***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

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***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Mark (Blue Army) » Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:14 pm

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Taye Taiwo is poised to start at left back for Lars Lagerback's side, despite stubbing his toe in Nigeria's opener.

Lagerback may also recall winger Peter Odemwingie to the starting line-up after bringing him on to good effect against Argentina, but he has no further injury worries ahead of a game that will see one side almost certain to make their exit should they be defeated.

Greece boss Rehhagel looks set to recall Liverpool centre back Sotirios Kyrgiakos to the side after he was surprisingly omitted from their defeat to South Korea.

The Greeks' poor defending from set pieces appears to have been a catalyst for the Reds stopper's return, while fellow defender Vangelis Moras is available after recovering from a knock.

Whether the German coach will make any further changes to shake up his lacklustre side following their drab performance is unknown, but Dimitrios Salpingidis could gain a starting berth after impressing in the second half of their opening game.
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Feed The Goat » Thu Jun 17, 2010 1:35 pm

Come on Greece don't let me of wasted 6.65
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Dameerto » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:01 pm

I'm going for a narrow Nigeria win in this one - too late to put an imaginary bet on in the virtual bookies thread though.
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Slim » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:05 pm

I think I am going for a nap, Dickson vs Gorgeous George isn't a match I'd open the gold curtains to see if it was played in my front yard.
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Feed The Goat » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:17 pm

1 nil Nigeria
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Dameerto » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:35 pm

Red card, Nigeria down to ten men.
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Feed The Goat » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:37 pm

Might liven the Greeks up now so they really go at em. Oh no they bringing Sam Harris on
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Feed The Goat » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:45 pm

1 each first ever Greek goal at a world cup
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Dameerto » Thu Jun 17, 2010 2:45 pm

massive deflection leaves the Nigerian keeper with no chance, 1-1
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Mike J » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:22 pm

fucking hell. samaras is laughably bad. how is he a pro footballer.
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby LeanneIsABlue..x » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:25 pm

Mike J wrote:fucking hell. samaras is laughably bad. how is he a pro footballer.


He does have lovely hair though ;)
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Mike J » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:26 pm

LeanneIsABlue..x wrote:
Mike J wrote:fucking hell. samaras is laughably bad. how is he a pro footballer.


He does have lovely hair though ;)

lol he does indeed. so nice and shiny!
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Feed The Goat » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:30 pm

Nigerias goalie has played well again today.
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Feed The Goat » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:30 pm

2-1 Greece
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby spiv » Thu Jun 17, 2010 3:31 pm

Greece are on their way now 2-1 the extra man is telling.
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Re: ***Official Greece v Nigeria Thread***

Postby Dubaimancityfan » Thu Jun 17, 2010 4:19 pm

Saw the 2nd half only. The Greeks played very well and so did Samaras who had a lovely header saved by the Nigerian goalie.

P.S. Hope nobody starts a "Do we take him back" thread !!
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