What do you think of the matches in the 2010 FIFA World Cup

[Blocker]

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Here's the matches:

FIFA.com - The matches of 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/index.html)

My country (México) is going to play versus South Africa,France and Uruguay in the group A.

:tongue:

[Snitlev]

well, a good question :deutschland: I'll hpoe that the german team win the World-Cup,
but the true is the german leader/Trainer isn't good, he is to much arrogant and he stand the striker only his opinion not of the true strongest form, that's the reason. I think the german team finaly to 1/4 final...

Winner 2010 is Brasil or Italy, in my opinion ^^

Sorry for my bad english, I hope you unterstand this post ;-)

best regards

[ATLien]

I'm not a soccer fan...but I can't wait until the Super Bowl!!! :klatsch_3:

[Empoleon]

Group D and G appear to be the groups of death. Spain, Italy and England have dream fixtures, but this is the World Cup there are no easy matches.

Hopefully we see many potential upsets and action all around.

ATLien; why bother posting then.

[Blocker]

Thanks guys ,my thread was almost dead.

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Group A:

México
South Africa (The Host)
Uruguay (Previous FIFA World Cup winner)
France (Previous FIFA World Cup winner)


Group B:

Argentina
Nigeria
Korea Republic
Greece


Group C:

England
USA
Algeria
Slovenia

Group D:

Germany
Australia
Serbia
Ghana

Group E:

Netherland
Denmark
Japan
Cameroon

Group F:

Italy
Paraguay
New Zealand
Slovakia

Group G:

Brazil
Korea DPR
Côte d'Ivoire
Portugal

Group H:

Spain
Switzerland
Honduras
Chile


Brazil FTW!!

[SBfreak]

Brazil FTW!!
+1
Brazil will definitively get into the semifinals.

[Blocker]

maybe Brazil vs Spain in the final! :smile:

Spain won the last UEFA cup and Brazil needs to gain some proud again

[mmmmm]

2010 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_FIFA_World_Cup_broadcasting_rights) :top:

[Mihai]

I'm putting my money on Italy i the final.
Versus Brazil or Spain
We shall see

[shawshankraj]

I like to see Spain vs Brazil in final..
Last time Brazil play not that good hope they r good now..

[Blocker]

Group G:

Brazil
Korea DPR
Côte d'Ivoire
Portugal


The group of death :eek3:

Brazil, Portugal in World Cup Group of Death (http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifaworldcup/news/story/2009/12/04/sp-soccer-world-cup-draw.html)

[Blocker]

South Africa 2010 World Cup Official Song

YouTube - WAKA WAKA - This Time for Africa - by Shakira - South Africa 2010 World Cup Official Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ztr96RbMW8&feature=player_embedded#!)

Fifa World Cup 2010 |South Africa| Akon - Oh Africa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoP7nTgUeko&feature=related

[caballero]

Although I really hate the English team, I think this is the best team they've came up with. So they might be part of the final

and the opposing team hopefully will be Brazil.

[Blocker]

Although I really hate the English team, I think this is the best team they've came up with. So they might be part of the final

and the opposing team hopefully will be Brazil.

Also I'd be glad if Brazil plays the final match.

I love its game style :top:

[fakeking]

Why nobody talk about Argentina in final?. Because of "Hand of God" coaching style. :frown:

[desodorante]

Most of the best players in Europe (mostly Spain) are from Argentina, and they all are in the National Team.
Maradona is the coach, but he is a disaster ( I guess that doing coke for 30 years and living like a horny 15 year old does get your brain wasted after all)
Anyway Argentina has a LOT of chances of winning, though I hope not, because otherwise Maradona could fairly end up as our president.

[C3PO]

Go go Netherlands. The guys always have a bad luck on a big championships and they're such a great team....

[kazuya]

Everybody talks about Argentina as a best team but i think not.They are comparing Messi with Maradona.Maradona lead Argentina alone to world cup gold and Messi will never do this even with way better team players now in team as then.i think they will not even pass group...

[Blocker]

Go go Netherlands. The guys always have a bad luck on a big championships and they're such a great team....

It's football style really like me ,they are one of my favourites for semifinals :top:

[fakeking]

Maradona as a coach say "Don't laugh for me Argentina" :rolleyes2:

Its supposed to be Argentina vs Spain in Final if not because of this coach, pal.
So this time maybe Brazil vs Spain will be interesting. Or South Africa?.

[Blocker]

Hey guys I just wanna share with you this great Nike's TV Commercial


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idLG6jh23yE&feature=related

[caballero]

South Korea 2–0 Greece


South Korea made a positive start to their World Cup campaign, defeating a poor Greece side 2-0 in their opening Group B encounter.

Lee Jung-Soo pounced on some slack marking to knock the Asians ahead early in the first half, before a strike from Park Ji-Sung, who was the benefactor of a dire mistake from Loukas Vyntra early in the second half, made the game safe.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/12/1972551/south-korea-20-greece-a-walk-in-the-park-ji-sung-for-taegeuk)

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I didn't watch the game but I think the score was unexpected.
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Argentina 1-0 Nigeria


Argentina claimed a 1-0 win over Nigeria in World Cup Group B, but they could have had a lot more than Gabriel Heinze's sixth minute header to show for their superior creativity.

Heinze turned in a Juan Sebatian Veron corner to give his side a victory which could easily have been more convincing as the Albicelestes carved out a number of opportunities agaist a resilient Super Eagles outfit.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/12/1972464/argentina-1-0-nigeria-gabriel-heinze-header-enough-to-give)

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Argentina has a very a strong attack, they could have scored more goals. The defend was bad though, a stronger team than Nigeria would have definitely scored.
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England vs USA 1-1

Robbed a win :D



England's opening World Cup group C encounter against the USA finished 1-1 after a cut and thrust encounter inside the Royal Bafokeng Stadium.

Steven Gerrard opened the scoring after less than five minutes with a neat finish but a goalkeeping howler from Robert Green ensured the United States took a point away from the tie.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/12/1973305/world-cup-2010-england-1-1-usa-robert-greens-howler-cancels)

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What a game, what a blunder from England goal keeper. There was a debate about the goal keeper before the start of the tournament and they decided to take Green instead of James. It is definitely the wrong decision. The USA played very well, good defense and great counter attacking team (very fast strikers).
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[fakeking]

Where is the results of Mexico vs South Africa, caballero. Nice idea with added some own commentary. But you need to do it every time for about 64 matches. :eek3:

England has always got problem with lack of good keeper from 1998 iirc. Meanwhile Spain got 3 full fledged keeper in their hands.

[caballero]

Where is the results of Mexico vs South Africa,

What is gone is gone
64 matches, no problem at all.



England has always got problem with lack of good keeper from 1998 iirc. Meanwhile Spain got 3 full fledged keeper in their hands.

the english team always think that the problem is with their team, the real problem is with press. With such a strong criticism in the media, it's hard to do anything really.

[fakeking]

Gah, media. They're sucked just whine everywhere. Many of their league was doomed because of their extensive fake coverage.

[caballero]

The third day of the world cup, 13/06. I think the performance is starting to increase gradually.
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Algeria Vs Slovenia 0-1

Slovenia Go Top


Slovenia defeated Algeria 1-0 in the World Cup 2010 to jump to the pinnacle of Group C with a crucial three points to their name after their first match. The North Africans were reduced to ten men in the second-half and were quickly made to regret it...........................

The Europeans found the advantage through Koren. Their captain's shot from outside the area curled into the bottom corner, but it was a soft goal conceded by Chaouchi, who let the ball squeeze just inside the post.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/13/1973962/algeria-0-1-slovenia-european-side-take-command-of-group-c)

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Algeria had more chances than Slovenia, however, football doesn't care about chances or performance; only the score. As mentioned in the quote, the red card affected the team a lot.
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Ghana Vs Serbia 1-0


The opening game of World Cup Group D was dramatically won by Ghana, who scored a late penalty to punish a Serbia side whose lack of discipline was ultimately decisive.

Though the first half failed to produce any goals, there were chances at either end. Despite early intent from Serbia, it was the Black Stars who looked the more likely team to open the scoring. After the interval, the pattern of the game remained the same until Aleksandar Lukovic was dismissed for a second booking, inviting Ghana to really go for the jugular late on. And the Africans aimed the decisive blow from the penalty spot in the closing stages of the game when Asamoah Gyan thumped high into the net.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/13/1974185/serbia-00-ghana-upbeat-beginning-but-no-goals-at-the-break)

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This player Gyan has a really good future of he keeps playing like this, excellent playing. Although the match was won by a penalty, but I think they deserve it.
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Germany Vs Australia 4-0

Match of the day really, spectacular performance by the German team. Congratulations to all Germans in this forum ;)

Although Leow was criticized before the world cup and many problems arose in the team, he had shown today that he is a great coach. The choice of players he had made was perfect. The goals were all 'Brazilian Style' :P The Brazilian born player (Cacau) and the Turkish (Ozil) played the best I think. Ozil was chosen the man of the match. If Germany keep playing like this, they will definitely be in the semi-final.

[Blocker]

Since there's no current World Cup thread, I thought I would start one and update it daily, please discuss the matches here. I will start with todays matches.


We already have a thread about it

http://www.sb-innovation.de/f72/what-do-you-think-matches-2010-fifa-world-cup-17833/

[slikrapid]

@Blocker

first your thread almost dies and now it got hijacked by competition, tough luck, eh? ;)

to spice things up:

if someone thought the music (the theme that played almost half of the time) from that nike commercial was interesting its done by a group called focus, so check out their trippin' performance (best viewed when 'high'):

Focus - Hocus Pocus (live '73)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpV5InLw52U

a good instrumental cover (there was no better sounding version on youtube - just listen, don't watch):

Gary Hoey - Hocus Pocus


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRYk1LGOnFQ

on topic:

i'll probably just watch the final & maybe 1 or 2 semi-final matches...used to watch more earlier but interests shift you know :tongue:


Why nobody talk about Argentina in final?. Because of "Hand of God" coaching style.

maybe 'hand of god' slaps them a 'divine one' in the face so that they start playing divine-ly fina-lly continuous-ly instead of just occasiona-lly

[caballero]

We already have a thread about it

http://www.sb-innovation.de/f72/what-do-you-think-matches-2010-fifa-world-cup-17833/


That's different, what I understood is that your thread is a thread to discuss the world cup matches before the start of the tournament. In addition, no one submitted any news of the tournament.

I could have put these posts in your thread but the title wouldn't make any sense then. If you still think otherwise, feel free to ask a mod to move these posts in your thread, as long as the title changes a bit, I don't mind at all. In the end; it's all for the community, either here or any where else

Regards

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Fourth Day 15/06

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Netherlands vs Denmark 2-0


Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk gave Rafael van der Vaart the nod to prove his worth at the left wing and started in the 4-2-3-1 formation we are all used to from the Dutch.

For Denmark, national coach Morten Olsen awarded striker Nicklas Bendtner a starting berth despite his alleged injury problems. Additionally, Simon Poulsen and Thomas Enevoldsen were somewhat surprisingly included in Denmark's starting XI.

Oranje started the second half brilliantly and opened the score only one minute after the interval. Van Persie went after a long ball down the left wing and collected the pass before sending in a cross to the far post. Denmark defender Simon Poulsen tried to head the ball clear, but his attempt bounced off the back of Daniel Agger past the helpless Denmark goalie to make it 1-0 for the Dutch.............................
Netherlands decided the match five minutes before the final whistle. Sneijder sent Elia clean through on goal with a brilliant through pass. The Hamburg star's shot bounced back off the upright, but Kuyt was alert to tap the rebound home from close range to make it 2-0.
Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/14/1975724/world-cup-2010-netherlands-2-0-denmark-eljero-elia-leads)

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The match was equally divided until the own goal in the second half, this goal gave the match to Netherlands. The funny thing is that the defender smiled widely after scoring the own goal, don't know how it is explained psychologically :D.
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Japan vs Cameroon 1-0


Japan recorded their first ever World Cup win away from home soil on Monday, picking up a 1-0 victory over Cameroon.

The first half was a miserable affair, yet it somehow produced a goal from Keisuke Honda. Stephane Mbia came closes for the Indomitable Lions in the closing stages of the match, striking a wonderful shot against the face of the Japanese bar.
Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/14/1975957/japan-1-0-cameroon-keisuke-honda-tames-the-very-domitable)

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Unexpected really, Cameron played so badly. I think it is a coach mistake, playing a striker (Etoo) on the right and killing all his talents. Records other than Japan wining there first game outside their country; first time that Cameroon lose their opening game in any world cup.
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Italy vs Paraguay 1-1


Daniele De Rossi saved world champions Italy from defeat to Paraguay in their Group F opener in Cape Town after Antolin Alcaraz's 38th minute header had put the South Americans ahead.

The Azzurri dominated possession in the first half, but there had barely been any chances for either side until Alcaraz rose highest from a free kick to send Paraguay into a shock lead.

Italy were a changed team after the introduction of substitute Mauro Camoranesi, and equalised on 63 minutes through Daniele De Rossi.
Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/14/1975877/world-cup-2010-italy-1-1-paraguay-daniele-de-rossi-saves)

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Paraguay showed Italy that they anyone can play with the 'Italian defence style'. They played for a draw from the start, the amazing free kick gave them the unexpected goal. Great that they scored and survived for more than 50 minutes against the Italians.
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Fifth day 15/06
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New Zealand vs Slovakia 1-1


New Zealand claimed their first ever World Cup finals point with a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time from defender Winston Reid with just seconds remaining on the clock.

Slovakia had thought they had done just enough to win after Robert Vittek had given them the lead with an excellent back post header from a superb Vladimir Weiss cross from the right. In a match in which the Kiwis had more than held their own, they will feel they richly deserved their point as every member of the side played above themselves.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/15/1977542/new-zealand-1-1-slovakia-last-gasp-equaliser-stuns-slovakia)

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The quote summarize it all, New Zealand's first ever win, everyone expected Slovakia to win. Bad choice to try and protect a one goal lead!
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Ivory Coast vs Portugal 0-0


Portugal and Cote d'Ivoire played out a dull as ditchwater scoreless draw in their World Cup Group G encounter.
If any further evidence was needed this was clear proof that despite a plethora of world class talent, the sight of two well drilled and organised sides led by pragmatic coaches does not provide for the kind of spectacle the South Africans had been expecting since being awarded the tournament. The distinct lack of action on the pitch was in sharp contrast to the intense anticipation that had surrounded the game off it.
Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/15/1977586/world-cup-2010-ivory-coast-0-0-portugal-both-sides-fail-to-shine-)

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Apart from a couple of chances, the match was so boring.
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Brazil vs North Korea 2-1


Brazil’s quest for yet another World Cup crown began in somewhat uncertain style, though they still managed to battle to a 2-1 victory over North Korea.

The first period was dominated by the Selecao, but the Asians were not totally impotent on the break. Nevertheless, at half-time there was no score. Maicon opened the scoring from an outrageously acute angle before Elano added a lovely second. Ji Yun-Nam scored a late consolation to worry Brazil, though ultimately it was not enough to plunder a hugely unlikely point.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/15/1978312/brazil-2-1-north-korea-maicon-elano-power-selecao-past-brave)

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Big performance from NK, they blocked all attacks in the first half but they're playing against Selecao and it is hard to survive the whole match.
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[kazuya]

so the best pro's Brazil played against some man could say amateurs N.Korea and win only with 2:1 :rolleyes2: Brazil played nice soccer till 1998,now some spoiled kids play

[slikrapid]

Brazil played nice soccer till 1998,now some spoiled kids play

weren't brazilian players always kinda spoiled/unrestrained, more inclined to play a breezy/exciting version of football as opposed to the european (mainstream) football machinery (even though the latter is also an achievement in itself)

in addition, a sport can't go much higher than its 'golden era'...unless in this example it gets reinvented with something like, say, shaolin soccer :biggrin:

[kazuya]

but now they play like most European players,just fouls,rush...no more nice game play and tricks,and none special player.


shaolin soccer

lol

[caballero]

so the best pro's Brazil played against some man could say amateurs N.Korea and win only with 2:1 :rolleyes2: Brazil played nice soccer till 1998,now some spoiled kids play

Yes, it wasn't their best performance but I think it is hard to start the tournament with a spectacular game.

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Honduras vs Chile 0-1


Chile played some of the finest football of the tournament so far to open their World Cup with a convincing 1-0 win against plucky outsiders Honduras.

Playing with an enterprising spirit, the South Americans imposed themselves on the game from the beginning, as is the style of their Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa.
Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/16/1979346/world-cup-2010-honduras-0-1-chile-red-hot-chile-dazzle-to)

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Most some people don't even know where Honduras is, not unexpected. The game showed that Chile will be able to compete with Spain and Switzerland for the two places.
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Spain vs Switzerland 0-1


Switzerland caused one of the great World Cup shocks in Durban, defeating European champions and competition favourites Spain 1-0.

It was a grim defensive performance by the Swiss, who were magnificent around their own goal throughout and hit their opponents with a classic sucker-punch through Gelson Fernandes in the second half. La Furia Roja were not without a threat, but Xabi Alonso’s thumping shot off the bar was as close as they got.
Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/16/1979591/spain-01-switzerland-gelson-fernandes-goal-shocks-la-furia)

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Yes, the top favourites have lost. Totally unexpected, Switzerland with a few attacks scored the goal while Spain couldn't get passed the great defence of Switzerland. Spain still has a chance, a big chance because they weren't that bad today.
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South Africa vs Uruguay 0-3


On National Youth Day in South Africa, it was an experienced old-head in Diego Forlan whose virtuoso display left South Africa clinging onto their World Cup hopes by the skin of their teeth.

A brace from the Atletico Madrid man and a late Alvaro Pereira goal gave the Uruguayans a much deserved victory over the lacklustre Bafana.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/16/1980005/south-africa-0-3-uruguay-hosts-outclassed-by-forlan-inspired)
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Uruguay unlike France proved they can score goals!, a win or a draw will lead them to the next stage.
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[Blocker]

Spain vs Switzerland 0-1
Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/16/1979591/spain-01-switzerland-gelson-fernandes-goal-shocks-la-furia)


:eek:

Big Surprise


Everybody thinks Spain will win this match


P.S: @caballero :Merging the World cup threads is OK IMO

[kazuya]

now i understand...:biggrin:

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5810/autorspotavjerojatnojed.jpg

[fakeking]

News Flash to all germanese in this forum. Too bad, Germand down 1-0 to Serbia. :frown:. Feel sorry for you all, fellow cheater.

Let's see some rarely surprise in Group stage : Spain down (1-0 to Swiss), France down (2-0 to Mexico), German down, Who's else?. :confused2:.

Looks like Africa is playground for American team because their results is great until today.

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Shame that Romanian don't play in this World Cup. Who knows what will they bring?. :tongue:

[Blocker]

France down (2-0 to Mexico)

:top: Yeahh Viva Mexico!

I like the way my country played this match

The first goal was wonderful


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdkCeC0OJJg&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdkCeC0OJJg&feature=related

[Mihai]

France pussyes...
So may surprises, i can't believe it.Good thing i didn't bet on them like some people did:lol:

[SBfreak]

Anal propulsion.Period.Sorry France.

[Extraterrestrial]

I said Serbia and Ghana will qualify from this group to the second round :wink: .
I didn't bet on them though :frown:

France, Spain and England are a big disappointment .

[SBfreak]

Germany may have lost against Serbia but you guys are still leading the group:top:

[caballero]

Day seven, 17/06

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Argentina vs South Korea 4-1


Argentina secured top spot in World Cup Group B courtesy of a 4-1 victory over South Korea in Johannesburg.

It took an unfortunate own goal from Park Chu-young to give Argentina the lead, and with the momentum, Gonzalo Higuain soon made it two. For periods of the first half, Argentina played some wonderful football and would have fully deserved their two-goal advantage at the interval, only for Martin Demichelis to make a huge error, allowing Lee Chung-yong to reduce the arrears. Largely unflustered, Argentina countered their exposed opponents late in the day, with Higuain rounding off two fluid moves.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/17/1981303/argentina-4-1-south-korea-gonzalo-higuain-treble-sends)

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Argentina played a great match, however, it's still too early to rate the team (look at Germany). The own goal opened the match and made it very easy for Argentina.
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Greece vs Nigeria 2-1



Greece made Nigeria pay for the sending off of Sani Kaita by clinching a 2-1 win, leaving the Super Eagles on the verge of World Cup elimination.

Kalu Uche's free kick put Nigeria ahead, but after Kaita's red card for a kick on Vasilis Torosidis, Dimitrios Salpingidis equalised. Torosidis then rubbed salt in Kaita's wounds by striking a 71st minute winner.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/17/1981372/world-cup-2010-greece-2-1-nigeria-greece-make-history-with)
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Keita will never forget what he did for his country! Nigeria had the chance to get back in this tournament and because of a moment of craziness anger they are knocked out of the competition, really sad!. I didn't read much news about Keita violent attack but the moment I saw it; I thought the Greek must have told him something, unbelievable kick.
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France vs Mexico 0-2


France stand on the brink of World Cup elimination after being defeated 2-0 by Mexico.

Both teams showed enterprise in the opening half of the game, but Mexico looked the likelier side to strike prior to the break. El Tri did find the net midway through the second period with substitute Javier Hernandez registering the opening goal. Cuauhtemoc Blanco then hammered a second nail into the France coffin to give the Mexicans a famous victory.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/17/1981880/france-0-2-mexico-javier-hernandez-cuauhtemoc-blanco-put-les)

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Outstanding performance from Mexico, they really deserve to win it. France, no comment; a 'fresh team' is needed.
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Day 8, 18/06
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Serbia vs Germany 1-0


Germany were one of the best performers in the first round of group matches, handily dispatching Australia 4-0, the only side to score more than two goals in a game in the opening fixtures.

But that thumping win against a woeful Socceroos has turned out to be a facade as Joachim Loew’s men looked ordinary against a sharper Serbian side.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/18/1982952/world-cup-2010-comment-serbia-bring-germany-back-down-to)
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Another match lost because of 'inconsiderate' behaviour from a player. The red card didn't affect Germany that much but it made vulnerable for a few minutes in which the goal was scored in. In the second half, Serbia got more chances because the Germans were concentrating on attacking.
Germany is still on the top but surely they want to qualify in top place.
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Slovenia vs USA 2-2


Slovenia were denied a place in the last 16 of the World Cup by a fine USA comeback. Having slumped to a 2-0 deficit at the interval, Bob Bradley’s men responded superbly after the break to earn a 2-2 draw.

It was Slovenia who showed better in the first half, deservedly leading thanks to goals from Valter Birsa and Zlatan Ljubijankic, but Landon Donovan’s powerful shot from a tough angle pulled the Stars and Stripes back into the game just after the restart
Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/18/1983238/slovenia-2-2-usa-landon-donovan-strike-sparks-stars-and)

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Great come back from the US, I thought the game was theirs before the match started but for some reason (underestimated their opponent) they conceded two goals. With the result of England's match, the group became so complicated.
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England vs Algeria 0-0


Princes William and Harry could provide little inspiration for England, as Fabio Capello's men slumped to a goalless draw with Algeria that has thrown their World Cup ambitions in a stark light.

Goal.com (http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/18/1983776/england-0-0-algeria-nervous-three-lions-freeze-in-tournament)

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I really laughed when I saw goal.com title; "Teethless lions", I thought; when did they even become lions...1966? does winning a single world cup (By cheating) makes you a lion, I wonder what would Brazil call themselves then!.
Algeria with their strong determination managed to take a point which maybe very useful and England against all expectations took one point as well. There will be very strong competition in this group for qualifying to the next stage.
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[fakeking]

Well, maybe because their nick is Three Lions. Actually this is cause of their league filled with many foreign player and their coach, Fabio Capello (he doesn't listen to me to change formation :lol:)

[Extraterrestrial]

Germany may have lost against Serbia but you guys are still leading the group

IMHO, Germany is the only team that was "relatively" good if compared with the usual list of candidates to win the world cup (France,Italy,Germany,England,Spain and even Brazil ) but if the German team didn't improve fast, they will soon face the same fate of France,England and Spain.

I don't understand why teams like Germany and Spain having a world class players don't play enjoyable football and being threaten to take a short exist from the first round.

Anyways, my favorite teams in this competition are Ghana and Ivory Coast , I hope they qualify to the second round otherwise i will be so disappointed :frown:

[kazuya]

what's up with those French sissy's,today i read they almost fight in training.Gallas, Henry,Abidal and Anelka gonna be kicked from Team.i don't know why they blame Coach for all.Why don't they admit that they are just s**t players.This Kid's just have to much Money so they don't care about playing soccer more...It's like,how are you supposed some spoiled Millionaires to talk into playing Soccer and running for 90 min :rolleyes2: I offer my self to French Team just to show those pu**y's how Soccer is supposed to be played and after that what i do with such morons...and all that for free

[kelly]

I am not much of a football viewer , but i have a feeling that this time a team which was least anticipated will be the winner . Don't exactly know which team :denis1803:

[Mihai]

Oh yeah, i like what France did in the last match :tongue:

[slikrapid]

as always there will be a few unexpected results (good ones for lower ranked teams and bad ones for higher ranked teams) but so far those 'least anticipated' haven't shown much that would give them substantially better chances towards the end of this competition

[kazuya]

North Korean football players sent to coal mine after World Cup loss?

Recently the Chinese websites and forums are filled with the talks of North Korea National football team are going to be sent to coal mine as punishment if they lose at the World Cup. Is this true? Netease talked about this “as a not verified news” on June 17 after North Korea’s 1-2 loss to Brazil. Some sites claimed this news came from U. S. blogs and small websites. This article from IFeng talked about a “rumor” found on a Team Liquid forum posted by a Romanian:

“As I was turning in to see the second half of the Argentina vs S. Korea game, I heard the newscaster for TVR1( Romania’s national TV station) talking about four north Korean players gone missing from world cup. It is believed that they have fled in order to avoid going back to North Korea.”

The article also stated that a former North Korea assistant coach said “If we lose, they will be punished, some players will be sent to work at a coal mine.”


North Korean football players sent to coal mine after World Cup loss? ChinaHush (http://www.chinahush.com/2010/06/22/north-korea-football-team-sent-to-coal-mine-after-world-cup-loss/)

all other teams should import this method :biggrin:

[shadowww]

And I have find something that I like and feel like sharing here: :)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIXOlM7m-js

^_^

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too bad they lost 0-7, feel kind of bad for them heh.

[Blocker]

Now Italy dissapointed me too

What's going on with this World Cup?

Much surprises and a lack of goals

[rps]

Slovakia - Italy the greatest match on this Cup.

Italy, France = epic fail :D they screw up.

1/8 - Ger - Eng whos gonna win? hate both teams ... but better England then German

[Uninvited2611]

Both North Korean and Japan make Asian proud :).
The shoot of Honda and Endo is so awesomee.

[Extraterrestrial]

Both North Korean and Japan make Asian proud :).


You're damn right!

Portugal-North Korean : 7-0 :lool:

[Blocker]

Chile vs Spain

Brazil vs Portugal today ,seems like great matches :eek3:

Brazil and Chile FTW ,alpacino= http://www.sb-innovation.de/members/alpacino/ will be watching it, I guess:top:

[crystal]

Brazil have been sub-par this WC as well . they have not set this WC on fire by any means and Spain has been very poor as well . i wont be surprised if Portugal will be able to win against Brazil .

[C3PO]

Not that the brazilians would give a f* ;) They've already qualified.

[crystal]

Brazil is synonymously associated as the pioneer country of football . even if its a meaningless match for them , they cannot lose or play like they dont give a damn since they are "Brazil" .

[Blocker]

Brazil is synonymously associated as the pioneer country of football . even if its a meaningless match for them , they cannot lose or play like they dont give a damn since they are "Brazil" .

Well Brazil is allways related with football but the pioneers were the British

[slikrapid]

depends how one defines 'pioneers':


Although the possibility that the Ancient Egyptians played football cannot be ruled out, the ancient Greeks played football by the earliest recorded football rules. This game, adopted by the Romans, could have spread to China. However, for such as simple game, it is likely the Chinese created their own unique game independent of outside influence. Recent research has shown the native populations North and South Americas developed their own form of football which supports the idea football is a truly global phenomenon that transcends localize innovations.

The FA rules were written by Ebenezer Cobb Morley in 1863.


http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_country_did_footbal_originate_from

[C3PO]

Brazil is synonymously associated as the pioneer country of football . even if its a meaningless match for them , they cannot lose or play like they dont give a damn since they are "Brazil" .

Well, they played like they don't give a damn. Have u watched? The games, today as I expected, they shaked hands, everybody's happy.

[kazuya]

they will be happy even if they lose,i mean what will they really lose,nothing,already live to good.

England-Germany,i hope Germany wins but don't like Beckenbauer calling them stupid.i don't know if he see's but half of German team are not even real Germans...

[caballero]

Bye bye England, I hope they don't make a fuss out of the disallowed goal because it wouldn't have made a difference (that's what they said in 1966 :D)

[Vuze-Sbi]

4-1 Damn I feel too bad man.I can't understand English team,They're all-star team can't do anything at world cups.

[crystal]

They are not an all-star team by any means . they were overhyped before the tournament and group stages performances clearly showed they would in no way last 90 minutes against the young talented Germany side . they were lacking pace , crap tactics of playing 4-4-2 with no anchor man in midfield when Germany are known as of of the best counter attacking sides . expected a 2-0 , but 4-1 was not that a surprising result for me .

[Blocker]

Bye bye England, I hope they don't make a fuss out of the disallowed goal because it wouldn't have made a difference (that's what they said in 1966 :D)

Great match! Germany udoubtedly deserves the victory

Now I'm watching Mexico vs Argentina :biggrin::shockkk!:

[Extraterrestrial]

Germany was good, England was bad and the referee was terrible :mad2:

[cherrio5]

On balance Germany deservered to win, but if I were English I'd be pretty pissed about how it turned out.

Tevez just scored goal of the tournament! :shockkk!:

[fakeking]

What's up with this thread? come on someone update it. :tongue:

Well, Holland vs Slovakia 2-1
Brazil vs Chili 3-0

Awaiting for Portugal vs Spain, Iberian Clash

[C3PO]

Awaiting for Portugal vs Spain, Iberian Clash

It's gonna be biblical :rolling_eyes::shockkk!::stupid:

[Blocker]

What's up with this thread? come on someone update it. :tongue:

Well, Holland vs Slovakia 2-1
Brazil vs Chili 3-0

Awaiting for Portugal vs Spain, Iberian Clash

Paraguay 5 - Japan 3:smile:

[tokiodrift1]

Paraguay 5 - Japan 3:smile:

........ :denis1803:

[rps]

ARG > GER
URUG < Ghana

BRA > HOL ( better HOL :D )
PAR < SPA

[Blocker]

ARG > GER
URUG < Ghana

BRA > HOL ( better HOL :D )
PAR < SPA

4 Southamerican teams :tongue:
3 Europeans
1 African

[crystal]

Argentina has the best attack in this WC , but their defense is at times non-existent and i would not be surprised if Germany will wait for some strong counter attacks . this is the match i was really waiting for , should be a cracking game .

[kazuya]

i don't know,somehow Germany plays best Soccer till now...

[Blocker]

Today:

Uruguay vs Holland

Great match! :top:

Uruguay FTW

[piratemeister]

Holland 1, Uruguay 0.
Beatiful goal !!! :biggrin: :klatsch_3:

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Last Update. 1 at 1 ! YEAH !!!! :klatsch_3::klatsch_3::klatsch_3::top:

[Uninvited2611]

both goals are fantastic :)

[piratemeister]

Holland 3, Uruguay 1. It's a pity, because Uruguay was doing good game :frown:

[kelly]

This time Germany will win. Enough said :smile:

[piratemeister]

and the octopus ? says Spain will win hahaha :biggrin:

[yoco]

As expected, Holland won. Hope Germany wins tomorrow :wink:

[kazuya]

since Brazil lose don't give a damn who wins WC

[Sazzy]

since Brazil lose don't give a damn who wins WC

Germany will!

[piratemeister]

and the octopus ? says Spain will win hahaha

I think will win 1 betwenn holland, german and spain. :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[Vuze-Sbi]

Bets from Willhill

Holland:2.37
Germany:3.00
Spain:3.25

Looks like most of the people thinks Holland has more chance but I think germany will prevail.

[yoco]

since Brazil lose don't give a damn who wins WC
Brazil wasn't all that good at all. Disappointment, just like Argentina. Stronger opponent shows and they don't know even know how to shoot at goal!

[fakeking]

Holland 3, Uruguay 1. It's a pity, because Uruguay was doing good game :frown:

But they're very naughty in their last game against Ghana so it 's worth for them, I would hate if seeing Suarez :baeh: show off his smile in Final :biggrin:

[Blocker]

Today

Germany vs Spain

I think Germany will win although Paul The Pulp said the winner will be Spain :biggrin:

[C3PO]

Espaaanaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!

[kazuya]

Paaaaaauuuuuuuuuul!!!:biggrin:

[piratemeister]

Paul the octopus !!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[ghostfucker]

pwned ;-)

[yoco]

Disappointed by Germans. I expected much better performance. I almost fell asleep first half.

[Blocker]

Now I'm with Spain ,

they defeated my favourite:frown:

Vamos España!!! :top:

[piratemeister]

I wuold do a last bye for Paul.

Bye Paul, the best octopus of world, you will stay in our heart forever (not in Germans) :biggrin:

[C3PO]

Now I'm with Spain ,

they defeated my favourite:frown:

Vamos España!!! :top:

I thought ure from MEX. How come u were with Germany....

[crystal]

Spain has qualified for the finals even with lackluster performances . they won all knockout matches 1-0 till now with David Villa at times carrying them . also we will have a brand new world cup winner this year since neither of them have never won the world cup .

[C3PO]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdXIc5Z67gk

Something old but gold :)))))

[Blocker]

I thought ure from MEX. How come u were with Germany....

Yeap I'm from Mexico.

But after my country was defeated by Argentina ,my favourite team for winning the FIFA world cup was Germany.So, as a result Germany was also defeated I support Spain :tongue:

P.S: But let's see Paul's predictions LOL

[Extraterrestrial]

I thought Latinos were supporting Spain.


http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/MARCOS2342/latinos.jpg

[fakeking]

Wow, Paul is always right :tongue:. It's gonna be exciting offensive match in Final. I'm feel sorry for Germany but your team are too defensive imo and I don't like too defensive team :biggrin:

[Vuze-Sbi]

I support Holland now,They need this world cup.They were great back in 10 years both national team and ajax etc.but last years They've been in downfall.This would be a chance to rise again.
+
Their fans are awesome :)

[Blocker]

I thought Latinos were supporting Spain.


image (http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l26/MARCOS2342/latinos.jpg)

Who said it was a rule?? By the way now I'm supporting them:tongue:

[Blocker]

The final match LEGO version:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzMSdGrQqzk&feature=player_embedded"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzMSdGrQqzk&feature=player_embedded