World Cup 2014

[atanu]

France is a very strong contender this year. I have been a traditional supporter of France since the time of Platini etc.. As the team that I support always gets defeated, I am not supporting France. :yes:

 

[Watchmen]

France is a very strong contender this year. I have been a traditional supporter of France since the time of Platini etc.. As the team that I support always gets defeated, I am not supporting France. :yes:

They've played two good games against non-powerhouses. Let's see how they do once they face a challenging country.

 

[9Westy9]

I only caught the last 20 mins and it had fizzled out a bit. I just watched a replay of Cahill's goal. Ooof!

So, going by what we've seen, are Brazil really favourites?

Not based on what I've seen. They've got the quality though

Italy loses 1-0 to Costa Rica. Seems this is the year of upsets.

Germany versus Netherlands final?

I wasn't sure whether to celebrate or not after after that result

I reckon Chile Vs Costa Rica because why not.

I think France might win it.
Really enjoyed the Iran Argentina game. Would love it if Iran had won. They got sooooooo close.

They look decent but I reckon they'll come unstuck against Germany

They've played two good games against non-powerhouses. Let's see how they do once they face a challenging country.

My thoughts exactly

 

[9Westy9]

Ghana vs Germany was great to watch as was South Korea vs Algeria

 

[Debater Slayer]

The Netherlands look like solid contenders for the title. It will be interesting to see how far they get in the later stages.

 

[Koldo]

The Netherlands look like solid contenders for the title. It will be interesting to see how far they get in the later stages.

I think they can get really far.
It is easy to deal with half of Netherlands scoring chances though:

Do you see Robben rushing to the goal in a counterattack? It is the perfect time for a foul.

 

[9Westy9]

The Netherlands look like solid contenders for the title. It will be interesting to see how far they get in the later stages.

Yeah I've been impressed with the Netherlands. I don't think they'll win it but they could easily make the semi-finals

 

[atanu]

Ya. )(.

Today there is no game that interests me. Especially after the bitingly interesting Suarez. I enjoyed Spain vs. Australia match too, though it mattered to none.

 

[atanu]

Suarez gets the vampire treatment as World Cup bite goes viral

 

[atanu]

BREAKING: Mike Tyson offers to take Luis Suárez to lunch.
1:05 AM - 25 Jun 2014

 

[Drolefille]

Me: AMERICA ****** YEAH KICK GERMANY'S A**!! ONE NATION ONE TEAM! I BELIEVE! (I am rarely this crazy.)
My BF: Do the thing with the ball? And the stuff?

I tolerate him.

 

[sandandfoam]

First half of USA v Germany was pretty drab. Hope the second half is better.

 

[sandandfoam]

First half of USA v Germany was pretty drab. Hope the second half is better.

It wasn't. That was dull as ditchwater.

 

[Skwim]

Tue, Jul 1, 1:00 PM on ESPN • Round of 16

Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador

1H (Belgium?) vs United States
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[FearGod]

Viva Algeria, through to round of 16

[youtube]LSZ915DfDmI[/youtube]
Khaled - C'est La Vie - YouTube

 

[9Westy9]

Congrats to Algeria for upsetting the odds. Been impressed with them so far.

First half of USA v Germany was pretty drab. Hope the second half is better.

It was always likely to be with both sides only needing a point. It's why I watched the Ghana game instead

 

[9Westy9]

Round of 16 games

Brazil vs Chile
Netherlands vs Mexico
Colombia vs Uruguay
Costa Rica vs Greece
France vs Nigeria
Argentina vs Switzerland
Germany vs Algeria
Belgium vs USA

Lots of really exciting games in the round of 16 can't wait

 

[Flankerl]

Last night the Algerians in France were trying their outmost to secure more votes for the Front National.

Mondial : après la qualification de l'Algérie, les violences ont pris le pas sur la fête à Lyon

Mondial : les interpellations succèdent à la joie après la qualification de l'Algérie

A Marseille, la fête pour la qualification de l'Algérie ternie par des interpellations


I would love to see the havoc of a France - Algeria match. But that wont happen.

 

[Debater Slayer]

That was hands down the most suspenseful match I have ever seen.

 

[atanu]

Brazil scrapes through.