2006 World Cup; Germany
06-22-2006, 10:02 PM
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damn i had a lot of reading to do this thread took off during the matches this afternoon, pages and pages.
so its pretty much been summed up for the US game, ref made a bad call, players didnt play all out aggressive in 2nd half and ghana is going thru to the next round... i would like to see who seriously picked ghana to make it out of the group. im sure there are some whackos who played the odds at a betting parlor.
anyways brazil busted out another lineup tonight and still dominated... i liked how japan scored first and then brazil decided oh shit, lets go on a scoring spree. ronaldo didnt even do anything and he scored a bunch. just turn and shoot haha
now looking forward to saturday and sunday with the elimination games for sure. deutschland deutschland über alles! (potential argentina germany 2nd round match, OH SHIT!!!)
so its pretty much been summed up for the US game, ref made a bad call, players didnt play all out aggressive in 2nd half and ghana is going thru to the next round... i would like to see who seriously picked ghana to make it out of the group. im sure there are some whackos who played the odds at a betting parlor.
anyways brazil busted out another lineup tonight and still dominated... i liked how japan scored first and then brazil decided oh shit, lets go on a scoring spree. ronaldo didnt even do anything and he scored a bunch. just turn and shoot haha
now looking forward to saturday and sunday with the elimination games for sure. deutschland deutschland über alles! (potential argentina germany 2nd round match, OH SHIT!!!)
06-22-2006, 10:11 PM
#1162
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Originally Posted by moonraker
i would like to see who seriously picked ghana to make it out of the group. im sure there are some whackos who played the odds at a betting parlor.
I dont know if I would have put money on it, but I had a good feeling about Ghana and never really considered them a huge underdog. They were undefeated in qualifying.
My comments before the games kicked off:
Originally Posted by fdl
USA is in a tough division. Italy is Italy, the Czechs are a decent team, and Ghana is unbeaten in qualifying.
Originally Posted by fdl
Like I said, this is a tough division. Possibly the toughest. All 4 teams are good, but IMO Italy will likely finish 1st.
06-22-2006, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by rezurex
lets go korea 
im amped for the game tomorrow... i hope korean can proceed to the next round
im amped for the game tomorrow... i hope korean can proceed to the next round
06-23-2006, 09:17 AM
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No links today? 
06-23-2006, 09:24 AM
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06-23-2006, 09:28 AM
#1170
Sucks that they have the games on at the same time like this... I liked it better when it was spaced out throughout the day.
I think all of the games in Group H mean something today, but Tunisia and Ukraine have the most at stake... win and they're in to the next round... so that's the one I have on now.
I think all of the games in Group H mean something today, but Tunisia and Ukraine have the most at stake... win and they're in to the next round... so that's the one I have on now.
06-23-2006, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
Sucks that they have the games on at the same time like this... I liked it better when it was spaced out throughout the day.
06-23-2006, 09:37 AM
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This match is going to to turn ugly. 6-0?
06-23-2006, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by fdl
You dont think the Azzurri have a chance?
I bunch them in with England, Argentina, Portugal and maybe the Netherlands. Teams who can definently win it all and I wouldn't be one bit surprised it they did, but IMO won't.
Luckiliy for Italy, the only team they would have to get by of all those mentioned is Germany or Argentina (semi's). They really lucked out with the draw.
06-23-2006, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by danny25
where do you find those?
http://espnevent1.espn.com.edgesuite.net/FIFA_ [insert date] _ [insert country] .asx
06-23-2006, 10:23 AM
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Strongest teams in the tournament so far:
Argentina and Germany
Others that might squeak into the final:
Italy, Brazil, Spain
Argentina and Germany
Others that might squeak into the final:
Italy, Brazil, Spain
06-23-2006, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by agui
F_C: thanks for the link, you should post this link on weekdays so we can watch at work
Starting next Monday, espn.com's 360 will be free for a couple of weeks. We should be able to view the World Cup live on 360 when that happens.
06-23-2006, 10:30 AM
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I don't agree with germany looking strong, they have looked ok and good at times, their strongest showing as against a weak ecuador. they will have to improve to make it to the finals (if they pass this round they will most likely meet argentina)
06-23-2006, 10:31 AM
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The Saudis are playing good.
06-23-2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by agui
I don't agree with germany looking strong, they have looked ok and good at times, their strongest showing as against a weak ecuador. they will have to improve to make it to the finals (if they pass this round they will most likely meet argentina)
How in the world did France win the World Cup in 98?
06-23-2006, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dom
I bunch them in with England, Argentina, Portugal and maybe the Netherlands. Teams who can definently win it all and I wouldn't be one bit surprised it they did, but IMO won't.
Luckiliy for Italy, the only team they would have to get by of all those mentioned is Germany or Argentina (semi's). They really lucked out with the draw.
Luckiliy for Italy, the only team they would have to get by of all those mentioned is Germany or Argentina (semi's). They really lucked out with the draw.
I thought Italy would play Brazil in the semis if those teams advanced?
06-23-2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by fdl
I thought Italy would play Brazil in the semis if those teams advanced?
No it crosses over. Have a look at this page. Scroll down.
http://www.sportsline.com/worldcup/standings
06-23-2006, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by F-C
I would somewhat agree with you. However, the Germans have home advantage, which is huge at the World Cup. That factor can't be underestimated. All previous home teams have done exceptionally well.
How in the world did France win the World Cup in 98?
How in the world did France win the World Cup in 98?
06-23-2006, 10:48 AM
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I can't believe he missed that. Saudis are working hard, they deserve a goal.
06-23-2006, 10:56 AM
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A far from convincing performance by Spain. Yeah, this game didn't matter at all, but Spain looked flat after they scored the goal.
Good effort by Saudi Arabia.
Good effort by Saudi Arabia.