2006 World Cup; Germany
06-09-2006, 08:00 PM
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Imagine if Germany's defence played like this in a game versus a high powered offense...the result would have been very different. But I guess its a good wake-up call for them.
Sorry...the Swiss(me) aren't very fond of the country to the North, so they'd like to see them lose.
Sorry...the Swiss(me) aren't very fond of the country to the North, so they'd like to see them lose.
06-09-2006, 09:03 PM
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on snap i think comcast just gave us espn2 hd. I just turned to it. tight.
edit: here's the link
http://www.cmcsk.com/phoenix.zhtml?c...634&highlight=
edit: here's the link
http://www.cmcsk.com/phoenix.zhtml?c...634&highlight=
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06-10-2006, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
Imagine if Germany's defence played like this in a game versus a high powered offense...the result would have been very different. But I guess its a good wake-up call for them.
Sorry...the Swiss(me) aren't very fond of the country to the North, so they'd like to see them lose.
Sorry...the Swiss(me) aren't very fond of the country to the North, so they'd like to see them lose.
I wouldn't blame the whole defense for the first goal. Friedrich messed up big time when he didn't move up like the rest of the back 4. Second time around it was offside, so you can't blame the defense. besides that, Costa Rica didn't really have any other chances to score.
Also, scoring two goals from a few shots is quite an accomplishment that even a "high powered offense" would be proud of. Honestly, I can't recall seeing Lehman saving any shots.
In 2002, Brazil beat CR 5-2. CR also tied Turkey (which finished third.) and beat China 2-0, so they're not a nobody. I wouldn't rank them much lower than the Swiss team.
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06-10-2006, 01:06 AM
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If a player is nearer to his opponents' goal line than both the ball and the second last opponent. The position of any part of the player's head, body or feet will be the deciding factor and not the player's arms.
06-10-2006, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by FastAcura
You mean the three shots they had and an offside goal?
I wouldn't blame the whole defense for the first goal. Friedrich messed up big time when he didn't move up like the rest of the back 4. Second time around it was offside, so you can't blame the defense. besides that, Costa Rica didn't really have any other chances to score.
Also, scoring two goals from a few shots is quite an accomplishment that even a "high powered offense" would be proud of. Honestly, I can't recall seeing Lehman saving any shots.
In 2002, Brazil beat CR 5-2. CR also tied Turkey (which finished third.) and beat China 2-0, so they're not a nobody. I wouldn't rank them much lower than the Swiss team.
I wouldn't blame the whole defense for the first goal. Friedrich messed up big time when he didn't move up like the rest of the back 4. Second time around it was offside, so you can't blame the defense. besides that, Costa Rica didn't really have any other chances to score.
Also, scoring two goals from a few shots is quite an accomplishment that even a "high powered offense" would be proud of. Honestly, I can't recall seeing Lehman saving any shots.
In 2002, Brazil beat CR 5-2. CR also tied Turkey (which finished third.) and beat China 2-0, so they're not a nobody. I wouldn't rank them much lower than the Swiss team.
"Knaller-Sieg! Aber die Abwehr macht uns Sorgen"
Well I think the Swiss are going to be very underrated in this tournament. They have the second youngest team in the tourney, have some goal scorers and play a very good team defense. It'll be interesting to see.
06-10-2006, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TheThirdMan
OWN GOAL!!! PARAGUAY and they had to take out their goalkeeper cause he injured himself game over...
06-10-2006, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
I wouldn't say game over but this game is obviously all England. They were sitting back towards the end of the first half. Stupid mistake by Cole in the corner almost led to a goal. Overall nothing too exciting.
06-10-2006, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
Nothing too exciting, but England know they have to keep fit for a number of additional matches. Wise of them to not go all out in this first offering. I agree that Cole nearly killed us. Looks like England is truly ready to contend for the title.
06-10-2006, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
I think they are trying to get it in to Crouch too much making it predictable.
Originally Posted by BstonBruin
Its gonna be interesting to see Rooney and Owen work together again.
I can't wait.
06-10-2006, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by BstonBruin
The German's are concerned about the defense,
"Knaller-Sieg! Aber die Abwehr macht uns Sorgen"
Well I think the Swiss are going to be very underrated in this tournament. They have the second youngest team in the tourney, have some goal scorers and play a very good team defense. It'll be interesting to see.
"Knaller-Sieg! Aber die Abwehr macht uns Sorgen"
Well I think the Swiss are going to be very underrated in this tournament. They have the second youngest team in the tourney, have some goal scorers and play a very good team defense. It'll be interesting to see.
Oh I know that the German defense is their weak point, but I think they did a great job for the most part. I think you're underrating Costa Rica. Sweden is having a really hard time against T&T, and Costa Rica beat and tied T&T. They sure are having a lot more posessision/chances against Sweden than CR did against Germany.
And I think the the Swiss are underrated too and will be one of the dark horses. Magning used to play for my favorite team (Werder Bremen)
06-10-2006, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Meh.
Wtf was up with the HD broadcast? At best they were 3 or 4 seconds behind he video feed
Wtf was up with the HD broadcast? At best they were 3 or 4 seconds behind he video feed
i hope comcast gives us espn2hd
06-10-2006, 12:02 PM
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With the World Cup, a local parade nearby and Fleet Week.. I dont know which to pick 
06-10-2006, 12:31 PM
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This is why I love Soccer/the World Cup. Even though the score is 0-0, T&T are heavy underdogs and are playing with 1 guy less, they almost scored the goal.
06-10-2006, 12:59 PM
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sweden should have won with the amount of chances they had, but i enjoyed watching the game end up being a tie... that goalkeeper for T&T did really good
06-10-2006, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by SakiGT
Meh.
Wtf was up with the HD broadcast? At best they were 3 or 4 seconds behind he video feed
Wtf was up with the HD broadcast? At best they were 3 or 4 seconds behind he video feed
British feed + 5.1 surround sound > lame ABC graphic, 5 seconds delay and their stupid play-by-play commentators.
06-10-2006, 02:51 PM
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shit trinidad and tobago a man down and they tie sweden?! very impressive i was not expecting that at all.
this argentina ivory coast game is pretty exciting too, fast paced. im interested to see how riquelme and crespo work together rest of the tourney, they seem like a deadly duo
this argentina ivory coast game is pretty exciting too, fast paced. im interested to see how riquelme and crespo work together rest of the tourney, they seem like a deadly duo
06-10-2006, 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Played like 
Now have to win 2 games to advance.<---
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06-10-2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by geminisdc
They did all they could , Ecuador was just superior at every level . England was not playing it safe , they just didnt have anything else to offer . Playing defense with just one goal ahead is pitiful . England is not even close to have a chance at the title.
06-10-2006, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by RMATIC09
anyone wanna give me highlights of the argentina game, i missed it.
got all the matches highlights each day
06-11-2006, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by btsilver
soooooooo.... whose routing for who in the Mexico vs Iran game? 
Politics aside, I'm routing for Iran because I have a few friends from there. I also like some of the players that play in Germany (Mahdavikia, Karimi, Hashemian)
My prediction - 2-1 for Iran.
06-11-2006, 11:06 AM
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Btw, I find it hilarious how the Mexican people think that there will be a routing of Iran. Iran has had some really impressive games before the world cup (2-2 in Croatia, 5-2 against Bosnia)
06-11-2006, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by FastAcura
Btw, I find it hilarious how the Mexican people think that there will be a routing of Iran. Iran has had some really impressive games before the world cup (2-2 in Croatia, 5-2 against Bosnia)
Mexico will win
