The 2006 FIFA World Cup
Once every 4 years the Soccer World Cup comes along. This year it is held in Germany. 32 nations battle it out for the biggest sporting event in the world. So who do you think will win? Who do you want to win?
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I think that Brazil will win it again mainly because they have such a good line up and the experience behind them. I want Australia to win obviously but that isn't going to happen. They'll either bomb out in the first round or maybe sneak through into the second round or quarter finals, but that's the most I would expect from them.
The team that I want to win that has a chance is England. I would like to see them get another world cup to their name. Watch out for the Czechs, I think they'll surprise a few people... |
Obviously, I hope England does well. I think we have a good team this year and we may be in with a chance, but let's just wait and see.
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I have no idea what team is best. I only watch the games where The Netherlands plays anyway. So yea.
Also gotta love the rivalry between Holland and Germany over this. We actualy have orange SS helmets and an orange Hitler mustage by means of entertainment material :p. Pictures: http://www.helmpje.nl/b_23.jpghttp://www.ad.nl/multimedia/archive/...nor_79702a.jpg |
Soccer sucks to watch, I'd rather watch the 'Canes crush Edmonton or the NBA Finals, or hell, just about anything that isn't soccer.
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I know it's beyond all hopes to hope that America does well.
I think Brazil will win purely because they are crazy players that are extremely talented. I also hope that England will do well. |
Well, England've won their first game, but the performance wasn't exactly brilliant.
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1 - 0, not to bad. Especialy not since the first goal fas after only 3 minutes :).
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I think *hic* (Too much booze :P) that....
I have no idea who will become World Champion. All I know is that The Netherlands *hic* have a good chance... Scuse me, I'm drunk :P :D |
Well we won the first game! 1 - 0! Whoo :D
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I take it all back.
Juicy was brilliant between the pipes. The last 3 saves he made blew my 'effin' mind. Go Oilers! Well, I did watch a game. Trinidad Vs. Sweden. Some dirty play, the goalie for Trinidad really put on a show, too. It ain't no hockey, but its alright. |
I live in America. We would rather die than acknowledge that soccer is a sport that anyone other than high school girls play.
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I live in Wisconsin so there is nothing to do.
I can't believe a hyped up 5 seed got their asses beaten by the CZECH 'EFFIN REPUBLIC! |
3-1!!!! GO THE AUSSIES!!!
Um before I post the game I think you should know (Statikk) that the Czech Republic unlike the Americans are a footballing nation with a proud history of it. They also have a very strong team this year and are ranked 2 behind Brazil (even though they are not favoured for the cup). 1990 Czech Republic actually beat you 5-1.
Now for those of you Australians that didn't watch the game (shame on you all), this is basically what happened. 1st HALF Australia were dominant in the early stages of the game having a few good attempts on goal in the first 15 minutes. Yet none of them could score against the Japanese goal keeper, and Japan were still looking good in the counter attack. The Japanese had said before the game that the Australians used a lot of aggresive tactics and made a lot of bad tackles that wern't being picked up and that this was how they intimidated the opposition. Not sure if this had an affect on the referree but he was calling some VERY soft fouls going against Australia and by the end of the match we had 4 yellow cards for arguing against these soft free kicks. Even the British commentator said he was trying to remain neutral, but a lot of things were certainy going Japan's way. Then unexpectedly Nakamora (spell?) struck outside the box. (This might sound biased) The Japanese went up and one of them infringed the Australian goalkeeper Mark Schwartzer and the ball went in. The Australians appealed but the goal was given much to the anger of the Australian crowd (i think i heard chants of 'You are a wanker'). The Japanese player didn't make very aggresive contact with the Australian goalkeeper, but he was in a very bad position and not very close to the ball. This took the wind out of the Australian sails and they were not as good for the rest of the half. Half time: Japan 1 - Australia 0 2nd HALF In the next half, master Australian coach, Guus Hiddink played more aggresivley with the strikers by changing the formation. This was his plan if Australia were to be level or down at half time. Australia created many chances but didn't seem confident in front of goal. Guus put on Kennedy to add some height in the striker zone and Cahill and Aloisi came on aswell. Striker Bresciano came off with an ear infection problem. By the 70th minute it looked to be all over and the Japanese crowd had begun celebrating while the Australians looked on in hope. But we still had a lot of the possession and created many chances, but to Japans credit the goal keeper stood very strong. In the 84th minute Australia had a throw in. We made a long throw into the box and the Japanese goalkeeper came out in a very bad position and missed the ball completely. There was confusion but Australia kept composed and Cahill sweetly struck the ball into the net to kick Australia's first ever world cup goal. The Australians all of a sudden played another level up and became very enthusiastic about their game. They knew a draw had saved a bad defeat but to qualify from this round they would need a win. In the 89th minute the Cahill again took the ball outside the box and pounded it into the right crossbar and it slammed in. 2-1 Australia. All hopes were now on Australia not letting in an embarrassing goal to ruin their comeback. But this fear was soon extinguished when the Australians brought the ball down on the counter attack, John Aloisi one of the heroes from the Australian-Uruguay qualifying game took the ball, beat two defenders and finished the goal with great skill in injury time. With one more minute to be played it was all over and the Australians had won a great victory 3-1. Now the Australians skills arn't all that great like Brazil's, but this has been a great step for Australian soccer. I don't care wether you like soccer or not, if you're Australian you could not watch that game and not be pumped by the end of it. I know i was :D |
And The Netherlands strike again!
Well, Hiddink did, anyways. Heh, maybe the same as last time happens. A "weak" country making it to the semi-finals. Like South Korea did (also coached by Guus Hiddink). |
Hmm well if Australia go through to second round they could play Italy first up, the same team South Korea played in the second round.
Although I think Australia has a stronger team then the South Koreans of 2002, I doubt we'll make the semis. But Guus Hiddink is a genius and has laid great foundations for Australian soccer. I'm sure he'll do well for Russia when he coaches them. |
I surprised myself and actually stayed up to watch the Oz vs Japan match last night. I kinda tuned in and out but those last ten minutes had me jumping out of my seat.
Totally kick-arse! |
I was disappointed that japan got beat. o well south korea to support for.
I would keep watching for England. See if they might have a slight chance. More OGs from opposite teams :p |
lol, give your team some credit at least. That was easily Beckhams goal, the deflection it took in no way contributed to it going in. It was a great kick and shows why Beckham is the number one Anglo spot taker.
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Yeah, well, I just won 50 bucks on the single most electric 4th quarter comeback in basketball that I've ever seen. Ever.
I needs to get me a Wade fathead for my room like yesterday. |
Go Aussies Go.
Now I just glad we won. Yes I hope Australia makes it into the 2nd Round but to be honest I don't care if we lose our next two matches. I'm happy with the win we have. At least this will prove that we can actually play football and that we are not just there to make up the numbers. |
Come On England :)
I hope England will win, My whole room is decorated with England stuff like flags and shirts and posters, my friends at school get mad when I wear England shirts :P |
You pull for Miami and Edmonton and I'll pull for England.
Do it fo' 'Lo, yo. |
54 minutes into the game and I finaly got my laptop working in front of my television.
Will update every thing worth updating England 1 - 0 Trinidad 54 minutes passed, England is not finishing good shots, 0-0 55 minutes passed, 35 minutes remaining, 0-0 58 minutes passed, Wayne rooney is going to play, 0-0 60 minutes passed, backham ruined a free kick, 0-0 60 minutes passed, 30 minutes remaining, 0-0 62 minutes passed, england 16 shots trinidad 5 shots, 0-0 65 minutes passed, 25 minutes remaining, 0-0 68 minutes passed, beatifull shot for Crouch, but he didn't scored, 0-0 70 minutes passed, dangerous moment for england, 0-0 70 minutes passed, 20 minutes remaining, 0-0 72 minutes passed, bad kick from beckham in his free kick, 0-0 73 minutes passed, lampard shot over the goal, 0-0 75 minutes passed, 15 minutes remaining, 0-0 75 minutes passed, good chance for trinidad, 0-0 76 minutes passed, very good action from england, keeper catched the ball, 0-0 77 minutes passed, very good shot from lampard, 0-0 78 minutes passed, dangerous shot from trinidad, 0-0 80 minutes passed, 10 minutes remaining, 0-0 81 minutes passed, corner for england missed, 0-0 82 minutes passed, ENGLAND SCORES!!!, 1-0 84 minutes passed, corner trinidad, 1-0 85 minutes passed, 5 minutes remaining, 1-0 90 minutes passed, ENGLAND SCORES AGAIN!!!, 2-0 90 minutes passed, only extra time remaining, 2-0 Match passed, ENGLAND WON!!!, 2-0 Here ends my updating, Congrats all guys who support England and good night! I have one thing left for you guys, Its me dressed up today. http://oddworldforums.net/attachment...1&d=1150398897 |
Oh God. How good was John Terry for England? That moment in the first half was pants-crappingly scary!
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I stayed up to watch that game at my mates, nearly an embarrasing draw. I guess after the first goal Trinidad thought bugger it, we can't draw 0-0 now let them have another.
Australia to play Brazil in a few days time and word on the street is Brazil are going to rest their entire team and just play Ronaldinho. He will score early enough to put them up 1-0, yet should he get sent off early, we're still a chance for a 1-1 draw... |
Holland tonight :) I think its gonna be very though for them...
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Can I hear some lions roar?! 2 - 1 baby :D ROAR! :D
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Shit, I wanted Trinidad to win.
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Had a punch on at fed square. Watched the Brazil game with my 5 foot gf who managed to stay on her two feet in the rowdy crowd, better than the Brazillian players did during the game. Mate got himself into a bit of strife when we were goin for a piss when he said a few things some brazillian supporters didn't like. He started gettin smacked out while the police restrained him and they were still hittin him. So I joined in and we got kicked out. Laid an awesome punch though. Did not shut up about it for the rest of the night
My gf's brother also got smacked with a $420 fine for under age drinking. What are cops good for? Doing nothing, and they're quite good at it too. :fuzconf: Oh yeh and Brazil beat us 2-0 (coughs up blood) |
England are going to win it this time.. 2 -0 woooo!!!
Next game the leading strikers are going to be owen and rooney because lampard and gerrad (0_o cant remember the sppl) both have yellow cards and sven wants to keep the team. |
-0:30Minutes - The start for England versus Sweden is only 30 minutes away.
-0:20Minutes - The start for England versus Sweden is only 20 minutes away. -0:10Minutes - The start for England versus Sweden is only 10 minutes away. -0:05Minutes - The start for England versus Sweden is only 5 minutes away. 00:00Minutes - Rooney plays with England from the start of the match. 00:00Minutes - Start England versus Sweden. 00:01Minutes - Owen from England is injured. 00:01Minutes - Owen is out. 00:01Minutes - Crouch comes into the game to replace Owen. 00:02Minutes - Nice shot for England. 00:04Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:05Minutes - Corner for Sweden. 00:06Minutes - Chance for England. 00:11Minutes - Chance for England. 00:15Minutes - Chance for England. 00:16Minutes - Corner for Sweden. 00:18Minutes - Corner for Sweden. 00:19Minutes - Corner for Sweden. 00:20Minutes - Chance for England. 00:21Minutes - Johnson from Sweden is injured. 00:21Minutes - Johnson is out. 00:21Minutes - Willhelmsson comes into the game to replace Johnson. 00:22Minutes - Free kick for Sweden. 00:24Minutes - Chance for England. 00:27Minutes - Free kick for England. 00:28Minutes - Free kick for England. 00:30Minutes - Free kick for Sweden. 00:31Minutes - Free kick for Sweden. 00:33Minutes - Chance for England. 00:33Minutes - Cole (England) scores, England 1 - Sweden 0. 00:39Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:39Minutes - Chance for England. 00:41Minutes - Chance for England. 00:42Minutes - Corner for England. 00:42Minutes - Chance for England. 00:44Minutes - First half done, Only spare time remaining. 00:44+1Minutes - Spare time done, First half over. 00:45Minutes - Owen will get a scan of his knee tomorrow. 00:45Minutes - Start second half. 00:49Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:50Minutes - Allback (Sweden) scores, England 1 - Sweden 1. 00:52Minutes - Chance for England. 00:52Minutes - Chance for England. 00:53Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:54Minutes - Corner for Sweden. 00:58Minutes - Corner for Sweden. 00:61Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:65Minutes - Chance for England. 00:70Minutes - Corner for Sweden. 00:70Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:72Minutes - Chance for England. 00:75Minutes - Yellow card for Hargraves (England) 00:77Minutes - Chance for England. 00:77Minutes - Corner for England. 00:77Minutes - Chance for England. 00:79Minutes - Free kick Sweden. 00:79Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:80Minutes - Free kick England. 00:82Minutes - Chance for England. 00:83Minutes - Yellow card for Alexanderson (Sweden) 00:84Minutes - Gerrard (England) scores, England 2 - Sweden 1. 00:85Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:86Minutes - Yellow card for Ljunberg (Sweden) 00:88Minutes - Corner for Sweden. 00:88Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:88Minutes - Chance for Sweden. 00:89Minutes - Larsonn (Sweden) scores, England 2 - Sweden 2 00:90Minutes - Second half done, Only spare time remaining. 00:90+3Minutes - Spare time done, Second half over. England is number one in the B poule with 7 Points. England will face Ecuador in the second round. Sweden in number two in the B poule with 5 Points. Sweden will face Germany in the second round. This was the match England versus Sweden, Good Night! |
Ooh, a tie after a 2 point lead, what a heartbreaker. Edmonton lost. Waah! Waah! Anyhow, I'm pullin' for the Americans but I think Team Ghana is going to rule them for the full 90. My prediction is Ghana 2-Yanks 1. Yes Virginia, the 5 seed will actually score an effin' goal today.
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Hm, evenly matched yesterday in Netherlands VS Argentina. To bad, ah well we still came in second of the group :).
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****! ****! **** me blind and crippled! I could have made mad money on an exact score bet!
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Poor you...
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So, yeah. Guus Hiddink has done it again. A 2-2 for Australia - Croatia, but since the Socceroos had more points, they came in second in the poule :).
Thought the referee was stupid. I mean come on... Look at all the penalties the aussies should've had. TWICE hands by that Croatian guy, Viduka pulled down, and so on. He "saw" that Cahill did something bad when he jumped to the ball (Hello, ever thought about that someone actually could jump that high?), and you can keep on going. But the worst was, when he gave the guy a second yellow card, and then forgets to send him off the field! Only when the last whistle sounded he "realised" his error, and finally sent him off the field. A little late, IMHO... But still, Guus Hiddink has done it again. Though the last goal of the Aussies was one made through an offside pass... Oh well :P. |
Went to fed square again to watch that, but it was closed off. So we made the trek down to the muddy area to watch on the second screen. I'm just happy we've made it.
It's interesting though, who was the team Guus Hiddink's south korean team played in the last world cup? Italy. Then who did they play? Spain. Then they lost to Germany in the semi. Should Australia beat italy, we'd most likely play spain, then Germany in the semi. Wouldn't be too bad if that happened. Another point, America are ranked 5th because they have played so many friendly games. And i'll think you'll find several other teams are ranked 5th. The FIFA rankings are pretty ambiguous. And ffs. There are no SEEDS. The draw is done randomly, this isn't tennis. If it was done by their rankings, it would be nothing like it is now. I mean look at it. Group F Group E Australia ranked 42nd Czech Republic ranked 2nd Brazil ranked 1st USA ranked 5th Croatia ranked 39th Italy ranked 6th (i think???) Japan ranked 18th Ghana ranked (over 50 i think they were) How can you say these teams have been seeded |
Thats true, not seeded. I didn't know the U.S. played a lot of cupcakes but doesn't FIFA factor in strength of schedule? Basically even though I know jack diddly squat about soccer I've successfully predicted the outcome of every U.S. soccer match. I didn't believe the hype, period. If only I had the balls to back it up with stout bets I'd have my college paid off by now. :fuzsad:
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