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Soccer Bet For Newbie
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:19 pm
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:19 pm
I have seen a total of four soccer matches in my life, with one being the other day when Portugal played czech republic. I have zero knowledge about the sport but enjoy watching teams like portugal play when they are pushing the ball.
I told a friend of mine I like portugal and cant wait to see them play wednesday. He came back with "they're going to get their arse kicked" and I said whatever. He then asked me if I wanted to bet 100 dollars that they lose, I said no because I have no way of knowing... He then said he would bet 100 to my 50 that they lose.
I took the bet. Am I losing 50 bucks?
I told a friend of mine I like portugal and cant wait to see them play wednesday. He came back with "they're going to get their arse kicked" and I said whatever. He then asked me if I wanted to bet 100 dollars that they lose, I said no because I have no way of knowing... He then said he would bet 100 to my 50 that they lose.
I took the bet. Am I losing 50 bucks?
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Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:21 pm to WHATDOINO
Not the WORST bet in the world, but the odds all point to Spain.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:21 pm to WHATDOINO
I'm thinking that you should plan on losing that 50 dollars. Never say never but Spain is a cut above Portugal.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:25 pm to WHATDOINO
Yeah, Spain is the definite favorite, but I wouldn't count out Ronaldo.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:27 pm to pvilleguru
I may be wrong here, didnt espn say something about portugal beating spain earlier or something?
Does this matter in soccer?
Does this matter in soccer?
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:30 pm to WHATDOINO
They may have beaten them in a friendly but they haven't beaten Spain in a recent major tournament. Spain won Euro 2008 and the 2010 World Cup.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:38 pm to WHATDOINO
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I may be wrong here, didnt espn say something about portugal beating spain earlier or something?
Does this matter in soccer?
If it was a friendly, either team might have played without key starters.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:43 pm to WHATDOINO
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I may be wrong here, didnt espn say something about portugal beating spain earlier or something?
Does this matter in soccer?
The US beat Spain a couple of years ago..... but I sure as shite ain't putting money on it.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:45 pm to WHATDOINO
Spain seems to be riding coat tails at this point. Its still going to be a pretty big uphill battle but its absolutely possible. They are not the team that won the World Cup two years ago and the cracks are starting to show.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:46 pm to BleedPurpleGold
If Spain goes up 1-0, they'll tiki taka your friend to sleep ... stay up and then steal $50 from his wallet while he's out and you should break even.
This post was edited on 6/25/12 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:48 pm to Gmorgan4982
All signs point to me losing 50 bucks 
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:50 pm to WHATDOINO
Well, like others said, it's not impossible. It wouldn't be a huge shock but it would be an upset.
This post was edited on 6/25/12 at 7:51 pm
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:54 pm to WHATDOINO
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All signs point to me losing 50 bucks
Its not as bad as you think. If CRon can get more touches on the ball than he has been, I think they can do it. I just don't know how disciplined the Portuguese back line is. Its all going to come back to that.
EDIT: Then again I think every game against Spanish football comes down to that. See Chelsea/Barca. Discipline in holding defensive shape is the only way to beat them.
This post was edited on 6/25/12 at 7:56 pm
Posted on 6/25/12 at 7:54 pm to WHATDOINO
Remember, all it takes is one lucky bounce, deflection, or hard foul to change the game.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 8:11 pm to WHATDOINO
$50 v. $100 is alright
Your friend is a dick for trying to take advantage of you
If Portugal can find Ronaldo's runs, they will make things very interesting. Portugal won't be the same team that you fell in love with, though
Your friend is a dick for trying to take advantage of you
If Portugal can find Ronaldo's runs, they will make things very interesting. Portugal won't be the same team that you fell in love with, though
This post was edited on 6/25/12 at 8:12 pm
Posted on 6/25/12 at 8:40 pm to WHATDOINO
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portugal beating spain earlier or something?
Portugal 4-0 Spain. It was like 2 years ago I think, means nothing.
ronaldo is good
Posted on 6/25/12 at 9:12 pm to joey barton
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Your friend is a dick for trying to take advantage of you
Its awesome you said this, because he is a lurker and will come across this surely.
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If Portugal can find Ronaldo's runs, they will make things very interesting. Portugal won't be the same team that you fell in love with, though
If Portugal wins, Ronaldo will surely be my favorite soccer guy for sure. I also will be watching more and more soccer from here out because the more I watch and learn, the more entertaining it is. At first its kind of boring, but as you watch and see the teams that can move the ball, you see what it can be.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 9:19 pm to WHATDOINO
I actually think that Portugal has played really well. They came out of the group of death and Pepe and Bruno Alves have been the best CB pairing in the tournament. Nani and CR7 have the speed to worry Spain on the flanks. I actually think they will win.
Posted on 6/25/12 at 9:40 pm to glassman
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I actually think they will win.
I wouldn't personally go that far, but I think they have a lot better chance than most make it out to be. this game is more like a 50/50 IMO.
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