D2 Matchday 5: Rafa vs HP

[Scarface]

Rafa

----------------------Sorensen----------------------
----------------Kovac----------Meira----------------
--Neill-------------------------------------R.Carlos--
---------------Diop(c)---------M'Bami----------------
--Pennant-------------------------------------Nani--
-------------R.Oliveira-----------Koller---------------

Subs
Kirkland
Meite
Sahin
Bodmer
Cisse

vs

HP

----------------------------Gianluigi Buffon----------------------------
----------------Marcelo Bordon----------Kakha Kaladze-----------------
-Lauren---------------------------------------------------Taye Taiwo-
------------------------------Alou Diarra------------------------------
----------------Johan Vogel--------------Marcos Assuncao-------------
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
------------------------------Adrian Mutu------------------------------
---------------Emmanuel Adebayor----Hernan Crespo--------------------


Maarten Stekelenburg
Robert Pires
Felix Ettien
Joan Capdevila
Yoann Gourcuff

[Nedy]

HP wins IMO. Very strong midfield and a very good attack, with two excellents goalscorers and the Mutu speed.

[-Rafa-]

Good luck HP ;)

I'll be the one needing it though :no:

:ninja:

[Rambo]

Hp wins for me, I think he has a stronger midfield and a stronger attack.

[Phatmann2003]

HP wins this one. Rafa seems to have a team full of average players, whereas HP has some players who will perform and get him the win. 2-0 is my prediction.

[greenegg]

Despite both attacks looking somewhat weakened I think the middle battle will be won by HP thus earning him the game.

[martin_cranie]

I think it's easy to underestimate Rafa's team on face value. There may not be any huge names, but there are plenty of good players - A solid and tenacious defence and central midfield, with two pacey wide-men and two talented forwards - all of whom will make this a close affair.

I like HP's team a lot, and certainly can't see him losing. Rafa's guys have what it takes to scrap for a draw though.

[Scarface]

Draw. I voted for Rafa, as he was trailing by a bit, at the time. I like HP's 3 man attack, however Rafa has quite a strong defence and two good defensive midfielders, who should prove quite an obstacle.

Low scoring draw.