The World Cup Thread

I got a kick out of the headline on one Brit paper; If the "few" had defended during the Battle of Britain as well as England did against Germany, we would be speaking German now!

Well, both USA and England are now toastola.

 

Netherlands certainly dominating the game. 60+ mins in and the Slovaks don't have a shot on goal yet and are very lucky its not 3 - 0 right now.

 

Speaking German is not so bad but did it mean that we have to eat fish and chips and have to drink warm ale?

Regards

Ulrich

 

what makes britain great... 150yrs of the tradition ulrich, you'll soon get to like it, washed down with a good old pint of bitter.. Happy birthday, fish & chips! Celebrating 150 years of a great Great British institution // Current

maybe thats what the England team missed eh!..apart from the target, good to see that same old excuses being used, nothing changes, ha! ha!..

 

It'll be interesting to see what the brazilians can do to chile, tonight...

 

I think the Brazilians will pick apart the Chileans defense, but be open to Chilean counter-attack. I am thinking final score Brazil 4 - 2 Chile.

 

My vote goes to Brazil for tonight.
As to the Dutchies, I was right to believe in them

 

Can you imagine how much better they'd be with a healthy Robben?

Now we get to watch a guy named 'Fatty' run around on the field vs Brazil.

 

Interesting stat..brazil has won the last five meetings and scored 20 goals in the process, to Chile's five goals. 1-0 brazil, true to form.. whoops! 2-0.. time for chile to get serious? kick, boot, anything goes time. just like the good old days of chile v uruguay..

 

3-0 now, the Selecao has eaten Chili con carne tonight

 

A high scoring affair (3 - 0) with Chile very exposed on the counter-attack. Chile had its chances (not many) to score but Brazil is just too good for them. Brazil vs. Netherlands should be a really interesting game!

Tomorrow, Spain vs Portugal is the big one. Can't wait for that - lets go Spain!

 

I'm going brave here, 0-0 paraguay v japan..

 

I am going 1 - 1 for Paraguay vs Japan, Paraguay winning the PKs 4 to 3.

 

shoot-out! japan to nick it..

 

I'm rooting for Japan. I need them to win to catch up a bit in my rankings

 

A goal-less draw in regular and OT play, we're now into the PK Shootout that everyone predicted. At least the Spain vs Portugal game will be more exciting in regular play.

And oh knows, Japan just missed a PK - off the crossbar! My 4 - 3 prediction might come true....as long as Paraguay misses.

 

1-0 for Japan is my guess

 

Boring Game!!!

5:3 for Paraguay after shooting from the known distance.

If you have problems with your sleep watch the video and you fell a........what, where, when!!!

Regards

Ulrich

 

Spain seems to be dominating the first 20 minutes of the game vs. Portugal. Ronaldo already doing what he does best - diving due to minimal (if any) contact.

 

Many beers, close friends, no wifes... OE,OE,OE,OE ... Portugal has a good keeper! ...Villa scores again... nice match.

Brazil - Spain or Germany -Spain in semifinals?