Originally posted by Mobius:Thanks for the insight Beppe. Or is it Antonio? Only an Italian would think that was a penalty kick.
The Aussie defender sprawled in front of the Italian, not really going for the ball, and appeared to lean into him as he fell over him. It seems unfair that a PK would be called on the last play, but the defender made a mistake.
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Originally posted by vansmack:was it or not?
Originally posted by Mobius:Thanks for the insight Beppe. Or is it Antonio? Only an Italian would think that was a penalty kick.
The Aussie defender sprawled in front of the Italian, not really going for the ball, and appeared to lean into him as he fell over him. It seems unfair that a PK would be called on the last play, but the defender made a mistake.
actually, I am not sure whether it was penalty or not. I'll watch it with more time at home. I don't think the referee tried to help Italy, the red card for the Italian defender was way too much.
Shouldn't you be watching Spain?
Originally posted by vansmack:It's 0-0 after 25 minutes, so not much to watch right now.
Shouldn't you be watching Spain?
Originally posted by Rob_Gee:What you're not watching is a great match thus far…
It's 0-0 after 25 minutes, so not much to watch right now.
Originally posted by vansmack:F.C. Barcelona, that is pretty much it for me. Would like to see Spain beat France though, but can't watch it now.
Shouldn't you be watching Spain?
Originally posted by vansmack:Well, it's 1-1 at the half now, so you are right.
What you're not watching is a great match thus far… [/QB]
Originally posted by Rob_Gee:Do you only watch the innings where the Yankees score, or do you watch the scoreless innings as well?
Well, it's 1-1 at the half now, so you are right.
Originally posted by vansmack:And again.
Originally posted by Barcelona:…and the Semi-final round.
Spain still struggling to find national identity…
Originally posted by vansmack:Good one.
Do you only watch the innings where the Yankees score, or do you watch the scoreless innings as well? [/QB]
If I was a betting man I would've put money on Spain…..good job I'm not a betting man.
France v Brasil should be interesting…Brasil haven't really been tested yet, and it looks like France have got their act together.
Germany v Argentina 'should' be the match of the tournament.
Ronaldo (not the fat one) has evidently stated he wants away from Man Utd and go to Real Madrid…..like I've been saying for the last year, lets cash in on the little twat and get a productive player instead. He's got more steps than Riverdance but that's it, his crossing is pathetic and his passing (when he does pass) isn't much better. We should get Carrick (which it looks like we are anyway) and maybe Duffer who's sick of warming the bench, or maybe even Ribery who's been in Fergies sights for quite a while now.
France v Brasil should be interesting…Brasil haven't really been tested yet, and it looks like France have got their act together.
Germany v Argentina 'should' be the match of the tournament.
Ronaldo (not the fat one) has evidently stated he wants away from Man Utd and go to Real Madrid…..like I've been saying for the last year, lets cash in on the little twat and get a productive player instead. He's got more steps than Riverdance but that's it, his crossing is pathetic and his passing (when he does pass) isn't much better. We should get Carrick (which it looks like we are anyway) and maybe Duffer who's sick of warming the bench, or maybe even Ribery who's been in Fergies sights for quite a while now.
for the record, that was the most exciting match i have watched in the 2nd round.
though, i was rooting for France, so perhaps thats why.
though, i was rooting for France, so perhaps thats why.
When does America play? We could beat France, fer sure.
Originally posted by the sonick:Couldn't agree more. I don't care for either team, but the ball movement was spectacular, the officiating wasn't half bad and both teams played with (shockingly) class. France deserved the win, but it was a tough loss for Spain.
for the record, that was the most exciting match i have watched in the 2nd round.
My favorite part was Vieira telling Aragones to shut his yapper with the finger over his lips. Hilarious, especially after the replays showed the Spanish player making the most of it. Aragones went ballistic and I just kept laughing…
Originally posted by V.Vishnu A.Harry Chestwig:If France attacked like that during the two world wars they would have been over much faster and perhaps without our assistance.
When does America play? We could beat France, fer sure.
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:Spot on as usual Mank. United needs a controlling midfielder and C. Ronaldo's game has never been suited to England, let alone United. Get as much as we can now and go back to what worked in the late 90's and early 2000. Carrick, Duff and Ribery would all be a better fit.
Ronaldo (not the fat one) has evidently stated he wants away from Man Utd and go to Real Madrid…..like I've been saying for the last year, lets cash in on the little twat and get a productive player instead. He's got more steps than Riverdance but that's it, his crossing is pathetic and his passing (when he does pass) isn't much better. We should get Carrick (which it looks like we are anyway) and maybe Duffer who's sick of warming the bench, or maybe even Ribery who's been in Fergies sights for quite a while now.
What do you make of Ruud? Does he miss Beck's that much or have the wheels simply come off for him?
Originally posted by vansmack:
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:He, or United for that matter, have never been the same since Fergie got shot of Beck's…he's not the most talented player in the world, but he's the best in the world at what he does and that's give service to the strikers. RVN is a little too one dimensional for my liking, scoring from close range only, and if he's not getting the ball in the box then he's lost. Did you know he's NEVER scored from outside the 18 yard box???
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What do you make of Ruud? Does he miss Beck's that much or have the wheels simply come off for him?
I think the wheels have come off, but only in his head. There's definately something going on because he even had issues with his national coach. If Saha can keep out of the physio room he's a much better partner for Rooney up front.
I hope chelski sign a few more prima-donnas before the season starts, the more egos they have in that melting pot, the sooner it will all implode in that arrogant Portugese wankers smug little face.
Originally posted by Roadbike Mankie:I was shocked that Marco van Basten didn't sub Ruud in when Kuyt was basically a waste up front for most of the game. In a one goal game? That's what prompted me to ask you about him. There's clearly something going on with him. And no, I had no idea that he has never scored outside of the 18 yard box. Makes perfect sense though as I couldn't recall a single goal from outside.
Did you know he's NEVER scored from outside the 18 yard box???
There's definately something going on because he even had issues with his national coach.
go Germany. good to see the Euro teams doing so well. Italy should take Ukraine today and it will be all Brazil vs. Europe (til France takes em out!)
Oh my God, this game Germany vs. Argentinia was soooo exciting.. it is the first time since 1990 that Germany won against Argentinia and I think the little fight between Germany and Argentinia afterwards showed that Argentinia didn't expect that at all. Well, the german team was kind of bad during the first halftime, they constantly missed passes and had trouble to ward off the opposite team, but it turned out pretty well during the penalty kicks, especially Lehmann, the goalkeeper. *thumbs up*