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In recent years, a new soccer betting market has evolved. The under/over 2.5 goals market has become increasingly popular among sports betting enthusiasts and soccer fans. This kind of soccer betting allows punters to try predicting whether or not there will be less than 2.5 goals scored in a match or more than that figure.

Newcomers to soccer betting can be confused by the 2.5 figure after all it is not possible to score this number of goals in a match. The 2.5 figure is just an imaginary one that sits in between the 2 goal and 3 goal marks allowing bettors to bet on both scenarios.

The reason this market has become so popular is that people find it easier to predict how many goals will be scored in a match rather than the eventual result. For example, in a match featuring two very low scoring teams the likelihood is that this trend would continue and goals would be scarce. In contrast games that feature two free scoring teams would be far more likely to see more than 2 goals scored.

If you can spot a team that is consistently involved in games which feature less than 2.5 goals, it is possible to enjoy a high success rate with this form of soccer betting. There have been many examples of outstanding teams who win most of their matches yet still be involved in low scoring encounters.

Finding a team who is a good bet for the under/over 2.5 goals markets is not just about how many goals they score. The defensive aspect is equally important because how many goals a team concedes also plays a large part in whether or not they are regularly involved in low scoring matches.

Because of the popularity of this market there is now a range of similar ones with the line being set at 1.5 goals, 3.5 goals and even 4.5 goals although they are yet to become as popular as the 2.5 goals market.

In terms of odds these markets provide significant value compared to other soccer markets. If you have a good knowledge of the sport or can carry out some research then betting on the under/over 2.5 goals, market in soccer can be a very profitable activity.

For many Capetonians the Green Point Stadium which is billed to host one of the semi-finals of the FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup is nothing but a construction site, and it is difficult to imagine this construction site hosting such a prestigious event in less than two year's time.

The stadium's architecture has been designed to compliment Cape Town's sky line, particularly Table Mountain, with sweeping architecture and a stretched fibre-glass mesh. While stadiums traditionally have very flat horizontal edges the designers have attempted to break these hard lines with a much more fluid looking structure that will compliment the stadium's exquisite setting.

The stadium is scheduled for completion in December 2009, allowing at least six months for the grass to bed down before the arrival of the World Cup in June 2010. When the stadium is completed it will probably be one of the most picturesque stadiums in the world. It will have Cape Town's signature of Table Mountain framed by Signal Hill, Lions Head and Devils Peak as its backdrop. As if this was not enough of a cinematographer's dream the stadium's north western view is out towards the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Robben Island.

It is astounding to see how quickly the stadium is changing from a big pit with a plethora of cranes to a skeleton of a stadium that will host 68 000 fans during each of the games of the 2010 world cup.
The stadium will host five of the first round games, one of the Round 16 games, a quarter final and finally one of the semi-finals.

Ultimately the stadium will be at the centre of a huge urban parkland that will host a wide range of sports facilities for all Capetonians.

The completed stadium will consist of "6 levels" comprising of:
Ground Level Sports team rooms, VIP and VIP reception, lowest parking level, medical and police facilities, waste collection and compaction;
Level 1 Media areas, TV and radio studios, FIFA offices and sports event staff offices, and upper parking level;

Level 2: Public Plaza main concourse pedestrian access down to lowest tier and up to second tier, disabled person's seating, fan shop, VIP welcome zone, concession stands;

Level 3 Lower level of business club, multi-purpose hall, security and police offices, operator's storage spaces, smaller food kitchens;

Level 4 Upper level of business club, larger food preparation kitchens, stadium administration (operator's) offices;

Level 5 VIP lounges and private corporate boxes.

Level 6 Upper concourse, concession stands and access onto third tier of seats; and
The roof which is located above the highest level of seats, and contains an accessible roof including the lighting and media zone, with catwalk access into and through the roof structure.

There has been significant skepticism about whether the stadium will be completed in time for the 2010 World Cup, but judging by the speed with which this stadium is being constructed there is no reason to doubt that Cape Town is going to host one of the most spectacular semi-finals that world soccer has ever seen. BRING ON 2010!

Soccer uniform transformed from Victorian knickerbockers which were fastened tightly under the knee, overlapping stockings and heavy boots to jerseys and long shorts. This changed was due to social attitude transformation over time.

After world war II, the dramatic change in soccer uniform became relevant specifically in Italy and Hungary which eventually spread all over Europe then the whole world. Shorts actually even became short and top clothing became lighter.

The fabric also changed from stocky wool and cotton to synthetic fibers like nylon as well as acrylic which was a product of the industrial revolution. Soccer jersey and shorts were made mostly on these materials even nowadays.

If you search the internet, you will find how variety of soccer jerseys have grown to countless design and materials. Even you can find original ones to fake imitations from China or some other places where mass production seems to be the key of its popularity.

A soccer jersey can be seen and bought just about anywhere there are sporting garments Even in the flea market of India or Burma, you will be able to find one at a whim. The availability of these garments seems to be endless nowadays and at times you don't even know the difference from the original with a fake one.

Of course a soccer jersey which was worn by a soccer star will be difficult to find but as with anything nowadays, the internet is a good source for anything impossible to find whether its an antique or a vintage soccer jersey.

Of course vintage garments usually are auctioned and can only be bought by fanatics or collectors who in turn can make money from other fanatics. Some are too crazy over something like a soccer jersey even to the point buying an unwashed jersey.

But then some just wanted a simple soccer jersey just so they have a uniform for their local school soccer team. Most of the times, they make their own design and create their own logos. Perhaps from the time soccer was uniformed in terms of garments up to the present, countless designs have been made.

The teams who have won international level competitions are the one who have institutionalized the classic soccer jersey. Most of all, the one who are considered vintage are the soccer jerseys worn by the most popular soccer stars.

You search the internet for vintage soccer jerseys and you will find listing of all popular jerseys either according to teams or some would have individual listings. The older and more popular the soccer player is, the more expensive the garment become.

You can also find imitations available online. These are usually cheap and were produced en masse by some garment factory. Perhaps this is alright as everyone may have the opportunity to wear a soccer jersey even if it is fake.