Wednesday, August 19, 2009

PAOK PAOK PAOK

PAOK Thessaloniki is very strong at home. Their home record last year was 11-4-0 and they received just 5 goals. They keep all the important players plus some experienced midfielders and I expect them more strongly for the upcoming year.
In the preview round qualified by the Norwegian Valerenga. Won the away game 2-1 and lost!!! the home game 1-0, despite missed some very clear chances to score late.

Heerenveen is weaker than last year, where finished 5th in Dutch league. They missed their mind in the midfield, the Croatian Pranjic and they have problems to create good opportunities. In four official games scored 3 goals and received 9.

Important missing for PAOK are the midfielders Sorlin and Fotakis and defenders Contreras and Sznaucer. All regulars.
For Heerenveen the Swedish midfielder Elm, is injured.
The crowd of 26.000 fans is very enthusiastic and pushes the home team to win. I think odds around 2.00 are very tempted.

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