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Post by martindn on Jun 13, 2010 21:37:18 GMT
Yes, I don't fancy England having to meet them in the next round!! Graeme, I hope you and Marianne are still friends...  Martin D |
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Post by gra7890 on Jun 13, 2010 21:56:48 GMT
Yes, I don't fancy England having to meet them in the next round!! One step at a time; we have got to get out of the group stage first ! Graham |
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Post by Jeff on Jun 14, 2010 17:53:17 GMT
Germany always find a way to peak at the right time  Graham Don't worry about the Germans. They've peaked too soon !! As for the England v USA game, just remember England also drew their first game in 1966. All the same, I'd like to see David James in goal, Joe Cole in midfield and Jermain Defoe up front with Rooney. If we don't win the group we play the Germans in the last 16. If we do it's probably Ghana, a better option ! i.postimg.cc/9fYxy370/smilie-big-grin.gif |
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Post by Joe on Jun 14, 2010 19:36:22 GMT
That was a shock result with Germany's 4 goals over Australia  The Netherlands were brilliant earlier...helped by an own goal. One starts to wonder if that new type of ball might be an issue---taking all those wonky bounces etc. It's almost if the lads are kicking a beachball around the pitch. Hopefully FIFA are looking into it.  I've heard they are looking to ban those vuvuzelas...I'm hoping at least when we are out of the group stages. I rather think the bees are attraced to my televison! I think also that the referees are doing a brilliant job. Being quite consistent with most of the calls...even the assistant refs with their offside calls. That's my commentary for now! Joe |
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Post by martindn on Jun 14, 2010 20:53:38 GMT
Paraguay drawing with Italy. Didn't expect that. And could have won except for, wait for it, a goalkeeping error.
I think it would have been unjust id Italy had lost theough, they were the better team for much of the game.
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Post by gra7890 on Jun 14, 2010 21:16:19 GMT
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Post by gra7890 on Jun 14, 2010 21:20:36 GMT
Paraguay drawing with Italy. Didn't expect that. And could have won except for, wait for it, a goalkeeping error. I think it would have been unjust id Italy had lost theough, they were the better team for much of the game. Martin D If you look at Paraguay's record it was not that surprising.... odds on they will both go through.... Graham |
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Post by Libby on Jun 15, 2010 2:34:31 GMT
So how has NZ done? That's the main reason I was asking. I'm only interested because of Hayley!  |
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Post by Joe on Jun 15, 2010 3:20:24 GMT
So how has NZ done? That's the main reason I was asking. I'm only interested because of Hayley! Hi Libby, New Zealand are playing their first match against Slovakia tomorrow morning, 4:30 AM your time. ESPN has been great in replaying all the day's matches in the afternoon and evening. I would imagine Hayley will be watching the live match during her lunch ! Best wishes, Joe |
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Post by Jeff on Jun 15, 2010 10:15:40 GMT
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Post by Elliot Kane on Jun 15, 2010 11:08:04 GMT
Italy were rubbish in the first half and had no finishing ability in the second. I was very disappointed by them, honestly.
That said, only Germany have really lived up to expectation, so far. By far the best team that has played to date, in fact.
All things can change in a WC of course, and there's plenty of time for the other teams to settle. England need to play Joe Cole, though, whatever else we do. He's easily our best midfielder and arguably our best player full stop. I have no idea why he didn't start against the US.
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Post by Dave on Jun 15, 2010 13:23:29 GMT
Hayley will be pleased. 93rd minute equaliser for NZ against Slovakia,1-1, their first ever World Cup point. NZ doesn't even have a professional football league! Nice one, fellas! Dave |
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Post by jimg on Jun 15, 2010 13:25:23 GMT
Great result for the Kiwis equalizing with just 40 secs. left
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Post by comet on Jun 15, 2010 13:53:03 GMT
Great result for the Kiwis equalizing with just 40 secs. left  they sure cut that close May as well root for New Zealand since the French put us out with a double hand ball  |
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Post by gra7890 on Jun 15, 2010 14:09:41 GMT
I was listening on the Radio during the lunch break at work and they reckoned New Zealand should have scored a couple of minutes before they did........They could have won !
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The Netherlands were brilliant earlier...helped by an own goal. 
