The Citizen (Gauteng)

Soccer pro’s top shots

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World Cup 2018 is almost upon us and as we brace ourselves for what should be an unforgetta­ble ride, we get a taste of what is to come in this weekend’s featured pools on internatio­nal friendlies. While it is true riendlies are often used by football coaches to experiment building confidence with victories is equally as important. Top Shots will focus on thse encounters.

S6 V3 P2 M1, S10 V3 M2 and S13 V1 M6 Austria v GERMANY

One of the favourites for the WC, Germany open our top shots, albeit they are playing on foreign soil.

S6 V3 P2 M2, S10 V3 M3 and S13 V1 M2 ENGLAND v Nigeria

This could be a potentiall­y tricky match for England against Africa’s eighthrank­ed team, but expect them to win.

S6 V3 P2 M6, S10 V3 M8 and S13 V1 M5 ICELAND v Norway

This tiny nation, Iceland, appear in their first ever WC and should be too strong for a team who did not qualify.

S10 V3 M1 ZAMBIA v Namibia

In this all African internatio­nal friendly, an ever-improving Zambia are selected to beat visiting Namibia.

S10 V3 M9 MEXICO v Scotland

WC contender, Mexico close our top shots as our final outright selection

PRO’S Soccer 6 Pool of the Week

Saturday 2 June 2018 S6 V3 P2 R108 M1 = 3; M2 = 1; M3 = 1, 2, 3; M4 = 1, 2; M5 = 1, 2, 3; M6 = 1.

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