Author Topic: The 2006 World Cup Thread!!! (Read 79072 times)

Tuffty · « **Reply #180 on:** June 21, 2006, 11:43:04 AM »

First two matches of the Last 16 are:

Germany v Sweden
England v Ecuador

England looked very shaky yesterday. Their defence didn't seem to have a clue when it came to opposing setpieces. Add to that the fact that their star striker, Michael Owen was injured in the first 5 mins of the match, I seriously don't see England advancing beyond the Quarter Finals, when it's possible that they could play Argentina, but then, I never considered England as favourites for the cup anyway.

dogme · « **Reply #181 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:16:24 AM »

GERMANY only :-D but my girlfriend cheer for ENGLAND.

I think Argentina is in first seed now, but I believe in my GERMANY to be World Cup Champion na krub.

Ayabie · « **Reply #182 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:55:36 PM »

Whoa.

Ah, I didn't really have any hope for Japan in the first place, but I couldn't help but fire up after they bursted Brazil's bubble.

It's too bad they got toyed with the whole second half. And Ronaldo finally woke up it seems.

Good game, Japan.

Stirfry · « **Reply #183 on:** June 22, 2006, 10:59:17 PM »

aimaime · « **Reply #184 on:** June 22, 2006, 11:01:43 PM »

ronaldo doesn't need to run and yet scores 2

a croatian player got 3 yellow cards??!

Tuffty · « **Reply #185 on:** June 22, 2006, 11:28:33 PM »

Actually the Croatia v Australia match was more entertaining than Brazil v Japan, I thought. Croatia were leading in the opening minutes, then the Aussies came back. Croatia led again then Australia gave everything they had to equalise. Both teams reduced to 10 men, and of course there was the controversial matter of Simunic being booked twice, but the referee had forgot the player was booked once before and they were still playing for seven or so minutes until the ref displayed Simunic a third yellow card that he was sent off. Croatia came close to scoring during that period also, which would be, as the commentators put it, 'the most controversial moment in football history'. Somehow I doubt that referree will be overseeing the final.

ayou099 · « **Reply #186 on:** June 22, 2006, 11:53:19 PM »

In a way, Australia being through to the next round is a big win for football. Aussie is going wild over a game they usually pay absolutely no attention to (except for foreigners ofcourse), they usually worry about the cricket, AFL, NRL, Rugby etc. Now, football is dominating Australian TV.
Ofcourse I really feel bad that japan didn't make a show, but in the end, some of the feel good television is kind of rubbing of on me. Maybe it's not so bad that Aussie are through...

Sponge Bob · « **Reply #187 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:09:17 AM »

mmmmm Korea tmr, their fans own

Hey what about Ghana? Even though Brazil's gonna do something to them next round

Tuffty · « **Reply #188 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:11:12 AM »

I am glad Australia won. I didn't like some of the players in Croatia's squad. For a start off there was one guy who was waving his arms in the penalty box so much I thought he was playing volleyball. And then you get players who literally pushed the ref over a decision made against them! I was like, 'dude, seriously, do you want to be working at a McDonald's for the remainder of your life?'

daigong · « **Reply #189 on:** June 23, 2006, 01:38:54 AM »

Ghana shakes the boat...gots to watch the reruns later!

ahcheungape · « **Reply #190 on:** June 23, 2006, 04:39:31 AM »

feels bad for the japanese's goal keeper. those brazilians were firing shots after shots at him. i was very surprised they got the first goal. but then brazil was too crazy wit their ball handling.

i must feel good for ronaldo after scoring twice in the match. the critics can shut up now!

is it me or does it seems like brazil's goals are scored so effortless. the 2nd goal from ronaldo was just amazin. he basically stood just outside the box and took the angle and just shot it in.

Kei · « **Reply #191 on:** June 23, 2006, 06:36:23 AM »

OMG YES OMG YES AUSTRALIA!

My prediction was right and Chancha can suck it!

amuse · « **Reply #192 on:** June 23, 2006, 09:13:45 AM »

3 yellow cards lol ...

Here's a clip of the last 2 cards:
You can see the official world feed show the yellow turn into a red after he was given his 2nd yellow

idiotboy · « **Reply #193 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:05:37 AM »

c'mon aussies!

appropriate that controversy surrounded simunic, given that he's an aussie who chose to play for croatia cos he thought they'd have more international success: hands up how made the wrong decision, dude?

and i'm barracking for togo tonight: if france don't win, they're going home - and the french team has played so poorly (and their manager has wimped out of the tough decisions) they don't deserve to make it to the next round.

francy · « **Reply #194 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:48:29 PM »

nice to see new teams win, japan never had much chance really, cute girls tho!!

ayou099 · « **Reply #195 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:17:13 PM »

Poor south korea.... there goes asia for this world cup

Ayabie · « **Reply #196 on:** June 23, 2006, 11:31:00 PM »

I never saw the game, but I heard Korea were complaining about one of the goals. Man, they were pretty close to advancing. O:

The Togo VS France game was half-bad. I watched it on and off and coincidentally caught it whenever there was a goal.

What's up with the frenchies, really?

BakHamNoi · « **Reply #197 on:** June 24, 2006, 12:24:20 AM »

So Henry goals 2times......i bet a 3th goal against Spain mauahahahahah

dogme · « **Reply #198 on:** June 24, 2006, 01:57:06 AM »

Poor Korea, I'm so sad that they knock out from 2nd round:( There is no Asia team in WC2006

ahcheungape · « **Reply #199 on:** June 24, 2006, 03:53:44 AM »

haha korea looked promising after their first game. it all choked away in the end. the swiss are playin some fine ball now. it'll be interestin to see how they do in the 2nd round.