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June 27 - Can it ever really be a betting upset when Spain are eliminated "unexpectedly" in a World Cup? Spain specializes in losing knock-out stage games that they are supposed to win, so while France's victory came at long odds it was in one sense expected all along.
Spain were brilliant in their group games starting off with a 4-0 thrashing of Ukraine. Ukraine are still cruising along in the tournament and have reached the last 8. Spain are on their way home. This alone tells you all you need to know about the character-issues that bedevil Spanish football.
Spain were heavily favored in the betting for this game but couldn't match the intensity of the French, which had been dormant for the past few years. France for their part turned back the clock thanks to insipred performances from Zidane, who has reserved his best football for commericals over the past three years, and Viera, who hasn't been the same force since he left Arsenal. France played superbly well and rallied from a goal down to record a convincing 3-1 victory.
In the first game in today's World Cup 2006 action the betting favorites to win it all, Brazil, were too strong for a game Ghana team. The final score of 3-0 flattered Brazil who were frequently outplayed by Ghana, but they took all their chances and the Africans took none of theirs. It is an endemic African problem at every World Cup, and remains very sad to witness.
This game was the top pick of the day by the soccer handicapping experts at Mycapper.com - their advice, namely to bet the Over 2.5 total goals returned a handsome dividend, as have most of their premium World Cup soccer picks.
They have two new picks for the quarter-final games on Friday, and if you want to bet on Argentina vs Germany or Italy vs Ukraine we suggest that you first pay a visit to Mycapper.com!
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