the replays showed how devious that free kick ball went. the ball took a sudden turn to the far post, which just left the keep helpless. happened in japan's free kick as well. apparently - that's the new ball's fault
At least the US didn't have to play any cheaters this year. When those teams win it pisses me off every time. The highpoint of this last match was watching that Uruguaian KO himself on the header
I'd love to see Ghana on the next phase, and that handball really feel like shit play, but well, it's part of the game... Uruguai played better the whole game so they kinda deserved to win too.
Damn yesterday was an awesome day for the championships.
I've never been as excited over a game as I was when the Netherlands played vs Brasil and scored the 1-1. Even when it was 2-1 everybody was still super scared of the crazy good Brazilians. I did think it was a rather rough game though, lots of violence.
Then Ghana vs Uruguay was just crazy, I gotta admit that playing hand-ball was a rather genius move. I was for Ghana so there would still be an African country in the running. Oh well..
Germany is a team, Argentina looked like they were individuals. Bad Argentine performance or great German performance. Its hard to tell. Prediction octopus gets it right again.
Germany is a team, Argentina looked like they were individuals. Bad Argentine performance or great German performance. Its hard to tell. Prediction octopus gets it right again.
I think so too, Germans played like clockwork, while the Argentinians seemed to rely on individual players. Although individually the Arg players were stronger I'd say. But I know next to nothing about football, so I dunno.
Arg defense was pretty poor though, it seemed like the master plan was to get everyone in front of the goal in a semi circle and try to stop the ball.
The start of the second half was pretty scary though, Arg was doing a really good job but never scored. Then it all crumpled.
And suffering a goal in the first minutes really kills a south america team... they are not disciplined enought to overcome that. And Angela Merkel was really funny there lol
Germany were really impressive. They are so good on the counter attack! I reckon they are going to win it. Germany Vs Netherlands would be cool, isnt there a really big rivalry between them - more so than germany and england?
Paraguay - Spain was very entertaining. I can't call the Germany - Spain game at all. Something says Germany, but who knows. Prediction octopus should clear it up though.
Man, Germany-Argentina was disappointing. I was expecting a back and forth battle, but it was just a one sided spanking. At this rate they ought to spank Spain easily for a finals berth.
Yeah there's a big rivalry between Germany and the Netherlands. . Probably coming from mutual respect and differences, and probably being neighboring countries. I really hope for a Germany Netherlands final, would be fun too since I have some German classmates (here in the Netherlands) and that'd make for a spectacular game to watch with them .
dfacto: im not sure germany would have such easy time against spain, altho i do think they're favourites. arg lack tactical discipline (as all latin teams) and seem to have an increasingly harder time playing against the tactical european football, which has gr8ly advanced (germany's in particular). spain is def more integral than arg, but seem to be lacklustre compared to the enthusiastic german boys. i vote uzil @ schweinsteiger!
eh I dont think south american teams lack discipline. just at brazil, they only lost because of luck and Melo's individual stupidity.
we(argentina) were screwed going into this game. We had no midfield. 3 forwards 2 useless wingers and only 1 DM. Messi and Tevez had to track back constantly.
Our RB left Mueller wide open for the 1-0. We were pushing to tie and germany made it 2-0. Then an attacking midfielder is brought in for our RB and we go down 4-0.
Yeah there's a big rivalry between Germany and the Netherlands. . Probably coming from mutual respect and differences, and probably being neighboring countries.
That rivalry has its origins in WW2. Until 1988, when the Netherlands beat Germany as the host of the cup, the matches have been rather hostile.
Even though being a lot less aggressive by now, the old rivalry still continues.
It still comes up again every now and then like in 1990, when [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfpaPIVO69Y"]Rijkaard and Völler clashed rather violently[/ame].
Haha yeah the rivalry between Holland and Germany is pretty strong. It still goes back to World War II, especially the elderly hate Germans in general. A lot of their friends and families got murdered by Germans 65 years ago, can you blame them? Beating Germany is the ultimate Fuck You
Half-Time 1 - 1, interesting game so far, two great strikes. I have a feeling the second half will get a bit dirty. Van Bommel and Robben are looking predisposed to this at the moment.
Watching this live on the internet sucks... I already heard the goal coming 3 minutes before it was made because of the loud cheering in our city .
GOGOOGOGOGO!
Yea the diving gets really frustrating to watch. Haha japhir I have the same problem, although i'm only about 5secs behind. 3-1 good stuff, that 2nd dutch goal was a tough one to call in terms of allowing it!
I love the German Soccer team, I think they deserve to win this year after a couple of disappointing FIFA World Cups in the past 12 years or so. Their whole team is healthy this year and they are playing great.
Its going to be Holland against Germany or Spain... For a good game I hope it's going to be Germany, but if we want to win I hope it is going to be Spain.
Unfortunately I wont be in Holland during the final, if we win the country will be going in a national state of madness! People were partying in the streets all night here yesterday after we won against Uruguay
Also check out this map of where people are going to be when we win the finals and the dutch team will drive trough the Canals: http://www.oranjegrachten.nl/ (has to be taken with a grain of salt of course )
@lefix hey can I ask you a question... I am probably going to watch the final in Berlin. Do you think Germans could become hostile if I wear an orange outfit there during the finals? I have no idea how hardcore you guys get when it comes to football
@kwakkie: depends on wether or not germany makes it into the final and how the game would end :P
just kidding. i think you should be fine. but of course i can't guarantee it
Ima gonna go to Holland and score some chicks and watch some fotball. il be there 21:30 tomorow (thursday) in Amsterdam (schipol airport), if noone has any objections i will go straight to my friend in Leiden. i know there is no games tomorow but il be there for a week. pm perhaps.
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Then he stands up and plays a full game.
Badass uru
Anyway, Germany 1-0 up already :O
I've never been as excited over a game as I was when the Netherlands played vs Brasil and scored the 1-1. Even when it was 2-1 everybody was still super scared of the crazy good Brazilians. I did think it was a rather rough game though, lots of violence.
Then Ghana vs Uruguay was just crazy, I gotta admit that playing hand-ball was a rather genius move. I was for Ghana so there would still be an African country in the running. Oh well..
YEAAAAH
I think so too, Germans played like clockwork, while the Argentinians seemed to rely on individual players. Although individually the Arg players were stronger I'd say. But I know next to nothing about football, so I dunno.
Arg defense was pretty poor though, it seemed like the master plan was to get everyone in front of the goal in a semi circle and try to stop the ball.
The start of the second half was pretty scary though, Arg was doing a really good job but never scored. Then it all crumpled.
I think hes a pretty good coach all things considered...
The Paraguay-Spain game is going crazy.
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we(argentina) were screwed going into this game. We had no midfield. 3 forwards 2 useless wingers and only 1 DM. Messi and Tevez had to track back constantly.
Our RB left Mueller wide open for the 1-0. We were pushing to tie and germany made it 2-0. Then an attacking midfielder is brought in for our RB and we go down 4-0.
hopefully we'll get a proper coach next.
i dont think germany will make it past spain
That rivalry has its origins in WW2. Until 1988, when the Netherlands beat Germany as the host of the cup, the matches have been rather hostile.
Even though being a lot less aggressive by now, the old rivalry still continues.
It still comes up again every now and then like in 1990, when [ame="
Makes the people a lot friendlier ^^
GOGOOGOGOGO!
edit: don't know how van bommel is still on the pitch
I too hope it's a Netherlands vs Germany final.
WE ARE IN THE FINALS!!!!!
Its going to be Holland against Germany or Spain... For a good game I hope it's going to be Germany, but if we want to win I hope it is going to be Spain.
Unfortunately I wont be in Holland during the final, if we win the country will be going in a national state of madness! People were partying in the streets all night here yesterday after we won against Uruguay
Also check out this map of where people are going to be when we win the finals and the dutch team will drive trough the Canals: http://www.oranjegrachten.nl/ (has to be taken with a grain of salt of course
If you loose it youll get hugs and hostile songs only.
Aren't they arch Rivals as well? That would make a awesome and entertaining game. Personally rooting for Netherlands right now personally.
just kidding. i think you should be fine. but of course i can't guarantee it
Spain was playing such uninspiring soccer, and then they finally step up... and ruin the holland vs germany final. Damnit!
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In the 2008 eurocup it failed, and Spain = champion of europe. That fucking octopus will bring too many jokes...
Double combo by Spain haha.