their strength to the World Cup Host. Read More!