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World Cup chat thread

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  • 13-06-2014 12:09am
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    Pawwed Rig
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    Game 1 Brazil Croatia.
    Definitely a couple of hometown decisions. I was glad Neymar wasn't sent off at the time even though by the rules he probably should have been as I think too many matches in the previous world cup were ruined by soft red cards.
    But that penalty decision was criminal. Croatia were hard done by.

    Really looking forward to Spain Holland tomorrow. Has to be a Spain win, doesn't it? Actually I reckon they would both settle for a draw as both will be hoping to come out of that group


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    KrustyUCC
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    it's stuff like that penalty decision that make me hate soccer sometimes

    then Fred celebrates like he has achieved something other than cheating to gain an advantage

    predicted score right in competition in work but would have prefered game not to be decided by home town decision

    if that was in opposite box no way it gets called


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    jobeenfitz
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    I agree, Croatia really hard done by. Referee was very poor. Disallowed goal for Croatia also a bad decision.

    I wonder did the authorities want Brazil to win at all cost to calm the Brazilians? It may help lesson riots.


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    Pawwed Rig
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    When he got the decision he looked up to heaven thanking God. He should have been struck down with a plague or something. Not sure what God would look kindly on that kind of carry on.

    If it was Modric who elbowed Neymar he would have walked too.

    At least we have a basis point now. A team needs to really beat Brazil to get past them. It happens every time. I recall US getting alot of decisions in 94 and Japan getting them in 02. Brazil are gonna need the decisions to go their way unless they improve alot.


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    Pepe LeFrits
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    Pawwed Rig wrote: »
    When he got the decision he looked up to heaven thanking God.
    It takes a special kind of cretin to think god has an interest in a football match.

    Well, it took less than 90 minutes for my WC enthusiasm to evaporate. Thought I was in a similar mind to what John Oliver talked about the other day, but nope. I just can't see anything other than a FIFA farce now. **** off FIFA.


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    Jack Skellington
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    I thought Neymar and Oscar played brilliantly but wasn't impressed with Brazil at all. Croatia were robbed. I don't see why when it comes to big decisions they can't have officials watch the replay, your man Fred basically cheated to turn the game around.


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    Knex*
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    An overriding sense of annoyance is what I've come away from that game with. Some shocking decisions, punctuated by horrific goalkeeping.


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    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
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    I had a few lovely beers watching a game I enjoy between two teams I've nothing invested in

    good times


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Pepe LeFrits wrote: »
    It takes a special kind of cretin to think god has an interest in a football match.
    Different sport, same point

    310689.jpg


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    LostinBlanch
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    jobeenfitz wrote: »
    I agree, Croatia really hard done by. Referee was very poor. Disallowed goal for Croatia also a bad decision.

    I wonder did the authorities want Brazil to win at all cost to calm the Brazilians? It may help lesson riots.

    This. Did anyone think that with the situation in Brazil and anti world cup feeling, that anything other than a Brazil victory in the first game was going to happen?

    If Brazil were knocked out early on (I know, not going to happen) could you imagine the rioting that would go on? It wouldn't look good for the Brazilian Government or FIFA.


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Amazing header by Van Persie :)


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    KrustyUCC
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    great header alright

    Spain penalty soft. Dutch defender foolish for going to ground but reckon contact was made by Costa

    you would expect spain to still win from here


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Yeah, soft penno alright. Another bad decision. Spain could win it but I would have thought both teams would be happy with a draw.

    Didn't see the match but I believe the refereeing in the Mexico v Cameroon match was even worse than last night?


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    KrustyUCC
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    was in gym for that one

    you would have got some money on 4-1 holland

    3rd goal should have been free out


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Spanish defence is awful. Unbelievable scoreline! Strange decision taking Alonso off imo. If Torres is the solution to scoring Spain are in trouble.


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    old gregg
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    Yea well as an Aussie, the 'Socceroo' is not a real animal any more than soccer is a real sport :D


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    Panthro
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    Fairly looking forward to today's games.
    I'm all out Uruguay me!


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Surprising result last night. I thought England would do Italy.

    So far so good, no draws to date and plenty of goals in most of the matches,


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    _Kaiser_
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    Switzerland v Ecuador definitely the poorest match so far. Hopefully the France and Argentina games later will make up for it.

    The real question is, do I want Dominos? :p


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    D'Agger
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    Oh bhiys - Germany vs. Portugal @ 4pm

    Super finish to work


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    Knex*
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    Is it not starting at 5pm, D'Agger?


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    Sir Digby Chicken Caesar
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    tis 5pm aye


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    D'Agger
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    ah well....30mins instead, how bad! :)


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Pepe is an absolute clown. Portugal are short enough on quality without him being a moron. I think that is the ned of them tbh Ronaldo can't do it on his own.

    really looking forward to seeing Belgium today. They have a nice starting game that I would be expecting them to win which should settle them into the competition nicely. They could go along way


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    D'Agger
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    Pawwed Rig wrote: »
    Pepe is an absolute clown. Portugal are short enough on quality without him being a moron. I think that is the ned of them tbh Ronaldo can't do it on his own.

    really looking forward to seeing Belgium today. They have a nice starting game that I would be expecting them to win which should settle them into the competition nicely. They could go along way
    Belgium have such a good squad, can't wait to see Hazard, Lukaku, Vertongen etc

    Feel bad for Ronaldo tbh, he's going nowhere in a team where Hugo Almeida starts up front and Mr.Discipline himself at the back. They were awful yesterday


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    Panthro
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    Anyone watch the USA game? I have to say I enjoyed it big time.


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    D'Agger
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    Panthro wrote: »
    Anyone watch the USA game? I have to say I enjoyed it big time.
    Watched the first half but had to head to bed at that stage I was barely awake!

    Good game from what I saw - thought Ghana were poor - couldn't work anything through the middle so kept crossing it in to no effect. USA had some lovely passages of play though I have to say!


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    Pawwed Rig
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    Was the Belgium match any good???



    grumble grumble bloody visitors coming around at 5 when there is football on have no consideration grumble rant


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    Liam McPoyle
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    What I saw of it wasnt great anyway man so you didnt miss much.


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    #30
    Pawwed Rig
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    20 years ago today :)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXauYVy_dws


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    Pepe LeFrits
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    Pawwed Rig wrote: »
    Pepe is an absolute clown.
    Harsh :(


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