Author Topic: Brazil v Ghana and Spain v France (Read 40054 times)

liverpool4karan · « **on:** June 27, 2006, 08:30:42 am »

Robinho, who started Brazil's win over Japan, has been ruled out with a minor thigh muscle injury, so Adriano is likely to return to the side.

Alternatively, Ronaldinho could move up front with Juninho coming into midfield but coach Carlos Alberto Parreira will delay making a decision until Tuesday.

Ghana's influential midfielder Michael Essien is suspended for the match.

Razak Pimpong hopes to be fit after injuring a rib against the USA, but otherwise Ghana are at full strength.

Robinho, who suffered the injury to his right thigh in training on Sunday, says he hopes to be fit for next Saturday's quarter-final, should Brazil reach that stage.

With qualification assured after the first two group games, he was one of five changes made to the team for the 4-1 win over Japan.

But that is just part of coach Parreira's approach of having no-one in the squad whom he regards as being a reserve.

"Whatever team plays we will be well represented," he said.

"Our objective is to win the World Cup. I have 23 solutions and I don't have any problems."

Probable teams

Brazil: Dida; Cafu, Lucio, Juan, Roberto Carlos; Gilberto Silva, Juninho Pernambucano, Kaka, Ronaldinho; Ronaldo, Adriano.

Ghana: Richard Kingston; John Paintsil, Habib Mohammed, John Mensah, Shilla Illiasu; Derek Boateng, Stephen Appiah, Otto Addo, Sulley Muntari; Matthew Amoah, Asamoah Gyan.

Referee: Lubos Michel (Slovakia).

Spain coach Luis Aragones has included Arsenal's Cesc Fabregas and Raul in the starting XI after resting many first choice players for the last group game.

Raul should come in at the expense of forward Luis Garcia, and Fabregas will replace midfielder Marcos Senna.

French coach Raymond Domench has Eric Abidal and Zinedine Zidane back after bans so his only worry is whether to play Thierry Henry alone up front.

He will leave it late before deciding if David Trezeguet will partner him.

Probable teams

Spain: Casillas, Sergio Ramos, Puyol, Pablo, Pernia, Xavi, Alonso, Fabregas, Raul, Torres, Villa.

France: Barthez, Gallas, Abidal, Thuram, Sagnol, Malouda, Makelele, Vieira, Zidane, Ribery, Henry.

BIGdavalad · « **Reply #1 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:31:56 am »

Confident that Brazil/Ghana will be a good match.

Spain v France should be a lot easier on the eye than the last few games too.

TheRedBull · « **Reply #2 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:33:44 am »

3-1 to Brazil
2-1 to Spain

Brazil VS Spain in quarter final would be a dream match...

a red revolution · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:45:12 am »

Meant to be getting on with decorating the new house tonight, but everything stops at 7.55 tonight for the Spain\France game

Has the potential to be an absolute classic or a complete anti-climax. Here's hoping it's the classic option, that way the missus won't have a pop for leaving another half painted wall. Told her we should've moved during an odd numbered year.

-HH- · « **Reply #4 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:48:14 am »

France will beat Spain.

GBF · « **Reply #5 on:** June 27, 2006, 08:56:42 am »

hopefully today would be a bit more exciting than last night "super exciting" game

comon Ghana!

hoonin · « **Reply #6 on:** June 27, 2006, 09:16:57 am »

If Ghana play as well as they did against the Czechs then Brazil might have problems winning this in 90 mins.

Reddave7 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 27, 2006, 09:30:45 am »

Should be two good games today. Hope Ghana score first, that would make it a better game. Hope Spain can get the win tonight but it should be a good game. Hope Xabi plays well and Luis coming from the bench.

Emerald Red · « **Reply #8 on:** June 27, 2006, 09:34:56 am »

It's time for an upset

Reddave7 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 27, 2006, 09:40:31 am »

Who do you think is most likely to score tonight. Villa or Henry ?

Raul! · « **Reply #10 on:** June 27, 2006, 09:41:03 am »

Brazil - Ghana 4-2
Spain - France 1-2

hoonin · « **Reply #11 on:** June 27, 2006, 09:42:35 am »

Quote from: Reddave7 on June 27, 2006, 09:40:31 am

Who do you think is most likely to score tonight. Villa or Henry ?

Both?

garcia's da man · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2006, 09:58:23 am »

Really excited about these games later, they should be really interesting to watch. It would be nice if Ghana where to beat Brazil, but I think they will be two strong for them. You always get the feeling when you watch Brazil that they hold back a gear and could just step it up at any time.

As for Spain V France, im hoping Spain will win this as they have have played a much better game in the tournament so far. France appear to arrogant for me. Hope Xabi has a decent game and Luis comes off the bench and scores another hat trick

TheRedBull · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2006, 10:02:27 am »

Quote from: garcia's da man on June 27, 2006, 09:58:23 am

You always get the feeling when you watch Brazil that they hold back a gear and could just step it up at any time.

If you want to beat Brazil, make sure you score the winner in 90th min. or you will suffer like Japan.

RigBon1892 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2006, 11:16:12 am »

I read on ssn that Aragones wants to bring in Joaquin to start this game, and that itll be HIM at Luis' expense

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 27, 2006, 11:28:09 am »

France have been perhaps other than Sweden and England the dullest team in the tournament, although I wouldn't put it against them beating Spain based upon their history of underachievement. Hopefully Ghana can pull a nice upset against Brazil.

Brazil 3-1 Ghana
France 1-2 Spain

mr_mad_master · « **Reply #16 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:17:15 pm »

Spain Vs Brazil Semi both games will be settled in 90 minutes

Branno · « **Reply #17 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:42:59 pm »

Aragones v Henry

RigBon1892 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:47:15 pm »

Yeah that only dawned on me today too

C'mon spain(though if it goes to pens, you know who has to be playing)

Sarge · « **Reply #19 on:** June 27, 2006, 12:51:21 pm »

Brazil 3 - 1 Ghana, Ronaldo to bag a brace.

Spain 2 - 0 France, Torres & Villa to get the share of the Goals.

jesslfc · « **Reply #20 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:21:15 pm »

Brazil 3-2 Ghana- Ronaldinho and Ronaldo will share the goals.

Spain 2-1 France -Torres and xavi for Sapin, Henry for france!

garcia's da man · « **Reply #21 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:38:41 pm »

Predictions:

Brazil v Ghana 3-1

Spain v France 10 -1 (yeah right

) 2-1

Come on Spain...

Bejean · « **Reply #22 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:41:17 pm »

Ideal scenario for me would be Ghana beating the Brazilians and Spain going through.

Elli · « **Reply #23 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:42:58 pm »

Brazil 3-2 Ghana, late cruel winner for Brazil
Spain 1-0 France or 0-0 Spain to win AET/on pens.

Not impressed by Brazil-Ghana being on when I'm at work!

IrishDave · « **Reply #24 on:** June 27, 2006, 01:53:15 pm »

Quote from: Elli on June 27, 2006, 01:42:58 pm

Brazil 3-2 Ghana, late cruel winner for Brazil
Spain 1-0 France or 0-0 Spain to win AET/on pens.

Not impressed by Brazil-Ghana being on when I'm at work!

Me either. I think it has all the makings of a superb match.

dante · « **Reply #25 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:20:17 pm »

Quote

Who do you think is most likely to score tonight. Villa or Henry ?

Torres...

I would like to see Spain win as the supporters are brilliant

(http://www.betterphoto.com/gallery/dynoGallDetail.asp?photoID=2310705&catID=&style=&rowNumber=1&memberID=151998)

but I'm not betting on it. Henry on his day is one of the best in the world, Zidane wants to make it a good last one, and certainly even that idiot Domenech should realize he has to play Trezeguet as well..

AnotherSpanishfan · « **Reply #26 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:26:56 pm »

Both should be cracking matches!

Can't wait for our match though, i hope we don't choke for once in our lives. It'd be nice to see Xabi put one of his Gerrard-less performances the way he's done at Liverpool but i doubt Aragones will give him much freedom yet having Xavi and Cesc we might just need him to sit back and control the tempo. I'm worried about our defense because outside of Puyol we're very unexperienced while France are the opposite. Hopefully Henry isn't very inspired tonight.

johnno918 · « **Reply #27 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:37:43 pm »

the french will need to improve to beet spain, thats for sure. i think the spanish will do 'em, but the midfield battle will be key.

-HH- · « **Reply #28 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:44:45 pm »

Quote from: johnno918 on June 27, 2006, 02:37:43 pm

the french will need to improve to beet spain, thats for sure. i think the spanish will do 'em, but the midfield battle will be key.

I disagree, in this case I think the key are both defences. People may have been critical of the French so far but it remains that they've only conceeded one goal thus far. They also have a very pacy strikeforce whoever they put out there, and for the first time in this tournament they're not actually expected to win, which should pull them together a bit as a unit. With Spain playing 3 up front, France will have to be at their very best defensively to keep them out. That said, with 3 up front Spain will need to be able to get men back should France challenge them on the break with their pace.

Of course the midfields matter, but I think the game really hinges more in these areas.

garcia's da man · « **Reply #29 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:49:42 pm »

Quote from: AnotherSpanishfan on June 27, 2006, 02:26:56 pm

Both should be cracking matches!

Can't wait for our match though, i hope we don't choke for once in our lives. It'd be nice to see Xabi put one of his Gerrard-less performances the way he's done at Liverpool but i doubt Aragones will give him much freedom yet having Xavi and Cesc we might just need him to sit back and control the tempo. I'm worried about our defense because outside of Puyol we're very unexperienced while France are the opposite. Hopefully Henry isn't very inspired tonight.

Henry has been very tame and un-inspiring throughout the whole tournament IMO, so hopefully he will adopt that same style and attitude during this game tonight.

rednewbie · « **Reply #30 on:** June 27, 2006, 02:57:35 pm »

ghana to go through on penalties. you heard it here first people

go the black stars

WelshMike · « **Reply #31 on:** June 27, 2006, 03:01:14 pm »

Not really got a clue about the first match, let's say 3-1 to Brazil.
1-0 to Spain tonight.

Spain v Brazil would be a superb match.

daddykewell · « **Reply #32 on:** June 27, 2006, 03:33:18 pm »

Brazil 2 - 1 Ghana (In extra time)
Spain 1 - 0, Sergio Ramos with a late winner

WorldChampions · « **Reply #33 on:** June 27, 2006, 03:57:14 pm »

Carn't wait for spain v france. My most anticipated match of the tournament so far.

Hopefully it doesn't dissapoint like so many of the big matches so far. I think the smaller teams have put on a better display than most of the big guns.

Come on xabi and lil luis

4pool · « **Reply #34 on:** June 27, 2006, 03:58:46 pm »

Anyone need updates on the Brazil v Ghana match?

Brazil

01 N Dida
02 M Cafu
03 F Lucio
04 S Juan
06 R Carlos
05 F Emerson
11 J Ze Roberto
08 R Kaka
10 G Ronaldinho
07 L Adriano
09 L Ronaldo

Ghana

22 R Kingson
15 J Pantsil
07 I Shilla
05 J Mensah
06 E Pappoe
23 H Draman
18 E Addo
10 S Appiah
11 S Muntari
14 M Amoah
03 A Gyan

Ref: Lubos Michel

4pool · « **Reply #35 on:** June 27, 2006, 04:05:11 pm »

Ronaldo 1-0

Arch_Stanton · « **Reply #36 on:** June 27, 2006, 04:05:16 pm »

1-0 Ronaldo

daddykewell · « **Reply #37 on:** June 27, 2006, 04:05:26 pm »

Ronaldo becomes the top goalscorer in world cup history:1 - 0

Tom_B · « **Reply #38 on:** June 27, 2006, 04:05:31 pm »

Fantastic footwork by Ronaldo, simply brilliant.

ryanf21 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 27, 2006, 04:05:47 pm »

What a finish! the big mans still got it in abundance!!!

Author Topic: Brazil v Ghana and Spain v France (Read 40054 times)

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