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Post by johnblue2001 on Jun 20, 2006 18:25:22 GMT -5
hmm dont want argentina too peak too early tho...cant see england goin too far more either...not many other teams shinein through tho..i think germany will do well,there team is above mediocre but not great but the fact the play in front of the home croud will account for a lot
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Post by verbalpocketplay on Jun 20, 2006 21:53:46 GMT -5
the french team really sucks yeah poor France, poor Zidane, that might have been the last game he ever played if they don't advance. i still think argentina and italy are the two best teams. even though spain, england and brazil are winning all their games they just don't seem to be playing that well. well at least england and brazil aren't. spain plays well but i don't think they'll win it. but who knows, maybe they're all just warming up.
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Post by brandnewmelon on Jun 21, 2006 5:39:31 GMT -5
Holland plays pretty good, they won the first two matches and tonight they'll play against Argentina, but I don't think they will win this match. I think Brazil or Argentina will win the world cup. But actually I'm not really into sports, but I like to watch my country play in such an important match.
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Post by Marika on Jun 21, 2006 14:11:42 GMT -5
I looove Holland, they are great, with the best coach in the world .... Marco Van Basten. Anyway Holland vs Argentina, definitely a great match.
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Post by brandnewmelon on Jun 22, 2006 7:05:33 GMT -5
Lol, nice you love Holland;) The match was funny cause princess Maxima from Holland is from Argentina but she lives in Holland, so I wondered which team she supported. Lucky for her it was 0-0:P Just to say.. it was a great match though.
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Post by Gabbee on Jun 25, 2006 18:51:58 GMT -5
And speaking of Holland, what did you guys think of the match today against Portugal? I like Holland, but I can't deny I was hoping Portugal would win (mainly b/c of their coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, who is Brazilian and simply AMAZING in my opinion!). The game was incredibly violent, fouls every minute and 4 red cards... I think 2 or 3 players got hurt and left the game.. what a shame huh? But it was fun to watch, nonetheless On a side note, Im soooooooooo freaking happy with Brazil after we played Japan. Not b/c we won, but b/c it looks like our team finally picked up... And Ronaldo, who was apparently 10kg overweight at the beginning of the WC (lost 6kg so far), also regained his strength and now I believe he'll go back to the old Ronaldo Fenomeno we all know.. YAY!
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Post by Gabbee on Jun 25, 2006 18:58:52 GMT -5
the french team really sucks i still think argentina and italy are the two best teams. even though spain, england and brazil are winning all their games they just don't seem to be playing that well. well at least england and brazil aren't. spain plays well but i don't think they'll win it. but who knows, maybe they're all just warming up. You know, I agree that Argentina is one of the best teams and I loved watching Argentina x Mexico.. That was one tough game and I don't think Argentina played its best, but maybe that was just a bad day.. They proved on the first round that they're going strong this year, and you can never underestimate Argentina... Now as for Italy, although it's a team with a lot of talent and tradition, they didn't convince me on the first round (sorry Marika!!!)... Then again, neither did Brazil (on the first two games, anyway). Even when they don't play well though (again, just like Brazil) they always seem to sneak a goal here and there and win.. Anyway, I can't wait to see whos going to the finals!!!
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Post by verbalpocketplay on Jun 25, 2006 20:28:26 GMT -5
yeah how bout that goal in the argentina game.....wow
i think the officiating kinda sucks...i know i know blame it on the refs heheh....but they pull out those yellow cards like they're giving away candy. i think they're setting recrods with the amount of cards given in one world cup and they're only half way through the games in the round of 16
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Post by brandnewmelon on Jun 26, 2006 6:06:58 GMT -5
And speaking of Holland, what did you guys think of the match today against Portugal? I like Holland, but I can't deny I was hoping Portugal would win (mainly b/c of their coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, who is Brazilian and simply AMAZING in my opinion!). The game was incredibly violent, fouls every minute and 4 red cards... I think 2 or 3 players got hurt and left the game.. what a shame huh? But it was fun to watch, nonetheless On a side note, Im soooooooooo freaking happy with Brazil after we played Japan. Not b/c we won, but b/c it looks like our team finally picked up... And Ronaldo, who was apparently 10kg overweight at the beginning of the WC (lost 6kg so far), also regained his strength and now I believe he'll go back to the old Ronaldo Fenomeno we all know.. YAY! The match yesterday was hilarious!! Comon, 20 yellow cards and 4 red cards..hahaha. I really think Holland deseverd 1 point, they had so many chances! Portugal was smart, Holland was strong. It's a pity they're out of the game now, I would like to see my country play another match.
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Post by Marika on Jun 26, 2006 14:04:50 GMT -5
Now as for Italy, although it's a team with a lot of talent and tradition, they didn't convince me on the first round (sorry Marika!!!) No prob. Gabby, speaking about Italy well, they didn't convince me too, I know it's my team beacuse I'm Italian, but I really don't like their matches. For exaple today against Australia they won, in "extremis" with a penalty kick, hmmm I think it was only luck. (although in that moment I was a little worried ).
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Post by Marika on Jun 26, 2006 14:09:35 GMT -5
On a side note, Im soooooooooo freaking happy with Brazil after we played Japan. Not b/c we won, but b/c it looks like our team finally picked up... And Ronaldo, who was apparently 10kg overweight at the beginning of the WC (lost 6kg so far), also regained his strength and now I believe he'll go back to the old Ronaldo Fenomeno we all know.. YAY! Yes great match, forza do Brasil... #thumb# And of course it was the return ot the "FENOMENO".
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Post by Vince on Jun 26, 2006 16:17:28 GMT -5
Viva Italia! even if im not sure there was a penaltly... but a world cup without la squadra azura would not be the same! and that match between portugal and holland yesterday was totally crazy! i don't really like that side of football to be honest, but at least something happened do me a favour: cross all your fingers and toes for the french team my melon friends! they'll really need this to beat the spanish team tomorrow!
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Post by Gabbee on Jun 27, 2006 12:17:17 GMT -5
do me a favour: cross all your fingers and toes for the french team my melon friends! they'll really need this to beat the spanish team tomorrow! Hell yeah! Im keeping my fingers crossed for France for sure.. at least for the match today, b/c if you win then you'll play us next.. and well, I can't say I will be crossing my fingers for France then Spain is doing really well though, so it's gonna be a tough game.. Sucks Im gonna have to work and can't watch it Well, good luck to you!
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Post by Gabbee on Jun 27, 2006 12:42:48 GMT -5
On a side note, Im soooooooooo freaking happy with Brazil after we played Japan. Not b/c we won, but b/c it looks like our team finally picked up... And Ronaldo, who was apparently 10kg overweight at the beginning of the WC (lost 6kg so far), also regained his strength and now I believe he'll go back to the old Ronaldo Fenomeno we all know.. YAY! Yes great match, forza do Brasil... #thumb# And of course it was the return ot the "FENOMENO". lol, and speaking of him... I saw this picture online and cracked up, poor guy! (He was weighing almost 100kg at the beginning of the world cup!) and then there's Maradona (meeeean!)
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Post by Gabbee on Jun 27, 2006 12:44:23 GMT -5
Btw, no harm meant by the Maradona pic.. I know this guy is like God in Argentina so if anyones offended let me know and I'll take it down right away
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