Author Topic: Brazil v Ghana and Spain v France (Read 40136 times)

Garstonite · « **Reply #160 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:45:24 pm »

Quote from: nyujvary on June 27, 2006, 05:44:41 pm

gimme a ghana goal and I'll be swimming in it

Shit yerself again?

bellinter · « **Reply #161 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:45:28 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on June 27, 2006, 05:43:58 pm

Ghana's defending has been vulnerable and naive at times. They're only one or two players off being something special, though.

you'd think that after getting this far they would have been able to defend better

4pool · « **Reply #162 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:45:57 pm »

Roberto Carlos tries one from 70 yards..and the keeper backs up to stop it..

Garstonite · « **Reply #163 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:46:19 pm »

Quote from: bellinter on June 27, 2006, 05:45:28 pm

you'd think that after getting this far they would have been able to defend better

They're biggest crime was trying to play attacking football - with a high line - against a side like Brazil, who can punish you even when they're not at their best.

Tom_B · « **Reply #164 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:46:29 pm »

Good save from Ronaldo there.

4pool · « **Reply #165 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:46:44 pm »

Ronaldo just stopped by an outstretched hand..

nyujvary · « **Reply #166 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:46:48 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on June 27, 2006, 05:45:24 pm

Shit yerself again?

hehe

threw $15 on 3-1 brazil

bellinter · « **Reply #167 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:47:48 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on June 27, 2006, 05:46:19 pm

They're biggest crime was trying to play attacking football - with a high line - against a side like Brazil, who can punish you even when they're not at their best.

the most over-used expression in the world cup is that African teams are naive defensively, but its so fuckin true, pity

4pool · « **Reply #168 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:48:12 pm »

Dida hasn't had to move 3 yards total for all the shots sent his way..

johnno918 · « **Reply #169 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:48:15 pm »

ghana derserve a goal really, but no taking thier chances has cost them. brazil have looked better today, and deserve to go thru

Tom_B · « **Reply #170 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:48:22 pm »

Cafu should have scored, good save again.

myrlas · « **Reply #171 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:49:27 pm »

Quote from: Neil D on June 27, 2006, 04:31:29 pm

I don't see anything wrong with saying someone is fat and playing shit when they are fat and playing shit. Just because he is playing well now doesn't detract from the fact that he was abysmal against Croatia.

He was poor yes, but does one poor performance by a player who has showed time and ime again that he delivers on the top level. He will never dominate for 90 minutes, but why should he? No forward does that. But he's the best there is at the most difficult part of the game...and that is putting the ball into the net.

So I find it strange that people try to make Ronaldo a poor player, when he is clearly lacking matchfitness after a long injury break. It's kind of ignorant if you ask me.

Ronaldo now has 3 goals so far. He is the top scorer of all time. Bigger than Pele, bigger all of them. Still some journalists(and other idiots) seems to want to remember him as a lazy fat bastard.

4pool · « **Reply #172 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:50:04 pm »

Appaih misses when wiiideeeee open

Garstonite · « **Reply #173 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:51:00 pm »

I think Essien could have made a difference today. His energy would have made life hard for the likes of Kaka and would have covered his full-backs for the threat of Carlos and Cafa, who have excellent today, btw.

Will be sad to see Appiah leave the World Cup - he's been excellent but, like Argentina and Riquelme, you get the feeling that if he has an off-day, so does the team.

Game over.

4pool · « **Reply #174 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:51:17 pm »

Brasil are lining up taking shots to make it 4..

Tom_B · « **Reply #175 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:51:39 pm »

FT 3-0.

4pool · « **Reply #176 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:51:44 pm »

FT

3-0

bellinter · « **Reply #177 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:52:23 pm »

Quote from: myrlas on June 27, 2006, 05:49:27 pm

He was poor yes, but does one poor performance by a player who has showed time and ime again that he delivers on the top level.

he was also shite against Australia. The simple fact of the matter is that he is overweight and a lazy c*nt. Yes, he's good at putting the ball in the net, but thats not enough, IMO. If he was playing for a team that didnt have Brazil's abundance of attacking ability, he wouldnt get away with it.

Garstonite · « **Reply #178 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:53:37 pm »

Quote from: bellinter on June 27, 2006, 05:52:23 pm

he was also shite against Australia. The simple fact of the matter is that he is overweight and a lazy c*nt. Yes, he's good at putting the ball in the net, but thats not enough. If he was playing for a team that didnt have Brazil's abundance of attacking ability, he wouldmnt get away with it.

Agree with that. I think if people are looking at him as an option for us, then I firmly believe Robbie will offer more than he could. Not what we need whatsoever.

bellinter · « **Reply #179 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:54:33 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on June 27, 2006, 05:53:37 pm

Agree with that. I think if people are looking at him as an option for us, then I firmly believe Robbie will offer more than he could. Not what we need whatsoever.

wouldnt last 5 minutes under Rafa

Garstonite · « **Reply #180 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:56:32 pm »

OK, attention turns to Spain.

Prediction: scrappy, dogged, with a France win, unfortunately. Can see a 2-1 win for Les Bleus...

Hoping I'm wrong, mind but Spain haven't been tested against a decent side yet.

Tom_B · « **Reply #181 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:57:28 pm »

Quote from: Garstonite on June 27, 2006, 05:56:32 pm

OK, attention turns to Spain.

Prediction: scrappy, dogged, with a France win, unfortunately. Can see a 2-1 win for Les Bleus...

Sadly I think France might win it too. I think they will play defensively to stifle Spains flair, then hit Henry with it, who can outpace Spain's defence easily.

bellinter · « **Reply #182 on:** June 27, 2006, 05:58:36 pm »

I think France will take them too. Dont know why really because they havent impressed me at all really, whereas Spain have. Can see it maybe being a 1-0 or even a 0-0 with France coming out on top in a shoot-out

Mr Mojo Risin' · « **Reply #183 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:00:05 pm »

im going for france win. my world cup predictions have been terrible so far, and i hope it continues tonight.

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #184 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:09:20 pm »

Despite frequently exploiting Ghana's asinine offside trap, I'm still not all that impressed by Brazil. They haven't exactly conquered the mid-level teams they have played against and perhaps on another day with a better ref and some proper shooting boots on this could have been a slim Ghana victory. Hopefully Spain will be able to knock the Brazilians out.

bellinter · « **Reply #185 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:12:15 pm »

Quote from: marc mendoza on June 27, 2006, 06:00:05 pm

im going for france win. my world cup predictions have been terrible so far, and i hope it continues tonight.

as have mine! Toni for golden boot and countless other scoreline predictions. I officially know nothing!

beardsley4ever · « **Reply #186 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:13:38 pm »

Spain in a romp. Xabi and Luis with a hat-trick each.

jambutty · « **Reply #187 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:33:25 pm »

How much of a twat does Essien feel?

Biggest audience & match of his life and he missed it for a stupid pen.

Good on the Chelsea wanker

WorldChampions · « **Reply #188 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:39:09 pm »

Its a spain win for me all the way. France have done little do impress, whereas spain have been great.

The only way I can see france winning is for spain to bottle it once again.

Spain 2-0 France

Brian Blessed · « **Reply #189 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:41:17 pm »

Check this out... the list of Brazil's recent World Cup Finals opponents:

W - Ghana
W - Japan
W - Australia
W - Croatia
W - Germany (v.poor)
W - Turkey
W - England (Sven picking half fit player who bottled a tackle, handed them a goal)
W - Belgium
W- Costa Rica
W- China
W- Turkey
L - France (at the time a quality side)

In conclusion, the last time Brazil came up against a quality side in a World Cup finals, they were hammered.

WelshMike · « **Reply #190 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:52:06 pm »

You can only beat what's in front of you. France have struggled to so far in this competition. Brazil have won their last two games 4-1 and 3-0. Anyway, Spain or France next for them so we'll see if you're right.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #191 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:54:07 pm »

Ghana didn't have any penetration what so ever. It was a walk in the park for Brazil. Looking forward to Spain vs France tonight. Should be a good game and hopefully we'll get a Spanish victory.

Cusamano · « **Reply #192 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:58:05 pm »

I want a France victory.

But with the likes of Alonso and Garcia playing well

Cusamano · « **Reply #193 on:** June 27, 2006, 06:59:56 pm »

Line ups....

Garstonite · « **Reply #194 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:01:21 pm »

Fabregas, eh...

Brazil would have a field day with that three-man midfield.

Gnurglan · « **Reply #195 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:04:34 pm »

Good news for Spain - France are back with their slow and unimpressive side. Why no Trezeguet?

Shame though that they're going for Raul instead of Garcia.

WelshMike · « **Reply #196 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!

liverpool4karan · « **Reply #197 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:15:55 pm »

i think if france win the match it will be on penalties

Emlyn18 · « **Reply #198 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:16:12 pm »

2 or 3 nill to spain. Come on Xabi!

MNAA · « **Reply #199 on:** June 27, 2006, 07:18:48 pm »

Quote from: Tom_B on June 27, 2006, 05:43:15 pm

Typical African team, play pretty well, shite defensively, not clinical enough in front of goal, end up losing.

Do not want to stereotype but that is very true. A couple of good wins over decent sides, they feel they can win them all. These teams must have greater tactical discipline. At this playing well with great flair is not enough. You need to play the right 'game'. To South Africa next ...