World Cup 2010 ZAF
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Henry's the only Barca member I won't be cheering for...Go Uruguay!
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I think Uruguay may surprise us,at least I hope so.
Fuck the French
Normally I'm not a France hater but they weaseled their way into WC vs. Ireland, that was totally undeserved.
So yeah, I'll definitely root for Uruguay.
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Uruguay - France 0:0
Gah, what a boring match. France played sloppy and uninspired as usual, Uruguay can (and should) do better. On the upside, if France keep on playing like that, they won't survive the first round.
Tomorrow's matches:
South Korea - Greece
Argentina - Nigeria
England - USA
Almost a full footie day, excellent!
EDIT:
Let me add that I don't have a problem with France per se, I just don't like Les Bleus. Excellent single players but low team playing skills.
Gah, what a boring match. France played sloppy and uninspired as usual, Uruguay can (and should) do better. On the upside, if France keep on playing like that, they won't survive the first round.
Tomorrow's matches:
South Korea - Greece
Argentina - Nigeria
England - USA
Almost a full footie day, excellent!
EDIT:
Let me add that I don't have a problem with France per se, I just don't like Les Bleus. Excellent single players but low team playing skills.
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Attention, the Mexican fanboy has arrived!!!!!
hahahaha nawww, im unbiased
overall, the tie isn't really all that bad
Even tho South Africa on paper is inferior footballskill wise to Mexico, playing the opening game, against the host country, with the entire stadium and country against you, the nerves, the pressure, etc, is nothing to dismiss. A victory would have been so much better but the tie still gives Mexico a lot of hope. If they defeat France in the next game, which is very, very possible, they pretty much just need to seal a tie against uruguay and they move on.
Mexico historically always increases their playing skill when they play against better teams.
France vs uruguay was a big disappointment
here are my predictions for tomorrow's games:
England will win
Argentina will win
Don't really care at all about the Greece game bwahaha
Actually, the U.S., is my second team pick after Mexico, I hope they do well, I really do, but even tho I think it's very possible for them to beat England, I see England taking it. The U.S. should win the following games and move on tho.
hahahaha nawww, im unbiased
overall, the tie isn't really all that bad
Even tho South Africa on paper is inferior footballskill wise to Mexico, playing the opening game, against the host country, with the entire stadium and country against you, the nerves, the pressure, etc, is nothing to dismiss. A victory would have been so much better but the tie still gives Mexico a lot of hope. If they defeat France in the next game, which is very, very possible, they pretty much just need to seal a tie against uruguay and they move on.
Mexico historically always increases their playing skill when they play against better teams.
France vs uruguay was a big disappointment
here are my predictions for tomorrow's games:
England will win
Argentina will win
Don't really care at all about the Greece game bwahaha
Actually, the U.S., is my second team pick after Mexico, I hope they do well, I really do, but even tho I think it's very possible for them to beat England, I see England taking it. The U.S. should win the following games and move on tho.
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Last world cup, France drew nil all against Swiss and both advanced.
Uruguay is the second best team in the group behind France.
Mexico completely lost their energy on the 70th minute.
Uruguay is onthe same zone as ZAF, so they are prepared for this brisk weather coming in. It won't affect them negatively as it might other countries.
A real benefit for ZAF and Mexico is that France and Uruguay suffered a lot of cards against each other.
Uruguay is the second best team in the group behind France.
Mexico completely lost their energy on the 70th minute.
Uruguay is onthe same zone as ZAF, so they are prepared for this brisk weather coming in. It won't affect them negatively as it might other countries.
A real benefit for ZAF and Mexico is that France and Uruguay suffered a lot of cards against each other.
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Actually, IMO I think Mexico has greater chances of beating France than they do Uruguay. Especially, since Mexico - Uruguay will be the last game and both teams will risk everything to move on.
Of course these are all predictions and opinions and in the world of football, nothing is certain.
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True words. But Perez looked like a deer in the headlights every time ZAF came at him. The rest of the defense seemed solid until everyone was winded, and I believe that was from the change in climate and pressure.
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fuck me the France game was boring, im just glad i had a few cans of larger and a curry to keep me happy.
im gutted, ive got to strip my kitchen out today ready for it to be plastered, which means ill miss most of today's games.
ill still be watching England vs USA though.
im gutted, ive got to strip my kitchen out today ready for it to be plastered, which means ill miss most of today's games.
ill still be watching England vs USA though.
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I'm torn in case of England - USA. England is my fave team after Germany and The Netherlands, I have a soft spot for those tragic heroes... 
Then again, the US boys have a certain style that makes their game interesting to watch, USA matches are never boring IMO.
Ah well, good luck guys, you'll need it.
Okay, here are my predictions:
South Korea - Greece
The Greek team is motivated but their performance in the qualifiying round wasn't all that hot (for ex. the 0:2 loss against Paraguay) so SK will give them a hard time. Greece has a good chance to win this one if they are on their toes so I say
1:2
Argentina - Nigeria
Argentina will win this one. However, never underestimate the agility and power of the Nigerian players...
3:1
England - USA
Team England seems to be under pressure from the media at home, this is what brought them into trouble more than once in the past. Really Looking forward to that match.
2:1
Then again, the US boys have a certain style that makes their game interesting to watch, USA matches are never boring IMO.
Ah well, good luck guys, you'll need it.
Okay, here are my predictions:
South Korea - Greece
The Greek team is motivated but their performance in the qualifiying round wasn't all that hot (for ex. the 0:2 loss against Paraguay) so SK will give them a hard time. Greece has a good chance to win this one if they are on their toes so I say
1:2
Argentina - Nigeria
Argentina will win this one. However, never underestimate the agility and power of the Nigerian players...
3:1
England - USA
Team England seems to be under pressure from the media at home, this is what brought them into trouble more than once in the past. Really Looking forward to that match.
2:1
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First half of South Korea - Greece is over.
The Koreans dominate the match so far, mostly due to a lack of agility on part of the Greeks and a downright stupid mistake that led to the 1:0. They woke up during the last ten mins which pointed out one of the exploitable flaws of the South Koreans, their defense with some gaping holes. Greece could do more if they switch to second gear and increase the pressure.
EDIT:
13 mins into second half - this isn't a match, it's a burial for Greece. I can't believe what I'm seeing, they play as if they had lead on their legs.
The early goal ruined it for Greece, now the Koreans are on a roll.
EDIT #2:
It's over, Greece lost 2:0. They seemed totally out of balance and depressed, too bad.
The Koreans dominate the match so far, mostly due to a lack of agility on part of the Greeks and a downright stupid mistake that led to the 1:0. They woke up during the last ten mins which pointed out one of the exploitable flaws of the South Koreans, their defense with some gaping holes. Greece could do more if they switch to second gear and increase the pressure.
EDIT:
13 mins into second half - this isn't a match, it's a burial for Greece. I can't believe what I'm seeing, they play as if they had lead on their legs.
The early goal ruined it for Greece, now the Koreans are on a roll.
EDIT #2:
It's over, Greece lost 2:0. They seemed totally out of balance and depressed, too bad.
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Greece played like shit. I'm really shocked at how abyssmal they were.
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Yeah, the whole Nigerian team are really on their toes, they play very well so far. I sort underestimated them, they're definitely better than I thought.
The thing is, Argentina does not play 100% yet, they have way more up their sleeves.
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France-Uruguay:
I was dissapointed by the result. France had to score at the end of the game, they had several opportunities they missed. I'm quite worried for my team on this world Cup.
The boys know how to play but it seems they forget everything in front of the goal.
I was dissapointed by the result. France had to score at the end of the game, they had several opportunities they missed. I'm quite worried for my team on this world Cup.
The boys know how to play but it seems they forget everything in front of the goal.
