2008 Euro qualifying Group G match previews: Netherlands vs Bulgaria & two crap matches

by Foolsgold

Netherlands vs. Bulgaria, 1430 EST Amsterdam Arena - Amsterdam

A win here for the Dutch puts them in a decent position to advance. Playing at home and having one of the best squads in the world, you've got to think they'll pull it off, but with the Oranje, you never know. They were unimpressive in their recent loss to Switzerland, but it was only a meaningless friendly. Before that they were unbeaten in their previous 11 including three straight wins on the road. Last but not least, they are relatively healthy and boost an attack that could probably score if you gave the opposition 13 players.

Bulgaria is not without their stars either as Dimitar Berbatov and Martin Petrov can at times carry a squad, but even against the sometimes lackadaisical Dutch defense, I don't think they'll have enough here. Maybe if Valerie Bujinov wasn't hurt I'd give them a chance, but he is, and they'll lose, 0-2.

Belarus vs. Romania, 1200 EST Dinamo - Minsk

As long as Romania is healthy, they should at least get a draw if not win this one.

Luxembourg vs. Slovenia, 1200 EST Josy Barthel - Luxembourg

Seriously? I'd rather go shopping with my mom.

Sorry to be so brief on those last two, but I've been working on this way too long to give a rat's ass about those last two matches. I'm not going to watch them, the most hardcore football fan wouldn't bother watching them, and I doubt even the people in the stands will be watching. Cheers.

Originally posted here