2006 World Cup; Germany
06-27-2006, 02:15 PM
#1561
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I know im a few hours late on this. 
But did any of you hear the announcers ragging on Ronaldinlo during the Brazil/Ghana game?
But did any of you hear the announcers ragging on Ronaldinlo during the Brazil/Ghana game?
06-27-2006, 02:16 PM
#1562
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Originally Posted by juniorbean
Anyone have any preference on the Spain/France game?
Personally I'm pulling for Spain. Not a big France fan
Personally I'm pulling for Spain. Not a big France fan
06-27-2006, 02:42 PM
#1569
Safety Car
Gooooallll!!!!!!!!!
06-27-2006, 03:30 PM
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Frenchies with flags invaded the Campustown bar where I had lunch, so I gave up and decided to cheer Spain on at home. And then I realize that whether French or Spanish, they're just kicking a damn ball around the field. Big whoop.
06-27-2006, 03:36 PM
#1572
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Wow, I thought that went in!!
06-27-2006, 03:39 PM
#1573
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Yellow Card!!
06-27-2006, 03:40 PM
#1575
Safety Car
Wow!! nice!! 
did you see the guy in the pink rabbit suit??!!!
did you see the guy in the pink rabbit suit??!!!
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06-27-2006, 03:49 PM
#1577
Safety Car
Game over...
beautiful pass too.
beautiful pass too.
06-27-2006, 05:49 PM
#1580
I feel the need...
Originally Posted by subinf
Zidane really got around on that ball, good eye on where to place it. Fooled the keeper as well
I thought he was gonna waste his chance the way he took dawdled with the shot on goal. Anyways, nice to see Zhou Zhou get on the scoresheet.
Since USA and Korea are out, looks like I'll be rooting for England the rest of the way. Portugal a close second since my best friend married a smokin' hot Portugese gal from Toronto.
06-28-2006, 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by PistonFan
I thought he was gonna waste his chance the way he took dawdled with the shot on goal. Anyways, nice to see Zhou Zhou get on the scoresheet.
Since USA and Korea are out, looks like I'll be rooting for England the rest of the way. Portugal a close second since my best friend married a smokin' hot Portugese gal from Toronto.
Since USA and Korea are out, looks like I'll be rooting for England the rest of the way. Portugal a close second since my best friend married a smokin' hot Portugese gal from Toronto.
COME ON YOU LIONS!!!!
06-28-2006, 08:12 AM
#1582
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Who else here thought that Henry faked the foul? 
That was quite an upset. The first big upset of this World Cup Finals. Can't wait for Friday!
That was quite an upset. The first big upset of this World Cup Finals. Can't wait for Friday!
06-28-2006, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by F-C
Who else here thought that Henry faked the foul?
That was quite an upset. The first big upset of this World Cup Finals. Can't wait for Friday!
That was quite an upset. The first big upset of this World Cup Finals. Can't wait for Friday!
06-28-2006, 08:25 AM
#1584
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
I don't know if you can call that a really big upset. Of course the Spanish team was playing really well up untill the round of 16 and the French team looked like they couldnt score. But you cant deny that the French have loads of talent everywhere on the field. With that said Brasil will beat them 3-1 maybe.
France beating Spain is not an upset at all IMO. They have some great players, they just have to learn to play together and finish their chances. When they have a good day, it's really hard to stop them. It's gonna be a good game against Brazil, I actually think that France can win it.
06-28-2006, 08:27 AM
#1585
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
I don't know if you can call that a really big upset. Of course the Spanish team was playing really well up untill the round of 16 and the French team looked like they couldnt score. But you cant deny that the French have loads of talent everywhere on the field. With that said Brasil will beat them 3-1 maybe.
Once again, Spain crashes out after an impressive first match.
06-28-2006, 08:27 AM
#1586
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Originally Posted by F-C
Who else here thought that Henry faked the foul?
That was quite an upset. The first big upset of this World Cup Finals. Can't wait for Friday!
That was quite an upset. The first big upset of this World Cup Finals. Can't wait for Friday!
I wouldnt call it an upset. Ghana wooping the Czechs was a bigger upset IMO.
06-28-2006, 08:33 AM
#1587
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Originally Posted by F-C
I thought that France was lucky to advance past the group stage. Now I actually think they could eliminate Brazil in the next match. Brazil is definitely beatable.
Once again, Spain crashes out after an impressive first match.
Once again, Spain crashes out after an impressive first match.
But anyone can lose to France really.
06-28-2006, 08:34 AM
#1588
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Originally Posted by fdl
I wouldnt call it an upset. Ghana wooping the Czechs was a bigger upset IMO.
06-28-2006, 08:37 AM
#1589
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Originally Posted by F-C
The Czechs were never a favorite to win the Cup. OTOH, at the end of the group stages, many people felt that Spain had a real shot at winning the whole thing. While France was left for dead.
I think at the stage of hte tournament, there are no such things as huge upsets
06-28-2006, 08:37 AM
#1590
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Alessandro Nesta left Italy's first-round match against the Czech Republic with a thigh injury.
Nesta has been hampered by a right thigh injury for the last few months. He aggravated it in Italy's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in the first round and missed Italy's 1-0 victory against Australia Monday in the Round of 16.
Nesta hopes to return to action if Italy makes the semifinal round.
"It's a lot better and I'm very confident I'll play again soon, but not for this game," Nesta said. "I'll do everything I can to play the next game."
Marco Materazzi replaced Nesta against Australia but picked up a red card after 50 minutes and will also miss the Ukraine game, leaving the starting job to the inexperienced Andrea Barzagli.
Nesta has been hampered by a right thigh injury for the last few months. He aggravated it in Italy's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in the first round and missed Italy's 1-0 victory against Australia Monday in the Round of 16.
Nesta hopes to return to action if Italy makes the semifinal round.
"It's a lot better and I'm very confident I'll play again soon, but not for this game," Nesta said. "I'll do everything I can to play the next game."
Marco Materazzi replaced Nesta against Australia but picked up a red card after 50 minutes and will also miss the Ukraine game, leaving the starting job to the inexperienced Andrea Barzagli.
06-28-2006, 08:42 AM
#1591
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Italy should rest some starters against Ukraine. I don't think a lot can go wrong against them. They've looked really unimpressive.
Originally Posted by fdl
Alessandro Nesta left Italy's first-round match against the Czech Republic with a thigh injury.
Nesta has been hampered by a right thigh injury for the last few months. He aggravated it in Italy's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in the first round and missed Italy's 1-0 victory against Australia Monday in the Round of 16.
Nesta hopes to return to action if Italy makes the semifinal round.
"It's a lot better and I'm very confident I'll play again soon, but not for this game," Nesta said. "I'll do everything I can to play the next game."
Marco Materazzi replaced Nesta against Australia but picked up a red card after 50 minutes and will also miss the Ukraine game, leaving the starting job to the inexperienced Andrea Barzagli.
Nesta has been hampered by a right thigh injury for the last few months. He aggravated it in Italy's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in the first round and missed Italy's 1-0 victory against Australia Monday in the Round of 16.
Nesta hopes to return to action if Italy makes the semifinal round.
"It's a lot better and I'm very confident I'll play again soon, but not for this game," Nesta said. "I'll do everything I can to play the next game."
Marco Materazzi replaced Nesta against Australia but picked up a red card after 50 minutes and will also miss the Ukraine game, leaving the starting job to the inexperienced Andrea Barzagli.
06-28-2006, 08:46 AM
#1592
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Originally Posted by fdl
Alessandro Nesta left Italy's first-round match against the Czech Republic with a thigh injury.
Nesta has been hampered by a right thigh injury for the last few months. He aggravated it in Italy's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in the first round and missed Italy's 1-0 victory against Australia Monday in the Round of 16.
Nesta hopes to return to action if Italy makes the semifinal round.
"It's a lot better and I'm very confident I'll play again soon, but not for this game," Nesta said. "I'll do everything I can to play the next game."
Marco Materazzi replaced Nesta against Australia but picked up a red card after 50 minutes and will also miss the Ukraine game, leaving the starting job to the inexperienced Andrea Barzagli.
Nesta has been hampered by a right thigh injury for the last few months. He aggravated it in Italy's 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in the first round and missed Italy's 1-0 victory against Australia Monday in the Round of 16.
Nesta hopes to return to action if Italy makes the semifinal round.
"It's a lot better and I'm very confident I'll play again soon, but not for this game," Nesta said. "I'll do everything I can to play the next game."
Marco Materazzi replaced Nesta against Australia but picked up a red card after 50 minutes and will also miss the Ukraine game, leaving the starting job to the inexperienced Andrea Barzagli.
At least he didn't fall off a roof.
Cannavaro > *
06-28-2006, 08:52 AM
#1594
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And they should fly in Maldini to replace Nesta. Can they do that?
So I had a metting scheduled for tommorrow morning at 10:30. Don't I get an e-mail asking to reschedule for..... you guessed it Friday from 3 to 4.
So I had a metting scheduled for tommorrow morning at 10:30. Don't I get an e-mail asking to reschedule for..... you guessed it Friday from 3 to 4.
06-28-2006, 08:53 AM
#1595
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Originally Posted by dom
At least he didn't fall off a roof.
06-28-2006, 08:53 AM
#1596
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Originally Posted by dom
And they should fly in Maldini to replace Nesta. Can they do that?
06-28-2006, 08:55 AM
#1598
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Originally Posted by dom
And they should fly in Maldini to replace Nesta. Can they do that?
So I had a metting scheduled for tommorrow morning at 10:30. Don't I get an e-mail asking to reschedule for..... you guessed it Friday from 3 to 4.
06-28-2006, 08:59 AM
#1599
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Originally Posted by dom
Ya. Well fall or thrown, who knows.
Maybe that's why he jumped?
06-28-2006, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by fdl
Haha. That would be great. But I think he's busy playing Briscola in the seniors home.
I've got it blocked off in my Outlook calendar
I've got it blocked off in my Outlook calendar
I'm not important enough to fib my calendar.