***Official***World Cup 2011 Qualifiers - Page 11

Samuel_Vimes · 30-03-2009, 04:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steulen

Buurman is the second keeper normally, don't really know if he's still in the picture. Kweek thinks he's a better keeper than Smits anyway.

He's 27 though, Smits made it sound like they were thinking of grooming a new one. Not trusting the Voorburg bias.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steulen

What's Ozymandias doing in your sig, btw?

Showing off, mainly. Tends to be what he did best.

Steulen · 30-03-2009, 04:28 AM

Showing off by quoting Ozymandias is the very height of irony, indeed.

Look at my works, ye mighty, and despair!

Kweek · 30-03-2009, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steulen

Showing off by quoting Ozymandias is the very height of irony, indeed.

Look at my works, ye mighty, and despair!

perse keeping skills Buurman is imho better BUT Smits is a persona, good sledger, talker and has flair, some of lacked by Buurman...

Buurman needs to learn to be less explosive and work on his overall game, normal match flow would look like 0-55-10, he has talent and potential but maturity in his game.

Steulen · 31-03-2009, 04:07 AM

Prediction time! First round of matches tomorrow:

Group A:

Canada vs. Oman: should be an easy win for Canada, although you never know which Davison et al. are going to turn up

Ireland vs. Scotland: Ireland wasn't too convincing in the warm-ups, so I'm going for an upset win for the Scots. A close one between two teams who should easily make it to the S8's, but the loser of this one will be worried about Namibia getting a top-two finish in the group.

Namibia vs. Uganda: Namibia is the dark horse for WC qualification and should start their campaign with a win over Uganda.

Group B:

Afghanistan vs. Denmark: Afghanistan have done brilliantly well to get this far, but have just lost one of their most experienced player for...uhmmm...not being an Afghan. If Klokker clicks, this one should go to the Danes quite easily, so I'm predicting just that: Denmark to win.

Bermuda vs. UAE: Bermuda suprised everyone by coming through the qualifying last time around, and their experience at the next level will come in handy. Nevertheless, this one may be too close too call. But since I'm not going to be a bloody fencesitter...Bermuda to win.

Kenya vs. The Netherlands: Together with the Celtic derby the biggest match of the round and this one is a real 50/50 one, I feel. The Dutch batting looks in fine order, as always there are some worries about the bowling, though. If only Nannes etc. The Kenyans are starting to look good, beating Scotland in the last warm-up. I'm going to predict a Dutch win, but purely based on my own orange bias. In all fairness, whoever loses this one should still qualify from the group in 2nd place.

Samuel_Vimes · 31-03-2009, 04:20 AM

Canada
Oireland
Namibia
Danmark
UAE
Kenya

Athlai · 31-03-2009, 04:26 AM

Canada
Ireland
Namibia
Denmark
UAE
Netherlands

Goughy · 31-03-2009, 04:37 AM

Canada
Ireland
Namibia
Denmark
UAE
Kenya

Kweek · 31-03-2009, 05:45 AM

Canada
Ireland
Namibia
Denmark
Bermuda
Netherlands

andruid · 31-03-2009, 05:55 AM

Prediction time! First round of matches tomorrow:

Group A:

Canada vs. Oman:
Canada: More exp and batting

Ireland vs. Scotland:
Ireland: generally out do their celtic neighbours

Namibia vs. Uganda:
Namibia: again 5they have more exposure

Group B:
Bermuda vs. UAE:
Bermuda: they have been playing better of late

Kenya vs. The Netherlands:
Kenya: home bias and that they are in more 'familiar condition

Chemosit · 31-03-2009, 05:59 AM

Canada > Oman
Ireland > Scotland
Namibia > Uganda
Bermuda > UAE
Afghanistan > Denmark (my upset of the round - I think they will win one, and this is their best chance)
Kenya > Netherlands

Kweek · 31-03-2009, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andruid

Prediction time! First round of matches tomorrow:

Kenya vs. The Netherlands:
Kenya: home bias and that they are in more 'familiar condition

wouldnt be so sure, theyve spent a month in cape town, and at least half the squad has spend seasons(now and in the past) in south african amateur leagues or the oranje academy (not sure if that is still around)

Pup Clarke · 31-03-2009, 07:19 AM

Don't suppose there are any fantasy games involving this tournament, would be quite interesting IMO.

alvarez · 31-03-2009, 08:27 AM

Canada
Scotland
Namibia
Bermuda
Denmark
Kenya

laksh_01 · 31-03-2009, 10:58 AM

Canada
Ireland
Namibia
UAE
Afghanistan
Netherlands

Neil Pickup · 31-03-2009, 11:35 AM

Canada
Ireland
Namibia
UAE
Denmark
Holland

View Poll Results: Which 4 countries do you think will make the cut?
Afghanistan	18	25.35%
Bermuda	8	11.27%
Canada	25	35.21%
Denmark	5	7.04%
Ireland	62	87.32%
Kenya	53	74.65%
Namibia	18	25.35%
Netherlands	47	66.20%
Oman	4	5.63%
Scotland	32	45.07%
U.A.E	5	7.04%
Uganda	5	7.04%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

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Steulen International Regular Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Clydeside Cloggie Posts: 3,189	Prediction time! First round of matches tomorrow: Group A: Canada vs. Oman: should be an easy win for Canada, although you never know which Davison et al. are going to turn up Ireland vs. Scotland: Ireland wasn't too convincing in the warm-ups, so I'm going for an upset win for the Scots. A close one between two teams who should easily make it to the S8's, but the loser of this one will be worried about Namibia getting a top-two finish in the group. Namibia vs. Uganda: Namibia is the dark horse for WC qualification and should start their campaign with a win over Uganda. Group B: Afghanistan vs. Denmark: Afghanistan have done brilliantly well to get this far, but have just lost one of their most experienced player for...uhmmm...not being an Afghan. If Klokker clicks, this one should go to the Danes quite easily, so I'm predicting just that: Denmark to win. Bermuda vs. UAE: Bermuda suprised everyone by coming through the qualifying last time around, and their experience at the next level will come in handy. Nevertheless, this one may be too close too call. But since I'm not going to be a bloody fencesitter...Bermuda to win. Kenya vs. The Netherlands: Together with the Celtic derby the biggest match of the round and this one is a real 50/50 one, I feel. The Dutch batting looks in fine order, as always there are some worries about the bowling, though. If only Nannes etc. The Kenyans are starting to look good, beating Scotland in the last warm-up. I'm going to predict a Dutch win, but purely based on my own orange bias. In all fairness, whoever loses this one should still qualify from the group in 2nd place.

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