FIFA World Cup 2014 !

I actually felt bad for England this morning. I was settled or a 1-1 draw. Strangely, once I realised it was Gerrard that played the ball to Suarez, I even felt bad for him!

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Originally Posted by Brown, Jon Brow

For the rest of this tournament I will be supporting team Germany!

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One of our analysts on our coverage over here. I don't know if you know him, a clown named Craig Foster (had played for Portsmouth and Palace). But this was a gem of his when reviewing the Australia/Netherlands game

"If we had their players, we would've won"

As I understand things, in order for England to go through, they need to beat Costa Rica, by a number of goals - quite possible.
Italy need to beat Uruguay - quite possible
Italy need to beat Costa Rica - quite possible

So on paper at least, the chances for England are reasonable, not the zero hope portrayed so far?

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Originally Posted by Mark

..... in order for England to go through, they need to beat Costa Rica, by a number of goals - quite possible......

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:laugh:

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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

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Sadly I have to agree with Gadjo.

Judging by Costa Rica's one game, why should we beat them? Also if Italy beat Costa Rica tonight, I cant see Italy going 9 out of 9.

Lets hope so though.

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Originally Posted by steveaki13

Group A
Brazil 3-1 Croatia ------------- 3-1
Mexico 2-1 Cameroon----------1-0
Brazil 2-2 Mexico --------------0-0
Cameroon 1-1 Croatia --------0-4

Group B
Spain 1-1 Netherlands --------1-5
Chile 4-0 Australia ------------3-1
Australia 1-5 Netherlands-----2-3
Spain 2-1 Chile ----------------0-2

Group C
Colombia 1-0 Greece -------- -- 3-0
Ivory Coast 1-1 Japan ----------2-1
Colombia 2-2 Ivory Coast ------2-1
Japan 1-1 Greece ---------------0-0

Group D (being honest not with England tinted glasses)
Costa Rica 1-3 Uruguay ----------3-1
England 1-1 Italy-----------------1-2
Uruguay 2-1 England -------------2-1

Group E
Switzerland 0-2 Ecuador -------- 2-1
France 2-1 Honduras -------------3-0

Group F
Argentina 3-1 Bosnia & Herz ----- 2-1
Iran 1-2 Nigeria -------------------- 0-0

Group G
Germany 2-2 Portugal --------------4-0
Ghana 2-1 USA ----------------------1-2

Group H
Belgium 3-0 Algeria -----------------2-1
Russia 2-1 South Korea -------------1-1

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So how am I doing?

Spot on Scores: 2/23
Correct Result: 9/23
Wrong Result: 12/23

I mean spot on scores are pretty tough, correct results are easier.

Could be better really. Spain have screwed me twice. :confused:

Hi everyone, I have a tip for you. If you order any pizza for an England (if you're UK) match, you might have to do so in advance cos it was crazy at work last night, the busiest I've ever seen imo (I'm a delivery driver!) with some people waiting over an hour. Oh dear. :p

Aw shame about last night, I only heard the result from a customer...


Is it lame I actually forgot it was world cup this year...?

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Originally Posted by rjbetty

Hi everyone, I have a tip for you. If you order any pizza for an England (if you're UK) match, you might have to do so in advance cos it was crazy at work last night, the busiest I've ever seen imo (I'm a delivery driver!) with some people waiting over an hour. Oh dear. :p

Aw shame about last night, I only heard the result from a customer...

Is it lame I actually forgot it was world cup this year...?

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I assume you are not a football fan then Rj?

You are a delivery driver. That explains why the Pizza I ordered on May 29th isn't here yet. ;)

Haha! Well I´m more of a motor racing fan really. ;)

Um I do kinda have an interest, but only in premier league (especially when Reading are in) and world cup really, though managed to miss this entirely so far!


Edit: Hey the like button is back. Good move.

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Originally Posted by rjbetty

Is it lame I actually forgot it was world cup this year...?

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Yes, IT IS LAME. Even if you're not interested it's impossible to be so head in the clouds to don't notice that all the people around you ( I suppose you don't live around Mark :devil: ) talk only about it.

Easy gadjo, Italy hasn't started to play yet ;)

These guys have done the math!

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/w...eres-a-chance/

Good Luck!

One caveat:

Any deviation from this scenario and England is out!

Another scenario that could happen is if Italy beats Costa Rica, Costa Rica beats England, and Uruguay beats Italy and you could have a team with 6 points in the group stage getting eliminated.

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Originally Posted by steveaki13

Surely that was 2010?

2006 was OK - 1-0 win over Paraguay (boring), 2-0 over Trinidad & T (dramatic v Minnow) 2-2 v Sweden was a cracking game. (Joe Cole Volley)

2010 was the dire one: 1-1 with Usa, 0-0 With Algeria and 1-0 over Slovenia all dull as dish water.

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Now that you remind me, 2010 was dire indeed - that Algeria game..Algeria should be banned too as they only ever qualify to get a goal-less draw - and usually at the expense of Egypt and the likes.

But 2006 was when England had the most hype around them what with the Golden Generation - golden ? rubbish more like it..that T&T game is what I think really ticked me off..they scored 2 but looked horrible through-out.

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Originally Posted by pino

Easy gadjo, Italy hasn't started to play yet ;)

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Before they start they'll be eliminated. :p

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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

Before they start they'll be eliminated. :p

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At least I can say that, I have a friend whom will be happy about it

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Originally Posted by pino

At least I can say that, I have a friend whom will be happy about it

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Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are.....:devil: (old romanian saying )

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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are.....:devil: (old romanian saying )

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I consider my friend, everyone who post on this thread ;)

Forza Italia !!! :D

oh look, a balloon... :)

I was about to miss the beginning.. Now it's a terrible storm outside and the transmission is interrupted.
I'll have to follow the match after your comments. :angryfire:

Back from work.

Forza azzuri :D

Gadjo, there's a thing called online streaming :erm:

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Originally Posted by pino

I consider my friend, everyone who post on this thread ;)

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Really? :andrea: :p

Come on Italia! The hopes of two nations are with you!!! :p

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Originally Posted by odykas

Gadjo, there's a thing called online streaming :erm:

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I know but I'm too dumb to use it. :p

It's ok now, I have signal again.

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Originally Posted by donKey jote

Really? :andrea: :p

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You're the exception that confirms the rule :devil:

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Originally Posted by gadjo_dilo

You're the exception that confirms the rule :devil:

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nah, he breaks all the rules. :p:

mediocre game

Noooooo !

Balotelli joins Torres club.

Not again !!!

Italy starting to look dangerous!

Looks too hot here for playing football.

Crazy decision to play at 1 pm !

Balotelli wastes everything Pirlo creates :s

nooooooooooooo.........

Penalty?

That was a penalty!

Edit: and a goal :eek:

yes yes yrs yes yes.........