Official World Cup Thread - Page 9

**NintendoNut** · 06-26-2006, 03:25 PM

I was very sorry to see Holland and Australia go out. Both were in games of injustice. Am glad England stayed on and hopefully we can beat Portugal if they are missing Deco and Ronaldo (from injury).

I'm also sad Mexico went out (pleased I got another prediction right though), Mexico may not have deserved to win, but they certainly did not deserve to go out in harsh circumstances such as extra time.

An interesting day lined up tomorrow. Brazil vs Ghana, should result in a Brazil win, I think 2-0. And France vs Spain which Spain really should win, maybe 2-1.

Koga · 06-26-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ShyGuy727

Refs give another game away.

God I hate Italy.

I couldn't agree with you more. I was almost as upset for the Aussie loss as I was for the Dutch loss.

Switzerland and Ukraine are playing extra time as I'm posting this, and it's the first time I didn't finish watching a game out of boredom. I still have the tv on, and it looks like it will be a penalty shootout. The annoying thing is that the winner of this match play Italy in the quarterfinal, which means there's a very big chance Italy will reach the semis.

I really hope tomorrow's matches are better than today's. They sure look promising. Like NN, I predict Brazillian and Spanish victories.

**NintendoNut** · 06-26-2006, 04:36 PM

Penalties now for Switzerland vs Ukraine. Just about the most boring international of modern times.

Incidentally, Que Sera, sera (Whatever will be, will be) is playing in the stadium. Appropriate.

**NintendoNut** · 06-26-2006, 04:43 PM

1st penalty belongs to Ukraine. It is...SAVED! Shevchenko took the penalty and chipped it right to the keeper!

2nd penalty goes to Switzerland, they could take the lead. They don't! It's saved! It was worse than Shevchenko's penalty, straight down the middle

Ukraine's second penalty is scored, confidently taken. First time the ball has hit the back of the net.

Switzerland's second hits the bar! Straight down the middle and hit the bar, unbelievable!

Ukraine could go take a huge step to going through here on their 3rd penalty. Rebrov has scored!

Switzerland's third is crucial, they have to score. He doesn't! It's saved! Straight down the middle, a poor penalty

Now Ukraine could go through to the quarter final...THEY DO! Ukraine have reached the quarter final on their world cup debut in frnakly, a pathetic game that didn't deserve a victor. Ukraine showed the most ambition though.

Koga · 06-26-2006, 04:46 PM

Milevski's penalty was awesome. Especially under the circumstances. Since they couldn't even score with penalty kicks, Switzerlands don't deserve to go through. Interesting statistic: they didn't suffer a single goal against in any of their matches.

Italy - Ukraine it is. Go Shevchenko! And I would like to see more of Milevski.

**Sean P Kelly** · 06-26-2006, 05:06 PM

You know this is interesting. Even though I am (half) Italian, I live in a predominantly Ukrainian neighbourhood (there was quite a bit of celebrating in the streets going on as I was walking home from the subway).

I am considering going to see Friday's game in the pub, however I may be fearful for my life if I do.

ShyGuy727 · 06-26-2006, 09:25 PM

I hate PKs.

Who the hell do I root for now. USA went out. Then Korea and Japan. Then Sveden. Now the Swiss.

Koga · 06-27-2006, 04:18 AM

England?

**Dr. Horrible** · 06-27-2006, 04:39 AM

I'm pulling for Germany, being of a mostly German heritage myself. Probably England after that.

**NintendoNut** · 06-27-2006, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Koga

England?

Not recommended for anyone with heart trouble.

Koga · 06-27-2006, 07:39 AM

^ good point.

As a Dutchman I could never support Germany, but I must admit I think they have a very big chance of winning, and they even played pretty well in their last two matches. In fact, I think it's very well possible that the future winner comes from the quarter final between Germany and Argentina.

ShyGuy727 · 06-27-2006, 09:33 AM

No, England fans are like Cubs fans. They always think they have a shot while the rest of the world can see the reality of inevitable failure.

Go Ghana.

**Dr. Horrible** · 06-27-2006, 12:05 PM

So much for Ghana.

Koga · 06-27-2006, 12:44 PM

Yep. Another win for Brazil without playing to their full potential. It was a deserved win, though since Ghana just couldn't score, even though they played quite well. It doesn't even matter whether Adriano was offside when he scored the 2nd goal or not.

It was also the match in which Ronaldo scored a record breaking 15th World Cup goal.

Last round of 16 match tonight. Go Spain!

Koga · 06-27-2006, 05:15 PM

Spain did what they always do: play well in the group stages, but still knocked out early. I must admit that France played better in this match than they did before, and that Spain played worse than they did in their previous match, but overall I think Spain deserved to win. The free kick that lead to the 2-1 should never have been given: Henry pulled a Figo.

It does mean there will be an interesting quarter final, a rematch of the 1998 final.

The quarterfinal line-up:
Germany - Argentina
Italy - Ukraine
England - Portugal
Brazil - France

I think the first one is very hard to call. In the other three I expect Italy, Brazil and Portugal to go through, although I really hope I'm wrong in the last case.

There's two football-less days ahead now. How will I cope? :P I guess I'll just watch some Wimbledon.

ShyGuy727 · 06-27-2006, 05:42 PM

Every team I get close to is dying ;_;

ShyGuy727 · 06-28-2006, 12:03 AM

Honestly, it's getting to the point of being sad. But the Spaniards seem to be ok with it, they even unveilied new uniforms for next World Cup:

Swordmaster Link · 06-28-2006, 12:17 AM

**NintendoNut** · 06-28-2006, 04:43 AM

I honestly think Germany can beat Argentina, we have a better chance of beating Portugal this time around chiefly because we should have Rooney for 90 minutes, a better starting XI overall and Portugal have Deco and Costinha suspended, advantage us. Brazil should win against France but it will be a good game if France maintain the form they showed last night against Spain. Also Italy should go through, although we could have another scrappy game on our hands there, going on how they played in their 2nd round games.

Koga · 06-28-2006, 06:21 AM

I forgot about the suspensions. Christiano Ronaldo will be able to play, won't he? I think this could be a close match as well. Just don't let it go down to a penalty shootout.

06-27-2006, 05:42 PM	#176
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06-28-2006, 12:17 AM	#178
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06-26-2006, 03:25 PM	#161
NintendoNut NinNut Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hold on, I know this..... Gender: Posts: 8,298 Thanks: 84 Thanked 41 Times in 31 Posts Points: 49,469.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 49,469.76 Donate	I was very sorry to see Holland and Australia go out. Both were in games of injustice. Am glad England stayed on and hopefully we can beat Portugal if they are missing Deco and Ronaldo (from injury). I'm also sad Mexico went out (pleased I got another prediction right though), Mexico may not have deserved to win, but they certainly did not deserve to go out in harsh circumstances such as extra time. An interesting day lined up tomorrow. Brazil vs Ghana, should result in a Brazil win, I think 2-0. And France vs Spain which Spain really should win, maybe 2-1.

06-26-2006, 04:36 PM	#163
NintendoNut NinNut Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hold on, I know this..... Gender: Posts: 8,298 Thanks: 84 Thanked 41 Times in 31 Posts Points: 49,469.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 49,469.76 Donate	Penalties now for Switzerland vs Ukraine. Just about the most boring international of modern times. Incidentally, Que Sera, sera (Whatever will be, will be) is playing in the stadium. Appropriate.

06-26-2006, 04:43 PM	#164
NintendoNut NinNut Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hold on, I know this..... Gender: Posts: 8,298 Thanks: 84 Thanked 41 Times in 31 Posts Points: 49,469.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 49,469.76 Donate	1st penalty belongs to Ukraine. It is...SAVED! Shevchenko took the penalty and chipped it right to the keeper! 2nd penalty goes to Switzerland, they could take the lead. They don't! It's saved! It was worse than Shevchenko's penalty, straight down the middle Ukraine's second penalty is scored, confidently taken. First time the ball has hit the back of the net. Switzerland's second hits the bar! Straight down the middle and hit the bar, unbelievable! Ukraine could go take a huge step to going through here on their 3rd penalty. Rebrov has scored! Switzerland's third is crucial, they have to score. He doesn't! It's saved! Straight down the middle, a poor penalty Now Ukraine could go through to the quarter final...THEY DO! Ukraine have reached the quarter final on their world cup debut in frnakly, a pathetic game that didn't deserve a victor. Ukraine showed the most ambition though.

06-26-2006, 04:46 PM	#165
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 186 Times in 117 Posts Points: 109,339.07 Bank: 25,861.92 Total Points: 135,200.99 Donate	Milevski's penalty was awesome. Especially under the circumstances. Since they couldn't even score with penalty kicks, Switzerlands don't deserve to go through. Interesting statistic: they didn't suffer a single goal against in any of their matches. Italy - Ukraine it is. Go Shevchenko! And I would like to see more of Milevski.

06-26-2006, 05:06 PM	#166
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,393 Thanks: 10 Thanked 46 Times in 36 Posts Points: 207,609.73 Bank: 152,388.02 Total Points: 359,997.75 Donate	You know this is interesting. Even though I am (half) Italian, I live in a predominantly Ukrainian neighbourhood (there was quite a bit of celebrating in the streets going on as I was walking home from the subway). I am considering going to see Friday's game in the pub, however I may be fearful for my life if I do.

06-26-2006, 09:25 PM	#167
ShyGuy727 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: O-H! I-O! Gender: Posts: 10,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 62 Times in 46 Posts Points: 32,215.98 Bank: 25,651.08 Total Points: 57,867.06 Donate	I hate PKs. Who the hell do I root for now. USA went out. Then Korea and Japan. Then Sveden. Now the Swiss.

06-27-2006, 04:18 AM	#168
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 186 Times in 117 Posts Points: 109,339.07 Bank: 25,861.92 Total Points: 135,200.99 Donate	England?

06-27-2006, 04:39 AM	#169
Dr. Horrible PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: More important than where is when.... Gender: Posts: 6,787 Thanks: 137 Thanked 477 Times in 309 Posts Points: 6,638.82 Bank: 5,568,857.78 Total Points: 5,575,496.60 Donate	I'm pulling for Germany, being of a mostly German heritage myself. Probably England after that.

06-27-2006, 07:39 AM	#171
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 186 Times in 117 Posts Points: 109,339.07 Bank: 25,861.92 Total Points: 135,200.99 Donate	^ good point. As a Dutchman I could never support Germany, but I must admit I think they have a very big chance of winning, and they even played pretty well in their last two matches. In fact, I think it's very well possible that the future winner comes from the quarter final between Germany and Argentina.

06-27-2006, 09:33 AM	#172
ShyGuy727 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: O-H! I-O! Gender: Posts: 10,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 62 Times in 46 Posts Points: 32,215.98 Bank: 25,651.08 Total Points: 57,867.06 Donate	No, England fans are like Cubs fans. They always think they have a shot while the rest of the world can see the reality of inevitable failure. Go Ghana.

06-27-2006, 12:05 PM	#173
Dr. Horrible PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: More important than where is when.... Gender: Posts: 6,787 Thanks: 137 Thanked 477 Times in 309 Posts Points: 6,638.82 Bank: 5,568,857.78 Total Points: 5,575,496.60 Donate	So much for Ghana.

06-27-2006, 12:44 PM	#174
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 186 Times in 117 Posts Points: 109,339.07 Bank: 25,861.92 Total Points: 135,200.99 Donate	Yep. Another win for Brazil without playing to their full potential. It was a deserved win, though since Ghana just couldn't score, even though they played quite well. It doesn't even matter whether Adriano was offside when he scored the 2nd goal or not. It was also the match in which Ronaldo scored a record breaking 15th World Cup goal. Last round of 16 match tonight. Go Spain!

06-27-2006, 05:15 PM	#175
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 186 Times in 117 Posts Points: 109,339.07 Bank: 25,861.92 Total Points: 135,200.99 Donate	Spain did what they always do: play well in the group stages, but still knocked out early. I must admit that France played better in this match than they did before, and that Spain played worse than they did in their previous match, but overall I think Spain deserved to win. The free kick that lead to the 2-1 should never have been given: Henry pulled a Figo. It does mean there will be an interesting quarter final, a rematch of the 1998 final. The quarterfinal line-up: Germany - Argentina Italy - Ukraine England - Portugal Brazil - France I think the first one is very hard to call. In the other three I expect Italy, Brazil and Portugal to go through, although I really hope I'm wrong in the last case. There's two football-less days ahead now. How will I cope? :P I guess I'll just watch some Wimbledon.

06-28-2006, 12:03 AM	#177
ShyGuy727 Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: O-H! I-O! Gender: Posts: 10,061 Thanks: 37 Thanked 62 Times in 46 Posts Points: 32,215.98 Bank: 25,651.08 Total Points: 57,867.06 Donate	Honestly, it's getting to the point of being sad. But the Spaniards seem to be ok with it, they even unveilied new uniforms for next World Cup:

06-28-2006, 04:43 AM	#179
NintendoNut NinNut Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hold on, I know this..... Gender: Posts: 8,298 Thanks: 84 Thanked 41 Times in 31 Posts Points: 49,469.76 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 49,469.76 Donate	I honestly think Germany can beat Argentina, we have a better chance of beating Portugal this time around chiefly because we should have Rooney for 90 minutes, a better starting XI overall and Portugal have Deco and Costinha suspended, advantage us. Brazil should win against France but it will be a good game if France maintain the form they showed last night against Spain. Also Italy should go through, although we could have another scrappy game on our hands there, going on how they played in their 2nd round games.

06-28-2006, 06:21 AM	#180
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 186 Times in 117 Posts Points: 109,339.07 Bank: 25,861.92 Total Points: 135,200.99 Donate	I forgot about the suspensions. Christiano Ronaldo will be able to play, won't he? I think this could be a close match as well. Just don't let it go down to a penalty shootout.