World Cup chat thread

Pawwed Rig

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

KrustyUCC

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

jobeenfitz

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.

Pawwed Rig

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.

Pepe LeFrits

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.

Jack Skellington

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.

Knex*

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

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

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

good times

Pawwed Rig

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

It takes a special kind of cretin to think god has an interest in a football match.

Different sport, same point

LostinBlanch

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.

Pawwed Rig

Amazing header by Van Persie

KrustyUCC

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

Pawwed Rig

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?

KrustyUCC

was in gym for that one

you would have got some money on 4-1 holland

3rd goal should have been free out

Pawwed Rig

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

old gregg

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

Panthro

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

Pawwed Rig

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,

_Kaiser_

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?

D'Agger

Oh bhiys - Germany vs. Portugal @ 4pm

Super finish to work

Knex*

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

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

tis 5pm aye

D'Agger

ah well....30mins instead, how bad!

Pawwed Rig

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

D'Agger

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

Panthro

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

D'Agger

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!

Pawwed Rig

Was the Belgium match any good???



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

Liam McPoyle

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

Pawwed Rig

20 years ago today

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

Pepe LeFrits

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Pepe is an absolute clown.

Harsh

D'Agger

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Harsh

For no reason whatsoever:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRizowiOQfI

snipey

A question was asked in the pub last night albeit a strange one but nobody had the answer,he asked what would happen it all the teams in the group drew,how would they sort out who goes through.

Pawwed Rig

I did not see that coming!!

Spare a thought for those poor Spanish fans who decided to save their holidays by skipping the group stages and are flying out to Brazil next week

Knex*

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

I did not see that coming!!

Spare a thought for those poor Spanish fans who decided to save their holidays by skipping the group stages and are flying out to Brazil next week

Ah, the poor lads!

:pac:

Pawwed Rig

snipey wrote: »

A question was asked in the pub last night albeit a strange one but nobody had the answer,he asked what would happen it all the teams in the group drew,how would they sort out who goes through.

Firstly it would go on goals scored but assuming all that was equal afaik they draw lots for the next round.

Really looking forward to Engerland Uruguay tonight. Whoever loses is out:eek:

D'Agger

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Firstly it would go on goals scored but assuming all that was equal afaik they draw lots for the next round.

Really looking forward to Engerland Uruguay tonight. Whoever loses is out:eek:

Huge game - can't wait either!

Pepe LeFrits

Should be a belter, two top-heavy teams. I expect it to be a feisty affair.

D'Agger

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Should be a belter, two top-heavy teams. I expect it to be a feisty affair.

I think England will win based on Uruguay being pathetic in the first game.

Suarez isn't 100% fit, they seem dodgy at the back and their midfield wasn't exactly solid either, the only reason I see England losing this is via a mistake or a sub par performance.....


cue 8-0 win for Uruguay :pac:

Pawwed Rig

Dunno if Suarez will help any. Their problem was creating chances rather than the conversion of them. Hoping to see Rooney in the middle even if just the shut the pundits up.

Lucas Hood

D'Agger wrote: »

I think England will win based on Uruguay being pathetic in the first game.

Suarez isn't 100% fit, they seem dodgy at the back and their midfield wasn't exactly solid either, the only reason I see England losing this is via a mistake or a sub par performance.....


cue 8-0 win for Uruguay :pac:

Uruguay always start tournaments poorly. I think I heard today they haven't won their opening game in the world cup since 1970.

D'Agger

Pawwed Rig wrote: »

Dunno if Suarez will help any. Their problem was creating chances rather than the conversion of them. Hoping to see Rooney in the middle even if just the shut the pundits up.

Suarez on form can create something from nothing is the thing - again though, if he's not 100% then they're in trouble

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Uruguay always start tournaments poorly. I think I heard today they haven't won their opening game in the world cup since 1970.

True, I still think their team is somewhat overrated from the last WC - rightly so in a way based on how good they were in South Africa, but their midfield and defence just doesn't have what it takes this time round I think.

Pawwed Rig

Lucas Hood wrote: »

Uruguay always start tournaments poorly. I think I heard today they haven't won their opening game in the world cup since 1970.

That would hold some water if they generally did well in the World Cup but other than the last one they are usually knocked out early on.

Slattsy

Suarez to score 4 here

Pawwed Rig

Not really going to plan is it!! Uruguay deserve to be winning although their defender should have gotten a red

Slattsy

Its actually a game i thought could be brilliant, 2 teams that needed to win but its been cat.
England to nick a draw, or the win if they can get an early goal.

D'Agger

Well I got that wrong, thought England deserved more but they weren't as clinical as Uruguay who defended really well - they were very physical I thought.

Delighted for Suarez, what a player

Pawwed Rig

Yeah agreed. I didn't think he could have improved Uruguay by so much. Gutted for England

Pawwed Rig

What a great World Cup!! Never saw Costa Rica qualifying

Slattsy

Safe to say a South American team will win it then

Bafucin

Pepe LeFrits wrote: »

Harsh

Extremely Harsh!