Euro 2012
2012-06-16 - Czech Republic vs Poland
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Match Preview :
Both sides goes into this match with injury concerns with key players missing ahead of their crunch Group A encounter on Saturday. Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland must win in order to qualify for the quarter-finals, after having drawn their opening two games against Greece and Russia 1-1.
But Poland have severeal concerns with midfielder Eugen Polanski among those injured with a bruised knee. And Poland boss Franciszek Smuda knows only a win will do after successive 1-1 draws with Greece and Russia. Smuda also has doubts over defender Damien Perquis and midfielder Dariusz Dudka. With those injuries he is certain to change his lineup as he had used against Russia.
Czech Republic have injury concerns of their own but goalkeeper Petr Cech looked to have recovered from a shoulder problem after coming through training without any problems. However, the same could not be said for captain Tomas Rosicky, who sat out the session with the Achilles injury that forced him off during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Greece. Rosicky said he will not train and will wait until today to see if there is any improvement. The Arsenal midfielder played down fears his absence would have a big impact on his team mates.
A draw should be enough for the Czechs to progress unless Greece manage to shock Russia in the other final group game. Meanwhile, coach Michal Bilek was not afraid for his side to be cast as the villains when he said that he would want his side to go through and not say goodbye to the Euros.
Predictions :
Take Poland to win this match and give the 1/4 ball here.
The Pick :
Czech 0-1 Poland
