[WC 14] GROUP D: Costa Rica, England, Italy & Uruguay

[Infinite_limit]

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[Infinite_limit]

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[dfens]

england :lol

"no italian player would make it in the england NT" :lmao:lmao


the new york knicks of international football.

[DD]

Italy and Uruguay advance

[dfens]

Italy and Uruguay advance

uruguay are getting very old and their defense has really dropped since 2010 so I'm not quite sold. Still, I guess it's better "kick the ball up front lad" england :lol

[lefty]

england :lol

"no italian player would make it in the england NT" :lmao:lmao


the new york knicks of international football.
:lmao

:lol Jack Wilshere, overrated by Arsenal fans because he has the logo tattoed on his chest and by 3 Lions fans because he is a pure, "tough", English boy
:lol Phil Jones
:lol Lampard
:lol Steven Cuckard


I like Gary Cahill though, good defender

[velik_m]

Yeah England doesn't look too good - i could see them advancing, but anything more is unrealistic.

[Blizzardwizard]

It's time for the young talent to shine. That means you Ross Barkley and Luke Shaw.

Barkley is going to wreak havoc, tbh.

3 LIONS.

GONNA BEAT ASS.

Until they lose to Costa Rica.

[ElNono]

The question in this group is if we're going to have another LOLItaly moment...

[The Gemini Method]

The Spaghettis and U R Guay will advance in this one I think.

[urunobili]

Toughest group :cry

[szumi]

What is Suarez status? Will he play in the first/second game? He had his knee drained couple weeks ago.

[urunobili]

What is Suarez status? Will he play in the first/second game? He had his knee drained couple weeks ago.

on track to be a sub on the 2nd game. he's already training full contact.

[szumi]

on track to be a sub on the 2nd game. he's already training full contact.
thanks

[Brunodf]

Uruguay and England

[Infinite_limit]

Toughest group :cry
3 World Cup winners & Costa Rica is decent. I agree

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Uruguay and Italia move to the second round.

England blame World Cup not played in proper weather :cry How can you play headless chicken when it isn't raining 24/7 :cry

[Muser]

People comparing this England team to previous teams is stupid, this isn't sit back and play the long ball to Rooney anymore.

Italy aren't exactly world beaters, and if Suarez isn't fit then Uruguay can be beaten too.

[dfens]

People comparing this England team to previous teams is stupid, this isn't sit back and play the long ball to Rooney anymore.

Italy aren't exactly world beaters, and if Suarez isn't fit then Uruguay can be beaten too.

yes, they are a "try to be technical like modern football :cry:cry" but fail team. At least that sit back and play it long had an identity, an ugly identity, but still one that matched the talent provided by england. No player in the england squad can truly create offense.

Italy is the euro finalist and a team with a clear style of play that can match both the technicality of latin teams and the physicality of england/germany/france so you are talking out of your ass big time on this one. They are also quite creative and I won't even start talking about coaching because it's like pop>spo.

[dfens]

Agree that uruguay is worse.

[Muser]

yes, they are a "try to be technical like modern football :cry:cry" but fail team. At least that sit back and play it long had an identity, an ugly identity, but still one that matched the talent provided by england. No player in the england squad can truly create offense.

Italy is the euro finalist and a team with a clear style of play that can match both the technicality of latin teams and the physicality of england/germany/france so you are talking out of your ass big time on this one. They are also quite creative and I won't even start talking about coaching because it's like pop>spo.

I don't know why you're making the reference to the Euro's, this great Italian side needed penalties to beat a much worse England team who only had a month or two with a new coach.

I'm not saying England will win, but to act as if we don't have a chance is retarded.

[Muser]

And I pray to god that the Italian management thinks like you do that England have nobody going forward. The Sterling/Sturridge combination is ready to destroy.

[Muser]

Buffon ruled out of England game through injury

[ElNono]

Suarez apparently to sit this one out against Costa Rica?

[urunobili]

Suarez apparently to sit this one out against Costa Rica?
yes. He's on track to be part of the bench for England

[NASpurs]

Funny watching Messi do that Head and Shoulders commercial

[urunobili]

Wow UY press saying Suarez may get some minutes :wow

[ElNono]

good luck urunobili...

[NASpurs]

This game and the last game against England are the only chances that Costa Rica have to steal any points and play spoilers.

[urunobili]

good luck urunobili...

Thanks... can't breathe and I'm sick nervous... If we don't win this game we won't make it out of the group stage... :vomit:

[Muser]

It's awesome watching matches that have nothing to do with you, horrible when it does..

[ElNono]

lol those Puma jerseys

[ElNono]

:lol those lineup introductions where the players cross their arms are gay as fuck, tbh

[NASpurs]

Uruguay looks like they're wearing Under Armour.

[NASpurs]

Lol that throw-in

[NASpurs]

Gif that replay :lmao

[ElNono]

fuck thats dangerous

[Muser]

Lol at that push. Lugano was a scrub for WBA tbh, don't Uruguay have anyone better?

[Muser]

Wow Cavani

[NASpurs]

:lmao that was an embarrassing strike

[NASpurs]

:lol Penaldo

[Muser]

Rugby tackle :lol

[Sportstudi]

Correct decision. Grabbed him with both hands.

[Muser]

Glad that referees are starting to penalise that bullshit

[NASpurs]

You can breathe now urunobili (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7291)

[Sportstudi]

Glad that referees are starting to penalise that bullshit

Brych is some decent ref. I bet that Japanese guy from the first game or the Coloumbian ref from the second game would have swallowed their whistles.

[Jodelo]

The defense from Costa Rica! :lmao

But that shot from Campbell was nice!

[Muser]

Campbell looks good, Arsenal should give him a run next season

[Relevancy]

A lot pf teams gettig bailed out with penales

[Sportstudi]

A lot pf teams gettig bailed out with penales

That wasn't a bailout though. Correct peno.

[NASpurs]

Game is opening up more for CR

[Muser]

Pull your shorts up mate..

[Sportstudi]

Thanks... can't breathe and I'm sick nervous... If we don't win this game we won't make it out of the group stage... :vomit:

Just curious, what did the commentators from Uruguay say to the penalty? Did they agree?

[Trill Clinton]

joel campbell needs to get his feets on the ball againhttp://i58.tinypic.com/9u9qfl.png

[Sportstudi]

lol muslera... :lol blocked by the own player.

[Muser]

What a save

[NASpurs]

Navas is a damn good keeper, one of the best in La Liga.

[Sportstudi]

Navas is a damn good keeper, one of the best in La Liga.

Keeper of the season if I'm not mistaken.

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

From a neutral POV, least entertaining game of the Cup so far. Uruguay too rusty, blowing passes which would lead into good chances. Costa Rica just trying to do their thing, bother Uruguay as much as possible and scrap a goal out of nowhere. Hopefully they pick it up in second half.

[urunobili]

Just curious, what did the commentators from Uruguay say to the penalty? Did they agree?

All languages I checked agreed with it yes. It's a clear Rugby grab. For what is worth, We're thankful of European referees. A south american one on qualifications lets those go uncalled...

[Relevancy]

Holanda in my opinion has been the most impressive national team so far. The brazil match was looking good until the penaldo.

holand to win the wc

[urunobili]

From a neutral POV, least entertaining game of the Cup so far. Uruguay too rusty, blowing passes which would lead into good chances. Costa Rica just trying to do their thing, bother Uruguay as much as possible and scrap a goal out of nowhere. Hopefully they pick it up in second half.

Agreed with your take. But think that after the Holland 5-1 to Spain match that will be difficult to beat on many levels.

[Trill Clinton]

yea costa rica isn't as skilled as uraguay but they're playing hard so far. forlan is looking old as fucc out there too.

[NASpurs]

yea costa rica isn't as skilled as uraguay but they're playing hard so far. forlan is looking old as fucc out there too.

Brah, you're a Gooner?

[Muser]

Holy shit have you seen the picture of the Manaus pitch for the game tonight? That shit is dreadful

[NASpurs]

Is Suarez going to get some warmup minutes today?

[Sportstudi]

All languages I checked agreed with it yes. It's a clear Rugby grab. For what is worth, We're thankful of European referees. A south american one on qualifications lets those go uncalled...

That Columbian one from the game Mexiko - Cameroon would've swallowed his whistle, I'm sure.

[Trill Clinton]

Brah, you're a Gooner?

yes, a bandwagon gooner

[Sportstudi]

Is Suarez going to get some warmup minutes today?

I think that depends on the score. If Uruguay gets a higher lead, he'll likely sit. Otherwise, we might see him today.

[Relevancy]

Suarez coming in, he could help thos match not be a snorefest

[NASpurs]

yes, a bandwagon gooner

You must have bandwagoned 10 years ago since Arsenal haven't won anything meaningful for a long time outside the recent FA Cup :lol

[IronMaxipad]

should've scored der

[Muser]

:lmao at that defending, should have scored

[Sportstudi]

Costa Rica needs a better striker, badly.

[NASpurs]

Blown chances for CR

[NASpurs]

Was that Suarez warming up? Couldn't tell from the back

[IronMaxipad]

Goallllll

[Sportstudi]

Lol Uruguay :lmao

[Muser]

Boom!!!!

[NASpurs]

Costa Rica needs a better striker, badly.

Campbell has his moments but CR aren't known for strikers outside of Wanchope,

[NASpurs]

Speaking of Campbell... :lol

[Trill Clinton]

campbell!!!!http://i61.tinypic.com/w9g17n.png

[resistanze]

:cry Joel yes

[Sportstudi]

Was that Suarez warming up? Couldn't tell from the back

Yes. I think we'll see him soon after that equalizer.

[Relevancy]

Take that uruguay:lmao

[Sportstudi]

Campbell has his moments but CR aren't known for strikers outside of Wanchope,

Didn't Wanchope scored two goals against Germany in the opening game 2006?

[Blizzardwizard]

This is good...

[resistanze]

yes, a bandwagon gooner

Yessir

[NASpurs]

Bring Campbell over Wenger and get rid of Sanogo :lol

[Trill Clinton]

lol! yessss

[IronMaxipad]

GOOOOOOL

:lol Uruguayy

[resistanze]

:cry yes!!!

[NASpurs]

Omg!!!

[Baam]

:lmao

[Sportstudi]

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Muser]

Lmao Uruguay can't defend set pieces for shit

[Jodelo]

:lmao

[Blizzardwizard]

Can't tell whether this is very good or not..

[Muser]

Can't tell whether this is very good or not..

A draw would be better tbh

[Trill Clinton]

http://i59.tinypic.com/xqmhip.png

[Manu'sMagicalLeftHand]

Can't tell whether this is very good or not..

Unless England and Italy really blow it up, it has opened the group for them. Either can draw or lose tonight and then beat Costa Rica and win/draw with Uruguay and they're both through.

[NASpurs]

Didn't Wanchope scored two goals against Germany in the opening game 2006?

Yeah I think he did if I'm not mistaken. That dude was big time for CR.

[IronMaxipad]

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[NASpurs]

Watch this group be the real group of death :lol

[Baam]

Two really nice goals tbh, surprising team.

[Trill Clinton]

daaaaamn

[Muser]

Campbell needs to play for Arsenal next season

[NASpurs]

Holy fuck Campbell

[resistanze]

Welcome back to London Joel.

[NASpurs]

He has his work permit for England already. Fucking Wenger, bring him over. :lol

[Sportstudi]

Campbell needs to play for Arsenal next season

I expect Wenger to miss on him... something he's known for tbh.

[Trill Clinton]

whew

[NASpurs]

Uruguay were the ones who eliminated CR 4/5 years ago so CR wouldn't make the World Cup. I think CR wants some of that Uruguay ass. :lol

[Relevancy]

Urunobili is on his knees crying right now

[Trill Clinton]

oh shit!!!

[Sportstudi]

Loooooooooool :lmao

[resistanze]

Game niggas :lol

[NASpurs]

Omg!!!!!!!!

[IronMaxipad]

GOOOOOOOOOOLL

Dat Rape train

[Trill Clinton]

man if wenger doesn't bring campbell over...sick pass

[FkLA]

happy for them ticos even if they hate big brother mexico

[Jodelo]

That pass by Campbell! :wow

He is beating Uruguay by himself...

[Baam]

:wow Costa Rica could actually get out of that group...

[Sportstudi]

:wow Costa Rica could actually get out of that group...

Imagine Uruguay finishes 4th :lol

[IronMaxipad]

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[Blizzardwizard]

Imagine Uruguay finishes 4th :lol

No, that spot has already been reserved :lol

[Trill Clinton]

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[NASpurs]

That's a lot of ET :lol

[Brunodf]

:rollinUruguay

[Trill Clinton]

That's a lot of ET :lol

lol

[IronMaxipad]

That's a lot of ET :lol

dat conmebol homefield advantage tbh

[Trill Clinton]

props to concacaf so far. honduras better not losehttp://i58.tinypic.com/24ltrbq.png

[NASpurs]

:lmao Red

[resistanze]

:lol meltdown

[Sportstudi]

Deserved red. Stupid tackle.

[Relevancy]

Shitty uruguay, im glad most likely theyll be eliminated

shitty ass bald head not knowing how to lose

[Blizzardwizard]

Pereira be like "Screw you guys, I'm going home".

[NASpurs]

Tiiiiiiicos!

[scott]

World Cup of CONCACAF, tbqh

[Relevancy]

Yesssssssssss

[Trill Clinton]

lets go super mario

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[IronMaxipad]

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[Sportstudi]

That red card was the 9th for Uruguay at the WC :lol

[urunobili]

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[NASpurs]

I wonder how Italy and England are going to play CR now...

[Sportstudi]

http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs6/i/2005/115/7/e/__Jump_Off_a_Cliff___Emoticon_by_neek_zique.gif

Sorry for ya. That must feel like a suckerpunch.

[IronMaxipad]

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[Blizzardwizard]

No Ross Barkley in the starting line up :depressed

[NASpurs]

No Ross Barkley in the starting line up :depressed

i like Barkley, too bad he's not starting. Young dude has a lot of potential.

[ElNono]

just got back home... was checking on the cell... RIP uruguay, tbh...

[lefty]

yes, a bandwagon goonerhey me too

[NASpurs]

http://gifsound.com/?gif=a.pomf.se/1/xuqdhp.gif&v=Soa3gO7tL-c&s=37

:lol the Price is Right loser sound would fit too

[lefty]

England vs Juventus tbh

[Trill Clinton]

damn nice strike from sterling

[NASpurs]

Holy shit, I thought that went in

[Blizzardwizard]

Damn, I thought that Sterling strike was in :lol

[Sportstudi]

Holy shit, I thought that went in

same

[lefty]

metoometoometoo

[Jodelo]

England vs Juventus tbh

Liverpool v. Juventus, tbh.

[Trill Clinton]

these english brothas look pretty good

[Sportstudi]

Italy has been shit so far

[NASpurs]

So close. Almost a lolitaly sighting

[Blizzardwizard]

Welp, it was a good run.

[NASpurs]

:lol Liverpool

[lefty]

Lmao

Nice goal

[NASpurs]

Mah nigga Pirlo :cry

[Sportstudi]

undeserved, but stupid brits :lol

[Sportstudi]

lol that was fast

[NASpurs]

:lol lolitaly

[Blizzardwizard]

MI HERMANO
ALPHA

FANTASY TEAM

BRITAIN.


TEA.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLL

[lefty]

:lol Liverpool
Liverpool shitting on you

[ElNono]

lolitaly

[NASpurs]

Dehydration getting to the staff... Probably not. Saying its a leg injury.

[lefty]

Lol English not used to hot weather

[NASpurs]

Lol English not used to hot weather

The LeBrons

[ElNono]

the general pace of this game is a snorefest, tbh... feels like they're ok with the tie

[lefty]

Omg

[ElNono]

what a shot by balotelli

[NASpurs]

Lol Wenger

http://i.imgur.com/VmkWcM0.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/i0nzGq7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/fYMI9T6.jpg

[lefty]

The LeBronslol

[NASpurs]

Damn so close Italia

[ElNono]

hit the post

[lefty]

Lol Wenger

http://i.imgur.com/VmkWcM0.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/i0nzGq7.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/fYMI9T6.jpg
:lmao

[Blizzardwizard]

Gods helping us out here.

[NASpurs]

IronMaxipad I'm stealing your source

https://d3j5vwomefv46c.cloudfront.net/photos/large/856900380.gif?1402785668

[lefty]

Aaaaand the long back pass to the GK

white English players :lol

[NASpurs]

So the English physio who dislocated his ankle celebrating used to be an Arsenal physio? It all makes sense now.

[lefty]

So the English physio who dislocated his ankle celebrating used to be an Arsenal physio? It all makes sense now.

:lol you are mean with my Gunners

[Blizzardwizard]

Welp, it was a good run.

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao Muser
:lmao Blizzardwizard

[NASpurs]

I have Balo on my team. :cry

[lefty]

Balotellitaly

[Blizzardwizard]

I still have confidence that we would have destroyed Uruguay today.

:cry

[NASpurs]

England and Uruguay fighting for that 4th spot

[lefty]

Welbeck falling and looking around


No, no Howard Webb in sight

[ElNono]

lolengland

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao denied Penaldo for Merseyside

[NASpurs]

IronMaxipad (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=17679) I'm stealing your source

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http://i.imgur.com/0Am6cMw.png

[lefty]

NAspurs, you are watching a stream?

[NASpurs]

NAspurs, you are watching a stream?

no on my tv

[Sportstudi]

Barkley sighting.

[Venti Quattro]

:rollin Shrek

[ElNono]

:lol rooney

[NASpurs]

:lol Shrek

[NASpurs]

Barkley is det nigga

[NASpurs]

LeCramps!

[Blizzardwizard]

Still playing well tbh.

Beat Uruguay and CR. Easy :hat

[NASpurs]

Someone fucked with the AC

[NASpurs]

Sterling can still play? I was led to believe that was not possible

[lefty]

no on my tv
ah ok I thought it was a screen shot of your computer tbh

[NASpurs]

Here comes the chain smoker

[NASpurs]

This game kind of blows

[lefty]

:lol Wilshere


:lol Hodgson

[Sportstudi]

great save

[Baam]

:lmao Rooney

[lefty]

Lol Shrek

[Venti Quattro]

:lmao what was that Corner kick, Shrek?

[NASpurs]

That was some blooper shit from Shrek

[Blizzardwizard]

Eh screw this, England are still the best at track cycling and have the best football league.

:cry

[Baam]

England falling apart...

[NASpurs]

England should practice those passes

[ElNono]

There's still time for another lolitaly, but England looks like shit

[Baam]

England should practice those passes

Seriously so many passing fails...

[Sportstudi]

England should practice those passes

England should practice to play football.

[Venti Quattro]

English fans like to laugh at Arsenal without realizing that their national team is a carbon copy of Arsenal. Once had their glory moment but are now just composed of overrated wankers with a frog manager.

[Brunodf]

Damn, the throws

[ElNono]

lol TOSB Gerrard

[ElNono]

Italia with the catenaccio goods

[NASpurs]

:lol hairplugs

[ElNono]

:lol Roonie Westbrook, taking the ball away from a teammate

[Brunodf]

Damn, England really sucks

[Baam]

:downspin: so many technical errors... Some real abortion ball from England...

[NASpurs]

Funny seeing this Liverpool team not playing like the fast pace Premier League Liverpool team.

[NASpurs]

Use that fucking speed of Sterling and Sturridge to your advantage, Jesus. That's a wasted asset.

[ElNono]

shit Pirlo

[NASpurs]

Pirlo please :cry

[lefty]

Daaaamn

[ElNono]

lol Joe Hart going nowhere near

[Brunodf]

:wowUnlucky

[NASpurs]

Loliverpool

[lefty]

Immobile can move

[ElNono]

Immobile

Joe Hart's nickname, tbh

[Muser]

Gutted with the defeat but I don't see any reason why we can't beat Uruguay and Costa Rica if we play like that.

[Muser]

Roy needs to drop Rooney though, he's gone to shit.

[Franklin]

Roy needs to drop Rooney though, he's gone to shit.
England needs some depth in the midfield imho. Gerrard & Henderson ain't providing enough defense, your formation looks a bit too adventurous tbh. Get Carrick or Wilshere in the starting XI and you'll have fun beating Uruguay and Costa Rica. Henderson has the potential but I'm afraid he's not yet ready for the World Cup.

[NASpurs]

Det nigga Pirlo. 110 passes, 102 completed, 92.73% completion.

[lefty]

EPL would be such a shit league without all those foreigners

[it's me]

Most recent Uruguay world cup championship actions.
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view2/4279147/uruguay-campeon-1930-o.gif

[lefty]

lol monty pythons

[dfens]

Det nigga Pirlo. 110 passes, 102 completed, 92.73% completion.

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3853/14422186064_1dfbc31e81_z.jpg