mkreku Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I thought the 0-0 game between Sweden and Trinidad & Tobago was very exciting. Sweden had something like 26 scoring chances, yet we were denied. It was very exciting because at that point everyone thought that those T&T points were the only sure points we'd be getting in the group. When we only got one point I seriously doubted that we would survive our group. I am glad I was wrong ) Swedes, go to: Spel2, for the latest game reviews in swedish!
Lucius Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 I would have scorned you forever if you hadn't qualified through a group like that mkreku... then again, our own WC qualification cup was made up mostly of former soviet republics, and still we failed... DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting.
kumquatq3 Posted June 21, 2006 Posted June 21, 2006 The joy of the tie is lost on me, unless you need a point to advance or something.
Jediphile Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 The joy of the tie is lost on me, unless you need a point to advance or something. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you kidding? England and Sweden playing 2-2 was exciting in the extreme... and no, I'm neither a Swede nor an Englishman. Visit my KotOR blog at Deadly Forums.
Blarghagh Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Okay, I can understand that people don't think a tie is interesting enough, but man, saying Argentina and Holland were playing badly, that's just dingo. Both teams had an excellent run in that game.
Ellester Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Ghana up 2-1 at this point over the US Life is like a clam. Years of filtering crap then some bastard cracks you open and scrapes you into its damned mouth, end of story. - Steven Erikson
taks Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 yes, i heard on the way in to work a bit ago. looks like italy is winning, too. dang. taks comrade taks... just because.
Ellester Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Ghana up 2-1 at this point over the US <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is a final, the US is out. Life is like a clam. Years of filtering crap then some bastard cracks you open and scrapes you into its damned mouth, end of story. - Steven Erikson
Jediphile Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Ghana up 2-1 at this point over the US <{POST_SNAPBACK}> This is a final, the US is out. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It is also Czech-out time... Visit my KotOR blog at Deadly Forums.
kumquatq3 Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 I missed the game, the scotish guy on tv tells me there was some kind of big bad call, anyone see it?
Atreides Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Better luck next times guys. Spreading beauty with my katana.
Tigranes Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 No real bad calls in Czech game, at least, the red card was deserved. I'm gutted, Koller was their only decent striker, scores in 10 mins then gets himself stretchered off in their first match. Pity for Nedved too. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
kirottu Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 VICTORY FOR JAPAN!!! KILL THOSE BRASILIANS!!!!!!1 This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Lucius Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 BANZAI!!!!!1 DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting.
kirottu Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 (edited) Kawaguchi I wuv you. Edited June 22, 2006 by kirottu This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
kirottu Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 OMG! Japan leads 1-0! This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Lucius Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 ****, lotto Brazil. <_< DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting.
kirottu Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 In the last freaking minute. This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Jediphile Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 No real bad calls in Czech game, at least, the red card was deserved. I'm gutted, Koller was their only decent striker, scores in 10 mins then gets himself stretchered off in their first match. Pity for Nedved too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, a shame... I was really impressed with how the Czechs played against the US in their first match, but it was disappointing that they had nothing to come back with when Ghana scored against them. That said, they didn't exactly have much of a break after that first game... And yes, the red card was deserved - just plain stupidity from the player, who basically ruined the Czech chances. Visit my KotOR blog at Deadly Forums.
Lucius Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 In the last freaking minute. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not to worry, Ghana will kick Brazil's ass xD DENMARK! It appears that I have not yet found a sig to replace the one about me not being banned... interesting.
kirottu Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Ghana is my other favourite. They have played good football and they don This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time.
Gorth Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Go Socceroos! “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
jaguars4ever Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 Sad to see Japan go bye-bye. On the bright side, Graham Poll (referee for Teh Aussies vs Teh Croats aka The Fake Aussies) was absolutely hilarious.
Guest The Architect Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 GO THE SOCCEROOS! WE'RE INTO THE LAST 16! YES! YES! :D But the refereeing from Graham Poll was absolute ****in rubbish! That stooge almost cost us the game and ended our World Cup dream. :angry: I know that there is a large Croatian community in Australia and there were plenty of people from Australia that were going for Croatia because of their Croatian heritage, and there were people who were neutral or couldn't decide who to go for, I know, because accouple of people I know at school have Croatian heritage and were 'neutral' about the Croatia-Australia match but were not upset when Croatia got knocked out, it was a 'win-win' situation for me. But I'm not like that, my heritage is Italian, but I was born in Australia and I will be going for Australia all the way, not Italy! I hope we beat them. Don't get me wrong, I like Italy, they are my second favourite team in the World Cup but to me, it's not a 'win-win' situation if Italy win, I want us to go through, and those who think Italy is going to destroy us are in for a big surprise, because if we lose, we will make Italy work for it, make no mistake about it, I hope us getting into the last '16' has at least proven those people wrong who beleive that we were one of the weakest teams in the tournament and were one of the easybeats, because we're not! Really we should have been awarded two penalties, what about that clear Croatian handball in our penalty box that mirrored an AFL defensive tap? What about that bloody Croac who had his arm wrapped around Viduka and dragged him down in the penalty box off the ball? WTF! And what about that idiot Kalac and his crappy goalkeeping? He should have saved Croatia's second goal easy? Why the hell wasn't Schwarzer starting? He's a far better keeper than Kalac? Don't get me wrong Guus, your a legend, but Kalac isn't even half the keeper Schwarzer is, he sucks IMHO. Besides, Kalac has Croatian heritage, starting him against Croatia to me was a big no-no, because a goalkepper is so crucial, and you just don't know if Kalac was going to deliberately stuff up or not. It sucks how Emerton (who's been so good for us) will miss the crucial game against Italy, his absense will hurt us against them. to Kewell, he played a full '90' minutes and is beginning to become fit again, at the right time, we need him and Cahill fully fit for the knockout stages. But seriously, we could have won '4-1' against Croatia, if we were awarded those two other penalties that should have been given and if Schwarzer was goalkeeping (well I'd at least assume he wouldn't stuff up like that considering his recent form) then yes, it could have been '4-1' IMHO, but bah, who cares? WE ARE INTO THE LAST 16! :D COME ON!!! But the refereeing, boy I was very bloody pissed off with the ref, he was ****e, I mean, it takes '3' yellow cards to send off Simunic, when he should have been sent off when his SECOND yellow card was given, boy, I tell you what, I love my soccer, the atmosphere, the fun, the tension, the creativity and skill involved, it rocks, it's to die for, however, IMHO, this World Cup stinks of corruption, and not just the refereeing, but nonetheless, nothing can be done about it and it won't effect my obsession with the game, so hurry up already Monday night!
Atreides Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 I'm backing Inzaghi to fumble the ball over the line. Spreading beauty with my katana.
Recommended Posts