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Reiisha
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Posted - 2006.06.09 19:56:00 -
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1. Netherlands 2. Netherlands
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Beringe
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Posted - 2006.06.09 23:40:00 -
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If Germany keep playing like they've been doing, I'll be looking forward to a Klinsman victory.
Other than that, probably Czech Republic.
My head says Brazil, though. ------------------------------------------- "Never underestimate the power of language."
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HolographicEntrypoint
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Posted - 2006.06.10 00:30:00 -
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If Germany continues like that we will be in for some entertaining matches with many goals on each side. ---
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Saiyar
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Posted - 2006.06.10 00:39:00 -
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1. since Scotland arent't there my heart hopes for a great world cup and that the best team wins. 2. head syas the best team will win, Brasil.
Originally by: HolographicEntrypoint If Germany continues like that we will be in for some entertaining matches with many goals on each side.
Having watched the opening game i would like to ask a question. Is this the most ungerman german team we have ever seen. When i think about German football I think about a solid defense with efficient play, today I saw a German side intent on attacking while being questionable in defense, almost the completed opposite. Do you think this is due to Klinsman's coaching style?
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Beringe
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Posted - 2006.06.10 01:33:00 -
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Originally by: Saiyar Do you think this is due to Klinsman's coaching style?
I think there's no doubt about it - that's his trademark aggressiveness shining through.
Yep, I'm a fan. ------------------------------------------- "Never underestimate the power of language."
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Semblence
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Posted - 2006.06.10 02:55:00 -
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1) Too close to call
2) England, with huge drama and spectacular style, (not by penalty shoot-outs or set-piece goals or cheating in any way.)
Germany played in an attacking style because their defence is the worst of any of the leading contenders. But necessity is the mother of invention. Ballack's return will take more pressure of the back four, and they will get better simply from playing several matches together at home. So the old cliche about not underestimating the Germans, means a semi-final could suddenly be on the cards for them. But oh dear, what's this...?
Ecuador 2 - 0 Poland was tonight's other result in the group.
Poland simply did not show up until the last 10 minutes, in front of basically a home crowd. Their next game? It's against Germany on Wednesday 7pm GMT (as if it wasn't a big enough match already!)
That's the joy of the World Cup - 2 matches, 2 expectations confounded and an explosive second group game already an absolute must-watch on Wednesday night.
("It's world cup fever, nurse, no known cure. Confine the patient to the sofa and administer 500ml of beer, half-hourly.")
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HolographicEntrypoint
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Posted - 2006.06.10 10:09:00 -
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Originally by: Saiyar
Having watched the opening game i would like to ask a question. Is this the most ungerman german team we have ever seen. When i think about German football I think about a solid defense with efficient play, today I saw a German side intent on attacking while being questionable in defense, almost the completed opposite. Do you think this is due to Klinsman's coaching style?
It is just the lack of talent in Germany. This team has an avery age of like 13... yes, usually germany has great defense, great combinations and lacks the guy who makes the goal... now it is the other way around. But I still dont understand Klinsmann... i.e. why he didnt bring Kuranyi, a pretty good striker and kinda experienced player... ---
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Danton Marcellus
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Posted - 2006.06.10 18:01:00 -
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Can I get a moderator to delete my post here, it's an embarassment, this is worse than Costa Rica, worse than Belarus, worse than losing Finland to Russia.
What the hell was the swedish coach thinking attacking at center against an inferior sides meatwall defence? Bring it out and take them apart ffs!
Here I was thinking England and Paraguay played the worst football the worldcup was to see.
Remind me about The Maze.
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Elve Sorrow
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Posted - 2006.06.10 18:53:00 -
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1. Holland goes to semi-finals or finals and then loses at penalties after a time extention. 2. Holland
Although i would be highly amused if T&T won. Hell, id be amused if they got through the group phase. Hell, im amused already because of their match vs Sweden!
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Magic Trev
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Posted - 2006.06.10 19:43:00 -
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Enland + Trinidad&Tobago to go through --------------------
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Weebear
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Posted - 2006.06.11 22:34:00 -
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Will drop these in this thread so as not to start too spam the board with World Cup threads...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5ya9kGlcJ8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh5OrE3LuFY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25VarWh0fKY
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Adam C
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Posted - 2006.06.11 22:36:00 -
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50m for england themed sigs
:D
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Sharcy
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Posted - 2006.06.12 08:20:00 -
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Originally by: Brisi If Holland wins I'll eat my hat. Holland has got a lot of big profile players, but they can't play together. They always go out rather early, despite being very highly rated. They haven't won anything since '88, and they won't win this year.
EC 2004: Semi finals (out against Portugal) WC 2002: not qualified EC 2000: Semi finals (out against Italy after penalties) WC 1998: Semi finals (out against Brasil after penalties) EC 1996: Quarter finals (out against France, the later champions, after penalties) WC 1994: Quarter finals (out against Brasil, the later champions) EC 1992: Semi finals (out against Denmark, the later champions, after penalties)
What do you mean "They always go out rather early"?
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Scots Crusader
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Posted - 2006.06.12 08:36:00 -
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Imho, so far the W/C has been a good one. Almost every game has been a high standard with open attacking football. The Argentina v Ivory Coast was an excellent game and on that performance the Argies are in with an excellent shout.
The Dutch also played some good football in thier first half and if they can repeat that over 90 mins will be a tough team to beat. -----------------------------------------------
O wad some power, the giftie gie us, To see oursels as ithers see us!
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Viktor Fyretracker
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Posted - 2006.06.12 15:04:00 -
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1-3 aus in the Aus v Jap game, great last minutes rally for the aussies
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Tarquin Tarquinius
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Posted - 2006.06.12 16:51:00 -
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I'm very happy that Mexico beat Iran. I don't even care if USA loses now. (by "if" I mean "when") ------------------------ The Almighty says this must be a fashionable fight. It's drawn the finest people. - an Amarr Mercenary |
Tadis
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Posted - 2006.06.12 17:04:00 -
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Czech Republic.. always underated.
Beating USA 2 - 0 half time atm. But... Kolle pulled his hamstring. SO there goes their chances.
I've got a bet on Brazil... but obviously they havnt played yet so who knows.
England would have been my favourites if Sven wasnt manager ;p ___________________________________
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locus 777
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Posted - 2006.06.12 17:30:00 -
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1. The Dutch, Brazil, Czechs, Portugese are all pretty hot. Probably Brazil though 2. Australia or the Czechs
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eleet hackstress
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Posted - 2006.06.12 17:45:00 -
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teh united states suuuuuuckssss
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Oxymoronic
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Posted - 2006.06.12 17:54:00 -
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USa Loose 3-0 to the czech republic oooooooooouch.
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Zaphoniggan
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Posted - 2006.06.12 18:37:00 -
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Edited by: Zapho*****n on 12/06/2006 18:37:00 My heart says England, and my head says whoever as long as the players on my fantasy team do well! ------------------------------------------ I refuse to use a sig until my avatar is up.
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Tabet Saens
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Posted - 2006.06.12 19:19:00 -
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not that I thought the US had a chance, I just wish we had a better showing than *THAT*...ouch!
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Tarquin Tarquinius
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Posted - 2006.06.12 19:48:00 -
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Originally by: eleet hackstress teh united states suuuuuuckssss
only at soccer. (or football as the rest of the world calls it) ------------------------ The Almighty says this must be a fashionable fight. It's drawn the finest people. - an Amarr Mercenary |
Pete Stalker
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Posted - 2006.06.12 20:21:00 -
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Deutschland.
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Danton Marcellus
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:02:00 -
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My day is ruined, Italy won, not even a career-ending injury.
Remind me about The Maze.
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Beringe
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Posted - 2006.06.12 21:22:00 -
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Originally by: Tarquin Tarquinius
only at soccer. (or football as the rest of the world calls it)
Didn't Japan win the international baseball thing? Heh.
Don't mean to start a flamewar or anything, but it's kind of annoying when Americans keep bringing up other sports when *football* is the topic of discussion. ------------------------------------------- "Never underestimate the power of language."
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Epoch
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Posted - 2006.06.12 22:31:00 -
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Edited by: Epoch on 12/06/2006 22:33:10
Originally by: Beringe
Originally by: Tarquin Tarquinius
only at soccer. (or football as the rest of the world calls it)
Didn't Japan win the international baseball thing? Heh.
Don't mean to start a flamewar or anything, but it's kind of annoying when Americans keep bringing up other sports when *football* is the topic of discussion.
you'll notice a keyword, it being "first" in that link you provided. you're right about your second comment beringe, it is annoying as hell. its also annoying when we americans start threads about "football", baseball or basketball and brits run in and bash americans and their silly sports. you dig hard enough, you'll find some of the threads. anyways enough of that.
1. england 2. england
U.S. could be a halfway decent team if they'd focus more on kicking the ball instead of the opposing players shins. =/
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Alejandro Zapata
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Posted - 2006.06.12 22:55:00 -
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Oh pooo
Before we start saying the US sucks, or only sucks at futbol, lets remember that the US is ranked 5th in the world, and lost to the 2nd ranked team in the world. Czech Republic is damn good.
Also, all you naysayers and such.
Take a look at the pools and compare the rankings. If you go by FIFA rankings, the toughest pool by far is Pool E. The average ranking of the four participants is 17! The only other pool close to that is Pool F w/ 21. (You know, the pool with Brazil)
England's pool, Pool B has the second lowest average ranking at 26. The only weaker pool is Pool G, whose average ranking is greater (lower) than 30. But that type of competition is right on target for France and Switzerland, the forever surrenderer and sideliners of the world.
I know who I am rooting for...
GO TOGO!
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Semblence
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Posted - 2006.06.12 23:30:00 -
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Yes, there is no longer any reason to bash USA for football any more. They have huge grass-roots participation, a top women's team, and MLS attendence is on a par with England's second best league now (18,000 spectators at the average league game).
USA got comprehensively mugged today unfortunately, and Japan can consider themselves a bit unlucky. I like to see a bit of "rest-of-the-world" participation mixed up in the later stages but even looking at the groups before the tournament started, it was hard to see anyone outside the Euro-South America axis getting through.
That leaves South Korea, and they have just had that bit of luck you always need. Their first opponents, Togo, are in meltdown. SK are like a slightly better Japan (no offence to either!) and with an easier group.
England? Eriksson micro-managed them through their opener, not such a bad thing really. Just as before the World Cup started, their hopes depend on Wayne Rooney, so nothing has changed.
Can anyone see any other contenders from outside Euro-South America getting through their groups?
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Luc Boye
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Posted - 2006.06.12 23:35:00 -
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my tip of top 3:
checs holland brazil
then maybe one of the: england, italy, france, argentina in no particular order.
sweden sucked so I'd rule them out of top 4 teams. portugal is bunch of hasbeens, Figo is old germany, spain, etc don't think so
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