world cup betting

**tennis_balls** · 18th June 2006, 07:48 PM

i decided to bet on Brasil today which in hindsight looks pretty foolish given the odds. and then I decided to just bet on the 1st half and give 1/2 a goal

fortunately the screwy interface for the sportsbook i'm trying out didn't purge my initial bet so I still have a bet for the entire game to pay for my loss on the 1st half bet

**peralis** · 19th June 2006, 01:06 PM

Did not have a good weekend, except for the USA game (turned out well - even though it was scrappy)

Spain should do well.. but am waiting on tomorrow's two games..
Germany - Equador (Big surprise package so far) Going with the draw here at odds of 4.25
England - Sweden - will back England.. think they will start getting better as each game comes along.

**tennis_balls** · 19th June 2006, 04:17 PM

from the matches i've watched, it sure seems like the all-black teams are getting the shaft from the refs. very frustrating to watch these horrible officials work these games. i'm not a huge "soccer" fan, but the English league games which I mostly watch have much better officiating.

**tennis_balls** · 19th June 2006, 08:20 PM

my biggest world cup bet yet........that Spain or Tunisia will score in 1st 30 minutes.

not sure if it's a lock or i'm just desperate

**tennis_balls** · 19th June 2006, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by tennis_balls

not sure if it's a lock or i'm just desperate

yep......it was a lock....you're welcome if you followed my tip.....send 10%

**tennis_balls** · 19th June 2006, 10:23 PM

i wish i could mute the broadcasters and just hear the crowd noise while watching these games

it's so annoying to be watching a great match between Spain and Tunisia and all the US announcers want to talk about is how "tremendous" was the US team's effort in a game a few days ago.

I'm a fan of some of the US players, but as a team they are highly over-rated and only managed to tie Italy via a fluke goal. There's nothing I can't stand more than media hype. F*** that S***! I'll be rooting for Ghana!

**ace4suited** · 20th June 2006, 03:08 PM

6-1 on ecuador on bet365 - germany are way too ropey for this not to be a good bet it should probably only be 4 or 5 to one so this is worth a punt in my book - starts in 50 min so not much time to take advantage

**Webzcas** · 20th June 2006, 03:25 PM

I am going to have a nice interest bet on England.

England to beat Sweden 4 - 1 with Wayne Rooney the first goalscorer.

�2 at 125/1 with Ladbrokes. Well worth the price of a pint

**tennis_balls** · 20th June 2006, 03:46 PM

is it true that 50% of the time in an English practice session is devoted to perfecting the dive?

**tennis_balls** · 20th June 2006, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by ace4suited

6-1 on ecuador on bet365 - germany are way too ropey for this not to be a good bet it should probably only be 4 or 5 to one so this is worth a punt in my book

sounds good......i gave it a go.....i also did a prop bet that someone would score in 1st 30 minutes in this game