The World Cup Thread

[DAL767-400ER]

Well, since you're so obviously unimpressed with the game, let's see your Portugeese play a better game against England.

[MaDbOy]

Why don't you use your own expression "utter crap" instead?

Because he isn't as lame as you are?

[TAP-A343]

Well, since you're so obviously unimpressed with the game, let's see your Portugeese play a better game against England.

Is it possible to play worse than Germany and Argentina did today?

Although, there's always the possibily that the referee will ruin the game like Ivanov did.

Because he isn't as lame as you are?

It's his expression not mine just in case you didn't notice.

Cheers.

[RingwaySam]

I was replying to TAP.

But interesting, you don't have faith in your own team?

Sorry I thought you was replying to me. I have a lot of faith. I thought the Argentine and Germany game was good

[Mungous]

England might win, provided they don't vomit in the heat

[DAL767-400ER]

Why don't you use your own expression "utter crap" instead?

Cheers.

Umm, perhaps because it wasn't "utter crap"? Admittedly, there could have been more goals, but the game went the full 120 minutes plus penalties, what more do you want? And if you want to blame someone, blame Argentina's coach for taking out Riquelme and not brining in Messi.

Btw. Italy is already leading 1:0, and that through a regular goal . Nonetheless, for me it's still "UKRAINE! UKRAINE!"

England might win, provided they don't vomit in the heat

Beckham was just expressing what he thought of the game .

[TAP-A343]

Umm, perhaps because it wasn't "utter crap"? Admittedly, there could have been more goals, but the game went the full 120 minutes plus penalties, what more do you want? And if you want to blame someone, blame Argentina's coach for taking out Riquelme and not brining in Messi.

In the first half, there were 3 shots on goal (1 on target) by Germany and 1 shot on goal and on target by Argentina. Most of the game was played in the centre of the field with lateral and backward passes mostly by Argentinian players.

In the second half, Argentina scored their goal from a corner kick right in the beginning and played defensively until Germany scored. On the other hand, Germany was unable to show any creativity in their game except in the move that resulted in their goal despite trying hard to get a goal.

In extra time, I don't remember watching any chance to score from both teams.

Very poor game in my opinion, especially considering that both teams aspired to be world champions and Germany was playing at home.

Cheers.

[indian airlines]

In the first half, there were 3 shots on goal (1 on target) by Germany and 1 shot on goal and on target by Argentina. Most of the game was played in the centre of the field with lateral and backward passes mostly by Argentinian players.

In the second half, Argentina scored their goal from a corner kick right in the beginning and played defensively until Germany scored. On the other hand, Germany was unable to show any creativity in their game except in the move that resulted in their goal despite trying hard to get a goal.

In extra time, I don't remember watching any chance to score from both teams.

Very poor game in my opinion, especially considering that both teams aspired to be world champions and Germany was playing at home.

Cheers.

None of that was because of lack of quality. When two equally matched teams play against each other you're bound to reach some sort of an impasse. It makes it all the more interesting if you are rooting for one of the two teams playing in the match, because then you have a vested interest in it.

A good defense is just as good as a good offense, and I think it was well matched here. Also, penalty kicks just make the game all the more interesting.

[MaDbOy]

Bring On Italy baby!

@ Colin, and every other german speaking person:
Die "Spaghettis" wird die deutsche National-Elf im Halbfinale weglutschen wie ein Schoko-Eis unter der heißen Sonne Siziliens.

[indian airlines]

Bring On Italy baby!

@ Colin, and every other german speaking person:
Die "Spaghettis" wird die deutsche National-Elf im Halbfinale weglutschen wie ein Schoko-Eis unter der heißen Sonne Siziliens.

As a strong Germany supporter and non-German speaker, I feel it's my duty to translate that into English for other non-German Germany fans.

"The Italians will melt like ice-cream" I believe is the gist of what Richard said.

[MaDbOy]

Keep Translating Zchicken .

[indian airlines]

Ok, here's what I got:

The "Spaghettis" becomes the German soccer national team in the semi-final weglutschen like an Schoko ice under the hot sun Siziliens.

Clearly there is talk of Italians and melting ice.

[DAL767-400ER]

As a strong Germany supporter and non-German speaker, I feel it's my duty to translate that into English for other non-German Germany fans.

"The Italians will melt like ice-cream" I believe is the gist of what Richard said.

Still got some excellent German skills Tanuj, perfect translation . And extra kudos for deciphering that "German" that Richard wrote .

[MaDbOy]

And extra kudos for deciphering that "German" that Richard wrote .

Just because Germany won, I aint gonna flame you

[DAL767-400ER]

Just because Germany won, I aint gonna flame you

Too bad I couldn't say the same about Holland .
Oh wait, you don't care, you have already given up supporting your home country .