World Cup Thread

Toro

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1-1 France and Korea

I wanted Korea to score just so I could see the Korean fans party. The pre-game announcers said that there were 300,000 Koreans in downtown Seoul. The game started at 4am Seoul time.

The last 20 minutes of that match was scintillating. I'm really enjoying the World Cup so far. Few boring matches and lots of excitement and tension.
 

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Result.

France 1-1 South Korea

Oh la la! Zut alors! What do you have to say about this, aeon?

France STILL haven't won a game in the World Cup (except when it was held in France in 1998) since 1986!! They have drawn both of their games so far in this World Cup and it's looking like they will do what they did in the last World Cup in 2002 - go out of the tournament in the Group Stage.

That record of never winning in the World Cup since 1986 - not including 1998 - must be the worst record of any major nation. During that time, England reached the quarter final in 1986, the semi-final in 1990, the last 16 in 1998 and the quarter final in 2002.
 

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I've learned an important life lesson today - never bet on the French in a football game. Until the last ten or so minutes they looked as if they didn't care, with the exception of Ribery.

Also, how did Cahill (?) miss that open net in the Aus - Bzl game? It was when Dida got tangled up and lost the ball.
 

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fuflans said:
I've learned an important life lesson today - never bet on the French in a football game. Until the last ten or so minutes they looked as if they didn't care, with the exception of Ribery.

Also, how did Cahill (?) miss that open net in the Aus - Bzl game? It was when Dida got tangled up and lost the ball.

France missed plenty of opportunities to score because they never bothered getting players in the penalty area when they were attacking, so the guy on the ball, if he wanted to cross it into the area, had no fellow Frenchman to cross it to. Nearly every Korean was in the area defending, whereas usually most of the French stayed outside the area. I don't know why they did that. They should have got more bodies into the area and they would have had more chances to core.
 

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lo2 said:
Toro said:
Well, hard luck to Australia. With better finishing, they could have gotten a result.

Brazil will not win the World Cup.

They are too vulnerable at the back.

Yes Australia was a bit unfortunate.

But firstly, when you state something like that, please make aware of the fact that it is your opinion and that is not fact.

I do not think that you are right, but I do not mean that they will win the chance, I just say that to me they are still the biggest favorites to go all the way.

Oh man, what a game! I know I'm biased but Australia did play very well!!! Considering we are ranked 42nd and Brazil is 1st....it was a very evenly-matched game! We only need to draw against Croatia and we are through.....and I think that is very do-able!
 

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Blackleaf said:
Blackleaf's guide to the World Cup so far.

TEAM WITH THE WORST KIT
Italy - blue but with unnecessary black markings

TEAM WITH THE MOST ANNOYING FANS
The USA.

TEAM WITH THE UGLIEST FANS
Argentina

SOME OF THE RAREST SITES AT THIS WORLD CUP
A white France player, a smiling German player, an Aussie who decides not to be too heavy-handed on an opponent and an Argentinian player with short hair.

WORST GOAL CELEBRATION
Togo's celebration against South Korea when their players performed a traditional Togolese celebratory dance.

PLAYER MOST IN NEED OF A DIET
Brazil's Ronaldo

Worst and most boring guide ever seen: Look above...

Stupiedst person ever heard about: The author of this crap...(Blackleaf)
 

#juan

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Australia was a bit unfortunate.

The played a superb game. They shoulda won it but they didn't. I think Australia has a chance to do big things here. Since Canada doesn't have a world cup soccer team, I cheer for Australia.
 

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If World Cup teams were women......

USA would be Paris Hilton
No one quite knows how they got where they are but at least the watching world saw them get a good seeing to.


Italy would be Amanda Holden
Despite getting on a bit, they still look quite tasty. But will never lose their reputation for cheating.


Germany would be yachtwomen Ellen MacArthur
Effective and efficient but not what you'd call easy on the eye. And you certainly wouldn't want to be paired off with them.


Brazil would be Abi Titmuss
Difficult not to admire their form. But always sticking their cups in your face at every available opportunity.


Angola would be the ginger one from girl band Girls Aloud who won Pop Idol
Overshadowed by the more glamorous-looking ones in their group. And still can't quite believe their luck in getting through.


Trinidad & Tobago would be Jade Goody
Nobody fancied them but they still somehow managed to get a result early doors.


Holland would be Jodie Marsh
Outstanding up front. But dodgy everywhere else. And permanently orange.


Spain would be Gwyneth Paltrow
Well fancied. Strong English connection. But when on the big stage it usually ends in tears.


Argentina would be Heather Mills McCartney
No matter how good they look now, they will never shake off their dodgy past.

thesun.co.uk
 

Blackleaf

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#juan said:
Australia was a bit unfortunate.

Since Canada doesn't have a world cup soccer team, I cheer for Australia.

It does. It's just that it's not good enough to qualify in a qualifying group that contains the might of Jamaica, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, the USA, Mexico, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Haiti, Cuba, probably Greenland, Bermuda, and the Bahamas.
 

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England need to change their names to make them sound more Brazilian.....

Our Samba Boys

Clearly England need an injection of Brazilian flair. So here's a line up with that Samba feeling....

Paul Robinson - ROBBO; Gary Neville - PINGU; John Terry - ASBO; Sol Campbell - SCREWLOOSIO; Owen Hargreaves - DUNG; Joe Cole - NIGGLYBASTARDO; David Beckham - BIMBO; Steven Gerrard - DEYDOODO; Wayne Rooney - HURTATOE; Peter Crouch - VERTIGO; Michael Owen - ICOGNITO. SUBS: David James - PLEASEGODNO; Theo Walcott - BAMBINO; Jermain Defoe - SADDO. Sven Goran Eriksson - CHEERIO.

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#juan

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I know that was meant as a put down Blackloaf

But Soccer is not that big in Canada. We don't have a professional soccer league or big support for the national team. Most people in Canada will only start watching soccer after the final NHL game of the season tonight.

BTW, it seems there is a Canadian playing for England. I wish him luck. :wink:
 

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In Australia, it's only the 5th most popular sport, after Australian Rules Football, Cricket, Rugby League and Rugby Union, but they've qualified. USA have, too.

And the "Canadian" is Owen Hargreaves, whose actually has British parents - his dad comes from my town of Bolton.

But if he IS Canadian, then maybe that's why he's crap (hence his Brazilian nickname of DUNG that I've posted above).
 

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Phrases you NEVER hear while watching England.

These comments are rarer than a funny Gary Lineker quip.


1) I love the way Gary Neville belts out the national anthem.

2) That's it lads, up and at 'em from the start.

3) At least Ashley Cole appears to have put studs in his boots this time.

4) Ian Wright could at least get a bit excited. It is England after all.

5) Look at Tord Grip, he's going absolutely mental!

6) Oh look, Michael Owen's doing his "Metal Mickey" goal celebrations.

7) Frankie Lampard and Stevie G are really gelling in the middle of the park.

8 ) I fancy Hargreaves to bang this in from 25 yards.

9) They way we've started this second half, Sven must have kicked some arse at half-time.

10) It's good to see we're going for more goals and not sitting on our lead.

11) If only Rio would get more involved in goal celebrations.

12) Now victory's assured, we should be able to sit back and enjoy the last half-hour.

13) Thank God for that. Jermaine Jenas is coming on.

14) Oh, these Budweiser ads really crack me up.

(On British TV, during a World Cup game, when advertisements are about to come on before the game, at half-time, and after the game and it says that this game is sponsored by Budweiser, we poke fun at Americans. There are two American men sitting at a desk in a studio and they are pretty dumb. On one gag, one says to the other: "Hey, Al. The FIFA World Cup has OTHER COUNTRIES playing in it! We're gonna have to learn all those names." And then the adverts come on. In nearly every game, it's a different joke.).


thesun.co.uk
 

#juan

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Blackleave wrote:
But if he IS Canadian, then maybe that's why he's crap (hence his Brazilian nickname of DUNG that I've posted above).

Now now, remember, the guy does play for your national team. Musn't insult the lads...
 

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Hard luck to the Tunisians today. They fought bravely but were simply over-run by a fabulous Spanish side.

Gotta feel sorry for the Saudis. They keep making it to the big show then getting humiliated.
 

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Oh please stop all that crap and discuss some proper football, you clearly do not know anything about, in particular you Blackleaf, who can only write some things from the newspaper which do not matter, when we are talking football. It should be put in another forum, g.e. 'Bad Jokes' where I think such things would fit.

Spain was awesome, they had the ability to keep playing and hope for the win, which they got. I think Spain looks like a team which can very far, and maybe win the tournament.