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Hamj June 13th, 2014 1:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryoutarou (Post 8299521)
Australia will need to play better than they ever have to get beyond the group stage. Even their best shot at getting three points is a fairly stronger team than them. And as bad as Spain played today, there isn't a lot of doubt that they'll be able to take on Australia.

(though I'm more interested in who will finish on top since Mexico will likely face them if they make it to the second round)

Brazil v Spain
Croatia v Netherlands

Don't see Mexico getting past Croatia, but you never know

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299526)
I'm not. Just putting that out there.

I think today was just a bad day at the office.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 1:57 PM

The battle for 2nd place in Group A will be between Mexico and Croatia. I can see that maybe going down to the wire. Croatia played excellently against Brazil, so I wouldn't rule them out just yet. Btw, Mandzukic will make his return against Cameroon.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 1:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Weeaboo Name (Post 8299525)
Chile are a really good side. Looking forward for seeing Cahill again though.

For some reason when it comes to Australia the spotlight's almost always on Cahill. I would not be surprised if he scores any of Australia's goals in the match should it happen, and yeah apparently it's just about kick-off time now.

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 1:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamj (Post 8299534)
I think today was just a bad day at the office.

Casillas has been terrible all season long. He was this close from gifting us a Champions League final, and, in the league, he conceded in the two games he played. The defence was pretty bad (Piqué...), Xavi is done for, subbing Xabi Alonso was idiotic, and when you look at the bench and you only see Torres and Villa... well...

I'm sorry, but I had little to no confidence beforehand and now my fears have been confirmed.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 2:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299542)
Casillas has been terrible all season long. He was this close from gifting us a Champions League final, and, in the league, he conceded in the two games he played. The defence was pretty bad (Piqué...), Xavi is done for, subbing Xabi Alonso was idiotic, and when you look at the bench and you only see Torres and Villa... well...

I'm sorry, but I had little to no confidence beforehand and now my fears have been confirmed.

Do the Spaniards really rely that much on Casillas?

Okay, the Chile-Australia match is underway right now so can't wait to see who scores that first goal.

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 2:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8299544)
Do the Spaniards really rely that much on Casillas?

No, but when you are playing without a goalkeeper, you get the third (it was a foul but wtf was he doing there), fourth (L.O.L.) and fifth goals.

Liberal Army June 13th, 2014 2:06 PM

5-1 for the Netherlands! Proud on my country! Beautiful goals, especially van Persie's dolphindive.
Did not expect this, I actually thought Spain was going to win with 3-1.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 2:06 PM

I heard over the commentary that Australia's track record against Chile isn't all that great, so this may be very intense especially if Australia even manage to score. Still 0-0 at the time I was posting this.

Hamj June 13th, 2014 2:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamj (Post 8299534)
I think today was just a bad day at the office.

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299542)
Casillas has been terrible all season long. He was this close from gifting us a Champions League final, and, in the league, he conceded in the two games he played. The defence was pretty bad (Piqué...), Xavi is done for, subbing Xabi Alonso was idiotic, and when you look at the bench and you only see Torres and Villa... well...

I'm sorry, but I had little to no confidence beforehand and now my fears have been confirmed.

I see where you're coming from but don't forget the Spanish teams did dominate the CL this year. Although I don't see them winning the tournament they'll be far from pushovers

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 2:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamj (Post 8299554)
I see where you're coming from but don't forget the Spanish teams did dominate the CL this year. Although I don't see them winning the tournament they'll be far from pushovers

Yes. And don't forget the spirit of the Spanish team is the currently pathetic FC Barcelona we beat in the quarters, and that Casillas was this close from gifting us the CL final (every time I write these words, I feel pain) thanks to some horrendous goalkeeping.

Logan June 13th, 2014 2:10 PM

If you think Australia will get anywhere near getting through that group you're kidding yourself. Australia would probably get relegated from the Championship and they're up against 3 possible contenders.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 2:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinx (Post 8299560)
If you think Australia will get anywhere near getting through that group you're kidding yourself. Australia would probably get relegated from the Championship and they're up against 3 possible contenders.

Don't rub us off that quickly, this will be a tough one but we won't go down without a fight. Even if many are calling Australia "the USA of Group B" that doesn't mean we can still make the match a close one.

And Chile scores the first goal! It's 1-0 to the Chileans.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 2:12 PM

Well it's 1-0 to Chile. The defense by Australia was terrible.

Logan June 13th, 2014 2:12 PM

I'll eat my own genitals if Australia get through that group #nochance

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 2:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinx (Post 8299560)
If you think Australia will get anywhere near getting through that group you're kidding yourself. Australia would probably get relegated from the Championship and they're up against 3 possible contenders.

2. And Chile will have a tough time getting past Brazil. I'd rather have the Netherlands finish second so they can try to pull off the same upset they did four years ago.

Welp. The fight lasted 11 minutes XD

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 2:14 PM

It's 2-0 to Chile!

I do have a gut feeling they're gonna run away with this one now.

Ryoutarou June 13th, 2014 2:14 PM

Yeah, that's...a really nice back to back there, Chile are on fire.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 2:14 PM

And now it's 2-0 Chile! The Australians look beaten already.

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 2:15 PM

Can Chile finish first in the group? Their next two matches will be interesting.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 2:15 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSabin Bubblun (Post 8299577)
And now it's 2-0 Chile! The Australians look beaten already.

You could essentially call my men the USA of Group B right now, the ones that look likely to go home empty-handed. The defense was so appalling, they really need to work on that!

Hamj June 13th, 2014 2:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299559)
Yes. And don't forget the spirit of the Spanish team is the currently pathetic FC Barcelona we beat in the quarters, and that Casillas was this close from gifting us the CL final (every time I write these words, I feel pain) thanks to some horrendous goalkeeping.

I hope they give koke (for me the next iniesta) and juanfran a chance otherwise I don't see any changes (except maybe the keeper)


P. S Chile for dark horse

Logan June 13th, 2014 2:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8299563)
Don't rub us off that quickly, this will be a tough one but we won't go down without a fight. Even if many are calling Australia "the USA of Group B" that doesn't mean we can still make the match a close one.

...aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnndddd it's gone. I think you overestimate your team a little.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 2:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299579)
Can Chile finish first in the group? Their next two matches will be interesting.

You know I'm starting to believe Chile may be looking like they can pass the group, probably at the expense of Spain though.

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Originally Posted by Shinx (Post 8299584)
...aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnndddd it's gone. I think you overestimate your team a little.

You surely do like to rub the Aussies off as "weaklings" but I guess that's because they are the lowest in world rankings of this year's participants. The defense was so rubbish given how fast Chile managed to get two goals in.

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 2:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8299586)
You know I'm starting to believe Chile may be looking like they can pass the group, probably at the expense of Spain though.

I have been saying that for weeks XD

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 2:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299589)
I have been saying that for weeks XD

Yeah, definitely Chile and Netherlands as my pick to advance. Chile have shown us they really are a powerhouse in disguise, and that's just in their first match!

Ryoutarou June 13th, 2014 2:22 PM

I still say it'll be Spain and the Netherlands through to the second round, though I am curious as to how Chile will do against them in their matchups.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 2:23 PM

Thing is, the Aussies have 2 players that play in League one and 1 that plays in the Championship. They are just outclassed here.

Hamj June 13th, 2014 2:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AirSabin Bubblun (Post 8299597)
Thing is, the Aussies have 2 players that play in League one and 1 that plays in the Championship. They are just outclassed here.

Which teams did they play to qualify

Dreg June 13th, 2014 2:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamj (Post 8299598)
Which teams did they play to qualify

They played Japan, Jordan, Oman and Iraq. Won 3 Drew 4 Lost 1.

Eruption June 13th, 2014 2:31 PM

Even if Spain crash out here, their next generation will be good too so there's a positive.

I bet Australia would be winning this if they had the glorious Rhys Williams. lol jk

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 2:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 8299606)
I bet Australia would be winning this if they had the glorious Rhys Williams. lol jk

That's the problem, the Australian team here are a new generation which means they're pretty much rookies to the major events like this. Plus they did have their current coach only appointed late last year after Holger Osieck got sacked.

Edit: Australia finally scores! And as I expected it was Cahill who scored. It's now 2-1 to Chile.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 2:35 PM

And Australia have a goal! Chile 2-1 Australia!

Weeaboo Name June 13th, 2014 2:37 PM

Straya showing some heart. Fantastic.

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 2:37 PM

Hahahaha. What's going on. How did that happen XD

Wow Cahill. Wow Chile.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 2:39 PM

A sudden spark from Australia now. Things might actually get interesting. This is the spirit that Australia needs.

Eruption June 13th, 2014 2:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8299609)
That's the problem, the Australian team here are a new generation which means they're pretty much rookies to the major events like this. Plus they did have their current coach only appointed late last year after Holger Osieck got sacked.

Edit: Australia finally scores! And as I expected it was Cahill who scored. It's now 2-1 to Chile.

I'm sure any newgen defender is better than our Rhys to be honest. :p

Two great headers today.

Hamj June 13th, 2014 2:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 8299622)
I'm sure any newgen defender is better than our Rhys to be honest. :p

Two great headers today.

That Van persie dolphin dive was epic.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 3:06 PM

Looks like Franjic for Australia might be injured. Might have to bring on a sub.

EDIT: AND A GOAL F-- oh damn.... disallowed.

Weeaboo Name June 13th, 2014 3:14 PM

Cahill is still such a tank. This match is so fun.

Ryoutarou June 13th, 2014 3:14 PM

I can just feel the frustration with that most recent one.

Hamj June 13th, 2014 3:16 PM

The amount cahill heads the ball I'm surprised he can still walk straight. He must have a head of steel.
Does he take penalties with his head too? I'd love to see it

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 3:17 PM

Oh my god. Oh my god. What is going on XD

Ryoutarou June 13th, 2014 3:20 PM

I kinda really wanna root for Australia right now, they're making some fantastic plays.

Gabri June 13th, 2014 3:21 PM

Nice match we have here. Australia is basically Cahill and Bresciano, but they're fighting well.

EDIT: Vidal, he mad.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 3:21 PM

Very nearly 3-1 to Chile. Cleared just off the line by Australia.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 3:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299665)
Oh my god. Oh my god. What is going on XD

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Originally Posted by Katalyst (Post 8299670)
Nice match we have here. Australia is basically Cahill and Bresciano, but they're fighting well.

EDIT: Vidal, he mad.

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Originally Posted by AirSabin Bubblun (Post 8299672)
Very nearly 3-1 to Chile. Cleared just off the line by Australia.

Wow it surely is looking close now, lots of near misses but I'd even be surprised if we settled for a 2-2 draw or something.

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 3:34 PM

Okay. So Australia is still most likely going to be unceremoniously dumped off in the group stages but this has been truly remarkable.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 3:50 PM

Chile now leads 3-1, there's pretty much no chance of a comeback now.

Ryoutarou June 13th, 2014 3:50 PM

Welp.

It was a good effort from Australia, I actually think the teams were mostly even, but Chile did a better job at closing.

Dreg June 13th, 2014 3:50 PM

Well, Chile have the 3 points. 3-1 Chile now. Fireworks were heard also.

Eruption June 13th, 2014 3:54 PM

So nearly put a Sanchez 3-1 scorecast before the game, kicking myself now.

Good effort Aussies, but it can only get worse from here on in unfortunately.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 3:55 PM

I think I have lost faith in the Australians now, guess I might lean my support towards the Netherlands from here on following their amazing thrashing of Spain. Australia's performance in the loss to Chile was so abysmal.

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 3:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8299732)
Australia's performance in the loss to Chile was so abysmal.

Actually I'm honestly positively impressed by their performance.

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 4:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299739)
Actually I'm honestly positively impressed by their performance.

I wasn't, the only standout was Cahill. As soon as Chile got their first two goals in a short period of time I knew Australia were going to be doomed for the whole match.

Ivysaur June 13th, 2014 4:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8299744)
I wasn't, the only standout was Cahill. As soon as Chile got their first two goals in a short period of time I knew Australia were going to be the huge weaklings here.

And yet, with just that little, they were this close from actually coming back. I guess you are so disappointed because you expected more and I'm so impressed because I was expecting a 5-0 trashing XD

Hikamaru June 13th, 2014 4:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299745)
And yet, with just that little, they were this close from actually coming back. I guess you are so disappointed because you expected more and I'm so impressed because I was expecting a 5-0 trashing XD

At least I know Chile's potential to be a good contender now so I'll see how well they'll do in their remaining matches. My real attention will be on the Dutch.

Gabri June 13th, 2014 4:17 PM

The Aussies fought well there. Chile is a nice team and will be a challenge for both the Dutch and the Spaniards.

England vs Italy tomorrow, looking forward to it. England brought a lot of youngsters and I want to see how they will do in such a competition. But Andrea Pirlo makes me root for Italy.

(Too bad Zlatan is not in the World Cup, but it was either us or him.)

Hamj June 13th, 2014 4:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8299750)
At least I know Chile's potential to be a good contender now so I'll see how well they'll do in their remaining matches. My real attention will be on the Dutch.

Relax a little the tournament has just started, wait till you see the Germans and Argentinians play

Gabri June 13th, 2014 4:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hamj (Post 8299771)
Relax a little the tournament has just started, wait till you see the Germans and Argentinians play

The Germans scare me the most. Even with today's steamroller performance, I'd rather face the Netherlands a million times over Germany.
We haven't done anything good against them for a long time and they have only been getting stronger in the last few years. As for the Dutch, we have beat them in our last matches and their defense doesn't seem half as good as Germany's to me.

Also, I believe that the surprise this year will be Belgium. They have a really nice squad and will certainly do well, and I will have my attention on them.

bobandbill June 13th, 2014 4:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ivysaur (Post 8299693)
Okay. So Australia is still most likely going to be unceremoniously dumped off in the group stages but this has been truly remarkable.

This sums it up well imo.
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Originally Posted by Hikamaru (Post 8299732)
I think I have lost faith in the Australians now, guess I might lean my support towards the Netherlands from here on following their amazing thrashing of Spain. Australia's performance in the loss to Chile was so abysmal.

C'mon, Hikamaru, we were not bad, let alone abysmal. Outclassed, yes, but we were up against Chile. Reading back it seems you thought they were out best chance for points, but I have to disagree, their form prior to the match was great and really, every single team in this group are expected to beat us and beat us comfortably. Even our 2006 squad - the golden generation - would have struggled to get a point from this group.

Consider then a spat of injuries (Kruse, Rogic, Kennady), retirements, and a rather new coach (because ours was truly poor, kinda lucky we qualified tbh with him!) and a very young team... to not be embarrassed is really a good result for us, realistically speaking.

While the end scoreline suggests that it was a comfortable win, it was a much closer match and we gave them a run for their money. Their third goal at the end was rather like Brazil's against Croatia - a late finisher helped by us pushing forward trying to find the equaliser, that's always a risk

Poor start with the defense - personally not much we could do with the first, the second though our defense was shellshocked and both of our CBs went to their left leaving that player open. After that they did a better job - excellent scrambling by Wilkinson with that goalline clearance. We put pressure on them, had some nice crosses, and Cahill did what he does best. Our CDMs did decently as well. Oar was kinda disappointing for me, and Leckie was hot and cold. Pity about Franjic, I doubt he'll play in the next game and we only have the one other true RB player now.


Anyways, I expected a loss, and disappointed we did, and the first part of the game was bad. But we got back into it, and I'd say we can hold our head high with how we played overall. Onto the next match, and more so the future of the team, it looks better than it did a year ago.

Eruption June 14th, 2014 5:03 AM

Oar was terrible, Leckie seems like one of those players who have all the speed and dribbling ability he needs but no end product or decision making. Players like that are annoying to watch sometimes. I think the young generation is a bit of a worry with bresciano and cahill being the best players by far last night. But that's all based off one game so maybe I'm dooming them too soon.

Four games before I sleep again (since ivory coast play Japan at 2am so I can't really say today), it should be fun.

bobandbill June 14th, 2014 5:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 8300377)
Oar was terrible, Leckie seems like one of those players who have all the speed and dribbling ability he needs but no end product or decision making. Players like that are annoying to watch sometimes. I think the young generation is a bit of a worry with bresciano and cahill being the best players by far last night. But that's all based off one game so maybe I'm dooming them too soon.

Four games before I sleep again (since ivory coast play Japan at 2am so I can't really say today), it should be fun.

I think you are dooming a bit too soon. =p Rather new backline for us that mostly settled after the beginning, and we had a few injuries (one of the CBs we had injured is up and coming and probably could/would have started here, but had of all things an injury due to a sprinkler on the pitch... =/), and Davidson did very well imo as well with limited experience.

I'd agree with you on Leckie as well, needs to think more (although he had some neat runs and a great cross for our disallowed goal). Kruse probably would have started if fit though, and Rogic has potential but given his run this last year... hmm, he needs to stop being injured so much, he's a worry with that. Two CDMs have some years in them as well, one which is our captain, and I think we're golden with our goalkeeper too. I think we need some more talent up front most of all in terms of future, Cahill won't be around forever.

Going to bed before the first match today at 2am here (sigh), but will wake up for at least the two latter matches. Always replays as well.

Weeaboo Name June 14th, 2014 5:33 AM

I expect my will to stay up for the Ivory Coast vs Japan game will rely heavily on the England result. Well, I'll probably watch it whatever happens but I'd enjoy it a lot more if we haven't been beaten.

Leckie has a very good goal and assist return rate in the German second division, perhaps he was just a bit nervous. Well, nerves and the fact he was playing at a much higher level.

Turns out the McCormack bid was from Derby, not Norwich. Could still see us being involved with this one though.

Eruption June 14th, 2014 8:19 AM

Some of the sky reporters were saying Fulham were in for mccormack, I wouldn't be surprised if Norwich did bid eventually. Maybe send becchio back in part exchange.

Horrible goal to concede there.

Weeaboo Name June 14th, 2014 8:33 AM

Good celebration though.

That could certainly happen as Becchio doesn't seem to be in Adams' plans. Bit of a shame hes career with us never took off, he wouldn't have done worse than our first team forwards last season I'm sure.

Wonder where Samaras will end up, not in a bad shop window here.

Eruption June 14th, 2014 8:43 AM

I could see Samaras going for a big payday at somewhere like QPR.

Weeaboo Name June 14th, 2014 10:14 AM

http://westbrom.com/forum/index.php?topic=13829.0

Wow. We thought the appointment of Neil Adams was underwhelming.

Dreg June 14th, 2014 11:03 AM

Well, Greece were poor this afternoon. Colombia 3-0 Greece, but Greece were unlucky not to get that header goal.

Eruption June 14th, 2014 11:51 AM

I had similar thoughts about that wba appointment. To be fair though even though Sherwood would've seemed exciting, there'd be little guarantee he would be any better.

Uruguay haven't been great so far, fairly promising for us.

Dreg June 14th, 2014 12:00 PM

Well, only 1 goal for Uruguay against Costa Rica. And it was from a penalty.

EDIT: A goal for Costa Rica!!!

2nd EDIT: COSTA RICA LEADING 2-1!!! YES!!!

3rd EDIT: THIS IS A BIG UPSET! COSTA RICA LEADING 3-1!!!

Weeaboo Name June 14th, 2014 12:45 PM

Holy ♥♥♥♥, is this real life?

http://i.imgur.com/uX5tb6V.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/uX5tb6V.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/uX5tb6V.pnghttp://i.imgur.com/uX5tb6V.png

Ryoutarou June 14th, 2014 12:48 PM

Things really got away from Uruguay pretty fast there. I like some of the saves I'm seeing from Navas and Campbell's been making good decisions out there.

Aeroblast June 14th, 2014 12:50 PM

Uruguay 1-3 Costa Rica. Spain 1-5 Netherlands.

Already a better world cup than the 2010 edition.

Ryoutarou June 14th, 2014 12:54 PM

Ouch! Pereira makes a silly mistake and gets himself and his team into some big trouble.

Dreg June 14th, 2014 12:56 PM

What a game this was. I really love seeing the underdog beat the better team.

Eruption June 14th, 2014 1:14 PM

Okay to expand on my half term impression - very promising for us now.

Of course we now have to do a job against Italy which I'm pessimistic about. Two inexperienced defenders though.

Weeaboo Name June 14th, 2014 1:21 PM

I would have picked Lallana ahead of Sterling because I like the balance when he's in the side but I guess we're going to be going for the counter punch.

That Gerrard in the BBC titles gets me every time.

Judge Mandolore Shepard June 14th, 2014 1:35 PM

Well the England vs Italy match is the first one I am interested in watching. Course am undecided who I want to win since I will be rooting for both sides. I figure it will be a good match.

Eruption June 14th, 2014 2:49 PM

Such a tense half, not good for the blood pressure.

Bit more defensively solid and we can take this.

Gabri June 14th, 2014 3:54 PM

Andrea Pirlo = Pure class. What a great player.

Judge Mandolore Shepard June 14th, 2014 4:01 PM

Well that was a nice match. Italy did quite well. Course England also did well. Final score Italy 2 England 1. Next match I will be watching will be on Monday. The match I will watch on Monday will be the US vs. Ghana match since I will be unable to watch the Germany vs Portugal match earlier that day.

Eruption June 14th, 2014 4:05 PM

I can't believe Hodgson's substitutes. Lambert would've done well against Paletta who seemed weak on crosses. No we bring on Wilshere who has always flattered to deceive for club and country.

Oh well we always expected 0 points here so on to the next one.

Gabri June 14th, 2014 4:10 PM

This was the match I've enjoyed the most so far. Well played by both teams and great effort. I was impressed by the English's youth (mainly Sterling. Sturridge and Barkley did a nice match too) and Italy, aside from an always-amazing-Pirlo-that-just-did-whatever-he-wanted-through-the-whole-match, had a really good performance from both Candreva and Darmian. I knew almost nothing about those two, and was surprised.

And some good refereeing, for once.

Hamj June 14th, 2014 4:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nuke (Post 8301112)
I can't believe Hodgson's substitutes. Lambert would've done well against Paletta who seemed weak on crosses. No we bring on Wilshere who has always flattered to deceive for club and country.

Oh well we always expected 0 points here so on to the next one.

Exactly. Nothings really changed. Beat Uruguay and Costa Rica and we go through.

Dreg June 14th, 2014 4:26 PM

I might see Costa Rica play well against both Italy and England. These could be the REAL surprise package, given the upset earlier.

England were abysmal. Rooney seems good for Man United, but terrible for England. I could see them beat Uruguay, but I can't see them beating Costa Rica, sorry.

Weeaboo Name June 14th, 2014 4:47 PM

>England were abysmal

Narrowly lost to an Italy side that would not have complained if it were a 2 - 2 draw. Rooney is good for United because he plays in his best positions (number 10 and number 9), not on the wing. Going forward we looked pretty good. From these two games I think England will go through.

Eruption June 14th, 2014 4:47 PM

We were good in the first half, just not good enough with the end product in the second. Roy's fault for taking Welbeck off when he had been great and not putting Lambert on later on.

The same team will work in the other two games as long as Sterling isn't found out.

Dreg June 14th, 2014 4:50 PM

I dunno what it is but Rooney has a reputation of doing poor in the World Cup and the Euros. I'll leave it at that.

Anyway, Ivory Coast v Japan this morning. Gonna watch this one before I sleep.

EDIT: Japan has scored! Ivory Coast 0-1 Japan!

Aeroblast June 14th, 2014 5:32 PM

All (if not almost) the matches in this WC has been good. Come on Ivory Coast.

Dreg June 14th, 2014 5:40 PM

Spain v Netherlands has been the best game so far, and I hope there is more great games to come. I wonder if Honduras may pull off an upset against France tomorrow?

Eruption June 14th, 2014 5:59 PM

Always possible, even in that group France are always susceptible to upsets these days.

Ivory coast can feel a bit hard done by so far.

Aeroblast June 14th, 2014 6:09 PM

Japan needs a second goal to ease tensions.

Edit: Ivory Coast score 2 goals in 3 minutes. Cruel but CIV has been better this half.

Judge Mandolore Shepard June 15th, 2014 5:57 AM

According to a text I got yesterday from my older sister was that one possible factor as to why Ivory Coast beat Japan was because Ivory Coast had their own "12th Man." For those that don't get the term, it means that Ivory Coast had really loud fans.

Ryoutarou June 15th, 2014 9:55 AM

Switzerland win their match against Ecuador with a goal from Seferovic in the final seconds of the game, right after Ecuador failed to make a goal on a great opportunity. I see no reason they couldn't have at least attempted something there, I'm not sure Switzerland would have been able to come back from that.

Weeaboo Name June 15th, 2014 10:15 AM

Even the not so great games at this World Cup have good moments, another there with that last 30 seconds.

Next up France vs Honduras then. Not expecting any shocks here.

Eruption June 15th, 2014 12:04 PM

There go my dark horse expectations for Ecuador.

Honduras are a dirty team, only time I've decided not to support the underdogs as a neutral. Palacios probably earned three reds in that half.

Dreg June 15th, 2014 12:13 PM

I felt lucky that Switzerland won that game. Ecuador could have EASILY won the game there, but made a big mistake which cost them. I'm looking forward to the Argentina-Bosnia/Herz game.

Aeroblast June 15th, 2014 12:19 PM

You can take Palacios out of Stoke, but you can't take the Stoke out of Palacios.

Dreg June 15th, 2014 12:56 PM

I don't think the France-Honduras game was any good here. It was quite boring to be honest.

Weeaboo Name June 15th, 2014 1:26 PM

I enjoyed watching the French get kicked.


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