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At least England don't have to play Argentina.
That could have been much much worse
That could have been much much worse
2010 World Cup - South Africa
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Colin1
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funny cos it's almost true
2:1, clean through to the best 8. A pitty about the penalty in the last second. Next one probably Brazil. Probably the end of the line, but we'll see.
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I agree. I think it will be a very tough match. I think Argentina has a better offense, but I think the German defense is probably better. If Germany wins, I think it will be because the Germans are more organized (something Germany is always known for).
Colin1
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Anyone else enjoying the Brazil vs Chile match?
Chile are giving Brazil a game, they're matching them in open play, they just seem to lack that sharp edge that will get them a goal. Two good goals from Brazil.
Chile are giving Brazil a game, they're matching them in open play, they just seem to lack that sharp edge that will get them a goal. Two good goals from Brazil.
Yup, seems like we're up against Brazil next time. Will be a good match.
Should all be good games in the quarters. Hope Germany beat the Argentinians, really depends how well they can defend against them, the Argentines defence looks really poor. Brazil are looking good against Chile and unfortunately I think they stand a good chance against the Dutch (much as I would like to see the Dutch win). However it goes from here it looks like they will be good games as long as the officiated is good and not terrible as seems to have been usual for this World Cup.
Agreed, I think it'll be tough to beat them. Stilll looking forward to a good game. But first things first, this one should be won by Brazil.
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I am watching the Brazil-Chile game right now. Brazil is leading fair and square, but I will be honest, I am not too impressed by them. They are certainly not the Brazilian side that we are all used to. The goals were spectacular, but you can easily chop them up to Chile mistakes as well. The Brazilian Defense and Middle Field are very suspect to me as well.
Still a very entertaining game.
Still a very entertaining game.
Colin1
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I think the second half went to the Brazilians, that was a Godly third goal but you've got to hand it to Chile, they kept their composure, their discipline and they never gave up. They deserved a goal. Very enjoyable game.
Yup, that it was.
Yep, they certainly didn't give up, fair play to them too. The commentators here were talking up the officials to and saying they were doing a good job and could do the final (British commentators + British officials 
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Should be a good game against the Dutch, be interesting to see the Brazilians come from a couple of goals behind. However even if they are a couple in front they will keep pushing a little so there will always be chances for the opposition if they can take them.
).Should be a good game against the Dutch, be interesting to see the Brazilians come from a couple of goals behind. However even if they are a couple in front they will keep pushing a little so there will always be chances for the opposition if they can take them.
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2nd half certainly was for Brazil. All in a very deserved win. Even though I do not think they are anything close to the older Brazilian teams, they will be a tough nut to crack from the Netherlands.
Looking forward to Span vs. Portugal tomorrow. Could we be up for the first Penalty Shootout of this World Cup?
Looking forward to Span vs. Portugal tomorrow. Could we be up for the first Penalty Shootout of this World Cup?
kgambit
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Colin1
Senior Master Sergeant
Just got back from circuit-training
so missed the first half, saw the highlights at half-time though - what's the Spanish goalkeeper playing at?
He's missed his calling, he should have been a juggler...
so missed the first half, saw the highlights at half-time though - what's the Spanish goalkeeper playing at?
He's missed his calling, he should have been a juggler...
Yeah, the Spanish defence was looking shaky but they still made it through pretty comfortably. Ronaldo was nowhere.
What the hell was the red card about at the end, didn't see anything except the intent of a swinging elbow but no contact, disgraceful dive...
What the hell was the red card about at the end, didn't see anything except the intent of a swinging elbow but no contact, disgraceful dive...
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Spain knocked off Portugal 1:0.
Another terrible call by the refs though. The goal was off sides. Not that the Germany and Argentina games were not badly called (they were both terrible calls by the refs), but this one was even more terrible because they only won by that one goal.
Overall though Spain was the much better team. They are going to be a tough team to beat here in the next few rounds.
I did not see it at first either, but they showed it from several angles in slow motion on the German station here. The first few angles you did not see anything, but on the final angle, before the player from Portugal jumped he swung around and his elbow did hit the side of the Spanish players face. I do not think it was intentional though.
Another terrible call by the refs though. The goal was off sides. Not that the Germany and Argentina games were not badly called (they were both terrible calls by the refs), but this one was even more terrible because they only won by that one goal.
Overall though Spain was the much better team. They are going to be a tough team to beat here in the next few rounds.
I did not see it at first either, but they showed it from several angles in slow motion on the German station here. The first few angles you did not see anything, but on the final angle, before the player from Portugal jumped he swung around and his elbow did hit the side of the Spanish players face. I do not think it was intentional though.
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I'm gonna have to start cheering for Paraguay I think...
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ccheese
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I have watched four games, and I am still in the dark about rules, fouls, etc. I understand the one ref that's been
making the bad calls has been benched, I think he dis-allowed one of the USA's goals in an earlier game.
Have there been a lot of bad calls ????
Charles
making the bad calls has been benched, I think he dis-allowed one of the USA's goals in an earlier game.
Have there been a lot of bad calls ????
Charles
