Scotland - Norway
Scotland started their WC 2010 south Africa campaign very poorly. The coach said that he wants 4 point from the first 2 maches but they got only 3, being defeated in Macedonia 1-0. After that came a very important win in Iceland 2-1. Anyways in both matches Scotland practiced good football and i think they are currenty over Norway.
Norway only played one game during the last break, welcoming Iceland to their Ullevaal Stadion hours after the Scots crashed in the searing Skopje heat. Steffen Iversen twice gave Åge Hareide's men the lead, but Heidar Helguson and Gudjohnsen pegged them back and the visitors held on for a credible draw.
This lack off killer instinct was evident throughout Norway's four friendlies this year. They were thumped by Wales and Montenegro before improving their performance levels drastically during draws with Uruguay and the Republic of Ireland.
Scotland
Only 22 of Scotland's 25 man squad remain after Kenny Miller, Kevin Thomson and Kris Commons withdrew through injury. All three would have had a good chance of starting the match, with Miller in particular a massive blow.However, boss Burley claims that the remaining Scots are fully fit and raring to go.Wolves hitman Chris Iwelumo will be hoping to earn his first cap after finally forcing his way into the international reckoning.Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been made interim captain as skipper Barry Ferguson is still crocked and deputy Stephen McManus suspended.
Norway
The biggest team news from the Norwegian camp involves Aston Villa striker John Carew who has apparently shrugged off the neck injury which had threatened his involvement.Steffen Iversen and Thorstein Helstad, Tom Hogli and Bjorn Helge Riise are all doubtful. Iversen, who bagged a double against Iceland, will be given a late fitness test."He will decide what kind of system we will use," boss Hareide said, highlighting the former Tottenham man's importance, "I really hope he's fit."Definitely out are Mohammed Abdellaoue Martin Andresen, Per Ciljan Skjelbred and Vladimir Demidov.Rune Jarstein hasn't yet established himself as Iceland's undisputed No.1 yet, but is almost certain to start at Hampden.
My bet for is match is Scotland to win. Most probable by a goal. Norway has too many injury problems and it's lack of form is obvious. This is a "must win" game for the scots.
Norway only played one game during the last break, welcoming Iceland to their Ullevaal Stadion hours after the Scots crashed in the searing Skopje heat. Steffen Iversen twice gave Åge Hareide's men the lead, but Heidar Helguson and Gudjohnsen pegged them back and the visitors held on for a credible draw.
This lack off killer instinct was evident throughout Norway's four friendlies this year. They were thumped by Wales and Montenegro before improving their performance levels drastically during draws with Uruguay and the Republic of Ireland.
Scotland
Only 22 of Scotland's 25 man squad remain after Kenny Miller, Kevin Thomson and Kris Commons withdrew through injury. All three would have had a good chance of starting the match, with Miller in particular a massive blow.However, boss Burley claims that the remaining Scots are fully fit and raring to go.Wolves hitman Chris Iwelumo will be hoping to earn his first cap after finally forcing his way into the international reckoning.Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has been made interim captain as skipper Barry Ferguson is still crocked and deputy Stephen McManus suspended.
Norway
The biggest team news from the Norwegian camp involves Aston Villa striker John Carew who has apparently shrugged off the neck injury which had threatened his involvement.Steffen Iversen and Thorstein Helstad, Tom Hogli and Bjorn Helge Riise are all doubtful. Iversen, who bagged a double against Iceland, will be given a late fitness test."He will decide what kind of system we will use," boss Hareide said, highlighting the former Tottenham man's importance, "I really hope he's fit."Definitely out are Mohammed Abdellaoue Martin Andresen, Per Ciljan Skjelbred and Vladimir Demidov.Rune Jarstein hasn't yet established himself as Iceland's undisputed No.1 yet, but is almost certain to start at Hampden.
My bet for is match is Scotland to win. Most probable by a goal. Norway has too many injury problems and it's lack of form is obvious. This is a "must win" game for the scots.
Labels: Norway, Scotland, World Cup 2010 Qual.
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