MWilding's 2006 World Cup Primer

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: spherrod

Originally posted by: ornament
Korea is definitely facing major pressure for their final group game against the Swiss.

yeah, shame as I'd like to see both sides go through

Well, if Togo wins, they both go through. Yeah, like THAT'll happen... :roll:

If Togo does manage to pull off the upset, Zidanes last game would have already happened denying him the chance to walk off the field to the crowds applause. (He is suspended for the Togo game for having 2 yellow cards...)

I'm hoping (very unlikely) for Togo to claim a draw and in Group E for the Czech Republic to beat Italy comfortably while the USA beat Ghana so that they go through as well

Be great to see Italy and France out

 

[walkur]

As a dutchy i'm routing for the netherlands ofcourse.
However , the fact that the teams from Australia, S.korea, and T & Tabago all have Dutch Trainer, we're also cheering for them

Unfortunatly Brasil will probably win....

 

[dbk]

Tunisia up on Spain, 1-0. Jaziri is world class.

 

[timosyy]

Hey, look at those yellow cards for the same tackles US got reds on. /stillnotoverthat

Nice shock goal by Tunisia there. Btw, why does their goalie look pissed all the time?

 

[dbk]

Originally posted by: timosyy
Hey, look at those yellow cards for the same tackles US got reds on. /stillnotoverthat

Nice shock goal by Tunisia there. Btw, why does their goalie look pissed all the time?

Spain is getting tremendous amount of chances...just not capitalizing. Feels like the Spaniards are going to break through any time now.

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: spherrod

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: spherrod

Originally posted by: ornament
Korea is definitely facing major pressure for their final group game against the Swiss.

yeah, shame as I'd like to see both sides go through

Well, if Togo wins, they both go through. Yeah, like THAT'll happen... :roll:

If Togo does manage to pull off the upset, Zidanes last game would have already happened denying him the chance to walk off the field to the crowds applause. (He is suspended for the Togo game for having 2 yellow cards...)

I'm hoping (very unlikely) for Togo to claim a draw and in Group E for the Czech Republic to beat Italy comfortably while the USA beat Ghana so that they go through as well

Be great to see Italy and France out

Actually, the Czech Rep needs to lose to Italy and USA beat Ghana for the US to make it through.

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: CPAActually, the Czech Rep needs to lose to Italy and USA beat Ghana for the US to make it through.

If Italy and the Czech Republic tie, the USA can still go through, but they will have to blow out Ghana

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: spherrod

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: spherrod

Originally posted by: ornament
Korea is definitely facing major pressure for their final group game against the Swiss.

yeah, shame as I'd like to see both sides go through

Well, if Togo wins, they both go through. Yeah, like THAT'll happen... :roll:

If Togo does manage to pull off the upset, Zidanes last game would have already happened denying him the chance to walk off the field to the crowds applause. (He is suspended for the Togo game for having 2 yellow cards...)

I'm hoping (very unlikely) for Togo to claim a draw and in Group E for the Czech Republic to beat Italy comfortably while the USA beat Ghana so that they go through as well

Be great to see Italy and France out

Actually, the Czech Rep needs to lose to Italy and USA beat Ghana for the US to make it through.

not if the Czech's hand out a pasting to Italy so that their goal difference is worse than the US - I know it's unlikely but I'd love to see it happen

 

[spherrod]

Some good games today - can't wait to see the result of Ecuador v Germany to decide who wins that group. A draw would put Ecuador top on goal difference!

Then it's on to Sweden v England. England have always struggled against Sweden and there's no reason to think tonight will be any different. I'm glad Owen Hargreaves is finally going to be given a chance in his preferred role for 90 minutes (even though it's only because Gerrard is being rested to avoid another yellow card) - he's a player I really rate and think England would perform much better with a Hargreaves/Gerrard axis in the long term.

oh - and Rooney starts too!

 

[spherrod]

Ecuador v Germany has just kicked off - up for grabs is top spot in Group A and a match with either England or Sweden

 

[spherrod]

Germany 1-0 Ecuador! Klose with the early goal

 

[spherrod]

2-0 now, Klose has scored again just before half-time. Looks almost certain that Germany will now win the group.

 

[spherrod]

I'll keep going with my one man show this afternoon

Costa Rica/Poland is 1-1 at half-time in the other Group A match - both teams are playing for pride only

 

[alphatarget1]

Originally posted by: spherrod
2-0 now, Klose has scored again just before half-time. Looks almost certain that Germany will now win the group.

Don't jinx the Vaterland!

I have a feeling that Germany and Ecuador play like they don't really care (since they both advanced), it just happens that Germany is controlling it a bit better.

The 2nd goal was sweet, two Ecuador players dived and the ball ended up at ballack's feet, and then he made a sweet pass for Klose. I feel bad for Polonski, he still hasn't scored a goal yet and Klose got 4 under his belt already.

 

[erikistired]

the over/under for fan deaths is 121.

 

[spherrod]

Podolski has just scored - 3-0, it's definitely all over now

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: alphatarget1

Originally posted by: spherrod
2-0 now, Klose has scored again just before half-time. Looks almost certain that Germany will now win the group.

Don't jinx the Vaterland!

I have a feeling that Germany and Ecuador play like they don't really care (since they both advanced), it just happens that Germany is controlling it a bit better.

The 2nd goal was sweet, two Ecuador players dived and the ball ended up at ballack's feet, and then he made a sweet pass for Klose. I feel bad for Polonski, he still hasn't scored a goal yet and Klose got 4 under his belt already.

You might be right, Ecuador's fans don't seem to worried

 

[spherrod]

It's now Costa Rica 1 - Poland 2. Poland were very disappointing in their earlier games so at least they look to be heading for a win

 

[dbk]

OMG ENGLAND SWEDEN AT 3PM... I PREDICT SVERIGE 2-1 ENGLAND!!
Sorry for the caps, but i'm excited.

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: ornament
OMG ENGLAND SWEDEN AT 3PM... I PREDICT SVERIGE 2-1 ENGLAND!!
Sorry for the caps, but i'm excited.

I can't wait! Really hoping for an improved English performance and a comfortable England win. In reality it will probably be a very close game decided by the odd goal although I'd be surprised if Sweden scored twice.

 

[spherrod]

Final scores in Group A:

Ecuador 0 - Germany 3
Costa Rica 1 - Poland 2

Germany win the group and Ecuador qualify as runners-up.

Come on England! Let's win Group B and set up a 2nd round clash with Ecuador!

 

[dbk]

Owen's injury looks pretty bad. Crouch in.

 

[astrosfan90]

Originally posted by: ornament
Owen's injury looks pretty bad. Crouch in.

That sucks...the game hardly started.

 

[dbk]

A good drinking game: take a drink everytime Balboa says "right there" and "but still"

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: astrosfan90

Originally posted by: ornament
Owen's injury looks pretty bad. Crouch in.

That sucks...the game hardly started.

he's done!