FIFA World Cup 2014 !

[steveaki13]

The most one sided international football game since England beat Germany 5-1 in 2001........

Sorry. :dozey:

I loved that night, but 7-1 in a World Cup Semi Finals.

Thats 76 levels better

[dj_bytedisaster]

Brazil scored? :eek:

We are merciful gods :p :D

[MrJan]

Geddin!! Germany getting to the final at least means that I've got my money back in the sweepstake :D

[dj_bytedisaster]

I couldn't stop laughing at Neuer being absolutely pissed that Brazil scored - when being 7-0 up. that's hilarious... and soooo German

[MrJan]

Genuinely though, one of the strangest results ever. I wasn't actually watching the game (stuck at work and forgot it was on) but chucked it on to see it at 6 nil. Watched the highlights of the goals and then went back to being live and took me 5 minutes before I realised that they'd got another between the time that I checked the score and the time that I finished watching the first 6 goals! GUess that after 3 went in the heads went down but all the goals looked like boys against men, the defending was worse than anything I've watched all season at Exeter City...and that's saying something.

[veeten]

can you say, "National Catharsis"?...

[steveaki13]

50 Million for David Luiz..https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsDOhDQCMAIQ2Sc.jpg (https://twitter.com/MichaelVaughan/status/486615972900777985/photo/1)

[odykas]

PSG are searching for the invoice :p:

[odykas]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsDZ-6tIQAEAwwh.jpg

Fake? :p:

[Rollo]

can you say, "National Catharsis"?...

No, but I can say Mineirãnaço

Seriously, what the heck was that?

If Scolari hasn't already handed in his resignation as Brazil manager by the time that I've read this, he probably will by the end of the day. I suspect that his last match in charge, will probably also be the last time that many of these Brazilians will ever make the Seleção. It is fitting to use the other nickname for the Brazil national football team, the "Canarinho" or Little Canary, because like a canary in a coal mine, it probably died and I'm sure that just like when Germany lost the 2002 World Cup Final against Brazil, they too will now hold a national enquiry into the whole structure of football.

[Tazio]

I loved that night, but 7-1 in a World Cup Semi Finals.

Thats 76 levels betterIt's what is commonly referred to as a thorough ass-whippin' :bones:
Sorry Gadji ;( ;)

[Storm]

Shocking. :blackeye:

I wasted my precious sleep for this?

Tonight hopefully the orange diver goes home. I just do not want to watch a Ger v Ned final.

[Big Ben]

Great match. I was able to go to sleep at half time.
I'm still shocked that Fred didn't score :laugh:. It's kind of hard though to score without touching the ball

[Mark]

Reading this thread has been hilarious :D.

[henners88]

Hopefully Brazil's absolute thrashing last night will put to bed this perception people have in the run up to every World Cup that they are a bit special and should be worshipped. Its a bit like how we all think England will win it this time but we ignore the fact we aren't that good. Brazil have won quite a few World Cups and have earned respect, but they are not untouchable like we always seem to think. Last night was embarrassing to watch and I can't imagine how the Brazilians themselves felt. I think it'll be a Germany vs Netherlands final as I can't see Argentina having the quality. Germany are just on another level this tournament and are the only team apart from Holland to have a squad full of talent and players with passion and not a star with 10 men following.

[donKey jote]

It's what is commonly referred to as a thorough ass-whippin'
Sorry Gadji ;( ;)

Yep, sorry gadji
http://i58.tinypic.com/2isguus.jpg
:kiss:

[donKey jote]

Caipirinha anybody?
https://vine.co/v/MPXtK7qw5Ya

[gadjo_dilo]

Why everybody says sorry to me? :confused:

[odykas]

I'm really sorry gadji :(

[odykas]

Reading this thread has been hilarious :D.

Please elaborate :dozey:

[Tazio]

Why everybody says sorry to me? :confused:Gadji you seemed to be the only one on this forum that was pulling for Brazil, and poor Neymar (you left him for Samaras). That is OK because I am Facebook friends with Miss France 2014. :love:
Now I won't know who to pull for in the final if it is Netherlands vs. Germany. It would be a fun thing to be a jerk, act all stupid (actually not an act ;)), and brag about being the only member to pick Netherlands before the WC started, but I hate “The Diver”.
Glad you're feeling better. :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

Gadji you seemed to be the only one on this forum thatwas pulling for Brazil,
...............................................
Glad you're feeling better. :angel:


But there were 6 people voting for Brazil.....:confused:

And yes, I'm feelin great. On Friday it's the Supercup of Romania : Steaua vs. Astra Giurgiu :laugh:

[Tazio]

But there were 6 people voting for Brazil.....:confused:

And yes, I'm feelin great. On Friday it's the Supercup of Romania : Steaua vs. Astra Giurgiu :laugh:

Goooooooooooooooooo............... :confused:............... Astra Giurgiu!! :idea:

[Storm]

Voting for a team and pulling for one are different gadjo!
That could just be a prediction not necessarily who you want to win...I did vote+want Argentina though :p:

Wake up guys (and gal) - or rather gadjo, you can sleep and perhaps the blue and whites score ...don't know what your form was on their previous matches :cool:

[Storm]

Reading this thread has been hilarious :D.

start contributing than just reading cycle-boy! :\\:p:

[odykas]

Vamos Albiceleste!

Vamos Lio :D

[odykas]

Romero; Zabaleta, Demichelis, Garay, Rojo; Biglia, Pérez, Mascherano; Lavezzi, Messi, Higuaín

No Aguero :s

[Storm]

might come on off the bench though....Why isn't Gago playing ?

[steveaki13]

Messi has to play behind the front two. He plays well like that.

He did not play well when put up front on his own, as Argentina parked their bus in the second half.

[pino]

Go Holland ! :p:

[odykas]

Biglia did a good job vs Belgium so he starts instead of Gago.

[gadjo_dilo]

Hi boyzz!

http://forums.denden.co.uk/images/smilies/dee.gif

[odykas]

You like diving, gadji? :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

Thought of this coregraphy on my way home. Laughing like a fool by myself. :p

[pino]

No Di Maria ???

[gadjo_dilo]

Fisssss

[veeten]

oooooohhhh, me noggin'... :crazy:

[donKey jote]

:snore:

[odykas]

Martins Indi to Juventus :p:

[steveaki13]

I preferred 7-1 yesterday to be honest

[pino]

I preferred 7-1 yesterday to be honest

Me too :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

I preferred 7-1 yesterday to be honest
Normal.... I bet she was hot. :laugh:

[donKey jote]

hey steve :wave:
can you walk straight yet? :p

[odykas]

Robben did nothing.

Not a single dive.

[steveaki13]

hey steve :wave:
can you walk straight yet? :p

Hi Donkey.

Walk? Are you kidding. Not for at least a week yet

[veeten]

aaaaaaaannnnndddd,... now it's raining. :s

[veeten]

*picking up remote, scanning for a baseball game* :p:

[odykas]

Noooooooooooooo :(

Higuain

[odykas]

*picking up remote, scanning for a baseball game* :p:

Blasphemy

[steveaki13]

Jeez this game sucks.

Messi just walking around. :dozey: I mean I love him, but seriously he is so Lazy these days.

[veeten]

sorry, ody, but I see PK's coming.

I'm with gadjo, where's my pillow? :snore: :p

[donKey jote]

yes very messy :dozey:

[donKey jote]

Torres Fan Club
------------------------

Robben

[odykas]

Mascherano!

[donKey jote]

Great defence from the Barca defender :dork:

[odykas]

^ That I criticize a lot :p:

[veeten]

damnit, I want my money back! :mad: :p

[odykas]

gadji, please go to bed.

[donKey jote]

take your clogs off first though :p

[donKey jote]

can't they declare the second finalist vacant? This is lousy :dozey:

[gadjo_dilo]

gadji, please go to bed.
Dreamt most of the second half. Just wake up. Someone please tell these two thst this game is played on goals.
None of these 2 deserves to win the world cup......:s

[pino]

Costa Rica and Chile deserved more to play this semifinal !

[veeten]

Costa Rica and Chile deserved more to play this semifinal !

would've been more interesting... and with goals. :p

[odykas]

Chile would have played vs Germany though :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

Wake me up at penalties....:snore:

[donKey jote]

as steve's missus says :erm:

[odykas]

No yellow for that? :evil:

[dj_bytedisaster]

God, I'm bored shitless with that. Both sides aren't even trying. They're just going to let the lottery decide who's going to be massacred by germany on Sunday and who's going to rape Brasil in the 3rd place playoff ...

[donKey jote]

Palacio you torres :dozey:

[veeten]

I don't believe the refs care either, ody.

[odykas]

Torres Fan Club
-----------------------
1) Robben
2) Palacio

[donKey jote]

Rodriguez you torres :dozey:

[dj_bytedisaster]

donate a Müller for poor Argentina. How in the name of all that's holy can you waste chances like that???

[donKey jote]

Barca sure need a proper defender like that ...

[dj_bytedisaster]

ZOMFG !!!!!!!11!!!oneEleven!!!

Robben was lightly touched and he stayed ON.HIS.FEET :O

[veeten]

see, I told you so... :dozey:

[donKey jote]

gadji wakey wakey :wave:

[dj_bytedisaster]

we've seen the most unbelievable game yesterday. Today's was the most horrible ever. A 0-0 is boring and horrible by default, but *that* was a cure for insomnia.

[donKey jote]

:D

[donKey jote]

:D - :D :bandit:

[dj_bytedisaster]

Ohne Holland, fahrn wir zur WM. Ohne Holland fahn wir zur WM

[donKey jote]

:D :D :D :käsekoppe:

[odykas]

Romerooooooooooo!

[dj_bytedisaster]

Ohne Holland, fahrn wir zur WM. Ohne Holland fahn wir zur WM

*wild dancing*

[donKey jote]

sod oranje :D

[odykas]

The diver got what he deserved :D

[Rollo]

Sheffield Wednesday beat Blackpool on penalties!

[steveaki13]

Well, it looks as though Germany should win the final 5-0 at least ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Just wake up.

Yay for Argentina but again, why I'm not happy? :confused:

[odykas]

Just wake up.



That did the trick :smokin:

[gadjo_dilo]

The diver got what he deserved :D

A holiday? :confused:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Bloody Argies!!

How does an Englishman choose between Argentina and Germany??? :dozey:

[dj_bytedisaster]

Well, it looks as though Germany should win the final 5-0 at least ;)

I'd not be surprised if we lose it 0-1. (probably Messi's only successful move of the game - that's how the Argies got to the semis in the first place) Whenever Germany plays well, we lose the final (66, 72, 92) :s We normally win when we play shit (90,96). But fuck it at least the Dutch are out...

[dj_bytedisaster]

Bloody Argies!!

How does an Englishman choose between Argentina and Germany??? :dozey:

Sword - hug it. ;) Joking. Seriously, how can that question even present itself. Just rewatch yesterdays game and the slog today. Chose which winning team you would like the three lions to play like and support those.

[odykas]

A holiday? :confused:

One more match with nothing to hope for ;)

[Rollo]

How does an Englishman choose between Argentina and Germany???

Easy. To quote from Skinner, Baddiel and the Lightning Seeds:
Tears for heroes dressed in grey
No plans for final day
Stay in bed; drift away


That seems to work :D

Headlines tomorrow...
Maxi Rodriguez Breaks Jar Of Marmalade.

I've seen some exciting 0-0 draws over the years and although this match was technically brilliant, neither side showed a lot of bravery. Argentina might have had five shots on target in two hours but I honestly can not even recall a single Dutch shot on target at all. The word "dour" springs to mind here.

If Germany pull out even a single trick from their overflowing bag in the final, then Argentina stand little chance. Today they showed that they were largely without imagination.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Sword - hug it. ;) Joking. Seriously, how can that question even present itself. Just rewatch yesterdays game and the slog today. Chose which winning team you would like the three lions to play like and support those.

I am going to chose Germany because they play good football, I just wish they played more like Borussia Dortmund and less like Bayern.

[dj_bytedisaster]

I am going to chose Germany because they play good football, I just wish they played more like Borussia Dortmund and less like Bayern.

We played like Schwach-Gelb (sorry I'm a Schalke fan) in 2010. That was great to watch, but we didn't win a fucking thing. This year I think there's just the right mixture between clinical cynicism and efficiency (against USA, France) and 'hooray football' (against Portugal, Brazil). If we don't make it on Sunday, we'll not make it anytime soon again. The current squad is so much better than the winning teams of '90 and '96.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

We played like Schwach-Gelb (sorry I'm a Schalke fan) in 2010. That was great to watch, but we didn't win a fucking thing. This year I think there's just the right mixture between clinical cynicism and efficiency (against USA, France) and 'hooray football' (against Portugal, Brazil). If we don't make it on Sunday, we'll not make it anytime soon again. The current squad is so much better than the winning teams of '90 and '96.


You got very lucky in the semi-finals in both of those years ;)

[dj_bytedisaster]

You got very lucky in the semi-finals in both of those years ;)

Only because you guys never got the hang of that penalty malarkey ;) Or frankly, if there is one constant about the England team, it is that you never have a goalie who has the faintest clue what his job is all about. I mean Peter Shilton, Joe Hart...

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Only because you guys never got the hang of that penalty malarkey ;) Or frankly, if there is one constant about the England team, it is that you never have a goalie who has the faintest clue what his job is all about. I mean Peter Shilton, Joe Hart...

If I was a goalie in a shootout I'd dive the same way for every kick. You're certain to get close to half of them.

[EightGear]

The hate on this thread is quite unbelievable

[odykas]

If I was a goalie in a shootout I'd dive the same way for every kick. You're certain to get close to half of them.

You wouldn't save any of the Panenkas :p:

[Big Ben]

I went to bed at half time but forgot how to sleep so I turned the tv back on for the penalties. Even those were boring. Why didn't van Gaal change the keeper again? He was deemed a genius for that move but now we all know what must have been already obvious to him, Cillessen is just no good at penalties.

[journeyman racer]

Tonight we are watching the real Brazil, who did not deserved to be there...

If a European team had a similar level of quality and character, would they even have made a play-off spot?


I've watched all season at Exeter City...and that's saying something.

Was it you who said that Nigel Mansell was an Exeter City fan? If not, can you confirm that he is?

[Rollo]

The hate on this thread is quite unbelievable

As in England fans being gloriously pessimistic? But England are perpetually rubbish. That's not hate, that's a statement of proven fact :D

[MrJan]

Was it you who said that Nigel Mansell was an Exeter City fan? If not, can you confirm that he is?

Not that I know, but he did live in the area and owned a kart track and golf course near by.

Michael Jackson and David Blaine once came to Exeter with Uri Gellar (who used to be a 'big fan' when he thought he could get publicity from it) for a day, it was all very surreal. Jackson was made an honorary director. David Prowse was also involved in the club at one time, although the name isn't recognisable he is better known as Darth Vader (although James Earl Jones did the voice).

Adrian Edmonson (from the Young Ones and Bottom) is a season ticket holder at City though, he lives in the area and is a pretty big fan.

[Tazio]

Slightly OT but worth mentioning somewhere; talk abouthaving "Promoters Remorse" :grenade:

Organisers of the German Grand Prix are regretting a marketing decision which has seen hundreds of fans taking advantage of a €77 (£61) discount on some last-minute tickets. The race organisers at Hockenheim promised to apply an €11 (£8.70) discount for every goal scored by the German football team against Brazil on Tuesday. The team went on to score a record breaking seven goals, resulting in a massive discount of €77 on selected tickets for the race in just over a week.

[Ranger]

Why didn't van Gaal change the keeper again?

They had already used all of their substitutions.

The more I think about it, the softer Argentina's World Cup draw becomes. :mark: Would be a little disappointed if they won it to be honest.

[steveaki13]

To be fair Netherlands beat Spain & Chile? Thats not bad and Argentina (just) beat them plus a decent Belgium side.

Argentina have set up pretty defensively but thats seen off some decent teams.

The other side of the draw is weak too. I mean Brazil were average as hell but made the semi.

Germany laboured v Ghana who got their only point v Germany and struggled massively against Algeria.

No one has looked good all the way through.

Germany probably have had the best attack and beaten only France who looked strong.


Thus I reckon best attack and maybe most miserly defensive now. 0 goals conceded in 3 knock out games and only 3 all tournament. 2 of those in a laid back tie v Nigeria.

Thus its best attack v best defense. That seems like the teams who are each best at the two key apsects have made the final to me.

[Storm]

It ended at 0420 here but loved every minute of it. :D

Masche was immense last night.
Anybody else think that the 3rd place match is a monumental waste of time? I for one have never watched it ever....gonna get drunk (a bit) on saturday to get ready for sunday...might not be in such a celebratory mood if Germany wins :p:

[steveaki13]

Normally the BBC show highlights of every single World Cup match in a special programme. The 3rd placed match is the only one they dont bother with.

So clearly the BBC think it is a waste of time.

I guess it comes from the Olympics. I generally and the fact the early Olympic Football tournaments were considered World Cups and they must have had a 3rd placed match (i.e Bronze medal). So I guess it stuck.

[steveaki13]

Normally the BBC show highlights of every single World Cup match in a special programme. The 3rd placed match is the only one they dont bother with.

So clearly the BBC think it is a waste of time.

I guess it comes from the Olympics. I generally and the fact the early Olympic Football tournaments were considered World Cups and they must have had a 3rd placed match (i.e Bronze medal). So I guess it stuck.

Interestingly the Euro's do not have one. I believe the Copa America does though.

[dj_bytedisaster]

Interestingly the Euro's do not have one. I believe the Copa America does though.

3rd place playoff is just rubbish. The team that wins is third, so the better of the semi-final losers - still losers. And the one that gets beaten again ends the tournament with two losses after making it to the semis. It's basically justb a game for who gets kicked in the family planning the hardest.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

It's a good game for all of FIFAs sponsors.....

[dj_bytedisaster]

BTW, just watched the Neymar presser. What is it with these Brazilians sobbing and weeping all the time? Do those guys have no cojones or anything? Players, spectators - look anywhere they're bawling. Talk about a bunch of people with no self-respect...

[Rollo]

Interestingly the Euro's do not have one. I believe the Copa America does though.

Current 3rd Place reigning champions (?) in Europe are Czechoslovakia who beat Italy in a penalty shoot-out in 1980.
The English FA Cup briefly flirted with a 3rd place match from 1970-74 and that too was abandoned due to lack of interest.

I can understand in say the Olympics, where they issue a bronze medal, the need for a third place playoff but I have no idea why there needs to be one in the World Cup, other than to say that the fixture almost always produces a more entertaining match. I immediately think of 1994 when Sweden beat Bulgaria 4-0 and the final was the most boring boring boring affair; which probably did more to set back US football back a decade than anything else.

[jens]

The Brazilian-German game is one I'll be remembering for a long time. A true sensation. But I have always supported Germany, and hope they win the title finally after a long time. They have been very consistent throughout previous tournaments, but yet to clinch the title with what is a very strong squad. Hopefully they can keep it up for the finals. Sometimes Germany can put in a graet show (like vs Argentina 4:0 in 2010), but could lose the next decisive match. So it is paramount not to lose form this time.

Argentina coming up steadily like your traditional Italian team - 1:0 or 0:0 wins with penalties, strong defence. Such a team could be tricky for Germany. Teams with consistently strong but unspectacular style have won tournaments before too. Like Greece in 2004. Messi is good as always, but always covered by at least 3 defenders, so he hasn't been able to do much. Which is understandable, because you have to defend with at least 3 people against this guy or he'll break through.

Brazil... I guess many things came together in this one shocking match. Not a very strong team this time. Injuries of key players further weakened the team. Game plan, which was way too optimistic given the state of players and their rival (Germany). And home pressure, which doesn't allow Brazil to play ultradefensively, hoping to eek out till penalties. But from strategical point of view this would have been their only hope...

Crazy crazy stuff. Brazilians looked like they were for the first time ever on the pitch. "Er... Wait-wait a moment? What's going on? What should I do?" And these are top professionals, who have played tens and hundreds of games for top clubs and have experienced all kinds of situations, have lives and breathed football all life and know everything about it like the back of their hand. Incredible. But anything can happen in life.:)

[Storm]

As far as Olympics having 3rd place, many sports there do not have one...boxing comes to mind. Both semi-finalists get a bronze.

[janneppi]

I was a bit sad that Netherland lost, but now I can wear the new orange team track jacket without feeling like a fair weather supporter. :D

I'm still a bit undecided about GER-ARG, I'd quite like to Messi score a couple of goals and Germany has the same problem as Holland, the Bayern Munchen Dive club players. But come Sunday, I think I'll end up rooting for Germany, like always.

[gadjo_dilo]

BTW, just watched the Neymar presser. What is it with these Brazilians sobbing and weeping all the time? Do those guys have no cojones or anything? Players, spectators - look anywhere they're bawling. Talk about a bunch of people with no self-respect...

I'm also sobbing and weeping all the time and now I finally got to know why: I have no cojones....

As for brazilians, I don't know...
They're different. For them football is a sort of state of spirit.

[pino]

FIFA announced Italy's Nicola Rizzoli to referee final between Argentina and Germany.

[dj_bytedisaster]

I'm also sobbing and weeping all the time and now I finally got to know why: I have no cojones....

As for brazilians, I don't know...
They're different. For them football is a sort of state of spirit.

No really, I'm serious. Whenever they showed the Brazilian players they were sprouting this 'God help us' rubbish and bawled their eyes out. And seriously, if you can't take something as inconsequential as a lost football game without taking leave of your dignity, you shouldn't be in the stadium in the first place. What the heck is that all about? To me that looked a trifle unhealthy.

[gadjo_dilo]

Motto:“Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried, than before--more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle.”
― Charles Dickens, Great Expectations



No really, I'm serious. Whenever they showed the Brazilian players they were sprouting this 'God help us' rubbish and bawled their eyes out. And seriously, if you can't take something as inconsequential as a lost football game without taking leave of your dignity, you shouldn't be in the stadium in the first place. What the heck is that all about? To me that looked a trifle unhealthy.

I'm very serios too. ( although about 75℅ of those who read my posts won't believe it :p). And I cry almost every day exactly cos I don't want to lose my dignity. You're german(?) and probably more calm, reserved, practical and have a high level of self-esteem. I don't expect you to ever get emotional but please try to understand that we, the latins, are a bit different. It's possible that some of us lack cojones but most of us have corazón.

[jens]

No really, I'm serious. Whenever they showed the Brazilian players they were sprouting this 'God help us' rubbish and bawled their eyes out. And seriously, if you can't take something as inconsequential as a lost football game without taking leave of your dignity, you shouldn't be in the stadium in the first place. What the heck is that all about? To me that looked a trifle unhealthy.

Well, we have to put emphatically ourselves into their positions. You have lived football all your life with your heart. This means football largely is life to you - and certainly way of making a living and earning a wage. Then you are playing for your home country at the biggest tournament. Which is not a random country, but one, which aims to win. It is not, say, Tahiti-Germany 1:7, it is Brazil-Germany. You are playing in front of your home crowd in one of the most important matches a sportsman can ever imagine.

So much training, so much preparation, so much effort put into it. It is not just playing and "oh it's only football". Maybe for amateurs, who like to kick around for fun at the weekends it would be like that. But to be a top sportsman you have had full dedication to succeed and made many sacrifices in life to reach your goals. Only for all the effort to go out of the window. I'd cry as well to be honest. You really tried hard, have put so much life and heart into it and you failed badly. This will create an emotion.

Would you watch all of your life work (including reputation) go down the drain without any emotion? Think about any job or education or anything you have gone through in your life. Something you really tried hard to be good at and succeed in. And then in a crucial moment you realized that you were a complete embarrassment. And for these guys it was in front of the whole world audience.

For these guys it was not just a game. Their lives will never be the same again. When they walk on streets, whatever, people (particularly their compatriors, Brazilians) will view them differently. At least many will do. They will be looked at as losers. It will be a different kind of feeling to live with. But I think only truly famous people, who get attention everywhere, can undestand, what this means.

[gadjo_dilo]

So guys, who will watch the match this evening? ( because I need to know how many beers I should set aside :p).

I know it's a not at stake match but it will be fun to watch together the Diver vs the Crybabies.

[D-Type]

I'll turn the TV to the channel showing the game, but I don't think I'll seriously watch the game. I'll be interested to see which Brazil we'll see. They'll either come out determined to erase the memory and 'go for it' or they'll come out totally broken-spirited and play ultra-defensively.

[pino]

I also will watch it, only to see, how many goals will Netherlands score :evil:

[Tazio]

I'll be watching on and off Gadji (more on if it is a decent match). I just don't know if I like either team. As long as someone ends up crying I guess I'll be satisfied :confused:
It's a 1pm start out here and I've got a lot to do around the house, plus I have to pick up the license plate for my new scooter toady, so don't put any beer aside for me I've taken the oath for the weekend :p:

BTW Sorry :devil: about Steaua it sounded like an exciting match, of course I had to work in the field so I didn't even have time to look for a stream, enjoy the season!

[gadjo_dilo]

I just don't know if I like either team. As long as someone ends up crying I guess I'll be satisfied
Someone will cry anyway: the Diver if Neth....lose, me if Brazil lose.
Satisfaction guaranteed. :laugh:


BTW Sorry about Steaua it sounded like an exciting match, of course I had to work in the field so I didn't even have time to look for a stream, enjoy the season!
It's ok, I'm used with the role of eternal loser. :p
And congrats to you for Astra, aren't you the crowned king of pickems anyway? :devil:
BTW, next time when you want to tease me about my fav squad, pick up Dinamo, I really hate those red dogs (dawgs?)

[dj_bytedisaster]

For these guys it was not just a game. Their lives will never be the same again. When they walk on streets, whatever, people (particularly their compatriors, Brazilians) will view them differently. At least many will do. They will be looked at as losers. It will be a different kind of feeling to live with. But I think only truly famous people, who get attention everywhere, can undestand, what this means.

That's all jolly well - they got effed up the bum in front of the world and it hurts. one may cry when bleeding from the bunghole. But they were already crying before it even started. That's what's so ridiculous. They cried after the Chile game when the only thing worth crying about was the ridiculously bad game they had shown. they cried when the sun came out and bawled the raw stuffing out of themselves if someone looked at them cross-eyed.Don't try to tell me that's normal :s

[odykas]

So guys, who will watch the match this evening? ( because I need to know how many beers I should set aside :p).

I know it's a not at stake match but it will be fun to watch together the Diver vs the Crybabies.

Count me in.

Diver vs Crap tonight.

[steveaki13]

I will be watching.

Anyone want to call me grumpy. :angryfire;)

[pino]

Go go Divers !!! :evil: :p:

[Tazio]

Someone will cry anyway: theDiver if Neth....lose, me if Brazil lose.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
I have had a little while to think about it and decided I also want Brazil to win, but not as badly as I want
the diver to lose. It is hard for me to have favorites because I don't follow the sport at all, but I love the WC. There was a time when I was much younger that I had a small interest in Liga MX, plus I used to attend quite a few indoor games but that is not even soccer. I was really hoping Mexico would have go further into the tourney, and that is why I harbor ill will toward "The Diver" and his dive in that match!



It's ok, I'm used with the role of eternal loser. And congrats to you for Astra, aren't you the crowned king of pickems anyway?
BTW, next time when you want to tease me about my fav squad, pick up Dinamo, Ireally hate those red dogs (dawgs?) Since you asked I will clear this up, “Dawg” is actually a term of endearment on the street level. I think it got started in the US prison system but I could bewrong about that. Your dawgs are your paesan’s, associates, "conpinches" partners, you know!
Dog is a dog and generally not considered a term of endearment. It is kind oflike the "N" word, It is ok to use it if it ends with an"a". If in ends in an "r" you are a racist pig. Anyway theterm dawg has been out of vogue for a good 15 years I just use it to maintainmy standing as the forum knucklehead :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

Blue suites the diver.
And Neymar is a cutie as always.

[gadjo_dilo]

The diver is back!!!!!!

[pino]

That's red !!!!!!!!

[pino]

Stupid referee :mad:

[gadjo_dilo]

:s

[veeten]

0-1

[pino]

Lucky Brazil once again !!!

[veeten]

awwww, you missed. :p

[steveaki13]

It was a Freekick and should have been a red. :p:

Apart from that the Ref did well

[pino]

Apart from that the Ref did well

He did not, that was a red card !!!

[veeten]

Robben? ... Where's Batman? :batman: ;)

[steveaki13]

He did not, that was a red card !!!

I was been sarcastic Pino. Maybe I should have added ;)

I was stating the Ref got everything about that incident wrong.

[pino]

Hahaha !

[veeten]

oh god, here we go again...

[steveaki13]

2-0 going on 6-0 again I reckon

[gadjo_dilo]

:s :s

[pino]

I was been sarcastic Pino. Maybe I should have added ;)

I was stating the Ref got everything about that incident wrong.

It's ok steve mate, I am just mad and tired watching referee trying to help Brazil as much as possible...

[pino]

Scolari=Dead man walking...

[steveaki13]

It's ok steve mate, I am just mad and tired watching referee trying to help Brazil as much as possible...

I know,

mind you they are so bad it doesnt matter. :D

Why are you tired Pino. Another late night concert. ;)

[veeten]

Brazil=Suicide watch. :s

[pino]

Tired of stupid referees, hopefully Rizzoli won't make big mistakes tomorrow night. I want the match decided by players, not referees !

And no concert before next Saturday ;)

[veeten]

Why are you tired Pino. Another late night concert. ;)
He's been pitching for the Minnesota Twins of the American League (MLB). :p :D

[pino]

Lol veeten ;)

[veeten]

another free kick... another miss.

[Tazio]

Brazil is really stinking the place out again!

[veeten]

wonder what brand shave cream the refs are using tonite? ;):p

[odykas]

Brazil's defence is terrible again.

Especially David Luiz,

[odykas]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BsXw2k9IcAEzOt5.jpg

[veeten]

45 minutes to watch Brazil slowly die...

[donKey jote]

:snore:

[steveaki13]

The Dutch have only scored 2 v Brazil so far. :laugh:

[dj_bytedisaster]

The Dutch have only scored 2 v Brazil so far. :laugh:

That's because they're Dutch. The Brazillians are gonna weep again. Just put a blanket on them. They're dead anyway.

[donKey jote]

I'm in a hotel after today's "Conticabana" Event at the tracks... I bet our samba dancers won't be very happy tomorrow :dozey:

[veeten]

You know, Robben looks a little like Jean-Luc Piccard...

[dj_bytedisaster]

ZOMFG a Brazilian shot on goal ater 60 mins :O

[donKey jote]

Make that 150 minutes :p

[veeten]

here comes another free kick failure...

[gadjo_dilo]

You know, Robben looks a little like Jean-Luc Piccard...
I've noticed that. But he also looks like Gili, a worker who painted my walls. :p

[donKey jote]

Make that 150 minutes :p
Duh I forgot they actually scored against Germany for a moment :dozey:

[gadjo_dilo]

:eek:
it was penalty......

[veeten]

too bad...:p

[pino]

:eek:
it was penalty......

When, where ?

[steveaki13]

Come on we need a goal somewhere

[dj_bytedisaster]

German commentator just said it best : "This game is the best argument to abandon 3rd place playoffs in the future."

[pino]

It was penalty :p:

[dj_bytedisaster]

o goody, Brazilian fans turning on each other - they's gonna weep.

[pino]

What an embarrassment for Brazil :s

[dj_bytedisaster]

They could have spared themselves this public anal seeing-to by dropping out in the group stages as they should have with such a shambolic team. They make England look good...

[veeten]

o goody, Brazilian fans turning on each other - they's gonna weep.

the tissue concession sales should be boffo... :p

[steveaki13]

haha 3-0

[pino]

Yees !!!

[veeten]

and there is your dagger, folks...

[gadjo_dilo]

:s :s :s

[pino]

Italy's Serie B squads, have a better defense than this Brazil...

[dj_bytedisaster]

10-1 in two games. You'd expect that from San Marino...

[veeten]

extra security on the bridges. Don't want people jumping...

[steveaki13]

Vorm going to get a real sense of achievement here. :dozey:

[dj_bytedisaster]

extra security on the bridges. Don't want people jumping...

why? If you jump off a bridge because of a friggin' football game, you have no place in the human genetic pool anyway.

[pino]

Thanks God, it is over !

[veeten]

So, Ruud is getting the assistant coaching job for the Dutch team. Congrats.:)

[dj_bytedisaster]

So, Ruud is getting the assistant coaching job for the Dutch team. Congrats.:)

which one? van Nistel-something or Gullit?

[gadjo_dilo]

Italy's Serie B squads, have a better defense than this Brazil...

You awaken memories of playing at pronosport. Modena-Cesena x, Varese-Bari 1x2, Regina-Reggiana 1x......:p
Sanremo never had a squad in serieA/B

[veeten]

which one? van Nistel-something or Gullit?

van Nistelroy.

[odykas]

Italy's Serie B squads, have a better defense than this Brazil...


And a lot cheaper :laugh:

[dj_bytedisaster]

van Nistelroy.

Dammit, Gullit was my hero in 1988 :) He was just sublime back then :D

[pino]

Sanremo never had a squad in serieA/B

Sanremese AC played both in Serie B and C ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Sanremese AC played both in Serie B and C ;)
Not in B when I used to play at Pronosport. :p

[pino]

Not in B when I used to play at Pronosport. :p

Whatever, but what Sanremese has to do with today's crappy Brazil ? :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

Whatever, but what Sanremese has to do with today's crappy Brazil ? :p:
I simply don't think Sanremese has a better defence than Brazil.....

[jens]

Many people think there is no point in 3rd place games, but I personally enjoy them. Often these games are interesting, because teams care less and take more risks, hence entertainment! I remember Germany-Uruguay 3rd place match in 2010 was exciting, it ended with 3-2!

But yeah, Brazil's defence is absolute rubbish. Whenever Netherlands got past the midfield near to the Brazil's goal, there was always room and danger. Just their passes and co-operation wasn't quite a match to Germany to capitalize with so many goals, but still enough to win this game comfortably.

Tomorrow I want to see what the so far strong Argentina's defence can do against Germany's very organized and multi-talented (with several good strikers) attack. And also if Germany's defence can also effectively neutralize Messi (and di Maria if he re-appears) like Netherlands did. On paper Germany is favourite and I hope they win, but in football you never know what can happen... Argentina's defence should be from quite a different class from Brazil's at the very least.

Germany's team work very much reminds some of the best teams I have seen in action, be it Brazil in 2002 or Spain in previous tournaments.

[dj_bytedisaster]

I simply don't think Sanremese has a better defence than Brazil.....

I was choosing a password for my notebook; I tried BrazilDefence, but apparently it was to weak...

[henners88]

Brazil in their poorest state would still thrash England lol


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[steveaki13]

Neymar must be one hell of a player.

With him they won games to reach a Semi Final, with out him lost 10-1 in their last two games?????

[odykas]

Neymar must be one hell of a player.


David Luiz is a hell of a player... literally.

[jens]

Neymar must be one hell of a player.

With him they won games to reach a Semi Final, with out him lost 10-1 in their last two games?????

I don't think Neymar really has that much influence, one player never makes such a mountain of difference. I mean Neymar is a forward, how would he help the hopeless Brazilian defence?

I think the more likely reason is that Brazil's defence in particularly got badly shown up by top teams. Chile and Colombia aren't probably really a match to Germany and Netherlands and when Brazil met rivals from higher class, their deficiencies got badly exposed.

I remember watching the Chile-Brazil game. Brazil already there was pretty unconvincing and were a bit fortunate to get through as Chile looked like at least a match to them in every way.

[jens]

David Luiz is a hell of a player... literally.

He must have misunderstood what being a "defender" means...
Or he thought that whenever Brazil fell behind in scoreboard (it happened in both Ger and Ned games quickly), him going for attack would quickly solve the problems with Brazil catching up...

[odykas]

Miranda was great this year at Atletico but this wasn't enough to get in this Brazil.

Scolari got Luis, Silva and Dante :dozey:

[journeyman racer]

Going to bed now for the 5am start. I'm expecting Argentina to stomp on the German attack, and somehow nut out a goal. 1-0 to Argentina.

[gadjo_dilo]

I've already lost interest in the final. I love Argentina to bits but I don't think they deserve to win tonight, their matches were a total boredom - no wonder I always slept during the second half.:devil:
Eventually I'll support them but I won't be happy if they win. :s

At least for the first time I'll watch a match without passion. Usually I'm so passionate that I fear to watch and either switch the channel or leave the room and just listern to the comments.

[pino]

Forza Germania !!! :D

[Tazio]

Eventually I'll support them but I won't be happy if they win. :s
Baloney! You will be overjoyed if Argentina play well and win :dozey:
My prediction: Germany 2-1, and only hope I see a good competative match.

[gadjo_dilo]

Baloney! You will be overjoyed if Argentina play well and win :dozey:


No way! I've grown up. :s

[Tazio]

We'll see! ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

We'll see! ;)
Don't think so. On the second half I'll be snoring. :p

[Tazio]

But you will wake up for extra time!:snore: :idea:

[odykas]

Vamos Lio!

[gadjo_dilo]

Vamos Lio!
Yeah.....It's time to prove he's an exceptional player. Otherwise the Diver will win the title of the player of the tournament. :devil:

[Storm]

The Diver showed his skills again. I really hope the people who vote for player of cup aren't as blind as the refs.


Viva Argentina!! Forza Messi!

:beer:

[odykas]

The Diver showed his skills again. I really hope the people who vote for player of cup aren't as blind as the refs.


I put some blame on Silva for holding him.

But still the guy fell like he was back stabbed :evil:

[odykas]

Fred has announced his retirement from international football

What a disaster :laugh:

[steveaki13]

Lets be honest Messi has not been at his best since his injuries began in March 2013 and has really struggle since March this year 2014.

He has dragged Argentina into the Quarter Finals. He has not been great but he is still capable of magic moments.

Lets hope his one very poor game in the Semi's was a one off and he has one final effort for the final.

[steveaki13]

Fred has announced his retirement from international football

What a disaster :laugh:

Jeez where are Brazil going to get their goals from now?

Brazil are going to suck now. ;)

[Tazio]

The Diver showed his skills again. Ireally hope the people who vote for player of cup aren't as blind as the refs.

Viva Argentina!! Forza Messi!


+ 1 I talked a lot of s**t about The Diver" but he is a tremendous player, that had a great tourney!

As for the championship I think unless Germany has a poor game they will be awfully hard to beat. Until about 1/2 hour ago I was indifferent to the outcome. Seeing on the news how Argentineans have massed in Rio', In the interest of chaos in the western hemisphere I'm hoping for an Argentina win. :crazy:

Cool, they just showed Carlos entertaining the crowd!:cool:

[gadjo_dilo]

I missed the ending ceremony cos in good romanian tradition the hour of transmission was wrongly announced:angryfire:

Shakira/Pique little boy- what a cutie........

[odykas]

Romero; Zabaleta, Demichelis, Garay, Rojo; Biglia, Mascherano, Perez; Lavezzi, Messi, Higuaín

Vamos!

[Storm]

Oh yes. Anyone wants a beer?

[pino]

Oh yes. Anyone wants a beer?

Heineken for me thanks ! :p:

[steveaki13]

Can I get a fruit juice? Come on Storm pass me a fruit juice. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

Oh yes. Anyone wants a beer?

Yes please. The beer from this ad:
http://www.myvideo.ro/watch/4778827/Reclama_la_Bergenbier

[odykas]

Heineken for me thanks ! :p:

That's the diver's beer :dozey:

[pino]

That's the diver's beer :dozey:

And ? :evil:

[odykas]

^ Jinx :mad:

[Storm]

Can I get a fruit juice? Come on Storm pass me a fruit juice. :p

I just finished the pulpy Orange last night...A sprite lying around since last week is the next best (dunno who got that!)..ah, have a couple of sweet lemons, that okay?

pino, no it's Kingfisher only right now :erm:


gadjo: This video is unavailable. ???

[gadjo_dilo]

Try again. I fixed it. :p
Although I'm on red wine.

[Storm]

too much of that vino and you will be asleep before half time...(that might help if it is scoreless though)

[gadjo_dilo]

Just saw Ody's friend.......

[steveaki13]

Its time for history.

Whatever the game throws up, it goes down in history

[gadjo_dilo]

Its time for history.

Whatever the game throws up, it goes down in history

Hey, hey.....
Come down on earth.....

[journeyman racer]

Just heard on the radio here, from our Tour de France correspondent. 24 years ago, a German won the stage of the TdF, the day West Germany won the WC that year.

[Tazio]

Yes please. The beer from this ad:
http://www.myvideo.ro/watch/4778827/Reclama_la_Bergenbier

Yeah babe!! :love:

[odykas]

Just saw Ody's friend.......

Who? :dozey:

[Tazio]

Headache! :eek:

[steveaki13]

Decent game so far. Germany looking better, but Argentina look decent on the counter attack

[odykas]

Torres Fan Club
-------------------------
1) Higuain :mad:

[steveaki13]

Thats ridiculous for Higuain.

He was scared by Neuers reputation

Argentina really struggling to get any sort of attacks now (barring a gift from Germany)