D2 Matchday 4: Lorenzinho vs Cali

[Scarface]

Lorenzinho

------------------------Coupet--------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------
--Neill---------Burdisso----------Nelsen-------Del Horno--
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------------------Parker---------------------------------
------------------------------Obi Mikel------------------
---A. Young-----------------------------------Robinho---
------------------Aimar----------------------------------
----------------------------Shevchenko------------------


Subs: Butelle, Caneira, Obodo, Mendez, Vennegoor of Hesselink

vs

Cali

---------------------James----------------------
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--M. Salgado----Ze Castro-----Felipe-----Aurelio--
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--------------Landzaat------Costinha-------------
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----Benayoun--------------------------Nedved----
--------------------------Rooney-----------------
---------------Benzema---------------------------

Subs: Kuszczak (GK); Pablo Ibanez (CB), Arca (LB, LMF, CMF); Pizarro (ST), Zigic (ST)

[Top Gun]

I think Lorenzinho would take this game quite comfortably in the end. The defences are pretty even but in attack Lorenzinho looks much stronger with 3 or 4 top class players. I think Cali could get a goal but it will be 3-1 in the end.

[Nedy]

I go for Loren here.

His attack looks very good for Cali defense, a lot of talent there.

[wan109]

Cali for me.

[nath_scfc]

Benzema is a quality young lad, who has struck an excellent start up this season. He and Rooney will trouble Lorenzo's defence, however, I feel that Lorenzo's midfield will end up running the game.

3-1 Lorenzo.

[Scarface]

Lorenzo looks strong all over the pitch, and will be formidable opponents.

As talented a pairing as Rooney and Benzema are, they will have to be at their very best to get the better of a solid pairing of Ryan Nelsen and Nicolas Burdisso, and also beat Gregory Coupet in goal.

The midfield may be intense at times, with a number of fouls, resulting in both teams picking up several bookings.

Robinho, Ashley Young and Pablo Aimar will provide wonderful support for Shevchenko, and in the end, they will prove to be too strong.

Lorenzo to to go 2 goals ahead, before Rooney powers in a late consolation.

[McGregor]

Lorenzinho would edge this one for me as I feel he has more depth and general flair in the team. Take nothing away for Cali who has a good side but with his attacking options I feel Lorenzinho would win by around two goal to one.

[Bammers05]

Lorenzinho for me