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World Cup 2006

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4His_glory

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C4K said:
Tonight is a chance of a classic match - Argentina v Holland.

We'll have to pray quick tonight to see the start of this one ;)


...and welcome to the discussion wv
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Yes it is a classic matchup and should be interesting. I wonder how hard both teams will play though considering they have already clinched a spot in the group of 16.
 
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west virginia

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Argentina vs Holland

Thanks 4 His Glory....

I'm sorry though. I have to say that I am pulling for Holland. I believe Argentina will beat them but I do like the underdog here.
 
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4His_glory

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Wow 0-0 for the Argentina/Nedtherlands game. I thought there would be at least a couple of goals.

Oh well, at least Argentina wins the group because of goal differential.
 
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Matt Black

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Ulsterman said:
First half good, second half bad. Joe Cole scored a goal worthy of the world stage. I think England need more threatening fire power up front. Sorry, but at times Crouch couldn't hit a barn door even if he he was standing in front of it. Rooney was substandard and Sven was right to replace him. Maybe he is going to have to play Theo Walcott. The defence need to get their act together too. I think English soccer pundits talk as though England have a Divine right to win this competition. I think they may find out, yet again, that 1966 sentiment will not cut it in 2006.
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Agreed, David. Gerrard's goal wasn't bad either but we were very sloppy in defence, particularly letting that second goal in. I'm worried about our striking capacity with Owen out. Still, at least we don't have to face Germany...yet!
 
NaasPreacher (C4K)

NaasPreacher (C4K)

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It looks like

Italy v Australia
Ghana v Brasil

Good matches if so.

At least the worst penalty call of all-time against the Yanks didn't affect the standings.
 
Bob Farnaby

Bob Farnaby

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Australia 2, Croatia 2. The Draw is enough to get us to the next round, the furthest an Australian team has ever been.

Now for Italy. Logically they have to be the favourites, but if we play well we can beat them :thumbs:

In Melbourne, at one of the squares the match was shown live on a big screen, about 20,000 turned up to watch it - at 5am!!
 
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4His_glory

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My predictions for the group of 16

Gremany over Sweden
Argentina over Mexico
England over Ecuador
Portugal over Nedtherlands
Italy over Australia
Ukraine over Switzerland
Brazil over Ghana
Spain over France
 
NaasPreacher (C4K)

NaasPreacher (C4K)

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Germany over Sweden - check

Argentina over Mexico - check

England over Ecuador - very possible upset here, Ecuador over England

Portugal over Netherlands - good pick, could go either way - I think I will have to lean toward Holland on this one

Italy over Australia - unless the socceroos play a very aggressive, "in your face" match

Ukraine over Switzerland - check, Ukraine seem to be coming into their own

Brazil over Ghana - could be the surprise match of the tournament, though I would have to agree with you

Spain over France - check
 
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west virginia

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Predictions from WV

Germany over Sweden
Argentina over mexico (unfortunately)
England over Ecuador
Portugal over the Netherlands
Australia over Italy (wild pick)
Switzerland over Ukraine
Brazil over Ghana
Spain over France
 
NaasPreacher (C4K)

NaasPreacher (C4K)

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Ulsterman said:
Depends on the formation. If Sven chooses wisely Ecuador are going home.
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Good point - big IF and I think even "if" - Ecuador could catch them off guard. I realise England should win, but they have not looked great yet.
 
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4His_glory

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Argentina-Mexico 1-1 at half time.

Argentina is not playing to their potential and Mexico is giving everything they'v got. I could see this game going to a shoot out if things continue like they are.
 
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4His_glory

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Hah, WestVA, How about that? Mexico could not beat Argentina.

By the way the game should not have even gone to extra time for Argenitna's disallowed goal late in the game should have been counted- no one was offsides.

Anyhow next up Germany! I was hoping Argentina would be the ones to knock them out and they just may.

Great job by the Mexicans, I can see why they are ranked #4 in the world.
 
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