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Old 05-21-2007, 09:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default AC Milan/Liverpool

Who does everyone like this Wednesday?

I'm leaning to Milan and the over.
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Old 05-21-2007, 10:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I'll say this. The value lies with Liverpool, but I think they will lose - though at this point, betting against Gerrard in a game of this magnitude is foolhardy. I don't expect a repeat of the 3-3 game two years ago at all, in fact under may be the best play.
I'm in a strange position that is probably going to lead to me not betting the game at all. I have a future on Liverpool to win the Champions League. Unfortunately, it was a relatively small bet. Also unfortunately, I think Milan will win this game, but the line is too high because of the domination against Man U. Liverpool's back four is much, much better than Man U's was in that game, but I think the line seems to really reflect that 3-0 result more than it should.
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Old 05-22-2007, 04:34 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I'm staying with Milan, same as in their last game. I could see this turn out very similar as their last outing against ManU. With AC Milan very effective in front of goal, and Liverpool struggling to get a shot off. I don't see hard working, but technically limited Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt do any damage against the master defenders from Milan. Liverpool will be all work and Milan all finesse. This should be over in 60 minutes. With Kaka as man of the match.
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Old 05-22-2007, 12:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Soccer is the only sport in the world I can sit down and watch as a fan. I just love the athleticism displayed on the pitch. I don't anticipate having a nickel on the game as I think they've got this line set dead right (ok, ok, I'll probably put something in anyways), but I can't wait for this ****ing game! GL to all with wagers pending...
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Old 05-22-2007, 02:03 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Liverpool will defend for their lives and try to tire milans ageing team and then hit them on the counter.
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Old 05-22-2007, 07:48 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Eh I see Milan at +125 on the ML. I think that's gonna be my play here. Going for the draw at +200 is the only other way I would play.

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Old 05-22-2007, 07:54 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I'm currently thinking of making a play on the draw in regular time. Bet the same in the UEFA and FA cup finals, will this be a repeat or a bust?
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Old 05-23-2007, 11:02 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Go for AC Milan babe!!!
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Old 05-23-2007, 11:24 AM   #9 (permalink)
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AC Milan wins 1-0 is my prediction. Notice how Liverpool lost to Man U and Chelsea this year 1-0. Not to mention that 1-0 is the favorite score that Liverpool likes to lose.
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Old 05-23-2007, 12:45 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Liverpool here guys.
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Old 05-23-2007, 02:05 PM   #11 (permalink)
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LOL. ESPN has been advertising "two main weapons - Crouch and Gerrard" all week, and Crouch isn't even starting. He'll probably play 25 minutes or so, but I still think this is pretty funny.
I'm saying 2-0 Milan, even as I root for Liverpool. Hope I'm wrong.

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Gilardino (sub) 88'
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Old 05-23-2007, 02:36 PM   #12 (permalink)
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I can't believe the lines for this game. From the three-way results (not two), right now, a few minutes before kickoff:
Milan -170 (WSEX) and Milan +138 (Matchbook).
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Old 05-23-2007, 03:51 PM   #13 (permalink)
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The wrong team is winning right now.
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Old 05-23-2007, 04:47 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Nice win. Milan +140. You know Milan is going to sit back when they're up at the half in a big game. Soccer may be the only sport I know of where you don't get punished for that.

Liverpool totally lacked imagination. I think their only chances came off balls lost by Milan defenders. Apart from the last minute consolation goal.
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Old 05-23-2007, 05:04 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Yeahhhhhhhh! AC Milan is the champ.
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Old 05-23-2007, 05:16 PM   #16 (permalink)
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It was the most boring game i have ever seen in the cl final.AC did nothing, Reds did nothing, Referee was bad...
Only i like Oddo in the pitch...
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Old 05-23-2007, 05:38 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Right. The worst final game i've seen in a big competition. Phew!
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Old 05-23-2007, 05:56 PM   #18 (permalink)
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It was the most boring game i have ever seen in the cl final.AC did nothing, Reds did nothing, Referee was bad...
Only i like Oddo in the pitch...

Err... Just how many have you seen? With a rare exception the CL final (before that European Cup 1) has the patent on 'unwatchable'.
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Old 05-23-2007, 06:11 PM   #19 (permalink)