Leferd Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 In some ways I'd now like to see Algeria-France for historical reasons, but I have Germany in my bracket. "Things are funny...are comedic, because they mix the real with the absurd." - Buzz Aldrin."P-O-T-A-T-O-E" - Dan Quayle
Keyrock Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) I can't believe how well France is playing compared to the last world cup, do you guys they they are serious contenders for the semi-finals ? Absolutely, they've been very impressive. However, assuming Germany wins later today as expected, that QF match is going to be a big time heavyweight bout. Edited June 30, 2014 by Keyrock RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
BruceVC Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 In some ways I'd now like to see Algeria-France for historical reasons, but I have Germany in my bracket. Yeah I was thinking the same thing. I can't believe how well France is playing compared to the last world cup, do you guys they they are serious contenders for the semi-finals ? Absolutely, they've been very impressive. However, assuming Germany wins later today as expected, that QF match is going to be a big time heavyweight bout. You've raised a good point, if Germany wins does that mean they will have to play France in the QF? "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) Yep, Quarterfinalists are the winners of the days matches in R16 Edited June 30, 2014 by Malcador Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
BruceVC Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Yep, Quarterfinalists are the winners of the days matches in R16 Okay interesting...I'm worried now. I want Germany to get through but France is looking very impressive "Abashed the devil stood and felt how awful goodness is and saw Virtue in her shape how lovely: and pined his loss” John Milton "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” - George Bernard Shaw "What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead" - Nelson Mandela
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Hopefully Germany starts clicking. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Here's hoping Klose gets #16 today. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
HoonDing Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 No matter Kebab win or loss: there will be burning cars. 1 The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Germany looking flat Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Keyrock Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Wow, ze Germans are looking really shaky at the start here. Algeria have clearly been the better side so far. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Sheesh Germany need to step it up. Moustafi's being ignored by his team mates when they go forward, heh. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Bendu Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 It's by some distance the worst half I've seen from Germany since 2004.
JadedWolf Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Don't worry, they're Germans. No matter what happens the first 89 minutes, they will score as many as needed in the 90th minute + extra time. Never attribute to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence.
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 It's by some distance the worst half I've seen from Germany since 2004. Painful to watch, definitely think the 4 CBs at the back isn't really working out well. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Keyrock Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Algeria looked the superior side for 35 minutes, Germany stepped it up in the last 10 minutes of the 1st half. It's still scoreless and it feels a bit like Algeria missed their chance. You never know, though. RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Sheesh, what is with the whistling. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Keyrock Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 (edited) This has been a real exciting 90 minutes of football, and we're getting 30 more. And just like that ze Germans score in the 2nd minute of extra time. Edited June 30, 2014 by Keyrock RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
JadedWolf Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Germans will be Germans. First they allow the other team to hope, then they crush all hope at the last moment. Never attribute to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence.
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 "Hide yo Peugeots, hide yo Citroën" Heh. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Malcador Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Ozil seals it. Jesus, they are going to get killed by France. Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
Keyrock Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 Really gutsy performance from Algeria, just not enough against ze Germans. 1 RFK Jr 2024 "Any organization created out of fear must create fear to survive." - Bill Hicks
HoonDing Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 I'll just park my car somewhere else The ending of the words is ALMSIVI.
JadedWolf Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 At least the French Algerians have a reason to cheer for France now. Never attribute to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence.
JadedWolf Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 For those who are not Belgian but still want to cheer on Belgium tomorrow: http://belgiumizeme.be/ Never attribute to malice that which can adequately be explained by incompetence.
Tigranes Posted July 1, 2014 Posted July 1, 2014 Worried for Germany because of France? Surely not. The French have been every bit as mediocre as the Germans since the first game. The Germans still have more players from which goals and individual moments can come; the French are well drilled but today's tactical experiment showed that they need Benzema down the middle, Griezmann penetrating the flanks and Valbuena spreading the ball for them to really find the goal. i.e. with Ribery injured and Pogba not yet quite firing, they only really have one plan. Germany may have one plan but they have a lot more depth and ability to execute it, and they can always Klose it up. 2 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)
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