Fifa WorldCup 2002 results [Take 2]

[Jan]

Lets start off fresh huh? :classic2:

Please refer to this thread (http://www.freewebspace.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27414) for previous discussions.

Let's keep this one on topic okay? ;)

[Giancarlo]

Okay thanks, Jan...

Results for today:
China/Brazil: 0/4
Italy/Croatia: 1/2
South Africa/Slovenia: 1/0

Monday Predictions:

South Korea/United States - Hmm... sorry Americans, I have to go with South Korea on this one.
Poland/Portugal - Both have below average teams... but I would have to say Portugal...
Beligum/Tunisia - Belgium probably...

Edit: Brazil had 4, not 3. :p Poor China.

[murat]

Originally posted by Giancarlo

China/Brazil: 0/3
0-4

South Korea/United States - 1-2
Poland/Portugal - 0-3
Beligum/Tunisia - 3-1

[Giancarlo]

Notice I changed it before you posted. :biggrin2:

The US winning against South Korea? Haha.... South Korea is a lot better than Portugal.

[cheatpark]

My predictions for wednesday:

England vs. Nigeria
2-1
I think England will win because they played good against Argentina.

Argentina vs. Sweden
1-0
Argentina will win but I'm not sure why.

[murat]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
Notice I changed it before you posted. :biggrin2:

The US winning against South Korea? Haha.... South Korea is a lot better than Portugal.
oh, i meant 1-2 for south korea.. but south korea is nothing against portugal... portugal had a bad day

[Giancarlo]

Argentina better win... and more than 1 point.

Tuesday Games:

France versus Denmark: Come on Denmark....
Uruguay versus Senegal: Tough call.. probably Uruguay
Germany versus Cameroon: I want Cameroon to win
Ireland versus Saudi Arabia: Definitely Ireland

[thewitt]

Argentina will lose. Sweden play very much like England played, and Argentina was impotent once England fell back into their bunker defense.

Korea will lose. Sorry American bashers, this is our year to go on to the second round. The US is as physical as Korea and has more players who can score. The US is faster and more fit, and has a number of wins in front of a hostile crowd.

Denmark will finish the demoralization of France. I've never seen so many people make excuses for a team not being ready for the World Cup before. France simply let their egos get in the way of becoming match ready, and they are paying the price.

Germany will destroy Cameroon. Germany probably has the strongest team in the tournament.

Ireland will roll over Saudi Arabia.

Poland beats Portugal, before being beaten by the US 1-0.

-t

[Giancarlo]

Argentina will NOT lose. They had a bad day yesturday, and it is historical this team has at least one bad day. When it plays Sweden, there will be no doubts who will win. Argentina.

And the US beating South Korea? That is so funny... I don't even want to comment. Even if they do, they won't last against any of the countries in the second round. Spain already has qualified. They quashed two teams they played against.

[Jan]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
Argentina will NOT lose.
Can we quote you on that later? :p

Anyway we need Sweden to win the Cup so Spork has to do his thing :bandit2:

Originally posted by spork

If sweden wins i´ve promised to run naked 5 blocks, but i´m feeling quite confident i won´t have to do that...

[spork]

haha, portugal hardly has a below average team... they have one of the better teams in this world cup, they made one really poor match against the us though... this is the most interesting world cup i´ve ever seen, there´s really no way of telling who´s gonna win...

as for monday´s matches i think south korea will tie the americans 2-2, portugal will beat poland 3-1 and belgium will beat tunisia 2-0...

and i think england will beat nigeria, nigeria doesn´t have anything to play for anymore... sweden-argentina should be interesting, sweden only needs to tie that game so i´m guessing they´ll push for an early goal if possible and then back down... i think it´ll end either 0-0 or 1-1...

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by Jan

Can we quote you on that later? :p

Anyway we need Sweden to win the Cup so Spork has to do his thing :bandit2:


Sweden will not win. Argentina let me tell you will be back with a destiny to win... and one player named Diego Maradona was allowed into Japan.... :D

Looks like Spork will keep his clothes on for now.

[Dean]

________
|FRA|AUS|
| 1 | 5 |
|_______|

[spork]

hehe, yeah, i think the chances of sweden winning the world cup are pretty slim... i think they´ll make it out of the group though, and unless they get some help from nigeria i´m not so sure argentina will... we´ll see... either way its a fun world cup...

[Giancarlo]

Argentina will make it.... at least 76% of Argentines will say so... hey Argentina does have the best team in the world but even it has its bad days.

[spork]

they´ve had at least 2 bad days in this world cup so far then... they weren´t convincing against nigeria or england and if they don´t play better than that they won´t win against sweden...

but yeah, argentina normally has one of the best teams in the world...

[Giancarlo]

I think Nigeria had a good day that one day... Argentina will most likely win against Sweden if not you can expect people here to burn down the Congress, taking their anger out on the politicans if the team loses against Sweden.

[spork]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
I think Nigeria had a good day that one day... Argentina will most likely win against Sweden if not you can expect people here to burn down the Congress, taking their anger out on the politicans if the team loses against Sweden.

i guess cnn will have some breaking news on wednesday then... ;)

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by spork


i guess cnn will have some breaking news on wednesday then... ;)

Maybe just headlines sayings "Argentina defeats Sweden"... :p

[thewitt]

Argentina will have to step it up a level if they expect to move on. They have not impressed me at all this tournament.

Sorry.

-t

[Giancarlo]

Alright whatever you say... maybe because they didn't have Maradona... I certainly hope you know who he is... one of the most famous soccer players in the world. He was finally allowed into Japan.

The US will perform poorly in the second round if it makes it that is.

[spork]

haha, not impossible... we´ll see if argentina has what it takes when it matters... sweden has a record of screwing up important games in big tournaments...

[Giancarlo]

Well, Diego will just be watching not playing in Japan... he will just provide tons of encouragement...

[thewitt]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
Alright whatever you say... maybe because they didn't have Maradona... I certainly hope you know who he is... [clip]
There is no need to insult me. Not all Americans are football illiterate. I played the game for more than 10 years, and have coached at top youth levels in the US for more than 20 years. I suspect I have much more real experience with the game than most fans from countries where football is played with the foot...

I've also seen my share of international games in person all over the world, including games where Argentine was a much better side than they have shown in this Cup. They have clearly not put together a strong effort yet this year. They may, but they were totally inept against England's bunker defense - and rarely put a challenge on the goalkeeper.

Argentina had a real hard time finishing - with virtually no shots that were on goal. It's hard to win when you don't actually shoot at the net...

-t

[Ashed]

I can't see Argentina beating Sweden with their current performance...

I'm predicting a draw.

[Spock's Brain]

Winners: 1st, 2nd place
Group A: Senegal, Denmark
Group B: Spain, South Africa
Group C: Brazil,Costa Rica
Group D: Korea, Portugal
Group E: Germany, Ireland
Group F: England, Sweden
Group G: Mexico, Italy
Group H: Belgium, Russia

[Giancarlo]

Argentina has had its share of problem... but I can point out where you people are mistaken, this team will not draw or be defeated by Sweden. They are under severe pressure to win because the people here in Argentina are not very happy because of the crisis amongst other things. Give them a damn break for a second.

Thewitt, that is where you are wrong they did put up a lot of challanges... either that or you haven't watched that game.

Additionally the US team if it gets past South Korea by some miracle will be put in front of some very difficult teams that it probably could not even be a match to. I will tell you one thing there is no way the US will get pass Spain. The Spanish team is promising not to repeat pass mistakes where it gets knocked off in the second round and I believe they can break that occurance. Because the Spanish team has been rebuilt recently by one famous super-star like Maradona, so expect no mercy from the Spanish team.

[Ashed]

A - Denmark, Senegal
B - Spain, South Africa
C - Brazil, Turkey
D - Portugal, USA
E - Germany, Cameroon
F - Sweden, England
G - Italy, Croatia
H - Russia, Japan

[Ashed]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
Argentina has had its share of problem... but I can point out where you people are mistaken, this team will not draw or be defeated by Sweden. They are under severe pressure to win because the people here in Argentina are not very happy because of the crisis amongst other things. Give them a damn break for a second.

The crisis and the people can't win games for them... Maybe they're pressured to win games but the situation in Argentina isn't going to help them get through to the second round.


Additionally the US team if it gets past South Korea by some miracle will be put in front of some very difficult teams that it probably could not even be a match to. I will tell you one thing there is no way the US will get pass Spain.

It won't take a miracle for USA to beat South Korea but they'll probably get kicked out in the 2nd round having to play either Italy, Croatia or Mexico.

Seriously, it'd be really interesting to see the no. 1 favorite and the defending champion to be eliminated in the first round. ;)

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by GRiN


The crisis and the people can't win games for them... Maybe they're pressured to win games but the situation in Argentina isn't going to help them get through to the second round.

No kidding. Did I ever suggest that? :rolleyes: No I did not, I said maybe it would help the people's spirits here that if the Argentine team beats Sweden. And hands down, I think it will.



It won't take a miracle for USA to beat South Korea but they'll probably get kicked out in the 2nd round having to play either Italy, Croatia or Mexico.

Just imagine USA playing Spain... that would be a very funny match. Spain will beat the US like it did with Slovenia and Paraguay, only this time 6-1 or something.



Seriously, it'd be really interesting to see the no. 1 favorite and the defending champion to be eliminated in the first round. ;)

Hmm...

[adizlaja]

A - Denmark, Senegal
B - Spain, South Africa
C - Brazil, Turkey
D - Portugal, USA
E - Germany, Cameroon
F - Sweden, England
G - Italy, Croatia
H - Russia, Japan


I agree 100%

[adizlaja]

wow... did anyone see italy and croatia? what a great game.. i hope croatia goes far..

[Ashed]

Weren't two goals in the end by Italy disallowed? That was pretty weird... :o

But I was cheering for Croatia. It was a shame they lost to Mexico...

[murat]

turkey is playing with costa rica now

[murat]

yeahhh turkey is winninmg 1-0 now

[ashben]

Turkey vs Costa Rica .. 1:1

Now, both have a chance to qualify to the next round.

[murat]

by a lucky and stupid goal :mad:
and then they started to fight with us... football is not kickboxing
well, anyways i think we will get to next round
coz costa rica will lose 3-0 against brazil and we will beat china...

[ashben]

From the TV replay, it looked like the Turkish player pushed the Costa Rican team official. But anyways, I think both teams played pretty well.

[spork]

yeah, turkey has a good chance now... they need to score some goals on china though...

i somehow doubt spain would beat USA 6-1 right now, but spain has actually played pretty well so far in this world cup, its a nice change, spain has a good team and deserves to go to quarterfinals at least...

i hope japan makes it far too, they played a very entertaining kind of football...

[Giancarlo]

Actually spork, Spain deserves this world cup altogether... don't you agree? :biggrin2:

Lets see how my bets turned out....


From Previous thread

Turkey/Costa Rica: Well... hard call... Costa Rica
Ecuador/Mexico: I want Ecuador to win this one for some strange reason
Japan/Russia: Russia might but again a hard call

Well I did recognize the first one would be a hard call to make... the second one I lost... poor Ecuadorians. And I lost the Japan/Russia bet.... damn.

[trenzterra]

I bet for Russia the first round and I bet for Japan the second round.


It was exciting. Very hard to score! Not like Brazil and China.

[ashben]

Following Russia's defeat: "One dead as angry Russia fans riot"

CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/worldcup/06/09/russia.death/index.html)

[trenzterra]

Originally posted by ashben
Following Russia's defeat: "One dead as angry Russia fans riot"

CNN.com (http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/worldcup/06/09/russia.death/index.html) Isn't this quick news?

[ashben]

Originally posted by trenzterra
Isn't this quick news?

:classic2: Whatever.

[trenzterra]

Originally posted by ashben


:classic2: Whatever. imagine me watching the worldcup at a restaurant and having fun while their having riots.

[kojiro]

i want senegal to win it.

[ashben]

I highly doubt that Senegal will "win" the cup. But yes, I'm supporting them and Cameroon to proceed to the next round.

[adizlaja]

Originally posted by adizlaja
A - Denmark, Senegal
B - Spain, South Africa
C - Brazil, Turkey
D - Portugal, USA
E - Germany, Cameroon
F - Sweden, England
G - Italy, Croatia
H - Russia, Japan


I agree 100%

Wait, it's impossible. Germany is playing Cameroon next and whoever wins is going to go on to the next round with Ireland, because Ireland is going to beat Saudi Arabia.

Well, unless they tie. That would change some things.

[Owen]

Well. The US got a draw against Korea, 1:1. They had the lead till the 73rd minute when Korea got a header to the post to tie it up. I was disappointed, but that said, the US deserved to lose the game, but Friedel(sp?) was spectacular, blocking many shots including a PK. I wish my keeper skills were up to his. :D Also, IMO, the reffing was very good, with maybe a couple of questionable calls or misses, but overall a good game.

The draw gives the US the advantage, as Korea plays Portugal next, while the US plays Poland. If Portugal beats Poland, all the US needs to advance is for them to beat Poland or Korea to beat Portugal I believe. If POR and POL tie, the US and Korea just needs a draw to advance.

[The Red Guy]

Originally posted by Owen
Well. The US got a draw against Korea, 1:1. They had the lead till the 73rd minute when Korea got a header to the post to tie it up. I was disappointed, but that said, the US deserved to lose the game, but Friedel(sp?) was spectacular, blocking many shots including a PK. I wish my keeper skills were up to his. :D Also, IMO, the reffing was very good, with maybe a couple of questionable calls or misses, but overall a good game.

The draw gives the US the advantage, as Korea plays Portugal next, while the US plays Poland. If Portugal beats Poland, all the US needs to advance is for them to beat Poland or Korea to beat Portugal I believe. If POR and POL tie, the US and Korea just needs a draw to advance. Never underestimate Poland. The ball is round.

[Owen]

Originally posted by The Red Guy
Never underestimate Poland. The ball is round.

I am not underestimating them. I am saying though that playing Poland is better than playing Portugal. They are considered the weakest team in the group. That doesn't mean they are an automatic win though. Far from it. Any team that is in the World Cup is a quality team.

[Jan]

Originally posted by Owen
Any team that is in the World Cup is a quality team.
Very well said and very true :biggrin2:

And I would like to congratulate everyone for getting this thread to 4 pages actually still ON TOPIC :cool:

[ashben]

Originally posted by The Red Guy
The ball is round.

Poetic Justice. :classic2:

Up Tomm:

Denmark vs France
Senegal vs Uraguay
Cameroon vs Germany
South Africa vs Ireland

All in all, great entertainment!

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by The Red Guy
Never underestimate Poland. The ball is round.

No offense, but Poland had its butt royally kicked today.

Poland - Portugal: 0/4

Those other two games today were tied...

Come on Denmark.... don't want the Frenchies to get into the next round...

[shizzle]

Is there a chance Argentina wont make it?

[Giancarlo]

There is a very small possibility.

But now those odds are almost for Argentina, since one time big star Diego Maradona has been allowed to watch the game in Japan... Sweden will have its bad day. :biggrin2:

And Baty (Batistuta) won't be taken off so quickly like what happened in the last game.

[shizzle]

Maradona's fat, smokes weed, and is best friends with Fidel Castro.

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by shizzle
Maradona's fat, smokes weed, and is best friends with Fidel Castro.

I didn't say he was playing. He is just going to watch and he and Baty were team mates. Meaning sweden will get its butt kicked because of his encouragement.

[ashben]

Originally posted by shizzle
Is there a chance Argentina wont make it?

I think eventually they will make it. Rest remains to be seen.

[murat]

Originally posted by Giancarlo


Poland - Portugal: 0/4

poland has a great team, or dont you know olisadbe, dudek or hajto ? all great players, but after the 2-0 they played too offensive, so portugal got the goals
bye bye poland :cry:


Any team that is in the World Cup is a quality team.
wtf ?? teams like usa or china or south korea are quality ?? they had just luck
they are lots of cool teams which arent in the worldcup (Netherlands, ukraine, iran, czech republick...)
i like the eurocup more then the worldcup, coz there is real quality

[Giancarlo]

USA had luck when playing against Portugal. Portugal like Argentina had its bad day. If it was the US playing instead of Poland against Portugal today, it would of been a decisive win for Portugal.

Where was Chile this world cup? They have a good team.

[Owen]

Originally posted by murat

wtf ?? teams like usa or china or south korea are quality ?? they had just luck
they are lots of cool teams which arent in the worldcup (Netherlands, ukraine, iran, czech republick...)
i like the eurocup more then the worldcup, coz there is real quality

USA- Beat Porutgal, and in World Cup qualifying, at one time, they went on an unbeatable streak, then they faltered, but they got the last win they needed to move on. They are a quality team, ranked number 11 by FIFA.

Don't know a lot about China's performance.

Korea- Host team, and no host team in my recollection has ever failed to advanced to the 2nd round.

One thing you forget about teams in the World Cup except for the previous champion and the host country, is the fact that the teams have to earn their way by beating other teams in their area. The US had to advance through CONCAF(sp?). Its not like they were given the spot. They had to earn it.

I think the idea that the US isn't good is based on past performances, but this year, they have had a good showing, beating Portugal and tying the host team(even though they were dominated that game).

I never implied that the teams in the World Cup are the only good teams. Just that the teams in the World Cup are quality teams themselves.

[spork]

Originally posted by shizzle
Is there a chance Argentina wont make it?

there´s a big chance argentina won´t make it, they´re in pretty much the same position as france, they need to win to have any chance of advancing, and they need to win by more than one goal (assuming nigeria doesn´t kick englands butt of course)... i don´t think they´ll make it, and i don´t think france´ll make it either... there goes the 2 big favorites...

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by spork


there´s a big chance argentina won´t make it, they´re in pretty much the same position as france

I tend to disagree. I think they have a very big chance against Sweden.

And the US is anything but a quality team. They just had luck. Beating Portugal does not happen all the time... now Portugal has a quality team they just had a bad day.

[Ashed]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
I tend to disagree. I think they have a very big chance against Sweden.

That's just your biased opinion.

[Blitzweb]

"where was Chile?"


Where was Chile?? WHERE IS COLUMBIA?!

They are ranked 4th in the world by FIFA. Also, the Netherlands somehow failed to qualify...

:confused2

www.blitzweb.net

[The Red Guy]

The dutch lack teamwork.

My prediction: The Argentines would not qualify and Sweden tops the group with goal difference. England finishes Nigeria and France scraps past Denmark. Senegal wins Uraguay and gets 1sst place. Thus, England plays Senegal and Sweden plays France.

[Jan]

DEN 2:0 FRA
SEN 3:3 URU

:cool:

[thewitt]

And France goes out of the tournament without scoring ONE GOAL!

So much for the favorites - and the experts...

-t

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by Jan
DEN 2:0 FRA
SEN 3:3 URU

:cool:

YES! FRANCE IS OUT! YES! YES! I AM SO HAPPY!

[Jan]

Finally a goal scored in the Germany/Cameroon game!
Germany 1:0

[ashben]

Loved the Senegal vs Uruguay match :classic2: Senegal scores 3 goals and Urugual comes right back with 3 in a row.

Currently playing: Germany leading 2:0 against Cameroon

[Giancarlo]

Senegal has tied their last two matches...

Damn I was hoping for Cameroon to be victorious against Germany..... ;)

[Jan]

Originally posted by ashben

Currently playing: Germany leading 2:0 against Cameroon
huh? It's still 1:0 here and it is live :confused:

[ashben]

Originally posted by Jan

huh? It's still 1:0 here and it is live :confused:

:confused:

It's 2:0 .. live .. 89 minutes in the game.

[Jan]

Hmmmmm 63 minutes here :confused:

I guess I can predict Germany will get another goal soon huh? :p

[ashben]

Originally posted by Jan
Hmmmmm 63 minutes here :confused:

I guess I can predict Germany will get another goal soon huh? :p

:D Run a bet with a friend!

BTW, the game just got over. Germany wins 2:0. Cameroon is not yet out. Their position will depend upon the result of the Ireland vs Saudi Arabia match.

[Ashed]

What? Australia gets delayed matches? :D

[ashben]

Originally posted by GRiN
What? Australia gets delayed matches? :D

A 26 minute latency over live coverage. No way ;)

[cheatpark]

I cannot wait for tomorrow's matches. It's unlikely that Nigeria would win against England and in theory Argentina will lose against Sweden. My theory is that England and Sweden will go through. We'll see what happens. :D

[murat]

germany camroon was a bad game, cameroon played better, but germany made the goals

[Giancarlo]

Sweden is going to be unprepared for what they will face tomorrow. I am betting Nigeria will at least tie with England.

[cheatpark]

England only needs a draw to go through to the second round. :)

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by cheatpark
England only needs a draw to go through to the second round. :)

I don't even care if they win... I want Beckham to get his feet busted up by the Nigerians.

[murat]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
I want Beckham to get his feet busted up by the Nigerians.
nooo :mad: the world cup would lose quality by loosing him

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by murat

nooo :mad: the world cup would lose quality by loosing him

And would lose even more quality with him on... he sucks... he only made a penalty kick with his game with Argentina... and was like afraid of the Argentine players for being a bit too rough...

[murat]

he can more... like this free kick goals against greece in the last minute of the game :biggrin2:

[adizlaja]

Giancarlo, just because Beckham beat Argentina and you didn't want it to happen doesn't mean that he's making the world cups bad. He's an interesting player even though I don't like him as much.

Germany scores most of it's goals of crosses and corners. If teams don't know how to stop that they will lose to Germany. Kahn is awesome in goals and that's another plus for the Germans. Germans player who has 5 goals has scored all of the with his head and has the most goals in the world cup.

I though that the Germany/Cameroon game was reffereed horribly. What was that? So many cards for no reason. And I hate the call where the ref gave Zige a yellow for pulling that guys jersey and didn't give anything to the other guy who was doing even more mess. The linesman was there too. What was he looking at?

This world cup is being refed horribly. Unbelieveable :rolleyes:

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by adizlaja
Giancarlo, just because Beckham beat Argentina and you didn't want it to happen doesn't mean that he's making the world cups bad. He's an interesting player even though I don't like him as much.

He is an interesting player, but he gives this world cup a bad name with his subpar playing and overhyped playing abilities.


This world cup is being refed horribly. Unbelieveable :rolleyes:

Now that is something I agree on.

[adizlaja]

That bold dude, should ref every single game. he's one of the only refs that I like until now:cool:

[Giancarlo]

Which game was he refing?

[adizlaja]

He refed one, but I can't remember which one it was. I think Argentina and England. He always does a good job. Not sure about his refing at that game, but overall he does an excellent job.

[The Red Guy]

He's from Italy right?

[hamid]

a cool picture: http://koorosh.irsv.com/ehsan/jun/10_jun_2002.jpg

:biggrin2:

[spork]

sweden-argentina 1-0

WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[spork]

ITS OVER! 1-1, we made it... this match was definitely worth skipping work for... :D

[thewitt]

Originally posted by spork
ITS OVER! 1-1, we made it... this match was definitely worth skipping work for... :D
Yes indeed.

Argentina still could not shoot at the goal - two games in a row where the keeper only had to make 2 saves in the game. Lots of flash on the field but no finish. Bunker defense destroyed them just like against England. The only Argentina goal scored in an illegal encroachment of a penalty kick where Argentina was in the penalty area before the ball was kicked. Tsk, tsk, tsk.

Another super-arrogant team goes home.

What a great tournament this has been so far!

-t

[Jan]

So you go to the next round? :biggrin2: We might see spork streaking yet! :p

Sweden drew Argentina to top Group F and move onto a second round date with Senegal. They are joined by England, who drew with Nigeria and will face Denmark. Argentina join co-favourites France out at the first hurdle.

I won't be so cruel as to quote your statement on page one GC :p :biggrin2:

[Peo]

Heja Sverige! :biggrin2:

[ashben]

What a tournament .. Argentina and France out :nervous: Amazing stuff!

"In Africa I have found values which have disappeared in Europe. I am a white man with the heart of a Negro."

- Bruno Metsu
Senegal's French Coach

[Jan]

Not to mention England/Nigeria nil all :eek:

[ashben]

Originally posted by Jan
Not to mention England/Nigeria nil all :eek:

Yup .. and with that Englang moves to the next round as well.

[Ashed]

Oops! What just happened there Giancarlo? :rolleyes:
Still feeling confident about the Argentinian team? :o

BTW...


Originally posted by GRiN
I can't see Argentina beating Sweden with their current performance...

I'm predicting a draw.

:D

[Giancarlo]

I am deeply sadden over the game. Argentina just couldn´t make it this year.

---- you grin.

[Giancarlo]

This is probably it. This country is going to completely collapse now. I predicted yes they would win against Sweden because Sweden is a lousy team. But I guess they just couldn´t. I was hoping to wake up to good news but the news wasn´t good at all.

Now I have to cheer for my home country. The usual team that ends up third or fourth favorites everytime. They are one of the last traditional players in the World cup, Spain. They are known for their great playing.

[Jan]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
---- you grin.
Was that necessary?

You were so confident that Argentina would win right through this thread. Take a beating occasionally GC and SMILE :classic2:

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by Jan

Was that necessary?

You were so confident that Argentina would win right through this thread. Take a beating occasionally GC and SMILE :classic2:

Considering the circumstances yes.

I am not taking any beating at all especially for not your own potential gains. What is done is done. Now let me cheer for my own country which has been having stellar performance.

[Ashed]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
---- you grin.

ROTFLMAO ROTFLMAO ROTFLMAO
Get a grip. You were being so confident over Argentina beating Sweden. And now what? You're cussing at me just because they lost? :rolleyes:

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by GRiN


ROTFLMAO
Get a grip. You were being so confident over Argentina beating Sweden. And now what? You're cussing at me just because they lost? :rolleyes:

Just ---- you.

I predicted they could make it... but they couldn´t... it is like you and everybody else enjoy spitting at this country. Thewitt especially. Your hatred of this country has gone far enough.

Now let me watch the Spain/South Africa game. I am waiting to see if Spain can win all three. If they don´t, it doesn´t matter Spain already qualified.

[Ashed]

Did I say I hate Argentina as a country? No. I just want them to be eliminated, mainly because I'm cheering for Brazil. Stop accusing me of something I haven't said and done. :rolleyes:

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by GRiN
Did I say I hate Argentina as a country? No. I just want them to be eliminated, mainly because I'm cheering for Brazil. Stop accusing me of something I haven't said and done. :rolleyes:

Blahblahblahblahblahlblablahblah... it is the same old crap I keep on hearing.

Now I decided not to watch the Spain/South Africa game but I will keep up to minute on the scores on CNNSI.

[Jan]

Originally posted by Giancarlo


Considering the circumstances yes.

I am not taking any beating at all especially for not your own potential gains.
Your cussing is indeed not necessary and may I ask what you mean by my potential gains????

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by Jan

Your cussing is indeed not necessary and may I ask what you mean by my potential gains????

I don't want you attacking me, or harassing me about Argentina's team. They didn't make it. Fine, what is done is done.

Spain is playing good so far, 1/0 against South Africa.

[Ashed]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
Blahblahblahblahblahlblablahblah... it is the same old crap I keep on hearing.

Errr... :rolleyes:

Why exactly would I want to hate a country I care very little about anyway? All I know about them is that they have a good soccer team and they were the no. 1 favorite to win the Wolrd Cup. Like I said earlier, it would be funny to see the favorites be eliminated in the first round. That would also benefit the team I'm cheering for, Brazil. And if it weren't for your biased predictions, I wouldn't even bother posting here, seriously.

Again, your opinions are... wrong? :o

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by GRiN


Errr... :rolleyes:

Why exactly would I want to hate a country I care very little about anyway? All I know about them is that they have a good soccer team and they were the no. 1 favorite to win the Wolrd Cup.

And this is why I was deeply sadden they did not make it.


[b]
Like I said earlier, it would be funny to see the favorites be eliminated in the first round. That would also benefit the team I'm cheering for, Brazil. And if it weren't for your biased predictions, I wouldn't even bother posting here, seriously.

Again, your opinions are... wrong? :o

Brazil is lousy this time.

And the favorites are not out yet, Spain for example. I want England eliminated by Nigeria though.

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by GRiN

Again, your opinions are... wrong? :o

OH ----ING NICE ONE.

[Jan]

Giancarlo please! NOBODY is attacking you or Argentina! Just remember what you said about the English team that someone took offence to. Nobody had said anything remotely like what you said. EASE OFF OR I CLOSE THE THREAD!

[Giancarlo]

OH REALLY? Jan has been proven wrong.


Again, your opinions are... wrong?

That is pathetic. I got attacked by Grin.

[Giancarlo]

Alright, now it is 2-1 Spain/South Africa.. come on Spain... Spain is the one that has the chance now because they have a stellar goal shooting quality.

Now talk all you want... I am going to see the second half of this game on TV...

[Jan]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
OH REALLY? Jan has been proven wrong.

That is pathetic. I got attacked by Grin.
Too bad I saw your reply already GC before you edited. :rolleyes:

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by Jan

Too bad I saw your reply already GC before you edited. :rolleyes:

Blahblah. Do whatever you want I am not listening.

[ashben]

Back to the original subject:

Spain won against South Africa .. 3:2 ... great action from both the teams.

[Giancarlo]

Spain has been playing with stellar performance...

[ashben]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
Do whatever you want I am not listening.

Something I overheard and you REALLY need this piece:

LISTEN and SILENT are spelt with the same letters.

[ashben]

In another match:

Paraguay defeated Slovenia .. 3:1

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by ashben


Something I overheard and you REALLY need this piece:

LISTEN and SILENT are spelt with the same letters.

What different does it make... who the hell cares?

Poor Slovenia...

[Ashed]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
That is pathetic. I got attacked by Grin.

ROTFLMAO ROTFLMAO ROTFLMAO
No reason for me to continue arguing with this guy anymore... :D

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by GRiN


ROTFLMAO ROTFLMAO ROTFLMAO
No reason for me to continue arguing with this guy anymore... :D

Because you have nothing backing you.

I am cheering for the team from Spain that hasn't lost a game yet, winning all three.

[Giancarlo]

And no offense to you Brits, but England tied with Nigeria. Just as I was predicting. The English team is pretty bad and just got into the next round by mere luck and will have to face the stellar Spanish team sometime soon. If a round like that occurs, where it is England versus Spain I will certainly watch it.

Spain has gone undefeated in the past three games...

[ashben]

Spain is undoubtedly a great team. Raul is very impressive.

But their past record suggests that they tend to tire themselves once they reach the final rounds of the tournament.

[Giancarlo]

I doubt that they will do that again... they are trying to break that record... and England is pretty bad this time because they couldn't even score one when playing against Nigeria, so they don't have anything big confronting them.

[ashben]

I agree with you (and that hasn't been hard :) ). This world cup has been full of surprises. If Spain does play like they are, they can go a long way. England .. well they have to improve .. else they won't make it to the next 8. The only other team I have found to be in form is - Brazil. They have it what it takes to make it to the finals.

[Giancarlo]

Brazil is okay... but I don't say playing against China and winning being a great victory... China isn't that great... lets see how Brazil does against Costa Rica.

I got a feeling England won't make it pass the next set of rounds.

[ashben]

A great forthcoming watch will be: Spain vs Ireland.

Both teams in form .. Ireland has been a real surprise with their deciplined approach. Spain has Raul while Ireland has Robbie Keane. And don't be so sure about Spain taking it .. Ireland has been showing some great stuff.

[Giancarlo]

I am pretty darn sure Spain will against Ireland... I am hoping....

[Ashed]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
Because you have nothing backing you.

"Blahblahblahblahblahlblablahblah..." :o

[spork]

i did say sweden-argentina would end 1-1...


Originally posted by Giancarlo
I predicted yes they would win against Sweden because Sweden is a lousy team.

Sweden has a pretty good team actually, they were a bit more convincing when they were making their way to the world cup but they´ve been playing pretty good football in the world cup too so far... they usually do quite well when they´re in big tournaments...

spain has been agood so far... they haven´t played any really good teams yet but i think they can go far this year...

looking on the teams in the next round so far:

Germany-Paraguay: 1-0 (Germany´s team have been a nice surprise, at least for me, so far. Don´t think they´ll be able to score many goals on paraguay)
Denmark-England: 2-0 (Denmark has been great so far, england hasn´t)
Sweden-Senegal: 2-1 (Senegal has done more than anyone expected of them, and hopefully their journey ends here, Sweden is a better team, i just hope they can prove that on sunday)
Spain-Ireland: 1-1 (Ireland doesn´t play beautyful football but they fight hard, i think spain will win on a golden goal though, but ireland could surprise us all)

[durong]

and paraguay 3:1slovenia
what a pity that argentina go back home so early.

[ashben]

Originally posted by durong
what a pity that argentina go back home so early.

And as Maradona said recently, "good teams don't need pity they need practice"

[98125]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
And no offense to you Brits, but England tied with Nigeria. Just as I was predicting. The English team is pretty bad and just got into the next round by mere luck and will have to face the stellar Spanish team sometime soon.

All we really needed was a draw, anything better and we were still going to go through!

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by 98125


All we really needed was a draw, anything better and we were still going to go through!

I mean 0-0 against Nigeria, a substandard player.... you won't last in the next round...

I am predicting Spain will have an easy victory over Ireland.

I hope Senegal goes even further... and beats Sweden.

I am right on the spot with you Spork with England versus Denmark... Denmark should win against England.

[cheatpark]

GC, can we quote you on that?

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by cheatpark
GC, can we quote you on that?

No. Because all you do is insult.

Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose in my predictions.

I am not someone who can see in the future.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[trenzterra]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
Brazil is okay... but I don't say playing against China and winning being a great victory... China isn't that great... yeah china sucks at soccer (no offense)

[Giancarlo]

Originally posted by trenzterra
yeah china sucks at soccer (no offense)

I am inclined to agree... Brazil and Costa Rica defeated China.

[murat]

i think germany or portugal will be worldchampion

[Ashed]

Originally posted by Giancarlo
No. Because all you do is insult.

Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose in my predictions.

I am not someone who can see in the future.

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

We (or I...) won't insult you for no reason. But on the other hand, no one insulted you...

You were just being too confident in your predictions...

"Argentina will NOT lose. (http://www.freewebspace.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27866#post271584)"

"Argentina will make it.... (http://www.freewebspace.net/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27866#post271592)"

[ashben]

Moving on ... Tomm's matches:

TUN:JPN
BEL:RUS
POR:KOR
POL:USA

[thewitt]

It always helps me to remember the average age of the people on this forum - then I can take a step back and smile instead of getting upset. Personal attacks generally result from a lack of maturity and the inability to accept critism of your position on an issue without taking it personally. Both are traits that are generally grown out of as you experience more in life - not always, but generally.

http://www.freewebspace.net/forums/poll.php?s=&action=showresults&pollid=233

It will take many more years of viewing football at this level before many of the people who posted in the thread above have an understanding of why Sweden was the better team in the game with Argentina, and why England did not need to score a goal against Nigeria to advance. England played a brilliant game against Nigeria, and advanced as planned. A goal would have been nice, but as it turned out, it was not necessary. England, not needing to score if it kept Nigeria out of the net, did not. Sorry if this is not a style of football that appeals to you - but it works and has worked well for them in this tournament.

Honestly I would have expected some of this rhetoric from American fans who just discovered the game, rather than from a self-described expert.

It's all about advancing - not about how many goals you scored. Those teams who configure their style of play to give themselves the best chance of moving forward may not be the most exciting to watch, but they do stand a higher chance of winning than those who don't.

-t

[murat]

Originally posted by ashben
Moving on ... Tomm's matches:

TUN:JPN
BEL:RUS
POR:KOR
POL:USA
you forget
turkey - china (5-0)
brazil - costa rica (maybe 3-0)

[ashben]

Originally posted by thewitt
England played a brilliant game against Nigeria, and advanced as planned. A goal would have been nice, but as it turned out, it was not necessary. England, not needing to score if it kept Nigeria out of the net, did not. Sorry if this is not a style of football that appeals to you - but it works and has worked well for them in this tournament.

Agreed. That apparently was England's strategy. Having said that, I think Nigeria gave them a good run as well.


Originally posted by thewitt

It's all about advancing - not about how many goals you scored.
-t

Scoring goals is equally important. In case of a tie (as per the points system), the team with more goals advances.

[ashben]

Originally posted by murat

you forget
turkey - china (5-0)
brazil - costa rica (maybe 3-0)

Sorry .. the ones I posted are from day after (14th). Tomm's matches:

CRC:BRA
TUR:CHN
MEX:ITA
ECU:CRO

[spork]

i don´t agree that england played a brilliant game today... they definitely had the right strategy but there was nothing brilliant about their performance... but in the end they accomplished what they had to and thats all that really matters...

[cheatpark]

I would like to see England defeat Denmark because that way they might play Brazil. That would make an interesting match in my opinion.

[ashben]

Originally posted by cheatpark
I would like to see England defeat Denmark because that way they might play Brazil. That would make an interesting match in my opinion.

Oh yeah!

[thewitt]

I don't believe England's strategy would work with Brasil. They have real solid finishing skills, and would definately put a couple in the back of the net.

It worked well with Nigeria simply because they don't finish well. Yes, they gave England a good run, but you have to put many more shots on goal - make the keeper work - if you plan to defeat that bunker defense strategy.

You can dislike the style of play all you want, when goal differential is not interesting, and all you need is a draw to advance, it is very effective to play for the draw if you have that kind of defensive ability. They executed it very, very well against both Argentina and Nigeria.

Brasil will simply penetrate the wall of defenders and score - so England will need to score as well. That would be a much better match - where goals are required, not simply nice to have.

-t

[adizlaja]

Germany is going to go far in this world cup. The are playing Paraguay, who they will probably will beat and then they are gonna be closer than most people thought they would be. ;)

[durong]

i am hoping

[durong]

turkey - china 2:0,now

[adizlaja]

What? Didn't they start just 15 minutes ago? It's already 2-0?
If so, then that's not bad. I want Turkey to advance in this group.

[ashben]

Brazil defeat Costa Rica .. 5:2 .. another great show by Rivaldo and Ronaldo.

Turkey defeated China .. 3:0

[ashben]

Originally posted by adizlaja
What? Didn't they start just 15 minutes ago? It's already 2-0?
If so, then that's not bad. I want Turkey to advance in this group.

Just figured it out .. Jan had a similar concern.

See, earlier three matches were scheduled each day at different hours. Now as the tournament is gaining momentum, four matches are played each day. Two of the four matches are played at the same time (simaltaneuosly in different cities) and same goes for the other two. Now, the TV channels cannot possibly cover two live matches at the same time so what some of us see are (slightly) delayed repeats.

There you go :tired2:

[Ashed]

Damn, I missed the Costa Rica and Brazil match. :(
Hopefully, Brazil can go far in this World Cup. Their next round should be easy as they're meeting the Japan, Russia group...

Anyway, I'm hoping Italy would draw with Mexico. That'll make the World Cup even more interesting. :D

[thewitt]

Originally posted by ashben
Brazil defeat Costa Rica .. 5:2 .. another great show by Rivaldo and Ronaldo.
What a joy to watch a world class offensive team just execute at will!

-t

[Jan]

No goals scored as yet in the two games playing now :(

[thewitt]

What a great first half - Mexico vs Italy. The Mexican side is teaching a class in possession ball control!

Mexico 1 - Italy 0 - at the half.

-t

[ashben]

Mexico draw against Italy .. 1:1

That means Mexico are through to the next 16. I was delighted to see the Mexican passing skills and ball ethics except for the last 3 minutes where they just wasted time which I found very unprofessional .. that's not what football is all about.

In the other match: Ecuador beats Croatia .. 1:0

[durong]

italy jumped from the plane which took them home.lol

[Jan]

Darn this time thingy, I don't have *live* coverage tonight, but a live TV show just said the scores were Mexico 1:0 Italy :confused2

[durong]

it should be Mexico 1:1 Italy

[thewitt]

I laughed so hard my side split when the players had obviously heard the results of the Ecuador/Croatia match and both teams just stopped playing!

The ref even blew the whistle early when it was obvious that neither team was going to do anything like risk an injury in extra time...

My son did not understand and screamed at the TV for either team to attack the ball and try to score a goal - but it was pretty funny to see.

I think that Mexico earned much more respect in the way they played this game than anyone expected. Italy was nearly KNOCKED OUT in round one. The players certainly know who controlled this game, and it was not Italy :eek:

What an incredible Cup competition so far!

Should the US advance, I don't know which team I'd rather see us play - Italy or Mexico!

-t

[Ashed]

OK, so it ended in a draw like I predicted. :D
Who would've thought Ecuador would beat Croatia... :o


Originally posted by thewitt
Should the US advance, I don't know which team I'd rather see us play - Italy or Mexico!

The US obviously has a better chance in beating Mexico. I think they played against one another pretty often and the US has beaten Mexico quite a few times? :D

[murat]

goo turkey goooo!
who is next ? tunesia ? japan ? belgium ? russia ? we will beat any of them

[hohoho]

but germany will win :D :D

[ashben]

I'm predicting a Brazil vs Spain final .. not sure how long will that last though .. I'm pretty bad at this prediction stuff :D

[adizlaja]

Ronaldo's play is excellent. Righ now, after his injury, he is only about 75% fit, soon he will be back to 100% and everyone will be watching him do some amazing stuff. Right now he is very good, just watch when he is 100% ;)

[spork]

today is the day for portugal, either they beat south korea (or is it Korea Republic) or they´re out (well, if they draw and Poland beats USA they´ll advance too), i think both matches in this group can be interesting...
Korea has impressed me and Portugal hasn´t, they only beat Poland 4-0 because Poland played a really bad match... Hopefully now that they really have to win Portugal can show that they can play great football...
USA has been better then i thought and Poland hasn´t been nearly as good as they were in the preliminary competition, maybe now that they have nothing to play for they can play some decent football...

[trenzterra]

Originally posted by murat
goo turkey goooo!
who is next ? tunesia ? japan ? belgium ? russia ? we will beat any of them well it's just that china will probably lose every country in the world.

[Jan]

Belgium have a score on the board already :)

[Jan]

BEL 3 : 2 RUS
TUN 0 : 2 JPN

[Ashed]

Originally posted by ashben
I'm predicting a Brazil vs Spain final .. not sure how long will that last though .. I'm pretty bad at this prediction stuff :D

I'm predicting Brazil vs Germany in the final. :D

[ashben]

Originally posted by GRiN


I'm predicting Brazil vs Germany in the final. :D

A possibility.

So now, Japan and Belgium move to the next round while Russia heads back home. Nice game coming up: Korea vs Portugal

[nitroboy]

Originally posted by GRiN


I'm predicting Brazil vs Germany in the final. :D
not sure about this, Brazil will play against Belgium coming monday :D

[murat]

final will be Turkey - dunno

[nitroboy]

Originally posted by murat
final will be Turkey - dunno
what about Belgium? :D

[murat]

nope, turkey will have to beat belgium in the halffinals, after you beat engand and brazil :D

[murat]

incredible ! portugal is out
bye bye figo, jao pinto, rui costa, abel xavier, nunu gomes... i will misss you this worldcup
korea just won 1-0 and usa lost 1-3... Korea and USAare in next round... incredible...

[thewitt]

It is unbelievable.

Poland plays their best game of the tournament with 6 players on the pitch who did not play in the first two games and kills the US 3-1.

Korea beats Portugal 1-0.

US advances and will play Mexico on Monday.

What an unbelievable Cup this has been!

-t

[durong]

korean 1-0 portugal

[adizlaja]

Germany VS Paraguay.. tomorrow... what do ya'll predict? I think it will be a close game with a lot of chances for Santa Cruz... eventually Germany will win by one. I hope Chilavert goes outside his goal to shoot one of his gay free kicks and Germany gets them on a counter attack. Germany is playeing withotu 3 starters be cause of the Yellows in the previos game. So what do ya'll think?:confused:

[cheatpark]

I think Germany will win. I am hoping that England will win against Denmark as well. I heard something happened to Denmark's top scorer so if he doesn't play then England could stand a good chance.

[nitroboy]

what about Brazil - Belgium ??
I know Brazil is favourit but I actually think they won't win as easy as the match against China
I even think Belgium will have a decent chance if they have a good day (not like the matches in the 1st round where they performed quite poor)

[adizlaja]

The Brazilians had a easy group, but they did the best of it. They better be ready for some better competition or they will be out.

USA - Mexico? Mexico is playing really good right now, but from the last few matches between these two countries, USA has been better. Both countries know how to play each other. This should be interesting.

[murat]

now Turkey - Japan
we will win.

[ashben]

Here are the pairs for the next round (knockout draw):

June 15th:

Germany vs Paraguay
Denmark vs England

June 16th:

Sweden vs Senegal
Spain vs Ireland

June 17th:

Mexico vs USA
Brazil vs Belgium

June 18th:

Japan vs Turkey
Korea vs Italy


The winning teams will proceed to the quarter-finals.

[Jan]

Germany is in the lead :)

and won!!!!!!

[hohoho]

Originally posted by Jan
Germany is in the lead :)

and won!!!!!!
it was sure they will win...they are the best team :D :D :D

[cheatpark]

Next up is England vs. Denmark. Starts in about 45 minutes. :)

[cheatpark]

England already scored in less than 5 minutes. :)

[98125]

3-0 to England at half time :D :) :D :) :D :)

Mullin

[cheatpark]

This is probably one of the best matches I've seen so far.

[Jan]

Come on Denmark! Pull your socks up :mad:

[98125]

na, i think the best match was Germany VS Ireland

Denmark ain't doing too well are they:p

Mullin

[ashben]

Denmark is really struggling at the moment. England is all over. First half .. 3 goals, let's see what the second half has in store.

[thewitt]

Congratulations England!

What a lopsided match!

-t

[nitroboy]

I expected more of Denmark :(
final score: 3-0 for England

[Ashed]

So did I... :o
Congrats to England, anyway. Next opponent should be Brazil if nothing goes wrong... :D

[spork]

hmm... both matches today were quite even, though the score from the england-denmark game doesn´t show it... :D i had expected more from germany and denmark...

[adizlaja]

I'm just glad that Germany won. Now at least we have two good or popular teams moving on to the next round.

[Ashed]

Senegal just tied it up with a goal from Henri Camara in the 37th minute. Very close game! :)

[Jan]

Come on Sweden!!!!!!! :biggrin2:

[The Red Guy]

Senegal deserves to win...

[Ashed]

They do. They played better than Sweden in the first half. Too bad they scored another goal earlier but it was called for an offside. :(

OMG! Henri Camara scored another one in the 104th minute to win the game with the golden goal. They have a chance to make it into the semi-finals now as their next opponent is either Japan or Turkey.

[ashben]

Incredible finish!

Senegal defeats Sweden .. 2:1

This makes Senegal the second African nation in the history of the game to move to the world cup quarter finals. Bravo!

Next up is another great match: Spain vs Ireland

[Jan]

Originally posted by ashben
Incredible finish!

Senegal defeats Sweden .. 2:1

:cry2:

Okay Ireland! Show us your stuff!!! :devious2:

[Ashed]

Yup, go Ireland! :)

[spork]

bah... sweden out of the cup this early...
oh well, it was an entertaining match anyway... sweden played well except for 30 minutes in the first half when they let senegal completely dominate the game...

I´m looking forward to spain-ireland now, i think the irish team will give spain a good match...

[Jan]

Ireland need to pull their finger out if they want to win :eek:

Kinda funny, we have an English commentator in this game and he pronounces ball as bull :p

[murat]

espana beats ireland aftzer penalties 3-2
but ireland was 120 minutes the better team!

[adizlaja]

What would Giancarlo say to this. He'd probably argue with us, and say that Spain played a hundred times better. :rolleyes:

I'm glad for Senegal but not for Spain. Senegal just might finish this World cup like Croatia did 4 years ago. Senegal will probably beat Turkey or Japan.

[adizlaja]

USA vs. Mexico is coming up tonight. What ya think of that one. I think USA might win it, but then Mexico is doing really well right now.

Brazil is playing Belgium. Brazil is probably taking that one by two goals I think. What you think?

[thewitt]

Interesting strategy so far against Mexico. It's paying off 1-0 at the half.

Go USA!

-t

[adizlaja]

I like the fact that they changed their defense. AGOOS IS OUT!!! GOOD!!! He sucks. The subs are much better.

[adizlaja]

2-0 USA!!!!

BEAUTIFUL CROSS AND NICE FINISH!!

SHOW THOSE MEXICANS HOW TO PLAY CLEAN!

[Jan]

Originally posted by adizlaja

Brazil is playing Belgium. Brazil is probably taking that one by two goals I think. What you think?
I will go for Belgium in that one :)

Congrats USA!!

[rob.]

We (Sweden) are defeated. I think we played a superb match but and we had many chances in the end (Golden goal). They had luck and defeated us.

All Swedes feel sorrow today.

[adizlaja]

yuhuuuu!! USA WON!!!

im really happy.:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[adizlaja]

wow, that was an upset. the helicopter move at the end by sweden that struck the right post was very unlucky

[Archbob]

They pulled it off, can't believe it, a stunning 2-0 over the mexicans!!

[Blank Verse]

It's incredible. I'm starting to eat my words. although I still don't think they'll go all the way.

[allanh]

yeah, US has done exceptionally well in this particular World Cup. However, I don't think they can continue once they meet either Brazil or GB.

Go, the 3 R's.


p.s. does anyone know what the theme song for this World Cup. Don't think I have heard it on TV.

[conkermaniac]

See...and you all were laughing at me when I said the US would win the World Cup. :D

[spork]

i´m still laughing... ;)

2-0 against mexico is impressive though, i wish i had seen the game...

[Ashed]

Originally posted by allanh
yeah, US has done exceptionally well in this particular World Cup. However, I don't think they can continue once they meet either Brazil or GB.

I don't think it was very surprising to see USA beating Mexico. LIke I said, they know each other's style since they play each other pretty often. :D

But sadly, their journey will end against Germany, since that's their next opponent. :(


Originally posted by allanh
p.s. does anyone know what the theme song for this World Cup. Don't think I have heard it on TV.

There's the "Official Anthem" by Vangelis. Search for "2002 FIFA World Cup Official Anthem". You hear it everytime a match is about to start when they show you the starting lineups and stuff.

[ashben]

Brazil beat Belgium .. 2:0

The Brazilian Duo (Rivaldo & Ronaldo) strike yet again. But I think Belgium was deprived of an evident penalty in the early minutes.

Anyways, now Brazil will play England in the QF.

[Jan]

Damn times!!! Brazil just got their first goal here :rolleyes:

Oh well....guess thems the breaks for being in a different time zone :confused2

[DCI]

I'm stunned. Usa won..

I doubt they'll beat Germany anyway.

[murat]

belgium was better
but again: stupid referees
they didnt gave belgium a goal, it was a "foul"
usa beat mexico.... what a world cup...
anyways, i hope germany will beat usa. they already did it this year 4-1

[nitroboy]

Originally posted by murat
belgium was better
but again: stupid referees
they didnt gave belgium a goal, it was a "foul"
usa beat mexico.... what a world cup...
anyways, i hope germany will beat usa. they already did it this year 4-1
yeah stupid referee :devious2:
it was a valid goal by Wilmots, no doubt

[Ashed]

Belgium played better than Brazil?
... :o

As for the Wilmots goal, I didn't see it clearly but I don't think it was possible for him to head the ball over a standing defender without a push on the back...

Anyway, a win is a win. Next up is England! :eek:

[nitroboy]

Originally posted by GRiN
Belgium played better than Brazil?
... :o

As for the Wilmots goal, I didn't see it clearly but I don't think it was possible for him to head the ball over a standing defender without a push on the back...

Anyway, a win is a win. Next up is England! :eek:
referee confessed, he saw the images in the break and apologized to wilmots...
I don't think Brazil will end as champion if they continue playing like that

[cheatpark]

People seem to think that whoever wins the England vs. Brazil match will win the world cup. Considering what we have seen in this world cup its very hard to say who will win the whole tournament.

[adizlaja]

Last time USA and GERMANY played it was 4-2

The theme song of the world cup is:

Course of nature - Caught in the sun

[adizlaja]

BTW Germany will win this WC

[Ashed]

Originally posted by NITROboy
referee confessed, he saw the images in the break and apologized to wilmots...
I don't think Brazil will end as champion if they continue playing like that

We shall see. ;)

[Jan]

Turkey is in the lead at present :)

JPN:TUR 0:1

[ashben]

.. and Turkey wins. Japan out. Now Turkey will play Senegal.

Next match today: Italy vs Korea .. this one is gonna be tight!

[Ashed]

I was hoping Japan would win but... :o
Italy and South Korea should be a tight game but I doubt it, Italy should win pretty comfortably.

[Jan]

Italy is ahead so far :bandit2: Would be nice for the *home* team to win though :)

[nitroboy]

Originally posted by Jan
Italy is ahead so far :bandit2: Would be nice for the *home* team to win though :)
Anderlecht player Seol just scored for Korea, 1-1 and 2 more minutes to go!