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Where has that actually come from?
Good question steve...
Del Bosque time?? :D
Adios Espana, we won't miss you !!!
Spain back to the bad old days.
Well done Chile.
Wow......
We'll have another lethal game on this group: Chile-Netherlands
That was mean......Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
KO= Knock Out!Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
Boxing term, meaning with one good shot you just put your opponent on the canvas.
Credits to Spain for dominating all major events in the last 6 years.
I think the main responsible for this result is the rediculous Del Bosque.
Yet again the Murdoch dominated press chooses to ignore the world's biggest sporting tournament by filling up its newspapers with the result of some throwball (Rugby League) match where two teams played extremely dourly.
Australia has performed much better than I would have expected thus far.
They have scored 3 more than I expected and conceded 6 less thus far; but they're still hopelessly outclassed.
Still, there's the Asian Cup next year...
Aussie should be proud of their Squad, they have performed a lot better than Spain :up:
exactly. atleast had the balls to fight inspite of a total lack of talent.
fin de ciclo indeed for Spain...for all saying it was end for Barca, this is what an actual end is. Anyways they should be proud of what they achieved (which I think will not be done again) till the start of this Cup. They should forget the games they played here as well as the players who started (except Iniesta who seemed to be trying at least - Koke, Morata, Thiago, Jese are the future)
Hell yeah.Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
Some decision making is baffling though- Del Bosque removed Pique and put in an even SLOWER guy like Martinez in? No central defenders around? I blame Pep for this. playing converted midfielders as centre backs and removing #9s. No Villa at all?
Casillas still played despite his error filled game1 and directly contributed to Chile's 2nd goal. Ramos was useless as ever - can he only head in goals for RealM ? Alba anonymous as was Azpilicueta while Carvajal is cooling his heels (or is he injured )
I fear we have seen the last of Xavi in a Spain AND Barcelona shirt.
Rumours are Xavi is heading to Qatar.
Totally agree ody, how could he bring useless Diego Costa and leave Llorente home. Also why he didn't give a chance to Mata, or more time to Cazorla and Cesc ? Also Spanish squad showed a very poor condition and had no ideas, determination and motivation to win...Quote:
Originally Posted by odykas
Australian will get torn to curtains by Spain. Group B this time around will be a 9-6-3-0 group, I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
Tactically Australia is confused. It plays a lot like an A-League side and tries to push out to the wings but apart from Cahill, no-one ever really has a presence either in the front third or in controlling the midfield.
I expect that tiki-taka will mean that Spain should dominate possession for extended periods which will leave Australia ball watching. They couldn't do that against the Netherlands and against Chile they could do it, but Chile had an attack with bite.
And his coach at Al Arabi will be Dan Petrescu.Quote:
Originally Posted by steveaki13
Most of coaches are stubborn and persist in keeping some players in the squad. Sometimes those players have a sparkle and the coach is like "I've told you".Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
Is there a better motivation than winning the world cup? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
I thought that's every player's dream. To play for the national team and win trophys.:confused:
Sorry, for a moment I've forgotten the world we're living in.......
I cheered all the way for Chile on behalf of my cousins husband who is Chilean!! I knew as soon as I saw the passion on their faces during their national anthem that they would win...... Spain's opening game also gave me a hint too :p :)
PS: Chile must have the record for a national football squad with so many neck tattoo's! An Air Jordan logo on one player and a Louis Vuitton one on another were my personal favourites. Classy mates.
2nd round tonight for "Group of death" what's going to be between England and Uruguay ? None of them can afford to lose, if they want to reach next stage !
Again with this? It's fair enough or State of Origin to take priority.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rollo
How would you know? Did you watch it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rollo
It was worse than the match against Nigeria in 98? It was worse than last week???Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
Indeed it was !Quote:
Originally Posted by journeyman racer
Sorry but I think that you're wrong, for what I know, Lucescu is the new Galatasaray coach ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo
Il Luce at Galata is only a rumour.
Petrescu has already signed with Al Arabi.
Al Arabi wants Xavi.
( shall i continue with the rhymes? :p )
England vs Uruguay is the big match of the day.
I think England have an advantage given the speed of their front line.
Uruguay will have to improve a lot in order to fight for victory.
My prediction is 1-1 wich will force Uruguay to beat Italy in the last match...scary :eek:
Really scary....Quote:
Originally Posted by pino
Italy will lose against Costa Rica then England, Uruguay and Italy will fight for the 2nd place in the group.
You know, I really love you...not ! :mad: ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo
At least the office will be taking down all the England flags tomorrow morning :D
Always so pessimist you ! :eek: ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
He will not have a place to hide in case England wins though ;)
It's ok. I'm used with the idea that nobody loves me. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by pino
Wow..... Another cutie: Yepes......:heart:
Still no sign from race aficionado......
Go Colombia!
It's not good for my physical health to watch England play. I enjoy all of the other World Cup games but just get too emotionally involved when it's England.
Hopefully Sturridge and Rooney will be firing tonight.
PS: Awful miss for Columbia.
Strange watching Ivory Coast playing in Nigerias kit.
Vamos Colombia.
Race, I hope you enjoy it.
Aguilar.......:heart: :heart: