Men`s Olympic Soccer- Beijing 2008

OLYMPICS - MENS SOCCER

<table class="matchupBox fontsize16" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="banner"><td colspan="2">OLYMPICS - MENS SOCCER - Aug 07 </td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="leftColumn"><small>2:00 AM</small></td><td class="rightColumn"><table class="noTopPadding" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="banner"><td colspan="5"> TO WIN GROUP A - MENS SOCCER</td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30585</td><td class="teamCell">ARGENTINA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751960_0_30585_0_-475_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">-475</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30586</td><td class="teamCell">IVORY COAST</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751960_0_30586_0_385_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+385</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30587</td><td class="teamCell">SERBIA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751960_0_30587_0_485_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+485</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30588</td><td class="teamCell">AUSTRALIA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751960_0_30588_0_850_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+850</label></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="leftColumn"><small>2:00 AM</small></td><td class="rightColumn"><table class="noTopPadding" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="banner"><td colspan="5"> TO WIN GROUP C - MENS SOCCER</td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30593</td><td class="teamCell">BRAZIL</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751962_0_30593_0_-500_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">-500</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30594</td><td class="teamCell">BELGIUM</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751962_0_30594_0_450_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+450</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30595</td><td class="teamCell">CHINA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751962_0_30595_0_850_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+850</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30596</td><td class="teamCell">NEW ZEALAND</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751962_0_30596_0_1000_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+1000</label></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="noTopPadding" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="banner"><td colspan="5"> TO WIN GOLD MEDAL - MENS OLYMPIC SOCCER</td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30557</td><td class="teamCell">BRAZIL</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30557_0_235_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+235</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30558</td><td class="teamCell">ARGENTINA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30558_0_175_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+175</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30559</td><td class="teamCell">ITALY</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30559_0_450_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+450</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30560</td><td class="teamCell">NETHERLANDS</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30560_0_550_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+550</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30561</td><td class="teamCell">CAMEROON</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30561_0_750_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+750</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30562</td><td class="teamCell">IVORY COAST</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30562_0_850_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+850</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30563</td><td class="teamCell">SERBIA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30563_0_1000_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+1000</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30564</td><td class="teamCell">NIGERIA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30564_0_1250_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+1250</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30565</td><td class="teamCell">BELGIUM</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30565_0_1500_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+1500</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30566</td><td class="teamCell">JAPAN</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30566_0_2000_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+2000</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30567</td><td class="teamCell">USA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30567_0_2500_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+2500</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30568</td><td class="teamCell">KOREA REP</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30568_0_3000_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+3000</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30569</td><td class="teamCell">AUSTRALIA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30569_0_3500_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+3500</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30570</td><td class="teamCell">CHINA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30570_0_4500_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+4500</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30571</td><td class="teamCell">HONDURAS</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30571_0_5000_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+5000</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30572</td><td class="teamCell">NEW ZEALAND</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751958_0_30572_0_10000_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+10000</label></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="matchupBox fontsize16" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rightColumn"><table class="noTopPadding" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="banner"><td colspan="5">N GROUP B - MENS SOCCER</td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30589</td><td class="teamCell">NETHERLANDS</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751961_0_30589_0_-175_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">-175</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30590</td><td class="teamCell">NIGERIA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751961_0_30590_0_285_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+285</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30591</td><td class="teamCell">USA</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751961_0_30591_0_450_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+450</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30592</td><td class="teamCell">JAPAN</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751961_0_30592_0_550_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+550</label></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="leftColumn"><small>2:00 AM</small></td><td class="rightColumn"><table class="noTopPadding" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr class="banner"><td colspan="5"> TO WIN GROUP D - MENS SOCCER</td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30597</td><td class="teamCell">ITALY</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751963_0_30597_0_-200_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">-200</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30598</td><td class="teamCell">CAMEROON</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751963_0_30598_0_250_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+250</label></td></tr><tr class="evenRow"><td class="rotCell">30599</td><td class="teamCell">KOREA REP</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751963_0_30599_0_500_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+500</label></td></tr><tr class="oddRow"><td class="rotCell">30600</td><td class="teamCell">HONDURAS</td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"> </td><td class="selectCell"><label class=""><input name="game" value="751963_0_30600_0_1000_TNT" class="chkbox" type="checkbox">+1000</label></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>

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5 Dimes

Olympic Beijing 2008 - Gold Medal Winner - Men
Thu 8/7 5:00AM (EST)

<table border="1"><tbody><tr><td>Argentina </td><td> +200 </td></tr><tr><td>Brazil </td><td> +240 </td></tr><tr><td>Italy </td><td> +720 </td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands </td><td> +900 </td></tr><tr><td>Ivory Coast </td><td> +2000 </td></tr><tr><td>Nigeria </td><td> +2000 </td></tr><tr><td>Cameroon </td><td> +2300 </td></tr><tr><td>Serbia </td><td> +2900 </td></tr><tr><td>China </td><td> +3500 </td></tr><tr><td>Japan </td><td> +4000 </td></tr><tr><td>USA </td><td> +4000 </td></tr><tr><td>Belgium </td><td> +4500 </td></tr><tr><td>South Korea </td><td> +4500 </td></tr><tr><td>Australia </td><td> +5000 </td></tr><tr><td>Honduras </td><td> +12500 </td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand </td><td> +25000</td></tr></tbody></table>

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Olympic squad previews from MLS.com
<hr style="color: rgb(253, 222, 130);" size="1"> <!-- / icon and title --><!-- message --> GROUP A
Argentina
Argentina tries to become the first team since Hungary in 1964 and 1968 to win back-to-back gold medals. Due to the age restrictions, it is impossible to bring back an entire 2004 team (unless they were 18-year-olds in Athens four years ago). Yet, the Argentineans bring in another talented side that includes the great Lionel Messi, who had been in the middle of a tug-of-war between the national side and Barcelona before FIFA ruled that all teams must give up their Olympic players. Argentina is far from a one-man show. The South Americans boast a pair of World Cup veterans in the midfield -- Javier Mascherano and Juan Roman Riquelme (midfielder). If those two play to their potential and if Messi can come close to the performance of Carlos Tevez (tournament-best eight goals) four years ago, the Argentineans could be on the podium once again.
Serbia
After Montenegro seceded from the country two years ago, it's now known as simply Serbia. Given its performance at Athens 2004, the Serbians hope not to repeat a 0-3-0 finish, scoring three times and surrendering 14 goals. The Serbians reached the Euro U-21 final, but were trounced 4-1 by the Dutch. One thing is certain: Serbia has shown great fitness. At the U-21 tournament, the team scored four of its five goals after the 62nd minute. Defender Aleksandar Kolarov, midfielder Stefan Babovic and forward Zoran Tosic are expected to lead the way. A generation ago when the team was known as Yugoslavia, the side earned the bronze medal at the 1984 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
Ivory Coast
Also known as Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast makes its Olympic debut. The team showed great resilience in African qualifying. After going down to a 2-0 defeat to Zambia in its first qualifier, Ivory Coast rebounded by running the table in their remaining matches. Forwards Gervais Yao Kouassi, also known as Gervinho, and Salomon Kalou (Chelsea) will be the keys to the Ivory Coast's success.
Australia
After years participating in Oceania qualifiers, Australia tried its luck in Asia and almost found itself on the outside looking in. But the Aussies managed to clinch a spot in Beijing as they tied North Korea 1-1 on a late goal by central defender and team captain Mark Milligan. Whether that has toughed up Australia to finish second to the defending Olympic champions remains to be seen. Over-age forward Mark Bridge could be a factor. The Aussies could be hurt by players who aren't at the Games as coach Graham Arnold make a number of glaring omissions. Australia has experienced a rollercoaster ride in the Summer Games, having finished a surprising fourth in 1992, but couldn't win a game as hosts in 2000.
GROUP B
Netherlands
The European Under-21 champions, the Dutch are considered the best side in the group with a deep talent pool. If there is a concern, it's the team fitness. They also will be without forward Maceo Rigters (four goals in the tournament), but they will have forward Roy Makaay as one of their overage players. They also will have defender/left wing Royston Drenthe (Real Madrid), player of the Euro U-21 tournament, midfielder Hedwiges Maduro (Valencia), a member of the Dutch side at the 2006 World Cup and and midfielder Ryan Babel (Liverpool), who has recovered from an ankle injury that kept him out of Euro 2008. The Dutch are making their first Olympic soccer appearance in 56 years. When they've reached the tournament, their story should be bronzed as in the bronze medals they earned at the 1908, 1912 and 1920 Summer Games.
Nigeria
When Nigeria coach Samson Siasia Nigeria selected full internationals Osaze Odemwingie, Vincent Enyeama and Ikechukwu Uche as the team's three overage players, some skeptics might thought that the Nigerians have more overage players on its team, given allegations and suspicions at other age-related tournaments (U-17 and U-20 World Cups) that have not been substantiated. Siasia has several key players from the U-20 team that finished second to Argentina (and Messi) at the 2005 FIFA world championships. In fact, you might say that the Nigerians show a lot of Promise in more ways than one in defender Promise Isaac. Columbus Crew midfielder Emmanuel Ekpo might be in a position to play a vital role for the African side.
United States
The USA will be competitive. But will they be good enough to duplicate their performance in 2000, in which they won their group and finished fourth although no one really gave them a chance? Or will they revert back to their former selves and just manage to miss out on the quarterfinals. Freddy Adu, Brian McBride, Jozy Altidore, Michael Bradley, Michael Parkhurst and Brad Guzan will try for the former over the latter.
Japan
The Japanese seemed to be a bit snake-bit before a ball has been kicked in the tournament. It seemed that every time they were ready to name an overage player to the team, an injury would occur. So, it was decided not to have any over-23 players, which could haunt them. Still, they are a highly technical side that has high expectations of themselves. The best of the bunch includes defender Atsuto Uchida, who anchors a solid backline, midfielder Keisuke Honda and forward Tadanori Lee. One definite player to watch is goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa, nicknamed the "Japanese Chilavert," after the colorful former Paraguayan goalkeeper. Nishikawa has scored off free kicks in and around the opponent's penalty area. Bronze medalists at the 1968 Mexico City Games, Japan has qualified for four consecutive Olympics, although it has failed to get past the quarterfinals.
GROUP C
Brazil
It's difficult to fathom that Brazil has never won an Olympic gold medal, having a silver lining on its resume in 1984 and 1988 and a bronze medal in 1996. Perhaps this tournament will be the Brazilians' charm. Coach Dunga, the midfield general of the Brazilians' world championship team at USA '94, has let it known that his team is going after the big prize. "Many people think the Olympics are not as important to us as the World Cup, as we have five of those already," he told FIFA.com "But we're Brazil, and every time we take to the pitch, we do so to win. We want to claim our country's first gold medal [in soccer]." Ronaldinho, a bust at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, will lead the midfield (he was on the 2000 Brazilian team that lost to eventual gold-medalist Cameroon in the quarterfinals), and should have some help from his friends, including promising midfielders Alexandre Pato and Lucas and defender Marcelo. Ronaldinho and Pato, incidentally, put on a show in a 2-0 Olympic win against Vietnam Friday.
Belgium
Belgium, which earned the gold medal at the 1920 Games in Brussels, ended an amazing 80-year Olympics drought by qualifying. Some 11 players from this Belgium side were called into the friendly against Morocco in March. The Belgians were embarrassed at home 4-1, prompting serious concerns on whether this generation of players can withstand pressure at the highest levels. Olympic coach Jean-Francois De Sart will get an opportunity to see the team take even more pressure in China. The Belgians' strength appears to be their defense and midfield. Defenders Vincent Kompany, whose club team, Hamburg, finally relented, and released him for the Games, and Jan Vertonghen have stood out on the backline while Marouane Fellaini and Maarten Martens are the main men at midfield.
China
In the Olympics, there isn't necessarily something as a home-team advantage. The last time the home side got out of the first round in one piece was Spain (1992), which earned the silver medal in an epic clash with Poland that year. So, the Chinese could have their work cut out for themselves, especially since Yin Tiesheng took over as executive coach for Ratomir Duikovic, who was retained on the staff, barely three weeks prior to the tournament. Captain and midfielder Zheng Zhi (Charlton Athletic) is regarded as the team's best player in many circles.
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New Zealand can thank Australia for bolting to Asia to make its route to Beijing that much easier. Debutantes in the Olympic soccer tournament usually don't fare well, so not much is expected of the Oceania country from the weakest of all confederations. The core of the team comes from the Australian A-League, including defender Steven Old (Wellington Phoenix) and forward Jeremy Brockie (former with Sydney FC). MLS fans will be familiar with two players -- former D.C. United all-star Ryan Nelsen, the key to the defense, and one-time L.A. Galaxy and Columbus Crew midfielder Simon Elliott.
GROUP D
Italy
Not surprisingly, the Italians will be leaning on a solid defense to get them a third one behind the likes of Domenico Criscito and Lorenzo De Silvestri. Giuseppe Rossi, the Clifton, N.J-born midfielder who decided to play for Italy over the U.S., Robert Acquafresca (11 goals for Cagliari last season) and Tommaso Rocchi (59 career goals for Lazio) are expected to add some spice to the attack. One player to watch: 5-5 attacking midfielder Sebastian Giovinco, who has the vision, skills and the free kick touch to do a lot of damage. He did so in the U.S. in the Toulon tournament in May, setting up the first goal of a 2-0 Italian win. A four-time World Cup winner (including the 2006 title), Italy's only Olympic gold was won at the Berlin Games in 1936 during the country's first great international golden age.
Cameroon
Cameroon, the 2000 gold medalists, certainly can't be counted out, although sometimes it is difficult to measure how dangerous African teams will be prior to major tournaments. Known as the Lion Cubs, Cameroon's strength is its attack through its midfield as Stephane Mbia and Alexandre Song (Arsenal) have played for the senior side. The team, however, took a hit when midfielder Landry Nguemo (Nancy, France) had to withdraw from the team due to an illness.
Honduras
Honduras twice has qualified for the Summer Games, both times besting the U.S. on home soil in the CONCACAF qualifying final. The Central American side did it again with a 1-0 victory in Nashville, Tenn. Ironically, the man who propelled the Hondurans to the top with his extra-time goal, Georgie Wilson Welcome (an MLS discovery selection by the New England Revolution who hasn't signed with the team), has not been included on the team. They still hope to make an impact in what could be a difficult group behind the likes of central defender Hendry Thomas and overage forward Carlos Pavon.
South Korea The Koreans played in three scoreless ties as they qualified for sixth consecutive Olympics and the former figure doesn't portend good things for the Summer Games, which the competition will be must more difficult. They scored only four goals en route to three qualifying matches. New coach Park Sung-Wha's goal is to find some offense up the middle of the field. The Koreans are hoping to be buoyed by midfielders Park Chu-Young and Baek Ji-Hong.
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USA Men`s Schedule

<table id="table4" bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="1" width="100%"><tbody><tr class="a_header_white"><td colspan="4"> Men's Olympic Soccer TV Schedule</td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle">Aug. 7</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle">vs. Japan</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="center" valign="middle">Venue: Tianjin</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">Channel</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">MSNBC </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">Universal HD </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">NBC Olympic Soccer Channel</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="left" valign="middle">Aug. 10</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="left" valign="middle">vs. Netherlands</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="center" valign="middle">Venue: Tianjin</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="right" valign="middle">Kickoff: 7:45 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">Channel</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">USA Network</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">NBC Olympic Soccer Channel</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey2" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle">Aug. 13</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle">vs. Nigeria</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="center" valign="middle">Venue: Beijing (W)</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle">Kickoff: 5 a.m. ET</td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle"> Channel</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">USA Network</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle"> </td> </tr> <tr class="a_header_white"> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="left" valign="middle"> </td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" colspan="2" align="left" valign="middle">NBC Olympic Soccer Channel</td> <td class="a_body_text_grey1" align="right" valign="middle"> </td></tr></tbody></table>

Let's hope the men get off to a better start than the U.S. women. U.S. has a decent squad of young players that has a chance to make some noise if they can mesh together.

QUICK HITS:

• The Beijing Games are the 13th Olympic tournament for the U.S. Men, more than any nation except Italy (15).
• The U.S. faced Japan during their last run in the Olympic Games, meeting in the quarterfinals and battling through overtime. With a 2-2 tie after extra time, the U.S. prevailed on penalties, 5-4. Peter Vagenas and Josh Wolff scored during regulation for the U.S.
• The U.S. went on to the medal round in Sydney 2000 and came in fourth place.
• Midfielder Dax McCarty was a late addition to the U.S. roster, joining the team on July 24 after defender Nathan Sturgis suffered a hamstring injury. Kansas City Wizards defender Michael Harrington was added to the team’s list of alternates.
• McCarty, who is one of 12 players who helped the team qualify for the Olympics in March, joined midfielder Freddy Adu, and defenders Maurice Edu and Michael Orozco on the Qualifying Tournament Best XI. Midfielder Sacha Kljestan earned an Honorable Mention.
• Of the four players named as alternates to the U.S. team, only goalkeeper Dominic Cervi will travel with the team throughout their stay in China.
• Seven players were part of the U.S. Under-20 Men's National Team that advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2007 FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Jozy Altidore was among the leaders of that tournament with four goals, Adu had three and Michael Bradley scored the overtime winner in the Round of 16 match against Uruguay.
• Six players participated in the 2005 edition of the U-20 World Cup, including Adu and Danny Szetela, the only players to have appeared for the U.S. more than once. Other members of the 2005 team included Benny Feilhaber, Patrick Ianni, Sacha Kljestan and Marvell Wynne.
• The U.S. team ranges in age from 18 (Altidore) to 36 (Brian McBride). The other two overage players – Brad Guzan and Michael Parkhurst - were both born in 1984, making them less than a year too old to be considered Under-23.
• Parkhurst was named Major League Soccer’s Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 at just 23 years old, while Guzan was last year's MLS Goalkeeper of the Year at the same age. Edu was also an award winner last year, as he was named the league’s Rookie of the Year.

TALK OF JAPAN: Peter Nowak and Jozy Altidore addressed the media in Tianjin at the team’s official press conference, while Michael Bradley and Brian McBride also took the time to share their thoughts on Thursday evening’s games. Read what they had to say by clicking here.

TWO GAME WARM-UP: The U.S. prepared for the Olympics with two games in Hong Kong as part of the four-team ING Cup. The Americans took on fellow Olympians Ivory Coast and Cameroon, coming away with a scoreless draw and a 0-1 loss, respectively. Peter Nowak got a good look at all 18 players on his Olympic roster, with every member of the team seeing the field. The defensive line of Michael Orozco, Michael Parkhurst, Maurice Edu and Marvell Wynne played all 180 minutes, and the lone goal conceded by the U.S. during the tournament came on a penalty kick.

U.S. Men’s Olympic Team ING Cup Results

<table border="0" bordercolor="#dddddd" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="50%"><tbody><tr> <td>Date</td> <td>Opponent</td> <td>Result</td> </tr> <tr> <td>July 30</td> <td>Ivory Coast</td> <td>0-0 T</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Aug. 2</td> <td>Cameroon</td> <td>0-1 L</td></tr></tbody></table>A LOOK AT JAPAN: Though he hasn’t included any overage players on his squad, Japanese head coach Yasuharu Sorimachi will be aided by five players who bring experience at the senior National Team level. Atsuto Uchida leads the cap-winners with seven appearances, all coming in 2008, and he will be expected to bolster a defense that allowed just two goals in six games of qualifying. Top-choice ‘keeper Shushaku Nishikawa has already made 80 J-League appearance despite being just 22 years old. On the attacking front, Takayuki Morimoto brings experience from Catania of Italy’s Serie A, and Tadanari Lee has made an impact in the J-League for Kashiwa Reysol, scoring 22 goals in 82 career appearances.

Japan Roster by Position:
GOALKEEPERS: Kaito Yamamoto (Shimizu S-Pulse), Shusaku Nishikawa (Oita Trinita)
DEFENDERS: Hiroki Miumoto (Kyoto Purple Sanga), Yuto Nagatomo (FC Tokyo), Masato Morishige (Oita Trinita), Michihiro Yasuda (Gamba Osaka), Atsuto Uchida (Kashima Antlers), Maya Yoshida (Magoya Grampus)
MIDFIELDERS: Takuya Honda (Shimizu S-Pulse), Hiroyuki Taniguchi (Kawasaki Frontale), Yohei Kajiyama (FC Tokyo), Hajime Hosogai (Urawa Reds), Keisuke Honda (VVV Venlo - Holland), Shinji Kagawa (Cerezo Osake)
FORWARDS: Yohei Toyoda (Montedio Yamagata), Tadanari Lee (Kashiwa Reysol), Shinji Okazaki (Shimizu S-Pulse), Takayuki Morimoto (Catania - Italy)

NBC TO PROVIDE CHANNEL EXCLUSIVELY FOR OLYMPIC SOCCER COVERAGE: NBC Universal will launch a channel exclusively dedicated to full coverage of Men’s and Women’s Soccer at the 2008 Olympic Games. A total of 32 Men’s and 26 Women’s Soccer Games will be shown in their entirety on the NBC Olympic Soccer Channel, in addition to coverage on USA Network, MSNBC and live streaming on NBCOlympics.com. The seven NBC Networks — NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Oxygen, Telemundo and Universal HD — will provide an unprecedented 3,600 hours of coverage, all in high definition. NBCOlympics.com will also provide over 3,000 hours of on-demand access to full event replays and extensive highlights. The NBC Olympic Soccer Channel is available on most major cable, satellite and telephone companies and distributors.

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CHICAGO (July 17, 2008) – U.S. Men’s Olympic Team head coach Peter Nowak has named the 18 players who will represent the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. The roster features 12 players who have experience at the full national team level, including the three youngest players on the team, Freddy Adu, Jozy Altidore and Michael Bradley, and the most senior member of the team in Brian McBride. The official roster is due to FIFA no later than July 23.

2008 U.S. MEN’S OLYMPIC TEAM ROSTER BY POSITION
GOALKEEPERS (2): Brad Guzan (Chivas USA), Chris Seitz (Real Salt Lake)
DEFENDERS (5): Patrick Ianni (Houston Dynamo), Michael Orozco (San Luis), Michael Parkhurst (New England Revolution), Dax McCarty (FC Dallas), Marvell Wynne (Toronto FC)
MIDFIELDERS (7): Freddy Adu (SL Benfica), Michael Bradley (SC Heerenveen), Maurice Edu (Toronto FC), Benny Feilhaber (Derby County), Stuart Holden (Houston Dynamo), Sacha Kljestan (Chivas USA), Danny Szetela (Brescia Calcio)
FORWARDS (4): Jozy Altidore (Villarreal), Charlie Davies (Hammarby IF), Brian McBride (out of contract), Robbie Rogers (Columbus Crew)

The U.S. will begin their final preparation for the Beijing Olympics on Sunday, July 20, with six days of domestic training in San Jose, Calif. The team will then depart for Hong Kong, where they will participate in the ING Cup, facing fellow Olympic participants Ivory Coast on July 30 and Cameroon on Aug. 2.

"After an extensive process of evaluation, we are very excited about the group of players that we have chosen to represent the United States at the Olympic Games,” said Nowak. "It has been a very competitive environment, and we had some tough decisions to make. It's no secret that we have a difficult challenge in front of us with our group, which is one of the most difficult in the tournament. We know that some players are coming in during the off-season, and some are in season so we have to make sure that everyone is on the same page during our preparations. Our senior team plays in a World Cup Qualifier in August, and we wanted to make sure that we have two competitive teams for both the Olympic Games and the World Cup qualifiers.”

A total of 11 players were part of the USA squad that booked the team’s ticket to Beijing in March by finishing in second place in the CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Adu, Maurice Edu and Michael Orozco were named to the Best XI in that event, while Sacha Kljestan received Honorable Mention.

Eight different leagues from around the world are represented on the U.S. roster, including Major League Soccer, which sends 10 players from six different teams. No more than two players have come from any one team, as the Houston Dynamo, Real Salt Lake and Toronto FC each send a pair to Beijing.

Nowak has enlisted three-time World Cup veteran McBride as one of three overage players, along with goalkeeper Brad Guzan and defender Michael Parkhurst. McBride brings a wealth of experience to the young squad having earned 95 caps during 10 years with Men’s National Team. McBride ended his National Team career with 30 goals, and is the only U.S. player to score a goal in multiple World Cups. The next-highest cap-winner is Bradley, who has earned 20 caps with the full side and will turn 21 on July 31. Bradley is coming off a banner year for SC Heerenveen, his 20 goals in all competitions the most for a U.S. player in a major European league in a single season.

“There’s definitely a lot of experience in our group, and a lot of guys who have been able to get good experience with the full National Team,” said Bradley. “Those experiences will be able to help us as a team as we move forward. At this point we’re looking forward to getting together this weekend to start the process of getting ourselves ready for the tournament.”

(To listen to a full podcast with Michael Bradley, click here)

Bradley leads a talented group of midfielders into the tournament, alongside Benny Feilhaber, who has earned 16 caps for the full team and has recently recovered from knee surgery following an injury suffered against Turkey on May 21 in Toulon, France. Adu, who scored four times in three games to lead all goalscorers in the CONCACAF qualifying tournament in March, has played in four FIFA youth World Cups, and was the first player to ever score a hat trick in both the FIFA Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups. Kljestan, who served as the team’s captain during their two-game tour of China in December 2007, was recently named in the First XI for the 2008 MLS All-Star Game, and will be joined by reigning MLS Rookie of the Year Maurice Edu and Houston Dynamo star Stuart Holden as the domestic league’s representatives in the midfield. Former U.S. Under-20 standout Danny Szetela, who has since earned two caps with the full team, rounds out the strong midfield contingent.

Guzan and Chris Seitz hope to continue the U.S. tradition of stellar goalkeepers. The 24-year-old Guzan – honored as the 2007 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year - recently earned a pair of shutouts in the second round of 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying as the U.S. defeated Barbados by a 9-0 aggregate margin over two matches. Seitz was one of the stars of the 2007 FIFA Under-20 World Cup, and earned two shutouts in three games during the 2008 Olympic Qualifying campaign.

McBride leads a group of forwards with the potential to form a potent attack in China. Altidore scored four goals at last year’s Under-20 World Cup, including both goals in the 2-1 win against Brazil. He recently signed with Spanish first division side Villarreal, who finished second in Spain’s La Liga last year behind Real Madrid and will participate in the 2008-09 Champions League. Charlie Davies joins the team in midseason form from Sweden, where he is among the leading scorers for a Hammarby IF side off to an 8-0-2 start in the Swedish first division. Columbus striker Robbie Rogers has recorded five goals in 16 matches for the Crew, who currently sit in second place in the Eastern Conference.

“I know a lot of guys have had the chance to play together, but there are the guys who haven’t had that chance – me being one of them,” said McBride. “So, you have to have that melding of styles and understanding. Thankfully Peter is a great coach and has been a great player, so I think he understands the ins and outs of everyone’s mental psyche. Those types of things will be a huge factor for the team in this situation.”

(To listen to a full podcast with Brian McBride, click here)

The defensive unit, made up of four players who were part of the team’s qualifying campaign, will be bolstered by the addition of the reigning MLS Defender of the Year in the 24-year-old Parkhurst. The Revs defender earned a medal as part of the USA’s 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup-winning side last summer. Patrick Ianni, Orozco, Nathan Sturgis and Marvell Wynne were all part of the defensive unit that earned three shutouts in CONCACAF qualifying in March.

Nowak has also named four alternates to the squad, should any injuries occur.

U.S. Men’s Olympic Team Alternates List – 2008 Olympic Games
Goalkeeper: Dominic Cervi (Out of Contract)
Defender: Frankie Hejduk (Columbus Crew)
Midfielder: Dax McCarty (FC Dallas)
Forward: Robbie Findley (Real Salt Lake)

The U.S. has been drawn into a difficult Group B and will open against Japan on August 7 before facing the Netherlands on August 10, with both games taking place at the Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Tianjin. The team will then travel to Worker’s Stadium in Beijing to conclude group play against 1996 gold medalist and 2005 Under-20 World Cup champion Nigeria on August 13.


<table border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">No.</td> <td style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Player</td> <td style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Pos.</td> <td style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Ht. </td> <td style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Wt.</td> <td style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Birthdate</td> <td style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Hometown</td> <td style="font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;">Club</td> </tr> <tr> <td>11</td> <td>Adu, Freddy</td> <td>M</td> <td>5-8</td> <td>145</td> <td>06/02/89</td> <td>Potomac, Md.</td> <td>SL Benfica (Portugal)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12</td> <td>Altidore, Jozy</td> <td>F</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>180</td> <td>11/06/89</td> <td>Boca Raton, Fla.</td> <td>Villarreal (Spain)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>4</td> <td>Bradley, Michael</td> <td>M</td> <td>6-2</td> <td>175</td> <td>07/31/87</td> <td>Manhattan Beach, Calif.</td> <td>SC Heerenveen (Netherlands)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>9</td> <td>Davies, Charlie</td> <td>F</td> <td>5-10</td> <td>160</td> <td>06/25/86</td> <td>Manchester, N.H.</td> <td>Hammarby IF (Sweden)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>6</td> <td>Edu, Maurice</td> <td>M</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>170</td> <td>04/18/86</td> <td>Fontana, Calif.</td> <td>Toronto FC (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>10</td> <td>Feilhaber, Benny</td> <td>M</td> <td>5-9</td> <td>150</td> <td>01/09/85</td> <td>Irvine, Calif.</td> <td>Derby County (England)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>18</td> <td>Guzan, Brad</td> <td>GK</td> <td>6-4</td> <td>210</td> <td>09/09/84</td> <td>Homer Glen, Ill.</td> <td>Chivas USA (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>7</td> <td>Holden, Stuart</td> <td>M</td> <td>5-10</td> <td>160</td> <td>08/01/85</td> <td>Houston, Texas</td> <td>Houston Dynamo (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>13</td> <td>Ianni, Patrick</td> <td>D</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>175</td> <td>06/15/85</td> <td>Lodi, Calif.</td> <td>Houston Dynamo (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>16</td> <td>Kljestan, Sacha</td> <td>M</td> <td>6-1</td> <td>150</td> <td>09/09/85</td> <td>Huntington Beach, Calif.</td> <td>Chivas USA (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>17</td> <td>McBride, Brian</td> <td>F</td> <td>6-0</td> <td>175</td> <td>06/19/72</td> <td>Arlington Heights, Ill.</td> <td>Out of contract</td> </tr> <tr> <td>3</td> <td>Orozco, Michael</td> <td>D</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>160</td> <td>02/07/86</td> <td>Orange, Calif.</td> <td>San Luis (Mexico)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>15</td> <td>Parkhurst, Michael</td> <td>D</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>155</td> <td>01/24/84</td> <td>Providence, R.I.</td> <td>New England Revolution (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>14</td> <td>Rogers, Robbie</td> <td>F</td> <td>5-10</td> <td>165</td> <td>07/06/87</td> <td>Huntington Beach, Calif.
</td> <td>Columbus Crew (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>1</td> <td>Seitz, Chris</td> <td>GK</td> <td>6-4</td> <td>205</td> <td>03/12/87</td> <td>San Luis Obispo, Calif.</td> <td>Real Salt Lake (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>5</td> <td>McCarty, Dax</td> <td>M</td> <td>5-9</td> <td>150</td> <td>04/30/87</td> <td>Winter Park, Fla.</td> <td>FC Dallas (MLS)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>8</td> <td>Szetela, Danny</td> <td>M</td> <td>5-11</td> <td>170</td> <td>06/07/87</td> <td>Clifton, N.J.</td> <td>Brescia Calcio (Italy)</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2</td> <td>Wynne, Marvell</td> <td>D</td> <td>5-9</td> <td>170</td> <td>05/08/86</td> <td>Poway, Calif.</td> <td>Toronto FC (MLS)</td> </tr> </tbody></table> National Team Staff
Head Coach: Peter Nowak Naples, Fla.
Assistant Coach: Lubos Kubik Prague, Czech Republic
Goalkeeper Coach: Tim Mulqueen Bradenton, Fla.
Strength & Conditioning: Randy Rocha Washington, DC
Team Coordinator: Alfonso Cerda Carson, Calif.
Equipment Coordinator: Gabe Vogler Shoreview, Minn.
Team Doctor: Bill Heinz Portland, Maine
Trainer: David Andrews Seattle, Wash.
Trainer: Marcus Holliday Bradenton, Fla.
Videographer: Alejandro Becker Los Angeles, Calif.
Press Officer: Kate McMaster Chicago, Ill.

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go2guy said:

What notable players are on Brazil's squad?

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Robinho and Ronaldinho lead Brazil's Olympic team


Add Brazil to the list of contenders for Olympic gold after including Ronaldinho and Robinho as overage players on its squad, which was named on Monday.
Ronaldinho and Robinho are joined by defender Thiago Silva as over-age players. Kaka originally intended to play in the Olympics but AC Milan denied his request.
Here is the full Brazil squad, along with their potential starting lineup:

Brazil Olympic Team
Goalkeepers: Diego Alves (Almeria), Renan (Internacional).
Defenders: Ilsinho (Shakhtar Donetsk), Rafinha (Shalke), Marcelo (Real Madrid), Alex Silva (Sao Paulo), Breno (Bayern Munich), Thiago Silva (Fluminense).
Midfielders: Anderson (Manchester United), Diego (Werder Bremen); Hernanes (Sao Paulo), Lucas (Liverpool), Ronaldinho (FC Barcelona), Thiago Neves (Fluminense).
Forwards: Alexandre Pato (AC Milan), Jo (Manchester City), Rafael Sobis (Real Betis), Robinho (Real Madrid).
So what might this lineup look like? Here's a potential starting XI:
----------Robinho---------Pato------------
------Ronaldinho---------Diego------------
--------Lucas--------------Anderson-------
Marcelo------Silva----Breno------Rafinha
-------------------Alves---------------------
That right there is a great lineup and I'm having second thoughts about having handed Argentina the gold last week. That back four for Brazil could be very good and also dangerous with Marcelo and Rafinho charging down the wings. I also think Jo could start at target forward in a 4-3-3, with Lucas going to the bench.
Then there is the matter of Ronaldinho. Will he show up in shape and be ready to play well, or will he become a distraction and burden? If he plays well, Brazil can win gold. If not, he could distract the squad.

Got +250 on Argentina 2 weeks ago.

Thanks for putting the US schedule up.

ALL IN Brazil tomorrow ?

favorites gotta be argentina-brazil.

not enough value thu in those two picks. IMO best value is one of the african teams. they always do well in these under 20 tournments. probably b/c half the team is overage.

i would pick ivory coast/cameroon.

How does the total look for tomor. in Brazil vs Belgium matchup. I heard Belgium s pretty horrible

i just saw arg-ivory coast o/u is 2.5

TAKE THE OVER. I think Messi himself will score 2 goals. Plus african teams are known to score goals/no defense. Could easily be 2-2, 2-1 game.

go2guy said:

How does the total look for tomor. in Brazil vs Belgium matchup. I heard Belgium s pretty horrible

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belgium might be horrible, but euro teams are organized. in addition they will be playing behind the ball given they are facing brazil playing for the 0-0 draw. in addition brazil are slow starters in almost every tournment they play.

i would stay away. only chance that could win is 3-0 as i dont see belgium gettin anythin from this game.

Betjam took all the soccer lines down......anyone know why?

kcameron95 said:

i just saw arg-ivory coast o/u is 2.5

TAKE THE OVER. I think Messi himself will score 2 goals. Plus african teams are known to score goals/no defense. Could easily be 2-2, 2-1 game.

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Took it. Thanks

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</td><td nowrap="nowrap">104 </td><td nowrap="nowrap">Ivory Coast (Men Olympics)</td><td nowrap="nowrap"><input id="editx" name="S1_1" size="4" maxlength="5"> +1 +120 </td><td nowrap="nowrap"><input id="editx" name="M1_1" size="4" maxlength="5"> +600 </td><td nowrap="nowrap"><input id="editx" name="L1_1" size="4" maxlength="5"> Over 2½ -122 </td><td nowrap="nowrap"></td><td nowrap="nowrap"></td></tr><tr bgcolor="#e9eeee" valign="middle"><td nowrap="nowrap">7:45AM (EST) </td><td nowrap="nowrap">105</td><td nowrap="nowrap">Argentina (Men Olympics)</td><td nowrap="nowrap"><input id="editx" name="S2_1" size="4" maxlength="5"> -1 -140 </td><td nowrap="nowrap"><input id="editx" name="M2_1" size="4" maxlength="5"> -220 </td><td nowrap="nowrap"><input id="editx" name="L2_1" size="4" maxlength="5"> Under 2½ +102 </td><td nowrap="nowrap"></td><td nowrap="nowrap"></td></tr><tr style="height: 28px;" bgcolor="#e9eeee" valign="top"><td nowrap="nowrap"></td><td nowrap="nowrap">106</td><td nowrap="nowrap"> - Draw</td><td nowrap="nowrap"></td><td nowrap="nowrap"><input id="editx" name="M3_1" size="4" maxlength="5"> +323 </td><td nowrap="nowrap"></td></tr></tbody></table>My opening play...Ivory Coast..50 to win...50 on the draw

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USA pick...124-100