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The Dutch team didn't become a team overnight, so shamefully they are heading home with zero points in their bag. In other words, the football gods did not intervene this time and did not perform any miracles. Meanwhile, in my bag yesterday after a long break, one combined bet fell, where I correctly predicted the dominant control of the orange ball and the Germans not losing. It almost made up for the lost money in the other two bets. The only thing lacking for a good day's result was "dry" German goals.
Today, the battle for survival continues in Group C, where everything is clear only with the Irish team, while the three remaining teams have all the possibilities to continue in the tournament or start their summer vacations.
Balance: 786.95 Lt
Spain - Croatia Spain scores over 1.5 goals and Italy - Ireland Ireland doesn't score (combined odds 2.71). Bet - 15 Lt
If Croatia wins - they are first in the group, if Croatia loses - they go home, if Italy, which is very likely, beats Ireland. A draw secures the ticket to the quarterfinals for the Spanish team, while a victory guarantees first place. Croatia cannot settle for 0-0, so it is an obvious fact that they will have to try to score. But what happens when trying to attack against a team that controls the ball excellently, as demonstrated for more than a couple of seasons by "Barcelona." However, I hope that two goals by F. Torres convinced coach V. del Bosque to send a real striker onto the field, and not a "false number nine" anymore.
The Italian formation with three defenders really appeals to me. Only a stroke of mastery saved Spain, and Lady Luck smiled at Croatia. Buffon, today I believe in you!
Spain - Croatia the first team to win, and Italy - Ireland the first team to win (combined odds 2.10). Bet - 20 Lt.
I want these two teams to advance to the next stage. Victory guarantees that for them.
A penalty kick will be awarded in the Spain - Croatia match (odds 3.10). Bet - 5 Lt.
In a championship where only 2 red cards were shown throughout the group stage, and only one penalty kick awarded – in the very first match – I don't remember such occurrences. I highly doubt if there were any at all. Therefore, I solemnly declare: it's time for a penalty kick.
