AsianHandicap.com, UK
Sept 3 2005

Armenia v Holland

Match League Date
Armenia v Holland WC 2006 QL Europe 3.9.2005

Home Handicap Away Pick
1,850 2 1/4:0 2,000 AWAY

The massive handicap (2.25 goals to the home team) should be overcome
by the Dutch as they try to stay top of WC Europe Group 1.

Van Basten’s team are on an upswing and the mentality is improving –
maybe this time the Dutch can actually win something? The manager said
“The coming matches will be crucial and if we win three of the last
four we are almost certain of qualification,”, so he’s not taking
the points for granted.

The Dutch have scored 20 goals and just conceeded 3 in their 8
qualifying matches so far.

The Armenians have conceeded 20 goals and just scored 5 in 9
games. 4 of these goals were in home matches. Their coach is Dutch
( Henk Wisman), so the styles of play should cause many surprises on
the pitch.

The Dutch need 3 points and are capable of a 3 or 4-0 win. Makaay is
injured and Robben doubtful, but many of the Dutch squad are finding
good form at the moment. I expect RVN to score, as he did against
Armenia previously and is scoring for Man Utd.