The World Cup thread!

[Texas_Ranger]

Germany had win in a very beautiful match. With two amazing goals from Lahm and Frings. But when Wanchope scored his second goal he was in offside.

GO ECUADOR GO

[Texas_Ranger]

JUPIIIIIIIII!!!
A GOAL A GOAL A GOAL A GOAL A GOAL!!!!!!!! :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Ecuador 1 - 0 Poland

[Texas_Ranger]

Ecuador plays much better so far.

[Spurologist]

Damn. Ecuador's defense is rock solid

[Spurologist]

Poland needs to get Marius Pudzianowski in the game immediately

[MannyIsGod]

Man, the Poles played like ass early on. Their defense either sucks that bad, or Ecuador is that good. Should be 2-0, but Poland at least has a chance. They finished out the half much better.

[polandprzem]

Poland needs to get Marius Pudzianowski in the game immediately

:pctoss

Janas didn't took him :pctoss


If they want to play like that I'm fucking out

[MaNuMaNiAc]

The funny thing is Poland beat Ecuador 3 - 0 in a friendly last year I think. With virtually the same team. Wonder what happened...

[velik_m]

:pctoss

Janas didn't took him :pctoss


If they want to play like that I'm fucking out

all is not lost, poland is still very much in this game, they just have to do something about the quality of that last pass. The delivery into the box was substandard

[polandprzem]

The funny thing is Poland beat Ecuador 3 - 0 in a friendly last year I think. With virtually the same team. Wonder what happened...
Well that was whole a lot different game.
Esp. when you talking about condicions. Rain and many water on the field, and you know how southeramericans like to play and what condicions they like :dammit

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Well that was whole a lot different game.
Esp. when you talking about condicions. Rain and many water on the field, and you know how southeramericans like to play and what condicions they like :dammit
:lmao

[polandprzem]

all is not lost, poland is still very much in this game, they just have to do something about the quality of that last pass. The delivery into the box was substandard

Fuckin - they have no pass at all.
No shooting on goal nothing. That's fucked up.

[polandprzem]

:lmao

what?!

:huh

[MaNuMaNiAc]

what?!

:huh
sorry, but are you saying Poland won because it rained and Southamericans don't like to play under the rain?

[polandprzem]

sorry, but are you saying Poland won because it rained and Southamericans don't like to play under the rain?

Yea that was a slow motion game and better Equador technic wasn't so efective. That is what you can see. They are faster and and with the techinic it pays of.

The game is on.........................

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Yea that was a slow motion game and better Equador technic wasn't so efective. That is what you can see. They are faster and and with the techinic it pays of.

The game is on.........................
perhaps, but don't say Southamericans, because Argentina, Brasil, Uruguay are all Southamericans and their game is not the same as Ecuador.

[themvp]

US fans: who is overall better player?

-Landon Donovan
-DeMarcus Beasley

[Spurologist]

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[MaNuMaNiAc]

Poland be fucked! yes

[rascal]

Poland looks weak. I don't think they will be advancing.

[polandprzem]

Kurwa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

[polandprzem]

They won't win with Germany. So it means they can go back home

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Damn! poland is unlucky. The bad thing about losing this game is that Poland's fate is now in somebody else's hands. Not only are they forced to win the next 2 games, but they also have to hope Germany or Ecuador lose at least one.

[Spurologist]

US fans: who is overall better player?

-Landon Donovan
-DeMarcus Beasley

Donavon

[Spurologist]

:lol The Poland coach left Dudek of the roster.

:idiot

[NASpurs]

OH well, I didn't expect Costa Rica to win today against Germany but at least it wasn't a total embarassment. My team isn't expected to do much.

[velik_m]

well deserved win for Ecuador

Poland never risked anything (except at the very end) - no risk no gain.

[rascal]

Not only did they lose they didn't score any goals.

[polandprzem]

:lol The Poland coach left Dudek of the roster.

Wow. when did you noticed that?

Dudek and Frankowski. many fans were frickin mad at coach. Mad as hell!!! You don't want to know how polish 'fans' reacted on the last friendly game vs. Columbia.

If Poland would play the whole game like they played in l;ast 20 min it would be a different game. Not even coach didn't tok Dudek but he left Frankowski as well. A guy who was scoring machine off the bench.

Why did he put a 4-5-1 at the begining of a game?
Poland feels the best in 4-4-2

plus Jelen was in a good shape - why the fuck was he on the bench. He was the one whop was fighting. Shit :pctoss

Unlucky? Fuck unlucky. You must help your luck. They didn't. They better not comoing back to poland. The critic will be devastating to them. I'm tellin ya

[polandprzem]

Not only did they lose they didn't score any goals.

Well that's deep

[Spurologist]

Wow. when did you noticed that?

Dudek and Frankowski. many fans were frickin mad at coach. Mad as hell!!! You don't want to know how polish 'fans' reacted on the last friendly game vs. Columbia.

If Poland would play the whole game like they played in l;ast 20 min it would be a different game. Not even coach didn't tok Dudek but he left Frankowski as well. A guy who was scoring machine off the bench.

Why did he put a 4-5-1 at the begining of a game?
Poland feels the best in 4-4-2

plus Jelen was in a good shape - why the fuck was he on the bench. He was the one whop was fighting. Shit :pctoss

Unlucky? Fuck unlucky. You must help your luck. They didn't. They better not comoing back to poland. The critic will be devastating to them. I'm tellin ya

Sorry I don't follow Polish football. Sometimes the poles don't go your way.

Leaving a world class goalkeeper off your roster is just fucking stupid. Who else did he leave off?

[polandprzem]

Sorry I don't follow Polish football. Sometimes the poles don't go your way.

Leaving a world class goalkeeper off your roster is just fucking stupid. Who else did he leave off?

I'm only pissed of he left Dudek and Frankowski, you do not leaving the guys wchich were a key to advancing to the World Cup.
You don't do that esp. because of chemistry.

You know Boruc is not a bad goalkeeper, but Dudek is more expierienced dammit.

It is just fucking normal in polish soccer. They alwayes screwing up when they souldn't. And ppl buying flags and hanging them on their houses. It is just fucked

[polandprzem]

Spurs and Poland sucks :depressed

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Spurs and Poland sucks :depressed
I feel for ya bro, last world cup was a bitch for me aswell http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smidepressed.gif

[MannyIsGod]

Buck up Poland. They might still beat Germany. Germany's defense didn't look very good today.

[rascal]

polandprzm: Its tough to look forward to the world cup then have your team play the worst that they can.

I'm sure Poland has a lot better game then what they showed today. They still have two more games and hopefully they will play up to their capability and give the Germans a hard fight.

[polandprzem]

I feel for ya bro, last world cup was a bitch for me aswell http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smidepressed.gif

for me as well :depressed

It is fucked.
You are waiting 4 whole years and then...

Now I only left with Argentina to cheer on








-time to go to sleep :) it's 0:30

[theroc5]

US fans: who is overall better player?

-Landon Donovan
-DeMarcus Beasley
imo
donovan no doubt

[Phenomanul]

for me as well :depressed

It is fucked.
You are waiting 4 whole years and then...

Now I only left with Argentina to cheer on








-time to go to sleep :) it's 0:30

It may seem harder to play the German Squad... but it's not... you all play a very similar style and would have a chance... playing against Ecuador was a clash of styles and they prevailed. If you all just play like you all did in the last 20 minutes of the Ecuador game; Poland has a chance of beating Germany....

[alamo50]

Metzelder is one of the best defenders in the world

:lmao

[TDMVPDPOY]

metzelder is a scrub

that last german goal was a fluke, i dont call that skills, lets just say fluke = lucky

i felt that the other team had the momentum if that last german goal didnt went in.

[ALVAREZ6]

What time is Argentina vs. Ivory Coast????




I heard it's at 3:00 PM (eastern time) ?????

[polandprzem]

What time is Argentina vs. Ivory Coast????
I heard it's at 3:00 PM (eastern time) ?????

It is.


Well the saddest thing is that they told they are going to fight. They didn't. That's simple. If they would play on 100% the score would be different.

[ALVAREZ6]

It is.


Well the saddest thing is that they told they are going to fight. They didn't. That's simple. If they would play on 100% the score would be different.
Are you refering to Poland?

[polandprzem]

Are you refering to Poland?

Jesus :rolleyes NO! In poland it will be 9pm (so minus six hours and you have American ET) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!



Our coach is pathetic. he said it was a good strategy but there was nobody to cover it. :cuss

[ALVAREZ6]

I know you weren't talking about Poland's time, I meant the bottom half:

"Well the saddest thing is that they told they are going to fight. They didn't. That's simple. If they would play on 100% the score would be different."









BTW, chill out.

[polandprzem]

I know you weren't talking about Poland's time, I meant the bottom half:

"Well the saddest thing is that they told they are going to fight. They didn't. That's simple. If they would play on 100% the score would be different."









BTW, chill out.

I'm chilled :D

Yes - I was talking about Poland.


Ps.Do you think one thread for World Cup it's enough?

ps2 England is playing.

[Streakyshooter08]

I am happy our team won. I am not expecting much from our team anyway. This team is very very young and hast nearly no experience. I believe they will be in the top 16 and maybe top 8 but thats about it.

2 more thoughts:

1. Our best player has not played yet, so there is still room for improvement.
2. Frings scored goals like that in the past, so it was definetly no fluke.

Looking forward to the next games...

[MannyIsGod]

First 5 minutes of the game a complete disaster for Paraguay.

[spurschick]

And now, for your halftime pleasure...

http://hebgame.webheadgroup.com/

You can win HEB gift cards.

[Spurologist]

:lmao

You obviously don't know what good defender is.

Happen to catch the last world cup in Korea/Japan. Maybe he just got and old and fucking regressed. He was/is one of the best defenders in the world. Dude even got an award in the world cup. I can't remember what it was.

[MannyIsGod]

:lol I can see that shit getting addicting

[Spurologist]

And now, for your halftime pleasure...

http://hebgame.webheadgroup.com/

You can win HEB gift cards.

I don't think I live within 200 miles of an H-E-B store. Aren't they all in Texas.

[velik_m]

what a boring game...

Sweden will beat T&T 6:0

[polandprzem]

I am happy our team won. I am not expecting much from our team anyway. This team is very very young and hast nearly no experience. I believe they will be in the top 16 and maybe top 8 but thats about it.

2 more thoughts:

1. Our best player has not played yet, so there is still room for improvement.
2. Frings scored goals like that in the past, so it was definetly no fluke.

Looking forward to the next games...

Get ready for a loss!

We won't give up! Germans will be crashed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
YEA!

[velik_m]

You obviously don't know what good defender is.

good? yes. One of the best in the world? NO.

[Gerryatrics]

That match sucked, what a waste of valuable sleeping time. The only time I heard Gerrard's name was when he got a yellow card... that's not going to help my fantasy team.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

England seemed surprisingly weak against Paraguay. Specially since Paraguay had a first half from hell. They look looked like they didn't know where they were, what was going on, or even what their name was :lol However, I have to say it was a whole different team coming out in the second half. Either way, congrats to England, a win is a win, hope we meetin the semis.

[themvp]

That match sucked, what a waste of valuable sleeping time. The only time I heard Gerrard's name was when he got a yellow card... that's not going to help my fantasy team.


Indeed.

They need Rooney. They need to be more agressive.

[rascal]

I expect the Argentina vs Ivory Coast match to be the most entertaining and best on the day. That Eng vs Paraguay match had no flair. Very few shots on goal and too much mid field play.

[velik_m]

England seemed surprisingly weak against Paraguay. Specially since Paraguay had a first half from hell. They look looked like they didn't know where they were, what was going on, or even what their name was :lol However, I have to say it was a whole different team coming out in the second half. Either way, congrats to England, a win is a win, hope we meetin the semis.

Paraguay likes to play long-ball and that played right into England's hand, i suspect that Paraguay will have similar dificulties with Sweden.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I expect the Argentina vs Ivory Coast match to be the most entertaining and best on the day. That Eng vs Paraquay match had no flair. Very few shots on goal and too much mid field play.
I'm actually hoping we blow them out (that will be better for my heart http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif) but I know that is probably not going to happen. Ivory Coast seem like a challenging opponent. That Drogba is problematic.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i can really see england causin alot of trouble, that crouch guy is very overrated imo, i dont give a fuck if his 17, his very raw imo. only advantage of him is being tall and england should just keep on lobbyin it to him so defenders can jump over his back to geta freekick than beckham set pieces.

[Spurologist]

I expect the Argentina vs Ivory Coast match to be the most entertaining and best on the day. That Eng vs Paraquay match had no flair. Very few shots on goal and too much mid field play.

work :pctoss :pctoss

[rascal]

Sweden will win their group. And go far in this World cup

[spurschick]

:lol I can see that shit getting addicting

Very. We actually worked with WebHead to develop it for HEB... now all you hear around the office is "Goooooooooooooooooooooooool!" :lol

[TDMVPDPOY]

damn it im goin to catch that game in another 30mins, studyin for exam, stupid uni has exam on monday on queens bday which is public holiday in australia, and long weekend for all aussies, and out of all fuckn unis, i got an exam on that monday. Dunno how many raves/shoppin discounts i missed already due to this exams on queens bday over the years

i just missed out on 70% off storewide in this shoppin center the other day cose of exams!!

[Gerryatrics]

Poor T&T, I think they've only gotten it past the half-way line twice. Ah well, I'm off to get a couple of hours of sleep, I'll catch highlights of the carnage later.

[Gerryatrics]

OK, I lied, too exciting. T&T may look outclassed in every way, but damned if they don't have "spunk".

[Texas_Ranger]

That match sucked, what a waste of valuable sleeping time. The only time I heard Gerrard's name was when he got a yellow card... that's not going to help my fantasy team.


Agree, that game was very bad. No shots, not a lot of goals, not a lot of opportunities....

[Texas_Ranger]

Sweden will win their group. And go far in this World cup


First they need to win T&T. 0-0 so far, 64 min. was being played.

[rascal]

Sweden vs Trinidad & Tobago is a better game than the Eng vs Paraguay game.
Many more long passes and attacking and keeper saves by Hislop.

[Gerryatrics]

Bullshit Red Card earlier. Can't believe how exciting this match has turned out to be so far.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

YES!!!! take that Sweden!!!! They did the same thing to us in 2002 that Trinidad just did to them. I hope they choke and don't make it! Props to Trinidad! they held on for a tie with 9 games against a far superior team!

[Gerryatrics]

Wow, they did it. Great job! I'm usually not a fan of 0-0 draws, but this was a pretty damn good match. Helps make up for the England match.

[FromWayDowntown]

T&T deserved that point. I thought the Swedes played a complacent game early. Hislop and the T&T back line were good enough when they had to be, and damn if they didn't fight like crazy after John's red.

[Bob Lanier]

Fucking amazing game. T&T played with much heart.

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/gen/afp/20060610/i/4039334909.jpg

[~Sweetmelody~]

Go TRINIDAD! :elephant

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Sweden will win their group. And go far in this World cup
ahem... what was that again?? :lmao

[TDMVPDPOY]

did hislop put the dad in trinidad? :D

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Argentina vs Ivory Coast about to start! :tu

[velik_m]

Bullshit Red Card earlier. Can't believe how exciting this match has turned out to be so far.

that card was not bullshit - that was clearly a yellow card. (his second)

i wish refs would be even stricter. there were some rough challanges in this games that went unpunished.

on to the next game:
GO ARGENTINA!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

If I'm nervous now against Ivory Coast, I'm going to have a heart attack against England or Brasil :lol

[rascal]

England doesn't look good.

[rascal]

Still pick Sweden to win this group.

[polandprzem]

Go Argentina!

It might be the best game. We'll see.

4-2 Argentina

[danyel]

Eng vs Paraguay 2nd half sucked. England doesnt look scary at all.

Sweden was so overrated, T&T played a very smart game.

Argentina game about to start

[MaNuMaNiAc]

yeah, Rascal obviously we don't agree

[MaNuMaNiAc]

man, so far our defence SUCKS!! we better improve!!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Ivory Coast is kicking our ass!

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Is it me? or was that a goal!??

[spurschick]

Is it me? or was that a goal!??

That was a goal. The ref should have seen that.

IC is playing good D, but Argentina is moving the ball well. They'll score soon.

[rascal]

It looked like a goal on the replay.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Goooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!!! !!!!!!!!!!

[spurschick]

Goooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaal!!! !!!!!!!!!!


Told you. :spin

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Told you. :spin
:tu

[Ginofan]

kalu with a terrible shot on goal.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

IC is playing way better right now

[TheTruth]

IC is really dominating the ball, and they've had a few real good shots on goal.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Our defence is weak, right now Ayala is preventing thw draw. Pekerman needs to put Messi in NOW!

[spurschick]

Abbondanzieri is a fucking stud.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Goooooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aal!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheTruth]

saviola!!

[David@SLCC]

Goallll!

[spurschick]

:elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant

[TheTruth]

percet play

[TheTruth]

perfec*

[TheTruth]

IC should have 2 right now.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I have a newfound respect for Ivory Coast http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smiembarassed.gif I have to admit I thought they were good, but I didn't think they were THIS good! They have clearly played better, and yet Argentina has been able to cash in on the few chances we've had.

Its going to be a nerve recking second half http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smidepressed.gif

[ALVAREZ6]

Ivory Coast has had so many chances to score but they fucked them all up.


Abondanzieri not bad in goal today, he's playing great.

[ALVAREZ6]

kalu with a terrible shot on goal.
That shot was terrible.

[rascal]

Argentina is in good shape. Ivory Coast had to be good or else they wouldn't be calling this group the group of death. I like Ivory Coasts speed downfield and long passes but they haven't been able to finish at the goal. They also have defensive breakdowns that Argentina is able to make good on.

[velik_m]

I have a newfound respect for Ivory Coast http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smiembarassed.gif I have to admit I thought they were good, but I didn't think they were THIS good! They have clearly played better, and yet Argentina has been able to cash in on the few chances we've had.

Its going to be a nerve recking second half http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smidepressed.gif

you didn't watch the last African Cup of Nations

[polandprzem]

Great game, great players and great plays.
That's what you love in soccer.

Argrntina playing realy nice :) Hopefully they can handle the Ivory in the 2nd half

[MaNuMaNiAc]

You should see what its like over here :) I have about 200 people jumping up and down behind me singing and playing drums. My eardrums are about to explode

[danyel]

Its Messi time.

Riquelme, Cambiasso, Sorin, Crespo they should all be playing better.

Drogba is being well contained by our defense but IC is playing very well, attacking with many players.

Argentina is not playing really well, not to justify this difference at least. But a win is a win, this is just the first game.

[rascal]

Thats at your house?

[velik_m]

IC will bring second atacker in.

[danyel]

IC will bring second atacker in.

The more they attack, the more we will counter attack... :smokin

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Thats at your house?
not my house, a friend's

[polandprzem]

not my house, a friend's

A fiesta :) hehe

Coooooooooool

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Every IC player is like a foot taller than every Argentinian player :lmao

[MannyIsGod]

That first goal wasn't a goal. The ball was never fully across the line. ESPN showed a very good angle and you could tell it wasn't.

I'm pulling for an Ivory Coast comeback. I like the Argentines, but any team that can stop a war needs to win. :lol

[MaNuMaNiAc]

well, it was bound to happen, our defense is horrible tonight

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Pekerman is dumbass!!! Leave it to him to mess up what works

[MaNuMaNiAc]

PHEW!! ok we got that out of the way... now Holland and Serbia have to deal with IC :lol good luck with that!

[spurschick]

Good match!

[velik_m]

a valuable win, but i'm disappointed in Argentina.

and the flopping is embarasing

[MaNuMaNiAc]

a valuable win, but i'm disappointed in Argentina.

and the flopping is embarasing
flopping? :lmao are you fucking serious?? dude, do you watch football at all?? and what the hell are you dissapointed about?? Ivory Coast played AWESOME! In fact I'm going to change my prediction, IC and Argentina are going to move on, I don't see either Serbia or Holland beating an IC playing like this.

[ALVAREZ6]

Argentina played typical bullshit as usual when they are up by relaxing too much and making soft passes, eventually those quick Ivery Coast black dudes will take it and run with it...and they did.


They got the W, that's all that matters.

[velik_m]

i'm not talking about exagarating the contact, i'm talking about throwing yourself on the ground when nobody touches you - it is pathetic. It makes players look like they are from some minor league

[MaNuMaNiAc]

i'm not talking about exagarating the contact, i'm talking about throwing yourself on the ground when nobody touches you - it is pathetic. It makes players look like they are from some minor league
Every country does that. I'm amazed you are barely noticing it now.

[spurschick]

Ivory Coast played AWESOME! In fact I'm going to change my prediction, IC and Argentina are going to move on, I don't see either Serbia or Holland beating an IC playing like this.

Damn straight!


Group C
Argentina
Cote D'Ivoire
Serbia Montenegro
Netherlands

[MaNuMaNiAc]

I will say this, our defence needs a hell of a lot of work. We won beat Brasil, England, Germany like this. Well, maybe Germany but that's because they have a crappy defence too :lol so that evens up.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Damn straight!

spurschick has an Argentinian heart http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif :tu VAMOS ARGENTINAAAA!!!

[polandprzem]

flopping? :lmao are you fucking serious?? dude, do you watch football at all?? and what the hell are you dissapointed about?? Ivory Coast played AWESOME! In fact I'm going to change my prediction, IC and Argentina are going to move on, I don't see either Serbia or Holland beating an IC playing like this.

It won't count. Too late! :D

Match was realy cool, but I would like to see more from Argentinians, and hopefully they will make some progress during the turnament.

Aimar isn't in shape? What about Messi?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

It won't count. Too late! :D

Match was realy cool, but I would like to see more from Argentinians, and hopefully they will make some progress during the turnament.

Aimar isn't in shape? What about Messi?
I would like to ask that question to Pekerman myself http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smirolleyes.gif

[ALVAREZ6]

What about Carlos Tevez???


That guy's a stud, why isn't he playing?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

What about Carlos Tevez???


That guy's a stud, why isn't he playing?
well, we do have plenty of talented attackers, and the team was doing just fine in this game, at least on the scoring side. What we need now is a new defensive strategy. IC players were cutting through our defence like knife through butter, and that is not acceptable.

[velik_m]

Every country does that. I'm amazed you are barely noticing it now.

i'm not noticing it just now, i just think it's pathetic.
Argentina was the first on this WC to demonstrate it so blatantly.

i'm sure we'll see more of it on this WC. (Spain, Italy, Croatia - the usual suspects)

[ALVAREZ6]

well, we do have plenty of talented attackers, and the team was doing just fine in this game, at least on the scoring side. What we need now is a new defensive strategy. IC players were cutting through our defence like knife through butter, and that is not acceptable.
That's just typical Argentina futbol though, all those relaxed, bullshit, weak passes...and today you saw a lot of easy passes get picked off by a quick Ivory Coast player.

Doesn't our defense know they are playing black dudes? Africans, in particular?

[MaNuMaNiAc]

i'm not noticing it just now, i just think it's pathetic.
Argentina was the first on this WC to demonstrate it so blatantly.

i'm sure we'll see more of it on this WC. (Spain, Italy, Croatia - the usual suspects)
yeah, and you're forgetting England, Brasil, Holland, you know, the other usual suspects http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smirolleyes.gif

[polandprzem]

i'm not noticing it just now, i just think it's pathetic.
Argentina was the first on this WC to demonstrate it so blatantly.

i'm sure we'll see more of it on this WC. (Spain, Italy, Croatia - the usual suspects)

Well the referees was told to notice taht situacions and use yellow cards.

[Phenomanul]

What about Carlos Tevez???


That guy's a stud, why isn't he playing?


I read somewhere he was hurt...

[themvp]

Whats up with Messi?! Will he play at all? He is too good to sit on the bench, IMO.

[MannyIsGod]

Diving and the exagerated acting is the one thing I can't stand about Soccer. I hate how players are somehow hurt 24038043748937 times a game yet they are fine 2 minutes after their near death experience. Almost every team does it. I hate it.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Diving and the exagerated acting is the one thing I can't stand about Soccer. I hate how players are somehow hurt 24038043748937 times a game yet they are fine 2 minutes after their near death experience. Almost every team does it. I hate it.
Not almost, EVERY team does it.

[ALVAREZ6]

Diving and the exagerated acting is the one thing I can't stand about Soccer. I hate how players are somehow hurt 24038043748937 times a game yet they are fine 2 minutes after their near death experience. Almost every team does it. I hate it.
Yup.


It's pretty gay if u ask me.

[theroc5]

pretty fun stuff today...my favorite game still though is germany vs costa rica...monday seems so far away!!!

[Ariel]

Whats up with Messi?! Will he play at all? He is too good to sit on the bench, IMO.
They're playing it safe. He has been out for a long time, with a lingering injury that demands caution. Had the situation required it, I'm sure he would have played. Since Argentina was on top the whole match, then they saved him and he has almost a full week to get in rythm.

[Extra Stout]

Diving and the exagerated acting is the one thing I can't stand about Soccer. I hate how players are somehow hurt 24038043748937 times a game yet they are fine 2 minutes after their near death experience. Almost every team does it. I hate it.
How exactly were you thinking Manu learned?

[Spurologist]

I'm looking forward to USA vs. Czechs and Brazil vs. Croatia

[velik_m]

yeah, and you're forgetting England, Brasil, Holland, you know, the other usual suspects http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smirolleyes.gif

mah, i guess what bothered me the most about Saviola's & Sorin's "fall" was that it wasn't even your typical "i'm near the penalty box, let me fall and see if i can get something" flop, it didn't bring any significant advantage to their team - almost like a flop for the sake of flopping. And it could backfire on Argentina, if the refs get warned about argentina's tendencies upon reviewing the tapes.

anyway a win is a win.

[Texas_Ranger]

Whats up with Messi?! Will he play at all? He is too good to sit on the bench, IMO.

That Argentina coach sucks. I have no idea why he didn`t play Messi or at least Julio Richardo Cruz. Argentina˙s defense was very bad, they had a lot of luck that they had not lost that game. IC played great game but they missed a lot of good chances.
Today is game betwen Serbia and Netherland. I hope that Serbia will win, but it is going to be very tough.
Serbia 2-1 Netherland

GO DEJAN STANKOVIC GO, AND SCORE A GOAL. :fro

[alamo50]

T&T deserved that point. I thought the Swedes played a complacent game early. Hislop and the T&T back line were good enough when they had to be, and damn if they didn't fight like crazy after John's red.

A dutch coach does it again (see South Korea last time)!!!

:king


Ok, ok.
Holland vs. the Serbs is on in 4 hours.
This is the easiest game of the group, but still we can get our asses kicked.
I don't see us meating the Ivory Coast or Argentina so we need to win big this afternoon!

[TDMVPDPOY]

cant wait till ruud touches the ball and the crowds start to chant his name rrruuuuuuudddd....

argentina lookd weak against ivory coast, hope they get bounced out.

[velik_m]

A dutch coach does it again (see South Korea last time)!!!

:king


Ok, ok.
Holland vs. the Serbs is on in 4 hours.
This is the easiest game of the group, but still we can get our asses kicked.
I don't see us meating the Ivory Coast or Argentina so we need to win big this afternoon!

i don't know about the easiest part.
S&M finnished 1st in their group ahead of Spain, Bosnia, Belgium, Lithuania and San Marino. Won 6 draw 4, no defeats, 16 goals scored only 1 (!) received.
They are good players and well organized, which is very untypical for Balkan teams - must be the influence of recent greek succes with such aproach.

[Ariel]

i'm not noticing it just now, i just think it's pathetic.
Argentina was the first on this WC to demonstrate it so blatantly.

i'm sure we'll see more of it on this WC. (Spain, Italy, Croatia - the usual suspects)

And this is coming from someone with this guy (Edwin van der Sar):

http://news.bbc.co.uk/olmedia/740000/images/_741818_vandersar150.jpg

on his signature?

:lmao

I still remember him rolling down the ground in the 1998 WC as if Ortega had struck him with an iron or something, when he barely touched him... shame on Ortega for being an idiot, but van der Sar should have gotten an Oscar for his acting performance.

Since you either are Dutch, or you root for the Netherlands (considering van Gaal is your avatar, and van der Sar is your signature), what do you have to say about one of the most infamous floppers in the world, Arjen Robben? does your judgement extend to him as well?

There's nothing worse than the hypocritical convenience disguised as virtue.

[velik_m]

Since you either are Dutch, or you root for the Netherlands (considering van Gaal is your avatar, and van der Sar is your signature), what do you have to say about one of the most infamous floppers in the world, Arjen Robben? does your judgement extend to him as well?

There's nothing worse than the hypocritical convenience disguised as virtue.

If a dutch player goes down like somebody chopped his leg off, when nobody even touched him, i promise i'll call him out.

[Ariel]

If a dutch player goes down like somebody chopped his leg off, when nobody even touched him, i promise i'll call him out.
Good, but it's not if and when it happens, because it already has happened, as I pointed out to you. Since you have arguably the best flopper around in Arjen Robben, next time you make reference to the 'usual suspects', please make sure you include yourselves amongst them, alright? After all, it all starts at home... ;)

[velik_m]

Good, but it's not if and when it happens, because it already has happened, as I pointed out to you. Since you have arguably the best flopper around in Arjen Robben, next time you make reference to the 'usual suspects', please make sure you include yourselves amongst them, alright? After all, it all starts at home... ;)

to tell you the truth i never liked Robben much.

[velik_m]

to tell you the truth i never liked Robben much.

but i like him in this game!
:spin

ah... total football, i missed you...

[velik_m]

If a dutch player goes down like somebody chopped his leg off, when nobody even touched him, i promise i'll call him out.

well Robben totally floped at the end of the game, but at least he draw a contact. Van Persie looked suspicous, but i couldn't see it in the replay - if he wasn't touched consider him called out.
all in all not too good of a second half.

Dutch D looks shake, we'll see how they do against tougher challanges. They lack firepower upfront too, but midfield looks great.

[TDMVPDPOY]

holland lookd like a one man team :( , if the other guyz dont show up, looks like early exit in next round, i see them pass first stage though.

[rascal]

Will Mexico put up a big number on Iran? Anyone know if Iran is any good?

[spurschick]

Will Mexico put up a big number on Iran? Anyone know if Iran is any good?

This should be a good match. Iran has talent and has the underdog motivation.

[danyel]

Robben is the best player of the tournament so far.

Arriba Mexico!

[MannyIsGod]

ABC isn't showing the game here. What the flying fuck? They are showing a church show? FUCK CHURCH. :(

I'm watching on the Mexican channel but they get so excited its hard for me to keep up :lol

[MannyIsGod]

Damn! Nice save!

[rascal]

The mexican channel may be better. They will show more excitement on the goals. ABC has too many graphics over the game at times. They will even show graphics for some of their upcoming shows.

There is even a second or two video delay in the ABC broadcast compared to Univision, at least here in connecticut its that way.

[Gerryatrics]

As a proud American, I refuse to support the Mexican National Team. Go Iran...? I guess. Great match so far.

[MannyIsGod]

As a proud American you're supporting Iran over Mexico? What the fuck? :lol

I have roots in Mexico, and I love their team.

[Trainwreck2100]

Mexico better not let these damn terrorists win

[rascal]

mexico scored a lot of goals in qualifying. But they look pretty even with Iran today.

[rascal]

Mexico better not let these damn terrorists win
Don't show your ignorance. These guys are not terrorists.

[alamo50]

Robben is the best player of the tournament so far.

Arriba Mexico!


Robben was a delight to watch this afternoon.
Now it's just hoping that Ruud will do the same come Friday.

P.S.
All strikers are floppers, that's because they make money with their feet and rather jump one time too much than one time too little and kiss their career goodbye --> Marco van Basten.

[Trainwreck2100]

Don't show your ignorance. These guys are not terrorists.

Mexico better not let these "terrorist supporters" win.

[polandprzem]

Mexico better not let these "terrorist supporters" win.

Still not correct :nope

[~Sweetmelody~]

Andale Mexico!!! :elephant

Univison gets me too excited :lol I need to change back and forth to ABC

[~Sweetmelody~]

As a proud American, I refuse to support the Mexican National Team. Go Iran...? I guess.

:rolleyes

[TDMVPDPOY]

Robben was a delight to watch this afternoon.
Now it's just hoping that Ruud will do the same come Friday.

P.S.
All strikers are floppers, that's because they make money with their feet and rather jump one time too much than one time too little and kiss their career goodbye --> Marco van Basten.


robben was good in that game, one man team will not get you far in wc, other guys have to show up also

i wonder why van der meyde wasnt selected to the team??

[TDMVPDPOY]

Will Mexico put up a big number on Iran? Anyone know if Iran is any good?

mexico is good, remember them in koreajapan 2002?? against you usa turds?? :D:D mexico made me 800 bucks rich that game hahahah

mexico team > usa team

only chance of usa being a powerhouse is they start investin into the sport like other sports and start breeding these guyz. oh yeh it pretty much helps if you play against qaulifiable teams besides "SCRUB" TEAMS in ur region. Look at australia for example, with all the talent they got they play against scrub teams in their region, and it took them that long to get back into the WC. Lucky for me next year they are in the asian championships tourney, i mite go vietnam to catch the games :D:D

[MannyIsGod]

The USA won the game in 2002, so how the hell did Mexico make you 800 bucks?

[MannyIsGod]

I love both teams, but USA > Mexico. Especially without Blanco.

WHY THE HELL ISN'T BLANCO ON THIS TEAM??!??!?!?!?

[Trainwreck2100]

Terrorists never win

[TDMVPDPOY]

correct me if im wrong, i think i betted on 2-2 draw or usa to win since it was usa with the higher odds to win against mexico when they got higher rankin favs against usa. it was one of them odds where you gotto take.

[TDMVPDPOY]

I love both teams, but USA > Mexico. Especially without Blanco.

WHY THE HELL ISN'T BLANCO ON THIS TEAM??!??!?!?!?

all you need is marquez the barcelone player :D:D, hey is fernandez still on the team?

[MannyIsGod]

I have no idea what the odds were, I just know that the USA won.

[MannyIsGod]

Man, Sanchez looks like he feels so bittersweet.

[MannyIsGod]

Damn good game.

[themvp]

Wow Iran.

[rascal]

Mexico was in a tough fight until that flury of two quick goals.

[TDMVPDPOY]

score plz

[TDMVPDPOY]

mexico 3-1 :)

[austinfan]

OK, so I'm a day late, but yay Trinidad!

And Holland has looked the best in the tournament so far, followed by Argentina.

I'm going to be curious to see how the U.S. performs tomorrow, and if this year's Brazilian team lives up to all the hype.

[polandprzem]

Terrorists never win

Cause they are not playing :jack

[TDMVPDPOY]

usa to win 4.10:1 odds hahaha
czech 1.80:1

[Gerryatrics]

What's the record? 7-2-1 USA over Mexico the last 10 games played? Yeah, I think it's safe to say USA >>> Mexico.

[Trainwreck2100]

Cause they are not playing :jack


That's true, they just lost to Mexico

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Holland played well, I have to admit. However, IMO Ivory Coast is better than Serbia so, we'll see how they fare on Friday

[~Sweetmelody~]

Man, Sanchez looks like he feels so bittersweet.


My heart went out to him :(

[alamo50]

and if this year's Brazilian team lives up to all the hype.

Word, I also hope they will put on a show as they are very capable of doing.

[velik_m]

Holland played well, I have to admit. However, IMO Ivory Coast is better than Serbia so, we'll see how they fare on Friday

S&M was missing one of their starting full-backs and his sub fucked up on that goal. But i agree IC>S&M. Both Argentina and Holland have IMO a lot of reserves in their gameplay.

[polandprzem]

Damn I hate Netherlands and Trainwreck as well ( :D ) :p

[spurschick]

Dammit! :madrun I completely missed the Mexico/Iran game. I was hoping to catch some of it, but it just didn't happen. Saw some good hightlights though.

[Sense]

What's the record? 7-2-1 USA over Mexico the last 10 games played? Yeah, I think it's safe to say USA >>> Mexico.

:lol

[Sense]

I love both teams, but USA > Mexico. Especially without Blanco.

WHY THE HELL ISN'T BLANCO ON THIS TEAM??!??!?!?!?

I can tell u know nothin about this team.... there's alot of time that separates the world cup....

Blanco will make no impact even if in the team...

Mexico with Borgetti and Bravo and Rafa will be tough match for any team in the world cup..... and Oswaldo...

Blanco's only hype... he's not fit to even be in the team. He's a smart player, but not what this team needs....

and as a proud Mexican, I think you're an idiot gerry

[Phenomanul]

I can tell u know nothin about this team.... there's alot of time that separates the world cup....

Blanco will make no impact even if in the team...

Mexico with Borgetti and Bravo and Rafa will be tough match for any team in the world cup..... and Oswaldo...

Blanco's only hype... he's not fit to even be in the team. He's a smart player, but not what this team needs....

and as a proud Mexican, I think you're an idiot gerry

There are at least 20 people on the Mexican squad that Blanco, even at this stage in his career, is still better than... particularly the coach's son-in-law, who can't even find playing time on his club team....

The heart of the matter stemmed from a personal-made-public feud between the coach and Blanco... The coach stepped his foot down and 'won' the argument by not selecting Blanco... he may have hurt his own cause in the long run... especially when he faces the Argentinas' or the Netherlands' of the tournament.

Even a hurt Blanco will generate at least two or three options for goal every game he sets foot on the field. That is why you take him.

[Trainwreck2100]

What time does the US play

[bonzi_isaspurskiller]

did costa rica win?>

[Gerryatrics]

As a proud American, 7-2-1. I think you're either an idiot or haven't quite gotten the hang of counting.

[Ariel]

What time does the US play
18:00 Central European Time (GMT +2). I believe it would be 11:00 in San Antonio.

Here's the schedule for the first round (http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/calendar.html).

Keep in mind it's in the Central European Time Zone (GMT +2), so you have to make the conversion to your local time first.

For instance, in Buenos Aires (GMT -3) you would have to add -3 - (+2) = -5 to the time listed, so if a game is listed at 18:00 hs, then it's at 13:00 over here.

According to my calculations, in San Antonio (GMT -5) you would have to add -5 - (+2) = -7 to the time listed, so if a game is listed at 18:00 hs, then it'd be at 11:00 over there.

If you don't feel like making conversions, this site (http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/europe/european-union/germany/) should automatically detect your Time Zone and do it for you.

[Gerryatrics]

Bonzi: Costa Rica lost 2-4 to Germany.

[bonzi_isaspurskiller]

Bonzi: Costa Rica lost 2-4 to Germany.

cool, thanks. go mexico.

[T-Pain]

i cant believe this. on todays ESPN sportsnation poll, all the states in the US voted for not watching the US and Czech Republic. I wish this nation had more passion for soccer like all the other countries.

[atxrocker]

i cant believe this. on todays ESPN sportsnation poll, all the states in the US voted for not watching the US and Czech Republic. I wish this nation had more passion for soccer like all the other countries.

i completely agree. the majority of the world considers this a major sport. for whatever reason, the states have shunned it. one of the biggest events in the world for sure. i too wish that more americans would get into it. plus, its more exciting than baseball to me (but go stros).

[velik_m]

18:00 Central European Time (GMT +2). I believe it would be 11:00 in San Antonio.

Here's the schedule for the first round (http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/calendar.html).

Keep in mind it's in the Central European Time Zone (GMT +2), so you have to make the conversion to your local time first.

For instance, in Buenos Aires (GMT -3) you would have to add -3 - (+2) = -5 to the time listed, so if a game is listed at 18:00 hs, then it's at 13:00 over here.

According to my calculations, in San Antonio (GMT -5) you would have to add -5 - (+2) = -7 to the time listed, so if a game is listed at 18:00 hs, then it'd be at 11:00 over there.

If you don't feel like making conversions, this site (http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/europe/european-union/germany/) should automatically detect your Time Zone and do it for you.


CET is GMT+1

[Ariel]

CET is GMT+1
Standard time, yes, but isn't currently summer time in use? That's GMT+2. Besides, it has to be that way, because here it's GMT-3 and it's a 5 hours difference, so...

Check this link (http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/europe/european-union/germany/).

[velik_m]

Standard time, yes, but isn't currently summer time in use? That's GMT+2. Besides, it has to be that way, because here it's GMT-3 and it's a 5 hours difference, so...

Check this link (http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/time-zone/europe/european-union/germany/).

you are corect, we are now on summer CET (UTC+2). i wish we would get rid of this summer/winter time

[Texas_Ranger]

Only 30 min. left and the game betwen Australia and Japan will start. I think it is going to be 1-1.

[batman2883]

Let Me Just Say This, I Freaking Hate Soccer, Its A Boring Sport But When World Cup Time Is Here, I Fucking Love It.....go Usa......landon Donovan Is The Man!!!

[polandprzem]

Let Me Just Say This, I Freaking Hate Soccer, Its A Boring Sport But When World Cup Time Is Here, I Fucking Love It.....go Usa......landon Donovan Is The Man!!!

:jack

no way US gponna win. Why? Cause I bet on Czecs!
And Timothy must loss some money

[Spurologist]

HOLY SHIT...... Australia takes the lead 2-1

[velik_m]

3-1
wow what a flury of goals from Australia at the end.
They really have a nice game and they deserved this win

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

3-!!!! AUSSIES WIN!!!!!!!!

3 GOALS IN LESS THAN 7 MINUTES!!!!

:elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant :elephant

[NuGGeTs-FaN]

This Is Awesome..............ive Waited My Whole Life For This

[Texas_Ranger]

Australia 3- 1 Japan

Great game, perhaps the best game on this WC for now. It should be 3-0, because there was foul on Schwarzer. Cahil played great, if he would be in the game from the start Australia would win by more goals. Go Australia GO!!

In one hour the game betwen USA and Czech Republic will start. I think that it is going to be be very tough game to win for USA or Czech Republic, so I say the score will be 2-2.

[themvp]

Great game, one of top 3 @ WC so far...

We´ll now see what USA can do! :corn:

[MaNuMaNiAc]

3-1
wow what a flury of goals from Australia at the end.
They really have a nice game and they deserved this win
are you serious!?? The whole game Australia played like CRAP! and then in 10 minutes or so they score 3 goals. The result is going to go a long way to cover how bad Australia really is. Brasil is going to go for broke on the 18th, I'm predicting a 6 - 0 win for Brasil, and I'm being lenient. Australia has a well organized team, with good passing skills and a solid defence, but when it comes to individual talent of their forwards, its practically not there.

Japan... what can I say? its becoming clear exactly how corrupted the officiating was in 2002 for this team to have made it that far.

Still a win is a win, and I have to say the last 10 minutes showed real heart from the Aussies and some fucked up mistakes from Japan. All in all the team that deserved it won. Having said that, this game is meaningless, neither team is making it out of group E.

P.S. WTF are Aloisi and Cahill doing on the bench???

[themvp]

I think that it is going to be be very tough game to win for USA or Czech Republic, so I say the score will be 2-2.

Really? Very tough? Oh, I thought it will be an easy one... :rolleyes :lol

You predicted wrong result of AUS-JPN, we´ll se about that one :lol

[MaNuMaNiAc]

The US vs Czech Repub. is a tough call, I want to say 1 - 1, but I think it will be something like US 1 - 3 Czech

[Texas_Ranger]

are you serious!?? The whole game Australia played like CRAP! and then in 10 minutes or so they score 3 goals. The result is going to go a long way to cover how bad Australia really is. Brasil is going to go for broke on the 18th, I'm predicting a 6 - 0 win for Brasil, and I'm being lenient. Australia has a well organized team, with good passing skills and a solid defence, but when it comes to individual talent of their forwards, its practically not there.

Japan... what can I say? its becoming clear exactly how corrupted the officiating was in 2002 for this team to have made it that far.

Still a win is a win, and I have to say the last 10 minutes showed real heart from the Aussies and some fucked up mistakes from Japan. All in all the team that deserved it won. Having said that, this game is meaningless, neither team is making it out of group E.


Australia didn`t play like crap. They had a lot of chances but Kawaguchi was saving everything. Don`t be so sure that Brazil will win by 6 goals because they have a good team and if they are going to play like today (specially in defense), the can surprise Brazil.
:fro

[TDMVPDPOY]

Australia 3- 1 Japan

Great game, perhaps the best game on this WC for now. It should be 3-0, because there was foul on Schwarzer. Cahil played great, if he would be in the game from the start Australia would win by more goals. Go Australia GO!!

In one hour the game betwen USA and Czech Republic will start. I think that it is going to be be very tough game to win for USA or Czech Republic, so I say the score will be 2-2.

im australian and i betted against the aussies, but damn the japs gas out at the end imo, and dude shouldve scored on many occasions, same with the australian team who had many chances in the first half.

That first goal imo was not a foul, you got two aussie defenders who didnt even bother to jump up when they were in the pack with the other 2, they cannot expect the goalie to run out and try n beat the other 2 japs headin for the ball.

great game? no

[Texas_Ranger]

Really? Very tough? Oh, I thought it will be an easy one... :rolleyes :lol

You predicted wrong result of AUS-JPN, we´ll se about that one :lol

I just say what do I think. Don`t you predict wrong sometimes to?

[themvp]

I just say what do I think. Don`t you predict wrong sometimes to?

:lol

[Texas_Ranger]

im australian and i betted against the aussies, but damn the japs gas out at the end imo, and dude shouldve scored on many occasions, same with the australian team who had many chances in the first half.

That first goal imo was not a foul, you got two aussie defenders who didnt even bother to jump up when they were in the pack with the other 2, they cannot expect the goalie to run out and try n beat the other 2 japs headin for the ball.

great game? no

Sorry if I`m wrong, but on the replay it looked like it was a foul on Schwarzer.

[Texas_Ranger]

:lol

What is so funny :grim:

[TDMVPDPOY]

are you serious!?? The whole game Australia played like CRAP! and then in 10 minutes or so they score 3 goals. The result is going to go a long way to cover how bad Australia really is. Brasil is going to go for broke on the 18th, I'm predicting a 6 - 0 win for Brasil, and I'm being lenient. Australia has a well organized team, with good passing skills and a solid defence, but when it comes to individual talent of their forwards, its practically not there.

Japan... what can I say? its becoming clear exactly how corrupted the officiating was in 2002 for this team to have made it that far.

Still a win is a win, and I have to say the last 10 minutes showed real heart from the Aussies and some fucked up mistakes from Japan. All in all the team that deserved it won. Having said that, this game is meaningless, neither team is making it out of group E.

P.S. WTF are Aloisi and Cahill doing on the bench???

stupidest prediction man, this australian squad has shown they can beat many good quality teams, they can either stick around for a draw or go on the offensive, only problem is they tend to get redheaded and go ahead of themselves or wannab showponies to score a goal. when they lead they usually gloat n boasts alot and give up the lead on many occasions.

tHEY ARE not pushovers like the kiwis who loss to the brasil team 4-0 :D:D

yeh im callin out the kiwis here :D:D

australia has many good players, just that guus is either usin the wrong players in position, viduka is as shit as ruud van nisteroy, cant even dribble a ball if his life depended on it (they are spot up shooters). i rather prefer bresiano to take spot kicks instead of freekicks, that should be left to skoko :D:D, then you got our wing players who imo think are shit, expecially emerton who cant do shit besides lookin big and runnin only, i prefer to have lazarides on the right wing.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

Australia didn`t play like crap. They had a lot of chances but Kawaguchi was saving everything. Don`t be so sure that Brazil will win by 6 goals because they have a good team and if they are going to play like today (specially in defense), the can surprise Brazil.
:fro
:lmao at you thinking AUstralia has a chance in hell at beating Brasil http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif Why do you think Australia was losing up to minute 39' of the second half?? They played like crap and the only reason they didn't get blown out before then is because Japan is just as bad.

Brasil is going to kill Australia, but perhaps you're right, and Brasil takes it easy, a 3 - o outing shoudl be enough.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

stupidest prediction man, this australian squad has shown they can beat many good quality teams, they can either stick around for a draw or go on the offensive, only problem is they tend to get redheaded and go ahead of themselves or wannab showponies to score a goal. when they lead they usually gloat n boasts alot and give up the lead on many occasions.

tHEY ARE not pushovers like the kiwis who loss to the brasil team 4-0 :D:D

yeh im callin out the kiwis here :D:D

australia has many good players, just that guus is either usin the wrong players in position, viduka is as shit as ruud van nisteroy, cant even dribble a ball if his life depended on it (they are spot up shooters). i rather prefer bresiano to take spot kicks instead of freekicks, that should be left to skoko :D:D, then you got our wing players who imo think are shit, expecially emerton who cant do shit besides lookin big and runnin only, i prefer to have lazarides on the right wing.
you're Australian, so its understandable you want to have faith on your team, but trust me on this, on the 18th you are going to get pummeled into oblivion http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[Texas_Ranger]

:lmao at you thinking AUstralia has a chance in hell at beating Brasil http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif Why do you think Australia was losing up to minute 39' of the second half?? They played like crap and the only reason they didn't get blown out before then is because Japan is just as bad.

Brasil is going to kill Australia, but perhaps you're right, and Brasil takes it easy, a 3 - o outing shoudl be enough.


We will see, anything can happen.

[MaNuMaNiAc]

We will see, anything can happen.
not this, mark my words, there is NO way Australia ties or beats Brasil, ABSOLUTELY NO WAY. Its funny how Australia beats a crappy Japan, and all of a sudden their good enough to tie or beat the best football nation in the world by far http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

Croatia on the other hand, that could be possible

[TDMVPDPOY]

Sorry if I`m wrong, but on the replay it looked like it was a foul on Schwarzer.

dude didnt even put much effort in tryin to go for the ball imo, he only ran out with one hand :(:(, his more of a passive defensive goalie compared to kolak who attacks the ball without fear.

the only i can say is, fuck this australia won, now i gotto stick up with media riding their nutts, even the analsts were talkin about those 2 cahill goals should be goal of the tournaments, and im laughin me ass off. they are as worst as the guys who do bball on espn, freakn bias analysts.

my problem with this australian team is they got certain players who stand around doin nothing or not tryin hard enough to go after the ball and attackin without fear. They either play to conservative or to passive imo.

[TDMVPDPOY]

:lmao at you thinking AUstralia has a chance in hell at beating Brasil http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif Why do you think Australia was losing up to minute 39' of the second half?? They played like crap and the only reason they didn't get blown out before then is because Japan is just as bad.


japan had many chances to win this game or either tie it in the second half, they had many opportunities close range to score, but kept on passin n shit. nakata played a good game today. australia lookd dull cose i dont think they can match the speed and intencity of the japanese team who were counter attackin on many occassions, and spreading the field out when the wing players kept on gettin the ball into the box, and the australian defernders were to slow to get back of didnt manned up.

[TDMVPDPOY]

not this, mark my words, there is NO way Australia ties or beats Brasil, ABSOLUTELY NO WAY. Its funny how Australia beats a crappy Japan, and all of a sudden their good enough to tie or beat the best football nation in the world by far http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

Croatia on the other hand, that could be possible

i only support the team when skoko is playin :D:D if his not playin then i want them to lose.

australia has showned they can play, and gettin to the worldcup, they will only get that chance only. do they have anything to fear the brasil team? no, even sum brasil players came out and said australia mite cose them sum problems. i dont think it be a blowout win for brasil, it be a close game or australia win :D:D hahahah

[MaNuMaNiAc]

i only support the team when skoko is playin :D:D if his not playin then i want them to lose.

australia has showned they can play, and gettin to the worldcup, they will only get that chance only. do they have anything to fear the brasil team? no, even sum brasil players came out and said australia mite cose them sum problems. i dont think it be a blowout win for brasil, it be a close game or australia win :D:D hahahah
http://spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif :tu

[Spurologist]

US 2

CR 1

[TDMVPDPOY]

US 2

CR 1

have they even played yet or ur prediction?

nedved > any usa football player you wanna mentioned.

nedved shouldve been player of the year 2 seasons ago :(:( dude dominated italian league with juventus, or maybe it looked like juventus were dominatin due to matchfixin with the refs :(:(:(

czech 3 - 0 win, actually i got a bet on this at 5 bucks only on multibet for czech win - italy ghana draw - korea rep to win :D:D

[Spurologist]

have they even played yet or ur prediction?

nedved > any usa football player you wanna mentioned.

nedved shouldve been player of the year 2 seasons ago :(:( dude dominated italian league with juventus, or maybe it looked like juventus were dominatin due to matchfixin with the refs :(:(:(

czech 3 - 0 win, actually i got a bet on this at 5 bucks only on multibet for czech win - italy ghana draw - korea rep to win :D:D

my prediction. The game is minutes away