MWilding's 2006 World Cup Primer

[Tangerines]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

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!

Dang, tough break England.

Crouch is awful though.

 

[spherrod]

Owen is almost certainly out of the tournament now - hugely encouraging 1st half from England but familiar problems occured in the 2nd half.

I hope Hargreaves retains his place as the midfield looked far more balanced. Joe Cole had a very good game as well and seems to be becoming a much more consistent international

 

[eits]

that was a magnificent volley from somewhere around 35 yards out.

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: eits
that was a magnificent volley from somewhere around 35 yards out.

amazing goal - he's always had potential but it now seems that he's finally fulfilling it in an England shirt

 

[spherrod]

Should be a great game tonight - Holland v Argentina to decide who wins Group C.

I'm backing Argentina to win in a close game

 

[GasX]

It's official... Owen is done.
:|

 

[archiloco]

Mexico Portugal about to start...should be good game

 

[spherrod]

Portugal 1-0 Mexico

Good start to the game

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: Mwilding
It's official... Owen is done.
:|

Yep - looks a bad injury. And now England have to go on with only 3 strikers, one of whom is an untried 17 year old - I think there'll be a change of formation now

 

[astrosfan90]

What the hell was that intentional handball? That's about the dumbest thing you can do in your own box.

 

[dbk]

Por 2-1 Mex!!! This game is splendid!! Rob Stone is the best commentator ESPN's got! Dream team: Rob Stone + Tommy Smyth

 

[spherrod]

It's a very enjoyable game. To be honest, I've been very impressed with the entertainment value of all the games in the tournament. I can't remember a really dull game (well, England's first two games were quite dull but I had to watch)

 

[dbk]

Originally posted by: spherrod
It's a very enjoyable game. To be honest, I've been very impressed with the entertainment value of all the games in the tournament. I can't remember a really dull game (well, England's first two games were quite dull but I had to watch)

Understandly, but can they handle Ecuador's speed and the two beasts that they have up front... Defoe, where fort art thou?

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: ornament

Originally posted by: spherrod
It's a very enjoyable game. To be honest, I've been very impressed with the entertainment value of all the games in the tournament. I can't remember a really dull game (well, England's first two games were quite dull but I had to watch)

Understandly, but can they handle Ecuador's speed and the two beasts that they have up front... Defoe, where fort art thou?

Ah - the million dollar question, why did he only take 4 strikers?

I hope they'll handle Ecuador ok - hopefully Ecuador will play an open, pacy game which should suit us.

We've got an even fitter Rooney and a refreshed Gerrard to unleash as well

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: ornament

Originally posted by: spherrod
It's a very enjoyable game. To be honest, I've been very impressed with the entertainment value of all the games in the tournament. I can't remember a really dull game (well, England's first two games were quite dull but I had to watch)

Understandly, but can they handle Ecuador's speed and the two beasts that they have up front... Defoe, where fort art thou?

I had complete faith in England's defense until Yesterday... :|

And why didn't Sven use his last sub? I figured Aaron Lennon or Theo Walcott should have come on even if for only a couple of minutes.

 

[dbk]

I must say, it is refreshing to see Portugal without that gigolo, Ronaldo. Much better pace and passing without Ronaldo trying to 1v1 every single defender he sees.

 

[dbk]

Bravo missed the PK!!

 

[astrosfan90]

That was crazy.

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: ornament

Originally posted by: spherrod
It's a very enjoyable game. To be honest, I've been very impressed with the entertainment value of all the games in the tournament. I can't remember a really dull game (well, England's first two games were quite dull but I had to watch)

Understandly, but can they handle Ecuador's speed and the two beasts that they have up front... Defoe, where fort art thou?

I had complete faith in England's defense until Yesterday... :|

And why didn't Sven use his last sub? I figured Aaron Lennon or Theo Walcott should have come on even if for only a couple of minutes.

I don't think he'll give Walcott a run out at all now to be honest. Lennon would have taken the game back to Sweden and given England an outlet to relieve the pressure - I have no idea why he wasn't used.

 

[Mill]

That was a crap call. Yeah, he took a bit of a dive, but he did get blocked and ran into. I've seen WAY much worse dives that didn't get a card or even have the player talked to. Bad call.

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: astrosfan90
That was crazy.

This has been a great game to watch

 

[GasX]

Originally posted by: spherrod

Originally posted by: MwildingI don't think he'll give Walcott a run out at all now to be honest.

I agree, which begs the question "SVEN, WHY DID YOU BRING HIM AT ALL?"

 

[astrosfan90]

Whoa...Angola up 1-0, Mexico down 2-1 with 10 men. Angola might have a chance here...

 

[spherrod]

Originally posted by: Mwilding

Originally posted by: spherrod

Originally posted by: MwildingI don't think he'll give Walcott a run out at all now to be honest.

I agree, which begs the question "SVEN, WHY DID YOU BRING HIM AT ALL?"

:thumbsup: I have no idea. Wenger was talking about him being a good prospect and that seemed to be it. Defoe must be feeling gutted now.

 

[spherrod]

Portugal top Group D with Mexico in 2nd place. This should lead to a couple of cracking 2nd round ties with Holland and Argentina potential opponents