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FIFA World Cup 2010 Finals Thread
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Oh well, that's that then... 
I hate Italy - they never started playing until they were already behind - in all three games. Despite the fact that I have them in the sweepstake, I'm delighted to see them go.
I hate Italy - they never started playing until they were already behind - in all three games. Despite the fact that I have them in the sweepstake, I'm delighted to see them go.
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Good grief 
3-2... what money on a 3-3 draw?
3-2... what money on a 3-3 draw?
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This has to be game of the tournament so far.
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Do all coaches just walk off after losses like that? Seems like pretty poor sportsmanship to me.
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He probably congratulated the Slovakia coach (who was wearing an awful suit btw) on the sideline before going off. It's not like in the NFL where they actually have to cross the field to greet eachother.
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This is becoming almost a remake of 2002 World Cup, with many of the strongest teams being out in the group stage (Argentina, France and Portugal, then), exception that at that time the referees pushing the home teams up (specially South Korea then) was more than evident.
Uruguay, South Korea, USA or Ghana, one of these teams will be so far as the Semi-finals, at least. Who would've guess that before the 11th June?
Tonight, Holland will almost certainly confirm their 1st position and schedule their game against Slovakia, while Japan and Denmark will decide who will face Paraguay.
Tomorrow, we'll have the final two groups decision. Portugal and Brazil play between each other, with Ivory Coast trying to crush (literally) North Korea and hoping that Brazil does the same to Portugal - they need to come back from a 9 goal difference (Portugal's +7 and theirs -2). Possible but highly unlikely...
At night, emotions will be in high levels. Chile vs Spain, Honduras vs. Switzerland. For Chile a draw will confirm qualification and even possibly group win (as long as Switzerland don't win their game). For Spain, the draw might not be enough if the Swiss win. In that scenario, Chile qualifys in 1st, Switzerland in 2nd, sending Spain to join Italy and France. If Spain wins, it is automatically qualified, being Chile than praying for a draw/loose of the Swiss team.
I personally have this feeling since this morning that tomorrow nigth they'll be scheduling Chile vs. Portugal and a Brazil vs. Switzerland for the next stage... I might be worng althoug (likely I am...)
PS: By the way I'm betting on the semi-finals - Brazil vs. Uruguay / Argentina vs. Portugal
Uruguay, South Korea, USA or Ghana, one of these teams will be so far as the Semi-finals, at least. Who would've guess that before the 11th June?
Tonight, Holland will almost certainly confirm their 1st position and schedule their game against Slovakia, while Japan and Denmark will decide who will face Paraguay.
Tomorrow, we'll have the final two groups decision. Portugal and Brazil play between each other, with Ivory Coast trying to crush (literally) North Korea and hoping that Brazil does the same to Portugal - they need to come back from a 9 goal difference (Portugal's +7 and theirs -2). Possible but highly unlikely...
At night, emotions will be in high levels. Chile vs Spain, Honduras vs. Switzerland. For Chile a draw will confirm qualification and even possibly group win (as long as Switzerland don't win their game). For Spain, the draw might not be enough if the Swiss win. In that scenario, Chile qualifys in 1st, Switzerland in 2nd, sending Spain to join Italy and France. If Spain wins, it is automatically qualified, being Chile than praying for a draw/loose of the Swiss team.
I personally have this feeling since this morning that tomorrow nigth they'll be scheduling Chile vs. Portugal and a Brazil vs. Switzerland for the next stage... I might be worng althoug (likely I am...)
PS: By the way I'm betting on the semi-finals - Brazil vs. Uruguay / Argentina vs. Portugal
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Uruguay for me, but South Korea have a chance too...
England have made life very hard for themselves - definitely the wrong side of the Stage 2 fixture plan for them
Thanks to Rob Green for that 
Still, if they can beat Germany, then Argentina (or Mexico), then Brazil, they'll deserve a place in the final!
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I personally have this feeling since this morning that tomorrow nigth they'll be scheduling Chile vs. Portugal and a Brazil vs. Switzerland for the next stage... I might be worng althoug (likely I am...)
PS: By the way I'm betting on the semi-finals - Brazil vs. Uruguay / Argentina vs. Portugal
Let's pray You got it right,this time,Sérgio.
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Unbelievable, we've gone from no goals from a direct free-kick at all to 2, by 2 different players on the same team, within the past 13 minutes!
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Japan are playing very very well. It's still early to decide, but at the moment they look good for second place in group B....I must admit though...i can't wait for the spanish game tomorrow. That should be an awesome game. Or the Portugal vs. Brazil game, that should be fun to watch!
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Nevermind. I've been using ESPN3 since the cup started. It seems like you're trying to teach me how to use it or something as if I'm having a problem watching it. I'm not. I just prefered to watch the HD broadcast because I was playing Mass Effect at the same time.
Just got the impression from that initial statement that maybe you weren't aware of the online options. That's all.
Anyway amazing stoppage time victory for the US. Alot of fun to watch.
Unbelievable, we've gone from no goals from a direct free-kick at all to 2, by 2 different players on the same team, within the past 13 minutes!
Well South Korea did have one against Nigeria, unless the ball bouncing off the pitch first is not considered direct.
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Jurgen Klinsmann: "There's no shame in losing to the English..."
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I know this Japan team has taken a trashing by the Japanese media but I think they are a lot better then they are on paper. 
Since the start of World Cup 2010 they have played very well. Other than the loss against Holland/Netherlands (Nothing Kawashima could do about that one other than JUMP and get a hand on it...) they have played well. That call was terrible... 
But... GOAL!!! 
Amazing Japan! Go Blue Samurais! They get it done 3 to 1. --- Randy
Since the start of World Cup 2010 they have played very well. Other than the loss against Holland/Netherlands (Nothing Kawashima could do about that one other than JUMP and get a hand on it...) they have played well. That call was terrible... But... GOAL!!! Amazing Japan! Go Blue Samurais! They get it done 3 to 1. --- Randy
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