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Tuesday, October 11, 2011

October 11th Picks

October 10th Pick  result

Estonia W/D- Loss (Croatia scored a goal in the 88' minute on a penalty kick)

Record for month 10-7

Pick #1 Austria win

  Kazakhstan is a pretty bad team. Though Austria is not a whole lot better, Austria currently ranks 77th in the world rankings. Kazakhstan is 132nd. Kazakhstan lost to Germany on the road 4-0, while Austria lost to Germany 6-2 on the road. Austria lost to Turkey 2-0 on the road while Kazakhstan lost 2-1 on the road. Austia beat Azerbaijan 4-1 on the road while Kazakhstan lost to Azerbaijan 3-2. Kazakhstan has no chance of advancing to the finals of the 2012 Euro Cup after losing to Belgium, and Austria is also eliminated. Kazakhstan's defense has looked better than Austria's in this tourney but Austria knows how to score. This game has no substantial tournament meaning for either team. Austria (3 wins in 9 games), Kazakhstan (1 win, 8 losses in 9 games), both teams are eliminated. Also note that Austria had nothing to play for in their last match against Azerbaijan, however they finished the game with a 4-1 win. Kazakhstan lost 1-4 to Belgium in their last match. Conclusion: Austria wins 1-0.

Confidence Rating: 70%

Pick #2 Any Other Result (Scotland @ Spain)-

  Well, for starters; Scotland has a lot to play for contributing to thier finals hopes. Spain on the other hand, wouldn't be to harmed by a loss or draw. Theres no way I would say Spain loses. Worst case scenario they draw, but 3+ seems like a lot to ask for a team (Spain) that doesn't have a lot to play for. Scotland I feel will play their heart out, and will also get a little bit of releif from Spain's roster. Spain's starting goalkeeper Iker Cassillas, will be rested in today's game against Scotland. Spain defender Raul Albiol will also not be played as he nurses a fractured cheekbone. Other questionable starters for Spain include Sergio Ramos (defender) and Xabi Alonso (midfeilder). AOR seems to be the pick.

Confidence Rating: 75%

More to come. Got home late today...


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