14th Jun 2012 | Euro 2012
Ukraine v France: Anytime Goalscorer Tip
The bookies are clearly convinced that the old boy can't do it again. At this price, I'll give him a chance.
It’s becoming one of the defining features of Euro 2012 - repeat goalscorers. Prior to the second round of Group C fixtures on Thursday evening, Vaclav Pilar, Alan Dzagoev and Mario Gomez have all scored in consecutive matches.
It may seem unimaginative, but I now have to side with Andriy Shevchenko to follow suit at 7/2 (PaddyPower). You might think he’d almost be that price for first goalscorer after his wonderful performance against Sweden, but that’s what we can get in the anytime market.
We’re getting a tasty price because of two things - he’s 35, and Ukraine are facing France. But after the former AC Milan legend scored two headed goals in the second half on Monday, it feels like we can justify what would otherwise have been a sentimental bet.
‘Sheva’ rolled back the years with an inspired performance that saw him credited with the best individual performance of the tournament so far. That’s according to UEFA.com’s CastrolEdge Index.
In his own words, the man with 48 goals in 108 games for his country feels “20-years-old, not 35.” Maybe we should share the hopes of an excited host nation.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 15:14 14th Jun, 2012 but subject to change
