Who's ready for the World Cup? - Page 11

Pass · 06-30-2010, 10:16 AM

Agreed. Every Cup has several games decided by refs. With the passion that most nations place behind their team and soccer in general, it is impossible to find a ref who doesn't have some sort of bias.

In fact, I'm pretty sure that the US has had at least 1 disallowed goal in every Cup. This time we had, what? 3 or 4? The officiating is beyond horrible and Blatter can no longer excuse NOT using tech during the World Cup. How many times this Cup alone have we watched the better team leave the tournament? It's disgraceful!!!

...Now that that's off of my chest. I'm prepping my celebration stogie list for when Germany defeats Argentina, then Spain, and if there is a soccer God out there watching over us, Deutschland will go on to beat the Netherlands in the final.

Yeah, I said it... Netherlands. I want the Dutchmen to beat Brazil. Sooooooooooooo sick of them! Plus a Match between Netherlands and Germany would be EPIC due to their tactics and efficient play styles. Plus we won't have to hear about Messi, Ronaldo, or Kaka anymore. lol.

TheRiddick · 06-30-2010, 10:35 AM

Hey, we can dream... I think it it will be Argentina versus Brazil in the final no matter how much I dislike the idea.

Pass · 06-30-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

Hey, we can dream... I think it it will be Argentina versus Brazil in the final no matter how much I dislike the idea.

I would actually predict Brazil v Spain. Argentina has looked like utter garbage behind the ball and Spain are masters of ball possession. So much so that they scored on the team that was considered to be the hardest in the world to put goals on. Argentina is a straight up attack squad, but with Spain having a solid back field and capable of holding 80% of the possession against top teams, I suspect that they will likely top Argentina if they meet in the Semis.

06-30-2010, 11:28 AM

I also think it will be a Spain v Brazil final...Argentina's defense isn't so good and I think Spain (or maybe even Germany) will be able to capitalize on it.

Don Fernando · 06-30-2010, 11:29 AM

I'm hoping for Spain vs The Netherlands. Can't stand Brazil, not their national team nor their tobacco

Pass · 06-30-2010, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I'm hoping for Spain vs The Netherlands. Can't stand Brazil, not their national team nor their tobacco

Yeah, I'd fear Germany too! lol

landhoney · 07-02-2010, 09:52 AM

The Netherlands wins! Wow.

Don Fernando · 07-02-2010, 09:52 AM

What a way to start the weekend! I'm shaking like a Parkinson patient

ade06 · 07-02-2010, 09:52 AM

Wow!!! Bye bye Brazil

ade06 · 07-02-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

What a way to start the weekend! I'm shaking like a Parkinson patient

Might help if you put down the booze.

Pass · 07-02-2010, 09:54 AM

The dutchmen take it away from Brazil 2-1!! Great game!

Didn't look good for NED at the start... but they held it together and pulled through. Brazil got flustered and began to crumble. NED held tight through it all! It will be great to see NED in the finals as I don't think that Ghana or Uruguay can beat them.

Yo, Don Fernando! That match I mentioned earlier... It's getting closer to actually happening!

Next up... Germany needs to beat Argentina tomorrow.

Don Fernando · 07-02-2010, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ade06

Might help if you put down the booze.

No booze for me YET! Have to drive, alcohol & traffic don't go hand & hand.

landhoney · 07-02-2010, 09:55 AM

How about a Germany vs. Netherlands final?

Don Fernando · 07-02-2010, 09:58 AM

I think it will be Spain vs Netherlands.

Superbad · 07-02-2010, 09:59 AM

Wahoo! Go Netherlands! I am so glad they beat Brazil!

07-02-2010, 10:03 AM

Got the booze ready for you ferdinand

MiamiE · 07-02-2010, 10:17 AM

I am hoping for a Germany v. Netherlands!

Pass · 07-02-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landhoney

How about a Germany vs. Netherlands final?

I'm hoping for it! Go Deutschland!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

I think it will be Spain vs Netherlands.

...How 'bout no. LOL. The odds favor Spain v Netherlands... but my heart desires (and we all know the universe revolves around my desires) a GER V NED

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiamiE

I am hoping for a Germany v. Netherlands!

^^What he said.

md4958 · 07-02-2010, 10:21 AM

Holy crap! Congrats Ferdinand!

TheRiddick · 07-02-2010, 10:41 AM

I was talking with someone about the Dutch, this past Monday, and told the guy how impressed I am with their midfield, to me the best (by far) midfield in WC, everyone is fast and working non-stop. I am still not that impressed with their defense, but if mids hold up in the final this will be interesting.

Hopefully, Germans will follow suit and knock Argentina out (against my prediction). All euro final is more than fine with me...

06-30-2010, 10:16 AM	#201
Pass Puff, Puff... Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Max Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 459 Trading: (8)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Agreed. Every Cup has several games decided by refs. With the passion that most nations place behind their team and soccer in general, it is impossible to find a ref who doesn't have some sort of bias. In fact, I'm pretty sure that the US has had at least 1 disallowed goal in every Cup. This time we had, what? 3 or 4? The officiating is beyond horrible and Blatter can no longer excuse NOT using tech during the World Cup. How many times this Cup alone have we watched the better team leave the tournament? It's disgraceful!!! ...Now that that's off of my chest. I'm prepping my celebration stogie list for when Germany defeats Argentina, then Spain, and if there is a soccer God out there watching over us, Deutschland will go on to beat the Netherlands in the final. Yeah, I said it... Netherlands. I want the Dutchmen to beat Brazil. Sooooooooooooo sick of them! Plus a Match between Netherlands and Germany would be EPIC due to their tactics and efficient play styles. Plus we won't have to hear about Messi, Ronaldo, or Kaka anymore. lol. __________________ Live Free. Ride Hard. Smoke Up! Regnat Populus.

06-30-2010, 10:35 AM	#202
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Hey, we can dream... I think it it will be Argentina versus Brazil in the final no matter how much I dislike the idea.

06-30-2010, 11:28 AM	#204
kazzaca Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? I also think it will be a Spain v Brazil final...Argentina's defense isn't so good and I think Spain (or maybe even Germany) will be able to capitalize on it.

06-30-2010, 11:29 AM	#205
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? I'm hoping for Spain vs The Netherlands. Can't stand Brazil, not their national team nor their tobacco __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-02-2010, 09:52 AM	#207
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? The Netherlands wins! Wow. __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

07-02-2010, 09:52 AM	#208
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? What a way to start the weekend! I'm shaking like a Parkinson patient __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-02-2010, 09:52 AM	#209
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Wow!!! Bye bye Brazil

07-02-2010, 09:54 AM	#211
Pass Puff, Puff... Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Max Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 459 Trading: (8)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? The dutchmen take it away from Brazil 2-1!! Great game! Didn't look good for NED at the start... but they held it together and pulled through. Brazil got flustered and began to crumble. NED held tight through it all! It will be great to see NED in the finals as I don't think that Ghana or Uruguay can beat them. Yo, Don Fernando! That match I mentioned earlier... It's getting closer to actually happening! Next up... Germany needs to beat Argentina tomorrow. __________________ Live Free. Ride Hard. Smoke Up! Regnat Populus.

07-02-2010, 09:55 AM	#213
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? How about a Germany vs. Netherlands final? __________________ Fields (to a heckling youngster): You're about to fall heir to a kitten stocking. Kid: What's a kitten stocking? Fields: A sock on the puss!

07-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#214
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,070 Trading: (29)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? I think it will be Spain vs Netherlands. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

07-02-2010, 09:59 AM	#215
Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Wahoo! Go Netherlands! I am so glad they beat Brazil!

07-02-2010, 10:03 AM	#216
SmokeyNL Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Got the booze ready for you ferdinand

07-02-2010, 10:17 AM	#217
MiamiE I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Erick Location: Miami, FL Posts: 2,892 Trading: (38)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? I am hoping for a Germany v. Netherlands!

07-02-2010, 10:21 AM	#219
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? Holy crap! Congrats Ferdinand! __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

07-02-2010, 10:41 AM	#220
TheRiddick Non-believer Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Greg Location: Las Vegas Posts: 943 Trading: (7)	Re: Who's ready for the World Cup? I was talking with someone about the Dutch, this past Monday, and told the guy how impressed I am with their midfield, to me the best (by far) midfield in WC, everyone is fast and working non-stop. I am still not that impressed with their defense, but if mids hold up in the final this will be interesting. Hopefully, Germans will follow suit and knock Argentina out (against my prediction). All euro final is more than fine with me...