Author Topic: Brazil v Ghana and Spain v France (Read 40056 times)

Gnurglan · « **Reply #200 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:24:04 pm »

Quote from: WelshMike on June 27, 2006, 07:13:22 pm

To be fair, Raul was much better than Garcia against Tunisia. I don't know how he did against the Saudis, mind. Looks like a very good team out for Spain ... come on!

Doesn't matter, I want to see Garcia anyway.

And he usually does well in the big games.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #201 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:24:51 pm »

Ribery aside this looks like its going to be played solely down the middle with virtually no width, which quite possibly could result in another snoozer given France's penchant for emphasizing possession. After seeing their formation and line-up, get ready to watch Zidane's last match lads and lasses.

Kaizer · « **Reply #202 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:27:42 pm »

Domenech does it again, dropping Trezeguet in a match they need to score!

With another coach France could have been contenders, but Domenech is even worse than Svennis and France will pay the price.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #203 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:40:40 pm »

Quote from: Kaizer on June 27, 2006, 07:27:42 pm

With another coach France could have been contenders, but Domenech is even worse than Svennis and France will pay the price.

I don't know about France being contenders. Yes, Domenech is a terrible and lethargic tactician, but this is a French team in transistion which is unwilling to recognize its current status. In a way this French team are a bit like the German squad a few years ago and it wouldn't surprise me if they struggle to qualify for Euro 2008 or South Africa 2010 as they have lost an entire generation of players and failed to bring in new blood other than Ribery in favour of creating temporary success.

Cruiser · « **Reply #204 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:41:21 pm »

This game has the potential to be a cracker. But I think Spain's youth will overpower France's ageing stars.

Come on Xabi!

Liverpool 2 - 0 France

zabadoh · « **Reply #205 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:43:46 pm »

France's anemic attack will let them down.

Spain 1 - 0 France

Brick Tamland · « **Reply #206 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:43:55 pm »

What an attacking line up Spain are fielding!

Brick Tamland · « **Reply #207 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:46:20 pm »

France aren't as bad as everyone is saying. Just my feeling.

4pool · « **Reply #208 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:51:20 pm »

Spain

01 I Casillas
22 I Pablo
05 C Puyol
15 G Sergio Ramos
03 M Pernia
18 F Fabregas
08 H Xavi
14 X Alonso
21 D Villa
09 F Torres
07 G Raul

France

16 F Barthez
19 W Sagnol
15 L Thuram
05 W Gallas
03 E Abidal
22 F Ribery
10 Z Zidane
06 C Makelele
04 P Vieira
07 F Malouda
12 T Henry

Ref: Roberto Rosetti----Italy

mobydick · « **Reply #209 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:51:25 pm »

Quote from: Gnurglan on June 27, 2006, 07:04:34 pm

Why no Trezeguet?

Henry doesn't like a partner apparently, especially one who makes the same runs and takes up the same space as he does.

myrlas · « **Reply #210 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:51:41 pm »

France will nick this one.

Zidane will score the winner...

Quote from: mobydick on June 27, 2006, 07:51:25 pm

Henry doesn't like a partner apparently, especially one who makes the same runs and takes up the same space as he does.

You're clearly NOT talking about Trezeguet here mate

Gnurglan · « **Reply #211 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:51:43 pm »

Quote from: Brick Tamland on June 27, 2006, 07:46:20 pm

France aren't as bad as everyone is saying. Just my feeling.

You're right. When I watched them in their last group game, I thought they had something going. But now that they have decided to play the same old team again, with Makelele-Vieira behind Zidane and Henry on his own up front, I believe they will be as slow and predictable as they were in their first two games. Spain are better than that.

4pool · « **Reply #212 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:57:31 pm »

Spanish anthem went off without whistles and boos..can't say the same for the French

Cruiser · « **Reply #213 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:01:19 pm »

Yeah a quite a large number of c*nts were booing the French anthem.

claRED · « **Reply #214 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:04:11 pm »

and clive gets his obligatory Utd reference in on itv....

mobydick · « **Reply #215 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:05:37 pm »

Quote from: myrlas on June 27, 2006, 07:51:41 pm

France will nick this one.

Zidane will score the winner...

You're clearly NOT talking about Trezeguet here mate

You may be right I just heard that they don't get on, but who knows?

Quote from: Cruiser on June 27, 2006, 08:01:19 pm

Yeah a quite a large number of c*nts were booing the French anthem.

That's a first timer for this WC isn't it?

4pool · « **Reply #216 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:06:42 pm »

France had a corner..all set up to take it..and the ref calls Zidane over to tell him it was a goal kick.

Was a corner..

strange

4pool · « **Reply #217 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:08:41 pm »

I think that was the first time--that i've heard--an anthem being boo'd at this WC.

4pool · « **Reply #218 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:09:09 pm »

Pernia just misses with a free kick

mobydick · « **Reply #219 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:14:44 pm »

Is England playing in white or red?

zabadoh · « **Reply #220 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:14:56 pm »

What was the deal with that corner kick that France was prevented from taking by the ref?

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #221 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:18:04 pm »

The Henry handball one after 5 mins?

4pool · « **Reply #222 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:18:59 pm »

I think the linesman waved for a corner...the ref over ruled and said goal kick.

hoonin · « **Reply #223 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:20:52 pm »

When I look at that French team, the only serious goal threat I see is Henry....

For Spain, I see Raul, Torres and Villa, plus a midfield of sublime vision and passing....

This will be a tight game, but surely Spain are too young, too hungry and too good for France?

4pool · « **Reply #224 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:22:03 pm »

22 minutes in and only 4 shots so far--one on goal.

zabadoh · « **Reply #225 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:22:10 pm »

France are being a lot more aggressive than I expected.
Is Spain is sitting back wating for counterattack opportunities?

Brick Tamland · « **Reply #226 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:23:24 pm »

First real chance for France. Ball across the 6yd box missed by two attackers...

4pool · « **Reply #227 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:23:25 pm »

France miss a golden chance..ball through the box and two players can't get to it

-HH- · « **Reply #228 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:23:31 pm »

Quote from: Gareth on June 27, 2006, 08:20:52 pm

When I look at that French team, the only serious goal threat I see is Henry....

For Spain, I see Raul, Torres and Villa, plus a midfield of sublime vision and passing....

This will be a tight game, but surely Spain are too young, too hungry and too good for France?

Think France have been the better side so far, marginally.

zabadoh · « **Reply #229 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:24:05 pm »

Tantalizing cross by Ribery in front of Viera and someone else.

johnno918 · « **Reply #230 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:25:04 pm »

Quote from: Gareth on June 27, 2006, 08:20:52 pm

When I look at that French team, the only serious goal threat I see is Henry....

For Spain, I see Raul, Torres and Villa, plus a midfield of sublime vision and passing....

This will be a tight game, but surely Spain are too young, too hungry and too good for France?

i think so. spain look like they can open up the french - and if they fail they have good attacking options on the bench with the likes of garcia etc. alonso looks confortable, and spain, in the main part are controlling the pace of the game.

4pool · « **Reply #231 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:26:43 pm »

PEn to Spain

Arch_Stanton · « **Reply #232 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:26:59 pm »

penalty

What a Video · « **Reply #233 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:27:04 pm »

What a stupid penalty to give away. Not that I have the slightest problem with it.

hooded claw · « **Reply #234 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:27:40 pm »

4pool · « **Reply #235 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:27:40 pm »

Thuram knocks Pablo down from behind

Villa takes..scores

hoonin · « **Reply #236 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:27:43 pm »

Nice one Thuram. Cheers

1-0

Tom_B · « **Reply #237 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:27:48 pm »

Get in, great penalty.

The 5th Benitle · « **Reply #238 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:27:53 pm »

Jesus. That referee has just been conned, badly. Awful, awful decision to give that.

What a Video · « **Reply #239 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:28:39 pm »

Nicely taken penalty. 1-0 and rightly so.

Author Topic: Brazil v Ghana and Spain v France (Read 40056 times)

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