World Cup 2010

[Costactc]

First game is in the books, Mexico 1 South Africa 1. Although both teams had excellent chances to win this game, the nod has to go to Mexico which was more dominant, especially in the first half.

[JCO]

Now for the France Uruguay game this aft...

[igoreshka]

2:30 pm on ESPN US

[JCO]

The CBC and Radio Canada have a lot of live feeds on their website..
Radiocanada.ca
cbc.ca

For all those that cant get the games on their usual sources..:yeaah:

[Costactc]

Afternoon matchup between Uruguay and France a scoreless yawner at half. Hopefull the game opens up in the second half.

[Costactc]

The game ends in a goaless draw. Not a very good brand of soccer from either team. I'll have to give the nod to France for possession but hardly any real opportunities from either side. Uruguay put up a wall on defence in the end preventing the French from any clear shots.

[Costactc]

So much has happened in the last 5 days. After round 1 games were completed today I have to say I'm quite impressed with 4 sides at the moment:

Germany
Argentina
Brasil
Holland

[Priestmill]

I thought Brasil would have done a little better in play.

[Costactc]

The score could have easily been 5-1 for Brasil.

[JCO]

So much has happened in the last 5 days. After round 1 games were completed today I have to say I'm quite impressed with 4 sides at the moment:

Germany
Argentina
Brasil
Holland

Agentina may well surprise everyone this time around..

[n3uspeed2]

The score could have easily been 5-1 for Brasil.

Im rooting for brasil

[Costactc]

The Greeks really disapointed me so I'm going with my moms side- GO GERMANY GO.:thumbsup:

[forzaazzurri]

La Spagna

:futball::futball:Che Vergogna !!!

[mabs]

wow, there was a couple of big upsets yesterday

[heavyd1981]

2-1 argentina at half time over south korea.

[lanchile]

We have seen a lot of surprises, so far I like Germany, Argentina and my country Chile.:yes:

[Costactc]

Argentina smoked the South Koreans in the second half, final score 4-1. Greece is up on Nigeria 2-1 with 4 minutes of extra time to be played.:thumbsup::yeaah:

[Costactc]

Greece wins a very entertaing game in which both sides had many excellent opportunities to score.:yeaah:

[lanchile]

Argentina smoked the South Koreans in the second half, final score 4-1. Greece is up on Nigeria 2-1 with 4 minutes of extra time to be played.:thumbsup::yeaah:

yeap! it is over. Greece won!!!

[JCO]

Greece wins a very entertaing game in which both sides had many excellent opportunities to score.:yeaah:

Costa I told ya , watch out for Argentina and Greece.. As for Spain next game will be decisive and we will see a more agresive style, not only ball control but a solid offense with lots of shots on goal.. May be a 5 or 6 goal game with Spain scoring all of them ...:thumbsup:

[Costactc]

For your sake jco, I hope Spain rock in their next game.:thumbsup:

[JCO]

For your sake jco, I hope Spain rock in their next game.:thumbsup:

Its only a game Costa, if they win fine if they lose its OK also..Watched Argentina this morning and it was glorious soccer..They are playing extremely well.. Geez the whole south american contingent is playing great soccer...
Its going to be a great Cup no matter who wins it..
I'm still rooting for la Patria Madre... Que Viva Espana...:thumbsup:

[forzaazzurri]

Greece wins a very entertaing game in which both sides had many excellent opportunities to score.:yeaah:

Well a tie for either team was no good so they both had to go for a win.

[nada233]

chile and spain will go through and like lanchile,la roja looked very good,but I think finals is going to be Argentina -Holland ,or Argentina-Brasil.I would like to think that Alexis Sanchez may have showed the rest of the south american contingent how soccer is suppossed to be play,and now top starts are starting to shine in the world cup ,Argentina looked just like top dogs.chileno ,chileno ,chileno de corazon ,vamos Roja de Chile!!!!!!!.

[Costactc]

Mexico defeat France quite comfortably. All teams on the American continents seem to be having great success. As previously posted, I'm looking at an Argentina-Germany or Argentina-Holland final.

[JCO]

Mexico defeat France quite comfortably. All teams on the American continents seem to be having great success. As previously posted, I'm looking at an Argentina-Germany or Argentina-Holland final.

Not so quick there Costa.. Dont count out Spain yet....LOL:thumbsup:

[Condor]

Mexico!!!!!!!..Mexico!!!!!!!!!...Mexico!!!!!!!!!!. .... http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr298/bolivia_04/th1-1.jpg

Oooops wrong one!!!! LMAO...

http://i591.photobucket.com/albums/ss358/azaz09_051/mexico-1.gif

[Costactc]

Not counting them out yet JCO, Spain does seem to choke at this level but as reigning European Champions I know they are an excellent side which has the potential to take it all.

[JCO]

Not counting them out yet JCO, Spain does seem to choke at this level but as reigning European Champions I know they are an excellent side which has the potential to take it all.

It was their first defeat in the last 50 international games.. Gotta lose one once in a while if not nobody want to play with you....LOL

[whiteheather]

the football is not going the way every one expected, upsets being the operative word......Mexico beating France today...................the Greece Vs Nigeria was a great game, it could have gone either way....more upsets to come....................is England going to win ??????

[JCO]

England shoul make it past the first round.. Then they will join France in the excuse room...LOL
South American teams are hot.. Argentina played a great game, one of the best team efforts I have seen in a while..France had great names that played as individuals, no team spirit there.. Greece and Mexico also have impresed me...Guess that my productivity at work is going to be 0 tomorow.. I have a 9:30 eastern apointment with a customer and I told him he better have a tv or a pc with the game feed on, or else no deal...LOL

[sliman]

i was very impressed with the germans....they are for real...
Germans made at least the semi final 8 times out of the last 11 world cup...
and they played the final 6 times during that strech.

[whiteheather]

USA get to play again with the skin of their teeth, Slovenia up 2-0, and the USA came through to tie it, however I dont know why the 3rd goal by the USA was disallowed........for a while looked like a hockey game on grass.................:innocent:

[Costactc]

I think rough play in the box was why it was disallowed. US showed character by coming back and almost winning it.

[JCO]

England this afternoon will be interesting to watch...If they lose it will be fun to see the hooligans hiting the streets....:tehe:

[whiteheather]

i can't see England losing this one, if they do a chopping block will be in London, and Henry the V111 will be looking down, and the song There Always Be An England...will be The flower of Scotland ....oops:tape:

[forzaazzurri]

I think rough play in the box was why it was disallowed. US showed character by coming back and almost winning it.

That's why it was disallowed but did you see any ?

[Costactc]

No I didn't see any rough play, ref playing god. Ref was probably upset when US players went after him demanding a red card for Slovenian defender foul.

[whiteheather]

I didn't see any rough play, however the ref did blow the whistle, was he upset with the USA re the red card........perhaps he was, the greatest refs in the world, are us...the spectators, and were never wrong :noidea:.....the USA was robbed....but on with the games....................

[sliman]

to bad the Americans were robbed:innocent:
England is overrated, but in their defense they still have control over their destiny. a win against Slovenia , and they are in the next round.

[whiteheather]

Today's game with Australia and Ghana was a good game, and a fair result, however again officiating could have been better

[forzaazzurri]

Today's game with Australia and Ghana was a good game, and a fair result, however again officiating could have been better

What was wrong with the officiating ?

Rosetti is one of the best referees in the world.

Did it hit his arm : YES
Was his arms in an upright position: YES

Clear penalty...Nuff said.

The Australians should stop whining about officials and start playing the game right or at least read the rules.

[JCO]

Taking dives and critisising the referees are two cornerstones of soccer....

Lets see what Italy does tommorow.. I hope they dont do like the other Blue team..( France)

[forzaazzurri]

Taking dives and critisising the referees are two cornerstones of soccer....

Lets see what Italy does tommorow.. I hope they dont do like the other Blue team..( France)

Italy did what they usually do...give their fans heart burn :noidea:

[JCO]

Italy did what they usually do...give their fans heart burn :noidea:

Que Verguenza...LOL

[whiteheather]

What was wrong with the officiating ?

Rosetti is one of the best referees in the world.

Did it hit his arm : YES
Was his arms in an upright position: YES

Clear penalty...Nuff said.

The Australians should stop whining about officials and start playing the game right or at least read the rules.

you must be watching selected games, or wearing rose colored glasses........Nuff said

[heavyd1981]

Taking dives and critisising the referees are two cornerstones of soccer....

Lets see what Italy does tommorow.. I hope they dont do like the other Blue team..( France)

Italy knows how to dive.

[JCO]

And Portugal showed us today that they know how to score Goals..Spain played a good game Danny Vila's first goal was beautifull..:thumbsup:

[Costactc]

Spain and Portugal both put on clinics today JCO. I think we need to keep our eyes on two other members who are starting to have a clash of ideas in this thread.

[JCO]

I hope Portugal has some goals left in them for their next game against Brazil.
Baby face Torres is still not up to playing shape..
As for Whiteheather maybe the poor Scott did want England to win ...LOL

I know I will be wearing my old Spanish Jersey tommorow with the number 7 on it .. The name is Raul though....LOL

[Costactc]

Of course I'm praying for the miracle that Greece will get a draw with Argentina but not holding my breath. Spain vs Portugal gonna be a clash of the titans match.

[JCO]

Spain Vs Portugal is still way off in my books... Portugal Brazil , and the Geece vs Argentina are on my to watch list... Actually everygame is on my to watch list... I book appointments with customers and the meeting is always in front of a TV with the game on...LOL
What a life...:grr:

[Costactc]

Wish I could do that. My work day gets me out of my house at 3:30 am and back at around 11:30 am. Always lose the morning game but scramble to get the 10 am and 2:30 pm game. Awesome tournament. Night folks, I need my 7 hours of shut eye.

[forzaazzurri]

Italy knows how to dive.

Point to me one team that doesn't dive ???

[JCO]

Point to me one team that doesn't dive ???

They all do, some are better at it than others...LOL

[whiteheather]

France eliminated from World Cup by South Africa....S.A. played a game to win, a good game
I wouldn't want to be in France when they return home, the Guillotine's will be out..........who is next to go, can England survive............................:noidea:

[motoho]

Hear are the standing as of the time of this post
Group A
URU 7 pts MEX 4 pts RSA 4 pts FRA 1 pt ((((uruguar and mexico))))
(Uruguar and Mexico go forword)

Group B
ARG 9 pts KOR 4 pts GRE 3 NGA 1 ((((argentina and Korea))))
(Argentina and wow korea goes forword)

Group C
SVN 4 pts USA 2 Pts ENG 2 pts ALG 1 pt
(if and I do say if the us and england win thy win this group)

Group D
GHA 4 pts GER 3 pts SRB 3 pts AUS 1pt
(in this group I like germany and ghana but serbia look's like wild card what I like to see is australia win big 4 to 0 or better and make the cut one win and thy get 3 pts putting 4 for theme it can happen)

Group E
NED 6 pts JPN 3 pts DEM 3 pts CMR 0
(netherlands in and denmark but japan is the wild card denmark vs japan see it)

Group F
PAR 4 pts ITA 2 pts NZL 2 pts SVK 1 pt
(italy vs slovakia will put up a fight hope slovakia win's but italy may fall or win big)

Group G
BRA 6 pts POR 4 pts CVI 1 pt PRK 0
(can we all say Brazil got this)

Group H
CHI 6 pts SUI 3 pts ESP 3 HON 0
(in this group I like Chile but the CHI is that Chicago? Lol )

[Costactc]

Uruguay and Mexico were deserving to advance out of group A. Argentina and South Korea from Group B. Oh well, at least the Greeks finally scored a goal and won a game. I guess it's time to start cheering for the Germans.

[motoho]

Uruguay and Mexico were deserving to advance out of group A. Argentina and South Korea from Group B. Oh well, at least the Greeks finally scored a goal and won a game. I guess it's time to start cheering for the Germans.

is it me or is it a bit hardder to win the game's?. in that any team that win's win's from hard work is a winner. look at france thy gave up win thy lost game one and code not recover from that!!!!. so as far as group B was a push over it is not!!!. and I think you will come to see the lite when the game goes in overdrive in the round 16.

[Costactc]

Tough competition. The rest of the world is starting to wake up and give the Europeans and South Americans stiff opposition. All four countries that qualified for the round of 16 are well deserved.

[JCO]

Uruguay and Mexico were deserving to advance out of group A. Argentina and South Korea from Group B. Oh well, at least the Greeks finally scored a goal and won a game. I guess it's time to start cheering for the Germans.

Hey Costa did you forget about me??? Dont count out La Roja yet..
Argentina played a great game, Greece made a valiant effort but Messi is just an outstanding play maker..
I figure that England will be lining up after the Bleus for a trim at the guillotines...:tehe:
I got a feeling that that old Uraguay Argentina rivalry will resurface in the after the round of 16..Itsw more than a feeling I have money on that matchup already and its not on Uraguay LOL

And lets not forget that Portugal Brazil matchup, the fun and best games are yet to come..

[nada233]

I am amazed that nobody has said anything about paraguay,they look solid and played solid ,I would like them to go through and I think they will,so sofar,Chile looked fast strong and well their group is tough next game agains spain,and chile can do with a tied,so vamos Roja ,.

[forzaazzurri]

Tough competition. The rest of the world is starting to wake up and give the Europeans and South Americans stiff opposition. All four countries that qualified for the round of 16 are well deserved.

Actually the fact is that the non skilled teams are good enough now to stack the midfield and defence and allow the better teams to come at them. It is very difficult to score like this.......but when these non skilled teams need to open it up (and go for the win) they are exposed and will eventually lose.

[motoho]

Actually the fact is that the non skilled teams are good enough now to stack the midfield and defence and allow the better teams to come at them. It is very difficult to score like this.......but when these non skilled teams need to open it up (and go for the win) they are exposed and will eventually lose.

I do not think your right but as I have been wrong a lot ill give you this. on the 23 Germany win's off Ghana. and i hope Australia win's big 4 goals or more off of Serbia. I know my cusan play's for them but serb's killed off Yugoslvia so bad carma on them. I hope that England wines off Slovenia. but all my hopes are whit the USA to win off Algeria big time. if that fall's the way I think you have usa, england, germany, and australia all in round 16.
dam it's a good thing I have off this week as to enjoy the games roflol

[motoho]

USA win's frist plase in group c so far im two up usa usa usa usa!!!!

[Costactc]

USA and England through to the round of 16, barely for both sides.

[JCO]

Easy pickings for elimination in the round of 16...

[motoho]

Easy pickings for elimination in the round of 16...

I do think your wrong! look for USA and ENGLAND to win there next game and go to the big 8. USA and ENGLAND had to win there game's and thy where the best but thy gave us drama lol USA and ENGLAND are in a party mode now wish I was In england. as good as us women are thy got nothing on the engalnd lol

[Costactc]

Germany through and facing England. Ghana through and facing USA. Both matches should be very tough and interesting.

[JCO]

I will bet on Germany and Ghana, anyone want to bet against them and give some money???:grr:

[Costactc]

Not much of a betting man JCO, but I have to agree with Germany and Ghana. USA beating Ghana just might happen but the cinderella story would come to an end there.

[JCO]

I'm not a betting man but Germany and Ghana on even odds is like taking candy from a baby.. Cant loose..

[Condor]

All I know is that this will be the upset of the World Cup....lol

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz217/Bolivia_03/belleza_mundial3.jpg

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx252/FuerzaAzteca/psp7522m.jpg

[motoho]

I will bet on Germany and Ghana, anyone want to bet against them and give some money???:grr:

let's see germany might lose. but us will win!!! and I do think that germany and england game is hard to call?. but I do see germany lose to egland. as for ghana like them but the usa will win 2 to 1. and germany may lose on free kick's as thy will tie and a kick off will be needed to win.
if you like save your money you may need a new fta unit. the team's people think will win did not so as far as i can tell pick usa and ride the wave

[forzaazzurri]

All I know is that this will be the upset of the World Cup....lol

http://i829.photobucket.com/albums/zz217/Bolivia_03/belleza_mundial3.jpg

http://i761.photobucket.com/albums/xx252/FuerzaAzteca/psp7522m.jpg

I can see Mexico upsetting Argentina if they play patient and start frustrating those stars. Panic makes great players do funny things.

[burnsy]

Hate to say it but JCO is right on as much as i would like to see both the US and England stay in they will succumb to the better teams the only way to win a match is by putting the ball in the net you can defend all you like but defensive teams only prolong the inevitable

[JCO]

I can see Mexico upsetting Argentina if they play patient and start frustrating those stars. Panic makes great players do funny things.

BUT If mexico beats Argentina we will miss out on that old Uraguay-Argentina rivalry...
No matter who wins, my heart and wallet are with La Roja...And Argentina is my spiritual second.. Gotta love Messi and his talents as a player and team captain..

So Nobody is talking about Portugal vs Brazil, that shouls also be a great game..

[Costactc]

Gotta agree with you on that burnsy. Unless England and the USA take a more attacking approach to round of 16 games, they will sucumb to superior teams.

[JCO]

Hate to say it but JCO is right on as much as i would like to see both the US and England stay in they will succumb to the better teams the only way to win a match is by putting the ball in the net you can defend all you like but defensive teams only prolong the inevitable

And seeing the last games, I give the US better chances than England..
Today is going to be decisive for that Italian powerhouse.. Will they move on , I hope so..

[Costactc]

BUT If mexico beats Argentina we will miss out on that old Uraguay-Argentina rivality...
No matter who wins, my heart and wallet are with La Roja...And Argentina is my spiritual second.. Gotta love Messi and his talents as a player and team captain..

So Nobody is talking about Portugal vs Brazil, that shouls also be a great game..

Portugal and Brasil is going to be an excellent game. Although Brasil already have 2 wins and can field some subs, traditionally they go for the jugular and never let up. Portugal obviously needs something positive to secure a birth in the next round.

[Costactc]

Slovakia just score there third goal against Italy. Italy retaliate in extra time, what a finish 4 goals in less then 10 minutes. Nail biter still has 2 minutes of stoppage time to play.

[Costactc]

Slovakia barely hold on but they do. Italy is out and Slovakia and Paraguay move on to the round of 16. What a game.

[JCO]

Seems that its not a good year for the Blue Jerseys.. France and Italy are out...

[Costactc]

What a game and Italian striker kicked the ball wide in the end. Lots of surprises at this World Cup.

[forzaazzurri]

I guess the media and fans Know a little more than coaches sometimes.

Lippi had blinders on but a lot of good players were left at home.

Time to reload with new coach Prandelli and Italy will be back.

[JCO]

Ummm I hope Spain doesnt try to surprise me, If they do i'll be there to kick some high paid butt...LOL

[Costactc]

If Italy had played the last 20 minutes of the game for the whole game there would have been a different result. I'm sure Italy will regroup for Euro 2012 with new lineup and of course a new coach.

[motoho]

Portugal and Brasil is going to be an excellent game. Although Brasil already have 2 wins and can field some subs, traditionally they go for the jugular and never let up. Portugal obviously needs something positive to secure a birth in the next round.

you are so right I think the best game will be them

fifa world cup standings
Hear are the standing as of the time of this post
Group A
URU 7 pts MEX 4 pts RSA 4 ptsFRA 1 pt

((((-Uruguar and Mexico go forword-))))

Group B
ARG 9 pts KOR 4 pts GRE 3 NGA 1

((((-Argentina and wow korea win group-))))

Group C
USA 5 Pts ENG 5 pts SVN 4 pts
(((((-us and england win group!!-))))

Group D
GER 6 pts GHA 4 pts SRB 3 pts AUS 1pt

((((-germany and ghana win group-)))))

Group E
NED 6 pts JPN 3 pts DEM 3 pts CMR 0

((((-Netherlands and Japan win group-)))))

Group F
PAR 5 pts SVK 4 pts ITA 2 pts NZL 2 pts

((((-Paraguay and slovakia win group-))))

Group G
BRA 6 pts POR 4 pts CVI 1 pt PRK 0

((((-Brasil and Portugal-))))

Group H
CHI 6 pts SUI 3 pts ESP 3 HON 0
(in this group I like Chile but the CHI is that Chicago? Lol )

saying good-by and gone home are
France and South-Africa
Greece and Nigeria
Solvenina and Algeria (look out world we'll see solveina agan!!)
Australia and Serbia (sorry serbia and Australia you gave us wow)
Denmark and Cameroom (look's like we will see them agan)
New Zealand and Italy (new zealand is in this and will be hear agan as italy)
North Korea and Ivoire Cost (look north korea dose not have money for ther team but stell did well)

[Costactc]

Looks like Japan will go through, they are up 2-0 on Denmark. Holland and Cameroon are all tied at 1.

[Costactc]

Japan and Holland get to the next round. Holland will face Slovakia and Japan will take on Paraguay.

[motoho]

form by the numbers a tv ratings site c/p
USA-Algeria World Cup Match Averages 8.6 Million Viewers; Team USA Ratings Jump 68%
Posted on 24 June 2010 by Bill Gorman

The average American TV audience for the first three games played by Team USA are up 68% in 2010 compared to the same point during the 2006 World Cup, according to an analysis released this afternoon by The Nielsen Company.

An average of 11.1 million viewers caught the English and Spanish language broadcasts for each of USA’s three Group C matchups in this year’s World Cup. In 2006, USA’s three group stage games averaged 6.6 million viewers. [...]

Average U.S. Viewership for USA World Cup Matches, 2010
Date Game Networks Viewers (P2+)
6/12/2010 USA-England ABC/Univision 17.1 million
6/18/2010 USA-Slovenia ESPN/Univision 7.5 million
6/23/2010 USA-Algeria ESPN/Univision 8.6 million
Average 11.1 million
Source: The Nielsen Company

Note: Viewership data based on the approximate two-hour in-game window

Average U.S. Viewership for USA World Cup Matches, 2006
Date Game Networks Viewers (P2+)
6/12/2006 USA-Czech Republic ESPN2/Univision 4.7 million
6/17/2006 USA-Italy ABC/Univision 9.8 million
6/22/2006 USA-Ghana ESPN/Univision 5.5 million
Average 6.6 million
Source: The Nielsen Company

Note: Viewership data based program timeslots, which may include pre-game coverage


Yesterday’s dramatic USA-Algeria matchup drew an estimated 8.6 million viewers between ESPN and Univision, making it the second most watched U.S. game behind USA-England. The game’s viewership was up from the 7.5 million viewers who watched USA tie Slovenia last Friday.
c/p end
now like thy say if people like it thy will see it and the numbers will be high

[Costactc]

Brasil and Portugal qualify for the round of 16, both awaiting this afternoons qualifiers.

[Game]

Argentina and brazil in the finals:)

[whiteheather]

looks like the Netherlands are through leading 2-0 at the moment 6 min to go.....good games now

[Game]

Brasil Wins!

They go on to face Netherlands on Friday July 2nd 2010:)

[Costactc]

Brasil put on a clinic, I can't see anyone left who is going to stop them. Holland and Spain look out.

[JCO]

Dont forget that young German team.. tommorow is a big day for Spain lets see if Torres gets his timming back and if Alonso is in playing form.. Those are 2 big cannons for Spain and if they are silent it doesnt bode well..
Viva LA Roja..

[whiteheather]

Dont forget that young German team.. tommorow is a big day for Spain lets see if Torres gets his timming back and if Alonso is in playing form.. Those are 2 big cannons for Spain and if they are silent it doesnt bode well..
Viva LA Roja..

And look out for the Scots, in four years time......oops sorry I had to say that ..................................:tehe:

[Costactc]

Japan and Paraguay going to penalty kicks.

[JCO]

2 hours of play and a stalemate... Wonder how many kicks it will take??

[dishuser]

Japan and Paraguay going to penalty kicks.

paraguay wins

[Costactc]

Aside from Japan hitting the crossbar, Paraguay played better and deserve to move on.

[whiteheather]

Somebody get JCO some heart medication :yes: Spain 1-0...at the moment

[JCO]

JCO just collected from a crying portuguese fan.. Spain put on a great show.. 61% posesion time. Villa scored a beautifull goal again, Torres is gaining momentum, Alonso was back in the game .. Casillas was outstanding.
Viva la Roja... My Jersey from the last world cup Number 7 Raul is still lucky..
Paraguay will be another easy victory before Spain meets the big guns in the semis...Wooooooooohooooooooo

Thanks for thinking of my poor old heart Whiteheather..
Ohh and did I mention Ronaldo did squat again....:tape:

[Costactc]

Congrats on the Spanish moving on bud. They did dominate and did deserve to win. However, didn't put on a clinic like Brasil, Germany and Argentina.

[whiteheather]

JCO
Old being the operative word lol Congrats my friend...enjoy your vacation.................:yeaah:

[JCO]

So here are my picks for the quarter final winners... Brazil, Uraguay, Argentina and Spain..
As for the clinic Portugal was playind a dangerous defensive game, they spent too much time in their zone... Give La Roja some time, clinics will b held in the semi finals and the final..LOL
Ummm how do you call that again.....Sandbaging???? ROFLMAO

Umm I just noticed all my picks are Latinos...:innocent:

[Costactc]

No favourtism to the Latino sides. My picks are very similar but I'm going to have to throw Germany in the mix, even as well as Argentina are playing. I'm not predicting it but watch out for Holland as well.

[JCO]

Yes Holland and Germany are strong but the latino flair will overcome...:grr:

[Condor]

Yup I agree on Germany Costa....But Holland well.. Who do they play??.. Brazil???....Hmmnnnn... If you notice all the great teams are now getting used to each other as they hardly ever play together... Here are my final four in no particular order...
Brazil
Spain
Uruguay
Argentina/Germany...that is the game of the quarterfinals....Salud........:cor::cor::cor::cor:

[forzaazzurri]

I hate Portugal but David Villa's goal was offside.
If you want to argue that it wasn't then compare it to Italy's called offside goal against Slovakia.

I guess FIFA has its favorites :grr:

[JCO]

I hate Portugal but David Villa's goal was offside.
If you want to argue that it wasn't then compare it to Italy's called offside goal against Slovakia.

I guess FIFA has its favorites :grr:
ohh well ,replays next year will change a lot of things.. The refs favorites wont matter then..LOL

[forzaazzurri]

ohh well ,replays next year will change a lot of things.. The refs favorites wont matter then..LOL

Trust me....there will be no replays. Blatter is a politician and only apologized to calm the masses.

He said the same speech in 2002 after Portugal, Spain and Italy got screwed by questionable refereeing....... and as you can see nothing got done.

[JCO]

Trust me....there will be no replays. Blatter is a politician and only apologized to calm the masses.

He said the same speech in 2002 after Portugal, Spain and Italy got screwed by questionable refereeing....... and as you can see nothing got done.

So el guaje's gol stands.. Villa deserved it and Spain dominated the game..

[Sat-boy]

I hate Portugal but David Villa's goal was offside.
If you want to argue that it wasn't then compare it to Italy's called offside goal against Slovakia.

I guess FIFA has its favorites :grr:

If you go through the history of the World Cup Fifa has always had a hand in determining the winners and the reason why that the past winners of the world cup are a small and exclusive group. I agree with you Forza that FIFA will not use video replay as it will not help them in determining their prefered teams to win.

[JCO]

So tell me then do I keep on betting big on La Roja???? LOL

[forzaazzurri]

So tell me then do I keep on betting big on La Roja???? LOL

Ask Sepp Blatter...only he knows who will win :innocent:

[JCO]

Ask Sepp Blatter...only he knows who will win :innocent:

Umm my sources cant be bad, so far I have called the winner in every game.. My online gambling site is about to ban me...LOL

[Sat-boy]

I'll say the odds are pretty good it will be a South American (Brazil/Argentina)team since a European Team has never won outside of Europe and the last winner was European.

[Costactc]

No favourtism to the Latino sides. My picks are very similar but I'm going to have to throw Germany in the mix, even as well as Argentina are playing. I'm not predicting it but watch out for Holland as well.

Idid say watch out for Holland. The unthinkable, The Dutch are through to the semis. Lacklustre play on the part of Brasil, I guess they found out today that you don't win by just showing up.

[JCO]

Ohh well , Brazil let me down.. Netherlands cost me some bucks.. Misssed the game I was to busy at the beach..
Just going to be an easier time for La Roja...:thumbsup:

[Costactc]

I don't know if it'll be easier for Spain, the Dutch have now won 5 in a row.

[JCO]

I don't know if it'll be easier for Spain, the Dutch have now won 5 in a row.

Thats good, let them get overconfident like Brasil did.. I'm a bit upset very few games on OTA here, obliges me to go to the bar..Or watch them on the web..Guess its going to be the bar at the beach... :thumbsup:
Canal+ has all the games on a PPV basis. Dang the sat providers have a lot of clout here and the fees to watch a game are outrageous.. You can get some of them on FTA from other countries..

[nada233]

I still think south America is going to take it,lets see what tomorrow will bring,3 out of five is a good odd to go south,I think that Paraguay is been underrated from the the sa team present and will love to see them in,Spain looked good also so let see what tomorrow will bring,jco sorry you lost some cash but I think Brasil let down a lot of people including their coach.They looked good first 1/2 and then the tying goal did for them,for what I was washing with chile ,when brasil was pressured and add to it speed they got scared and didnt show that sure thing that Brasil is known for ,so in the end the better and luckiest team won.

[Costactc]

Argentina are really, in my opinion, the only real SA contenders left. I think a European country takes it this time around; Spain, Holland and of course Germany.

GO GERMANY GO:yeaah:

[Costactc]

Germany up 1-0.:thumbsup::yeaah::thumbsup:

[Costactc]

Klose scores another goal, YEAH, Germany up by 2.:yeaah:

[Costactc]

YEAH, Germany just scored their third, doesn't look good for Argentina.

[bobkoke]

YEAH, Germany just scored their third, doesn't look good for Argentina.

That's what Argentina gets for allowing Germans to go there after the war.
:)

Oh that was the Boys of Brazil

[Costactc]

That's what Argentina gets for allowing Germans to go there after the war.
:)

Oh that was the Boys of Brazil

I think your Argentina comment is uncalled for, especially in this thread.


YEAH, Germany 4-0. Germany vs Uruguay in the semis.

[JCO]

Argentina are really, in my opinion, the only real SA contenders left. I think a European country takes it this time around; Spain, Holland and of course Germany.

GO GERMANY GO:yeaah:

Well its game time for Argentina, lets see what they do with the Germans..:yeaah:
Will Mesi explode today??:noidea:

[JCO]

Well its game time for Argentina, lets see what they do with the Germans..:yeaah:
Will Mesi explode today??:noidea:

Looks like i'm not watching the game ehh..LOL

[torpainter]

Thats good, let them get overconfident like Brasil did.. I'm a bit upset very few games on OTA here, obliges me to go to the bar..Or watch them on the web..Guess its going to be the bar at the beach... :thumbsup:
Canal+ has all the games on a PPV basis. Dang the sat providers have a lot of clout here and the fees to watch a game are outrageous.. You can get some of them on FTA from other countries..

Obliges you to go the bar...lol

[Costactc]

JCO, I thought Spanish time was ahead not behind us. Germany made a staement today, they have to be the favourites- lethal couterattack.

[nada233]

well I still think paraguay is the black horse of this world cup,either one spain or paraguay are capable of beating the germans.Argentina didnt have a middle field at all and that was the difference the opposite to the spaniard and paraguay where they play more like a team than a team of superstars if you guys know what I mean!!!this is going to be one hell of a game .

[bobkoke]

I think your Argentina comment is uncalled for, especially in this thread.


YEAH, Germany 4-0. Germany vs Uruguay in the semis.

Its a poor Joke.
sorry

[whiteheather]

Hey Buddy
go to the beach, we will phone you when game has finished, collect call of course :tehe: don't worry I have confidence in Spain, and feel they will be in the final.....................by the way, the English players tried to land in Glasgow Scotland, but were refused entry :tehe: :stop:

[Costactc]

Well JCO, Spain vs Germany. probably good enough to be the final.:thumbsup:

[JCO]

Well i must say I did catch tonights game, Spain overcame the Paraguayan opposition, Villa scored a great goal, of 2 posts..It was nearlya snooker shot..LOL
Next wednesday its Germany,s turn, we beat them at the last Euro Cup and we will do it again in El Mundial..:thumbsup:
I heard the English team was also turned down trying to board the ferry from Spain to England, the fact that they all tried to disguise themselves as Boy George didnt help.ROFLMAO
I hear that Cuba is offerintg them exliled political refugee status as well as the French , Italian, Portuguese, Argentinian and Paraguayan teams.. The US was told to go elsewhere, like Little Havana in Miami...:innocent:

[forzaazzurri]

L'Orange :thumbsup:

[JCO]

L'Orange :thumbsup:

Still some time left , dont count out Uraguay.. 3-2 now.

[Costactc]

Congrats to you JCO on Spanish victory. Although the Germans had there chances, Spain were the better side.
There will be a first time winner this Sunday, Holland have last 2 finals in the 70s.

[JCO]

There was absolute silence in town till Puyol scored the long overdue goal. Germany played a defensive game and Spain just contoled the ball.
It was by far the best game this Mundial. We finaly saw Spain play at their number 1 rated level. I think that Holand is now shaking in their boots .
The entire Spanish team played with a drive and a team effort unseen im this World Cup. Now we wait for Sunday.
The majority of Spanish soccer fans where not counting on a win, I think that the Spanish team also came out attacking like they havent in there prior games..
Theres going to be a lot of people with hangovers here tommorow, fireworks are going off all over the city and the streets are full of partyers.:yeaah:

[bobkoke]

great game Germans needed Meuller

[whiteheather]

There was absolute silence in town till Puyol scored the long overdue goal. Germany played a defensive game and Spain just contoled the ball.
It was by far the best game this Mundial. We finaly saw Spain play at their number 1 rated level. I think that Holand is now shaking in their boots .
The entire Spanish team played with a drive and a team effort unseen im this World Cup. Now we wait for Sunday.
The majority of Spanish soccer fans where not counting on a win, I think that the Spanish team also came out attacking like they havent in there prior games..
Theres going to be a lot of people with hangovers here tommorow, fireworks are going off all over the city and the streets are full of partyers.:yeaah:
congrats buddy, a good win, however i found the game to be slightly boring in the first half, in the second half it was different, a good game, Spain should have been up at least by 3, Germany played a good game.....now to the final....no predictions from me, it will be an entertaining game..
Viva Espania

[JCO]

great game Germans needed Meuller

If you ask me they needed a lot more than that.. Spain was all over Germany.And lets just say they didnt have a Torres that was up to par, he's still playing a 60% of his capacity.. If Torres and Villa would of been on the field at the same time it would of been 3-0...:innocent:

[JCO]

congrats buddy, a good win, however i found the game to be slightly boring in the first half, in the second half it was different, a good game, Spain should have been up at least by 3, Germany played a good game.....now to the final....no predictions from me, it will be an entertaining game..
Viva Espania

First half borring?? Geez if you call a half with Spain having almost a total ball control and three wide kicks on goal ya I agree boring.. Would of been thrilling if the three misses where goals...LOL:yeaah:

[Costactc]

Just for the sake of competition, I think I'll be cheering for the Dutch even though I think Spain will win.

[JCO]

Good news Costa, everytime you bet against Spain they won..Thanks for the support..:thumbsup:

[Condor]

Yup The "Motherland" did it.. They totally dominated a German team that I thought was going to go all the way... Aaaaaand that why the play the game... Its going to be an interesting final...Salud.........:cor::cor::cor::cor:

[JCO]

I'm preparing for the game already, eating some orange marmalade on my toast this morning..:innocent:

[forzaazzurri]

The Dutch will win.....How can these guys be wrong ?
http://195.62.26.47/en/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/hollandfans2.jpg

[whiteheather]

I'm preparing for the game already, eating some orange marmalade on my toast this morning..:innocent:


But what do you have in your coffee...........................:innocent:

[JCO]

But what do you have in your coffee...........................:innocent:

I have mine black, double expresso.. And at least 3 of them.. Served by german waiters, and I hear the diswashers are italians and Englishmen...LOL:thumbsup:

[Costactc]

Your really rubbing it in Jco bud, don't count your chickens till they hatch. We all know Spain is the favourite but don.t forget the Dutch had to get through Brasil to get there.

[whiteheather]

I have mine black, double expresso.. And at least 3 of them.. Served by german waiters, and I hear the diswashers are italians and Englishmen...LO

are they wearing tucs, or is that too much info lol [/I][/B]

[forzaazzurri]

Your really rubbing it in Jco bud, don't count your chickens till they hatch. We all know Spain is the favourite but don.t forget the Dutch had to get through Brasil to get there.

............and they are the only team to win all their games. In my opinion deserve to win the cup. I don't know why Spain is favoured ???

[Costactc]

Defending Euro champs and they really dominated in the Germany game. The Dutch had the best side in the 70s and lost 2 finals, would really like to see them pull it off. May the best team win.

[bobkoke]

I guarantee a Spanish win .

But it will be hard fought.
2-1

[whiteheather]

one goal is going to win this game, at the moment it is anybody's game....so far Spain is the strongest, but a simple mistake will win the game..................

[NOKIA™]

first half over... 0 - 0

VIVAAAAA ESPANAAAAA:D

[JCO]

first half over... 0 - 0

VIVAAAAA ESPANAAAAA:D

Holland should of had 2 red cards already, there playing style is a disgrace to the art of soccer. I figure the ref couldnt find his orange sweater. I havent seen as many faults, chest kicks, holding tripping and dirty soccer in a long time.. 15 minutes left of play and Spain will win..

[JCO]

............and they are the only team to win all their games. In my opinion deserve to win the cup. I don't know why Spain is favoured ???

Well Spain is favored because they play soccer, not hold , trip and play the dirtiest soccer ever seen in a Wolrd Cup. Looks like it may go to overtime, and I doubt the ref will hand out the well deserved red cards to Holland..:thumbsup:
De Jong's kick to Alonso's chest was a definite Red Card.

[gusman]

Spain's goalie is awesome!!!

[whiteheather]

Holland should of had 2 red cards already, there playing style is a disgrace to the art of soccer. I figure the ref couldnt find his orange sweater. I havent seen as many faults, chest kicks, holding tripping and dirty soccer in a long time.. 15 minutes left of play and Spain will win..

Both teams are guilty, after all it is football, it is a good game, i feel Holland should have won it in the 83rd minute, a penalty should have been awarded...now extra time...a very entertaining game....who is going to win.............we shall see. i hope it does not go to penalty kicks...............................:rolleyes:

[JCO]

Holland should of had 2 red cards already, there playing style is a disgrace to the art of soccer. I figure the ref couldnt find his orange sweater. I havent seen as many faults, chest kicks, holding tripping and dirty soccer in a long time.. 15 minutes left of play and Spain will win..

Both teams are guilty, after all it is football, it is a good game, i feel Holland should have won it in the 83rd minute, a penalty should have been awarded...now extra time...a very entertaining game....who is going to win.............we shall see. i hope it does not go to penalty kicks...............................:rolleyes:

Geez and I thought you where a friend...LOL Holland has been extremely dirty look at all those yellows.. Spain has been no saint but I didnt see them giving anyone a drop kick in the chest..LOL

[whiteheather]

me is your friend, however i feel Spain will overcome and be the winners....it is a good game, i hope someone scores in extra time...............there playing panic football.........................:stop:
wouldn't it be ironic if a Scottish player (for Holland) scores the winner....the pipes would play a lament for the Spanish ......oops

[JCO]

me is your friend, however i feel Spain will overcome and be the winners....it is a good game, i hope someone scores in extra time...............there playing panic football.........................:stop:

Spain is definitely playing better now. Looks like penaly kicks may decide it.. Casillas should show that he is by far the worlds best goalkeeper..Unless Torres comes in and scores a goal.. I figure Torres plays in the next 5 minutes..

[JCO]

Finaly a Red Card.. Spain has it.. :yeaah:

[gusman]

Now 11 - 10 player advantage!!!

[whiteheather]

ref needs glasses ...spain scores

[JCO]

Ohh yee of little faith, El Mundial is ours, Iniesta deserved this winning goal...
Now another red for Hollamd and another goal for Spain..

[gusman]

Ole` Ole` Ole`:laughat:

[JCO]

ref needs glasses ...spain scores

Ref had some wacky tabacky from amsterdam...LOL He better not come to Spain for his vacation...

[bobkoke]

my prediction was right just one goal to many. lol
I enjoyed the game. Well Viva Espana!

[sliman]

seconds just before Spain scores. ref didn't call corner kick for Holland:innocent:
was obvious that kind of game was to much to handle for the ref.

[Costactc]

Hats off to Spain, the better side today even though this was by far not a very skilled final game. Now let's see the Dutch had more cards shouldn't they be champs?????????:innocent::noidea:

[gusman]

ref needs glasses ...spain scores

Where the ref makes an error? Goal is clearly a good goal though...

[NOKIA™]

and Paul the Psychic Octopus was right again.... VIVA ESPANAAAAAA :yeaah::yeaah::yeaah::yeaah::yeaah::yeaah::yeaah:: yeaah:

[whiteheather]

Ref had some wacky tabacky from amsterdam...LOL He better not come to Spain for his vacation...

you will recognise him...he wont have a tan lol

[whiteheather]

and Paul the Psychic Octopus was right again.... VIVA ESPANAAAAAA :yeaah::yeaah::yeaah::yeaah::yeaah::yeaah::yeaah:: yeaah:


i'm gonna find that octy and use him for halibut bait.....he was bribed with crab for supper

[fonger]

i'm gonna find that octy and use him for halibut bait.....he was bribed with crab for supper

LOL
:innocent:

[JCO]

i'm gonna find that octy and use him for halibut bait.....he was bribed with crab for supper

Its funny the octopus is always on the right hand side.. He ad to pick for spain otherwise he would of been on the menu at one of the local tapas bars..LOL

[johnny cash]

Congrats goes out to Spain. What a great World Cup.

[forzaazzurri]

Congrats to Spain. Could possibly win it again in 4 years.

[whiteheather]

The 2010 World Cup was full of big surprises, with big name teams going out quickly, and smaller teams prevailing.
The refs I feel could have controlled the games better, and with Fifa meeting in Wales soon, hopefully they will bring in replay's. But Only when there is a dispute regarding a goal, otherwise a 90 minute game would go on too long, overall this World Cup was entertaining, I would like to have seen the Final played better, too many cards being handed out, felt like a Blue light special at K Mart giving away free cards.
Congrats to Spain in being the winners, and congrats to the Netherlands for getting to the final....................

On the menu tonight...... Octopus served Scottish Style in a Kilt.......:tehe: