To
put an end to all the discussions about which teams from Group A will be
qualified to the final eight of UEFA Euro 2012, the last group stage match for
Group A members will be played at the National Stadium, Warsaw on June 16, 2012
at 18.45 hours GMT. After the first match of the day between Czech Republic and
co-host Poland, this is the second match where Russia and Greece will
encounter.
Russia being in the leading position in the group with 4 points in pocket has almost guaranteed their position in the next phase but their confirmation depends on the outcome of the previous match.
Russia being in the leading position in the group with 4 points in pocket has almost guaranteed their position in the next phase but their confirmation depends on the outcome of the previous match.
Making
an impressive start in this tournament against Czech Republic with 4-1 score
line, Russia confronted a challenging situation in their second match against
Poland which they managed to end in 1-1. Greece is not a very strong team to
compete but Russian squad doesn't want to miss a single opportunity because
this win will lead them to the next round. In their earlier 10 confrontations,
Greece managed to take over Russia once and that too nearly 20 years ago. At
the moment, Russia is in a prestigious position in this tournament with maximum
goals among all 16 contenders. Among these five goals, young luminary Alan
Dzagoev made three. However, when the opponent is keen for a victory, Russian
Coach Dick Advocaat is looking for a draw game if not a win for them.
Greece on the other side, tucked at the last position of the points table with
only 1 point in pocket is almost out of the tournament after making a draw
match with Poland followed by a loss in the next match against Czech Republic.
Although, there is a faint chance for Greece to be the quarter final, still the
team is heading to get their first win in this tournament against Russia. Apart
from emerging as a surprising champion in 2004, Greece has always been in the
backdrop of Euro tournaments and this time also, a win against Russia will not
give them any way out for the next round. However, their Coach Fernando Santos
is still hopeful with his team's attacking strategy but it is clear from their
performance that the team is missing their favorite goalkeeper Costas Chalkias
and striker Avraam Papadopoulos who are out of the team due to injury worries.
However, Sokratis Papastathopoulos will be back after suspension and it is
likely to see that he will create enough trouble for the Russians.
The
bookies are offering various betting odds for this match. BetFred and Bet365
are offering 1 for Russian victory whereas Paddy Power and William Hill are
offering 5/6 and 10/11 respectively. From Greece win, Paddy Power is offering
14/5 and William Hill, Coral and Ladbrokers are offering 5/2. BetFred and
Bet365 are offering 9/4 and 12/5 respectively for both draw and Greek victory.
William Hill, Coral and Ladbrokers are offering 11/5 and Paddy Power is
offering 23/10 for a draw match.
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