FIFA World Cup 2014 !

[odykas]

No neighbours interrupting tonight Gadjo? :p

Eliminated :bandit:

[gadjo_dilo]

No neighbours interrupting tonight Gadjo? :p

No. But you know that I have a serious problem in the house.

[veeten]

Eliminated :bandit:
only thing left is to bury the bodies. Ah, but we have friends, don't we? ;) :D

[steveaki13]

No. But you know that I have a serious problem in the house.

yes. hope you are ok.

[pino]

Very close to 3-0 there !

[pino]

Olè olè olè...Chile Chile

[pino]

Never thought one day, i would watch the Spanish squad playing this bad !!!

[steveaki13]

Its truly poor these days

[steveaki13]

Spain that is.

[pino]

6 min add time ???

[gadjo_dilo]

KO!

[steveaki13]

Where has that actually come from?

[pino]

Good question steve...

[steveaki13]

Del Bosque time?? :D

[pino]

Adios Espana, we won't miss you !!!

[steveaki13]

Spain back to the bad old days.

Well done Chile.

[gadjo_dilo]

Wow......
We'll have another lethal game on this group: Chile-Netherlands

[gadjo_dilo]

Adios Espana, we won't miss you !!!

That was mean......

[veeten]

Where has that actually come from?

KO= Knock Out!
Boxing term, meaning with one good shot you just put your opponent on the canvas.

[odykas]

Credits to Spain for dominating all major events in the last 6 years.

I think the main responsible for this result is the rediculous Del Bosque.

[Rollo]

Yet again the Murdoch dominated press chooses to ignore the world's biggest sporting tournament by filling up its newspapers with the result of some throwball (Rugby League) match where two teams played extremely dourly.

Australia has performed much better than I would have expected thus far.
They have scored 3 more than I expected and conceded 6 less thus far; but they're still hopelessly outclassed.

Still, there's the Asian Cup next year...

[pino]

Aussie should be proud of their Squad, they have performed a lot better than Spain :up:

[Storm]

exactly. atleast had the balls to fight inspite of a total lack of talent.

fin de ciclo indeed for Spain...for all saying it was end for Barca, this is what an actual end is. Anyways they should be proud of what they achieved (which I think will not be done again) till the start of this Cup. They should forget the games they played here as well as the players who started (except Iniesta who seemed to be trying at least - Koke, Morata, Thiago, Jese are the future)

[Storm]

Its clear as we Barca followers have seen. The core style and spine of this team have lost their edge. They just dont look like World Champions they were. I dont see they have enough anymore.

Hell yeah.
Some decision making is baffling though- Del Bosque removed Pique and put in an even SLOWER guy like Martinez in? No central defenders around? I blame Pep for this. playing converted midfielders as centre backs and removing #9s. No Villa at all?
Casillas still played despite his error filled game1 and directly contributed to Chile's 2nd goal. Ramos was useless as ever - can he only head in goals for RealM ? Alba anonymous as was Azpilicueta while Carvajal is cooling his heels (or is he injured )
I fear we have seen the last of Xavi in a Spain AND Barcelona shirt.

[steveaki13]

Rumours are Xavi is heading to Qatar.

[pino]

http://my.liveireland.com/page/radio-1I think the main responsible for this result is the rediculous Del Bosque.

Totally agree ody, how could he bring useless Diego Costa and leave Llorente home. Also why he didn't give a chance to Mata, or more time to Cazorla and Cesc ? Also Spanish squad showed a very poor condition and had no ideas, determination and motivation to win...

[Rollo]

Aussie should be proud of their Squad, they have performed a lot better than Spain :up:

Australian will get torn to curtains by Spain. Group B this time around will be a 9-6-3-0 group, I think.

Tactically Australia is confused. It plays a lot like an A-League side and tries to push out to the wings but apart from Cahill, no-one ever really has a presence either in the front third or in controlling the midfield.
I expect that tiki-taka will mean that Spain should dominate possession for extended periods which will leave Australia ball watching. They couldn't do that against the Netherlands and against Chile they could do it, but Chile had an attack with bite.

[gadjo_dilo]

Rumours are Xavi is heading to Qatar.
And his coach at Al Arabi will be Dan Petrescu.

[gadjo_dilo]

Totally agree ody, how could he bring useless Diego Costa and leave Llorente home. Also why he didn't give a chance to Mata, or more time to Cazorla and Cesc ? ...

Most of coaches are stubborn and persist in keeping some players in the squad. Sometimes those players have a sparkle and the coach is like "I've told you".

Also Spanish squad showed a very poor condition and had no ideas, determination and motivation to win...
Is there a better motivation than winning the world cup? :confused:
I thought that's every player's dream. To play for the national team and win trophys.:confused:

Sorry, for a moment I've forgotten the world we're living in.......

[henners88]

I cheered all the way for Chile on behalf of my cousins husband who is Chilean!! I knew as soon as I saw the passion on their faces during their national anthem that they would win...... Spain's opening game also gave me a hint too :p :)


PS: Chile must have the record for a national football squad with so many neck tattoo's! An Air Jordan logo on one player and a Louis Vuitton one on another were my personal favourites. Classy mates.

[pino]

2nd round tonight for "Group of death" what's going to be between England and Uruguay ? None of them can afford to lose, if they want to reach next stage !

[journeyman racer]

Yet again the Murdoch dominated press chooses to ignore the world's biggest sporting tournament by filling up its newspapers with the result of some throwball (Rugby League) match

Again with this? It's fair enough or State of Origin to take priority.



where two teams played extremely dourly. How would you know? Did you watch it?


Never thought one day, i would watch the Spanish squad playing this bad !!!

It was worse than the match against Nigeria in 98? It was worse than last week???

[pino]

It was worse than the match against Nigeria in 98? It was worse than last week???

Indeed it was !

[pino]

And his coach at Al Arabi will be Dan Petrescu.

Sorry but I think that you're wrong, for what I know, Lucescu is the new Galatasaray coach ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Il Luce at Galata is only a rumour.

Petrescu has already signed with Al Arabi.
Al Arabi wants Xavi.
( shall i continue with the rhymes? :p )

[odykas]

England vs Uruguay is the big match of the day.

I think England have an advantage given the speed of their front line.
Uruguay will have to improve a lot in order to fight for victory.

[pino]

My prediction is 1-1 wich will force Uruguay to beat Italy in the last match...scary :eek:

[pino]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/19/pahe4y8e.jpg

:evil:

[gadjo_dilo]

My prediction is 1-1 wich will force Uruguay to beat Italy in the last match...scary :eek:

Really scary....
Italy will lose against Costa Rica then England, Uruguay and Italy will fight for the 2nd place in the group.

[pino]

Really scary....
Italy will lose against Costa Rica then England, Uruguay and Italy will fight for the 2nd place in the group.

You know, I really love you...not ! :mad: ;)

[Mark]

At least the office will be taking down all the England flags tomorrow morning :D

[pino]

At least the office will be taking down all the England flags tomorrow morning :D

Always so pessimist you ! :eek: ;)

[odykas]

He will not have a place to hide in case England wins though ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

You know, I really love you...not ! :mad: ;)It's ok. I'm used with the idea that nobody loves me. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

Wow..... Another cutie: Yepes......:heart:

[gadjo_dilo]

Still no sign from race aficionado......

Go Colombia!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

It's not good for my physical health to watch England play. I enjoy all of the other World Cup games but just get too emotionally involved when it's England.

Hopefully Sturridge and Rooney will be firing tonight.


PS: Awful miss for Columbia.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Strange watching Ivory Coast playing in Nigerias kit.

[odykas]

Vamos Colombia.

Race, I hope you enjoy it.

[gadjo_dilo]

Aguilar.......:heart: :heart:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Great game this! Gervinho!

[gadjo_dilo]

incandescent final of the game

[odykas]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqfxXO4IgAEIWPJ.png

[Brown, Jon Brow]

How is it possible to feel so nervous about watching a game of football???

[steveaki13]

Uruguay are one of only three national teams to have won more against England than lost.

Englands record v Uruguay: 3-3-4

I think everyone knows Uruguay are going to fight for this and will be tough to beat. Maybe even bending the rules a bit.

[steveaki13]

Great win for Colombia. They look quite useful. As do Chile. It could be 4 South American teams getting to Quarters at least I reckon.

[pino]

Uruguay are one of only three national teams to have won more against England than lost.

Englands record v Uruguay: 3-3-4

I think everyone knows Uruguay are going to fight for this and will be tough to beat. Maybe even bending the rules a bit.

Which are the other two ? ;)

[steveaki13]

Which are the other two ? ;)

Cheers Pino. :bigcry:

Brazil have a ridiculous record against us. 4-10-11

Yes Italy is number two Pino. 8-7-9

Uruguay as I said 3-3-4

*Shock horror I was wrong there is a fourth???????? Gadjo our record against Romania sucks. 2-6-3 Wow.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Which are the other two ? ;)

I'll guess Brazil and Italy?

[pino]

Lol steve :p: anyway due to the many English friends,I will support England ;)

[odykas]

Here we go.

Great match ahead.

[gadjo_dilo]

Glad to see Suarez.
Go Uruguay!

[pino]

I only hope the referee doesn't ruin it ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Oscar Tabarez - the eternal uruguayan coach........

[pino]

Saw it in !!! :eek:

[odykas]

Muslera is Uruguay's weakest link.

Englast should apply pressure on him.

[steveaki13]

Not a brilliant start to the game for either side.

This is going to be a tight one. I heard people on Radio saying 3-0 just cos Uruguay lost.

Those people don't know Uruguay

[steveaki13]

Whats this new Thanks button? Is it a like button.

[odykas]

It will be hard for Uruguay to avoid getting at least one red card....

[gadjo_dilo]

Godin already deserved it.

[steveaki13]

To be fair for the game its probably best the Ref didnt send Godin off.

Of course from an England angle I guess it would have been useful.

[pino]

This looks like a 0-0 match...

[pino]

This looks like a 0-0 match...

Not :p:

[steveaki13]

Thats your fault Pino :mad:

[gadjo_dilo]

gol gol gol gol gollllllll........:laugh:

[odykas]

It seems that Suarez can make the difference.

[pino]

Thats your fault Pino :mad:

Very sorry steve, but why was Suarez allowed to run and pass 5 English players, without anyone followed him ? :s

[Brown, Jon Brow]

And to make things worse I'm on to my last beer. Worst day ever! :(

[steveaki13]

Very sorry steve, but why was Suarez allowed to run and pass 5 English players, without anyone followed him ? :s

Cause we are not very good. :p

The trouble here in England is, that the press and fans said that this was a development side for the future and no expectations.

Then the draw was made and it was seen as such a tough group that England wouldnt get out of it. The press and fans were resigned to have a poor tournament and likley missing out.

However despite all the above. The last month has seen more and more people on TV & Radio saying we can make it to Quarters. Why do these people suddenly see us as getting a lot better? Strange way English minds work. :rolleyes:

I said we would never get out of this group and i stand by it. I hope the media don't go mad after this, but I suspect we will be subject to the usual "death of English football" headlines.

Realistically we just go again for Euro 2016.

[pino]

Steve, there's still 45 min to play, ain't not over yet ;)

[steveaki13]

Steve, there's still 45 min to play, ain't not over yet ;)

No of course its not.

We can still do it.

[gadjo_dilo]

Steve, there's still 45 min to play, ain't not over yet ;)
yeah... Uruguay may score again :devil:

[pino]

Jeez, usually Cavani never miss such a great chance !!!

[pino]

Come on you must score there !!!!

[odykas]

Name: Wayne Rooney

Job: Torres

[steveaki13]

yeah... Uruguay may score again :devil:

:p

[steveaki13]

Well England are up there for worst shot conversion rate anyway.

[gadjo_dilo]

Zlatan is cool. :p

[pino]

Zlatan is cool. :p

Only as player ! :p:

[pino]

English player already without energies :eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

Only as player ! :p:
You're jealous. :devil:

[gadjo_dilo]

This game reminds me one of the 1998 World cup.
Romania -England 2-1 :devil:
O tempora, o mores......

[pino]

You're jealous. :devil:

Only thing I am jealous of, is that he has played for my beloved Juventus ! ;)

[odykas]

I believed that Gerrard was not playing until he got a yellow card :crazy:

[pino]

Yeeees !

[gadjo_dilo]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :angryfire:

[steveaki13]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :angryfire:

:mad:

How could you Gadjo. ;)

[steveaki13]

Yeeeeeeeeeees

By the way

[gadjo_dilo]

:mad:

How could you Gadjo. ;)
I can do anything when I'm nervous

[gadjo_dilo]

Lol. Gary Neville.

[steveaki13]

Suarez.

Bye Bye......:(

[gadjo_dilo]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeees

[odykas]

Where was the defence? :crazy:

[gadjo_dilo]

Suares looks like a peasant who came to town. :p

[odykas]

The goal was offside? :eek:

[pino]

Where was the defence? :crazy:

Exactly, why so much space for Suarez ? He's playing in PL, they should know him well... :crazy:

[steveaki13]

Gerrard assisting Suarez in the old Liverpool link up.

[gadjo_dilo]

Weird...... I'm more nervous than Brown Jon Brow.....

[gadjo_dilo]

At least I've said it remainds me of another 2-1......

[pino]

Indeed Suarez made the difference, let's hope our coach Prandelli, has learned something tonight ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Sorry Steve......:kiss:
:love:

Remember Pino's words, it's not over yet.

[steveaki13]

haha.

Really? No way we will beat Costa Rica now sadly.

We got some bright youngsters though hopefully.

[pino]

The whole is up to Italy now ! ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

haha.

Really? No way we will beat Costa Rica now sadly.

.
Neither will Italy........:devil:

[odykas]

- The defence of England had issues
- Gerrard was just a spectator
- Hodgson did nothing to put the team on track..

[steveaki13]

England are still poor and actually are on for our worst ever World Cup Finals exit.

Apart from 74,78 & 94 its probably the worst sadly, but at least we tried a younger team. Maybe they will improve come Euro 2016 and World Cup 2018

[odykas]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqhgqlACYAAair7.jpg

:p:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

:'(

[Rollo]

I don't think that England played badly, it's just that they are toothless.

England retained 62% of the possession and completed 75% of their passes as compared with Uruguay's 55% of completed passes.
Where Uruguay won this match was by having a compact central defence and when they back pedalled, the central midfield also plugged their central area. This meant that when England did get into the last third, they were out manned.

Both of Uruguay's goals came from play which got in behind an open England back four which played flat across the pitch and was sluggish in getting back to defend. Gerrard's flick to Suarez was more of his effort (badly) to cover for a back four which failed in their basic job.

Technically it's not really that hard to diagnose but then again, being an armchair pundit from the other side of the world, I have a far easier job than the XI on the pitch.

[Tazio]

Neither will Italy........:devil:

....and I'm still on the hook. Me and my big mouth! :uhoh:

[Storm]

This was atleast a slightly adventurous/attacking England. The reason I dislike England is due to the hype by media/fans about their chances and how they deserve to be at the top table when in reality they have been piss poor sicne Italia 90. The 2006 England matches were perhaps the worst World Cup games I ever saw...

This was all Suarez though, a lesson in the art of finishing (and how to go about being in the right place to get the chance)

[Brown, Jon Brow]

For the rest of this tournament I will be supporting team USA!

[pino]

We controlled Suarez quite well, for most of the game - R. Hodgson :eek: :laugh:

[gadjo_dilo]

For the rest of this tournament I will be supporting team USA!
No offence but I'm afraid the "rest" will be quite short. :devil:

[Storm]

We controlled Suarez quite well, for most of the game - R. Hodgson :eek: :laugh:

yes except for those 2 instances :laugh:

edit: pino, can't wait to see Italia in action today...I missed the first game as it was at 0330

[pino]

Can't wait for that too mate, and I guarantee Italy will not underestimate CRC ;)

[pino]

Also Italy will play with their best defense line up (juventus) Buffon included !

[steveaki13]

This was atleast a slightly adventurous/attacking England. The reason I dislike England is due to the hype by media/fans about their chances and how they deserve to be at the top table when in reality they have been piss poor sicne Italia 90. The 2006 England matches were perhaps the worst World Cup games I ever saw...

This was all Suarez though, a lesson in the art of finishing (and how to go about being in the right place to get the chance)

Surely that was 2010?

2006 was OK - 1-0 win over Paraguay (boring), 2-0 over Trinidad & T (dramatic v Minnow) 2-2 v Sweden was a cracking game. (Joe Cole Volley)

2010 was the dire one: 1-1 with Usa, 0-0 With Algeria and 1-0 over Slovenia all dull as dish water.
2010 was dire

[steveaki13]

We controlled Suarez quite well, for most of the game - R. Hodgson :eek: :laugh:

I didnt see this quote?

That is funny. Was he telling jokes and doing a stand up routine at the time? :laugh:

Mind you Roy has a point, all he actually did was score 2 out of 2, win them the game and all but knock us out. :blackeye:

[pino]

I didnt see this quote?



Source: www.eurosport.co.uk

[journeyman racer]

I actually felt bad for England this morning. I was settled or a 1-1 draw. Strangely, once I realised it was Gerrard that played the ball to Suarez, I even felt bad for him!


For the rest of this tournament I will be supporting team Germany!
efa

[journeyman racer]

One of our analysts on our coverage over here. I don't know if you know him, a clown named Craig Foster (had played for Portsmouth and Palace). But this was a gem of his when reviewing the Australia/Netherlands game

"If we had their players, we would've won"

[Mark]

As I understand things, in order for England to go through, they need to beat Costa Rica, by a number of goals - quite possible.
Italy need to beat Uruguay - quite possible
Italy need to beat Costa Rica - quite possible

So on paper at least, the chances for England are reasonable, not the zero hope portrayed so far?

[gadjo_dilo]

..... in order for England to go through, they need to beat Costa Rica, by a number of goals - quite possible......


:laugh:

[steveaki13]

:laugh:

Sadly I have to agree with Gadjo.

Judging by Costa Rica's one game, why should we beat them? Also if Italy beat Costa Rica tonight, I cant see Italy going 9 out of 9.

Lets hope so though.

[steveaki13]

Group A
Brazil 3-1 Croatia ------------- 3-1
Mexico 2-1 Cameroon----------1-0
Brazil 2-2 Mexico --------------0-0
Cameroon 1-1 Croatia --------0-4

Group B
Spain 1-1 Netherlands --------1-5
Chile 4-0 Australia ------------3-1
Australia 1-5 Netherlands-----2-3
Spain 2-1 Chile ----------------0-2

Group C
Colombia 1-0 Greece -------- -- 3-0
Ivory Coast 1-1 Japan ----------2-1
Colombia 2-2 Ivory Coast ------2-1
Japan 1-1 Greece ---------------0-0

Group D (being honest not with England tinted glasses)
Costa Rica 1-3 Uruguay ----------3-1
England 1-1 Italy-----------------1-2
Uruguay 2-1 England -------------2-1

Group E
Switzerland 0-2 Ecuador -------- 2-1
France 2-1 Honduras -------------3-0

Group F
Argentina 3-1 Bosnia & Herz ----- 2-1
Iran 1-2 Nigeria -------------------- 0-0

Group G
Germany 2-2 Portugal --------------4-0
Ghana 2-1 USA ----------------------1-2

Group H
Belgium 3-0 Algeria -----------------2-1
Russia 2-1 South Korea -------------1-1



So how am I doing?

Spot on Scores: 2/23
Correct Result: 9/23
Wrong Result: 12/23

I mean spot on scores are pretty tough, correct results are easier.

Could be better really. Spain have screwed me twice. :confused:

[rjbetty]

Hi everyone, I have a tip for you. If you order any pizza for an England (if you're UK) match, you might have to do so in advance cos it was crazy at work last night, the busiest I've ever seen imo (I'm a delivery driver!) with some people waiting over an hour. Oh dear. :p

Aw shame about last night, I only heard the result from a customer...


Is it lame I actually forgot it was world cup this year...?

[steveaki13]

Hi everyone, I have a tip for you. If you order any pizza for an England (if you're UK) match, you might have to do so in advance cos it was crazy at work last night, the busiest I've ever seen imo (I'm a delivery driver!) with some people waiting over an hour. Oh dear. :p

Aw shame about last night, I only heard the result from a customer...

Is it lame I actually forgot it was world cup this year...?


I assume you are not a football fan then Rj?

You are a delivery driver. That explains why the Pizza I ordered on May 29th isn't here yet. ;)

[rjbetty]

Haha! Well I´m more of a motor racing fan really. ;)

Um I do kinda have an interest, but only in premier league (especially when Reading are in) and world cup really, though managed to miss this entirely so far!


Edit: Hey the like button is back. Good move.

[gadjo_dilo]

Is it lame I actually forgot it was world cup this year...?

Yes, IT IS LAME. Even if you're not interested it's impossible to be so head in the clouds to don't notice that all the people around you ( I suppose you don't live around Mark :devil: ) talk only about it.

[pino]

Easy gadjo, Italy hasn't started to play yet ;)

[Alexamateo]

These guys have done the math!

http://fivethirtyeight.com/datalab/were-telling-england-theres-a-chance/

Good Luck!

One caveat:

Any deviation from this scenario and England is out!

[Alexamateo]

Another scenario that could happen is if Italy beats Costa Rica, Costa Rica beats England, and Uruguay beats Italy and you could have a team with 6 points in the group stage getting eliminated.

[Storm]

Surely that was 2010?

2006 was OK - 1-0 win over Paraguay (boring), 2-0 over Trinidad & T (dramatic v Minnow) 2-2 v Sweden was a cracking game. (Joe Cole Volley)

2010 was the dire one: 1-1 with Usa, 0-0 With Algeria and 1-0 over Slovenia all dull as dish water.


Now that you remind me, 2010 was dire indeed - that Algeria game..Algeria should be banned too as they only ever qualify to get a goal-less draw - and usually at the expense of Egypt and the likes.

But 2006 was when England had the most hype around them what with the Golden Generation - golden ? rubbish more like it..that T&T game is what I think really ticked me off..they scored 2 but looked horrible through-out.

[gadjo_dilo]

Easy gadjo, Italy hasn't started to play yet ;)
Before they start they'll be eliminated. :p

[pino]

Before they start they'll be eliminated. :p

At least I can say that, I have a friend whom will be happy about it

[gadjo_dilo]

At least I can say that, I have a friend whom will be happy about it

Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are.....:devil: (old romanian saying )

[pino]

Tell me who your friends are and I'll tell you who you are.....:devil: (old romanian saying )

I consider my friend, everyone who post on this thread ;)

[pino]

Forza Italia !!! :D

[veeten]

oh look, a balloon... :)

[gadjo_dilo]

I was about to miss the beginning.. Now it's a terrible storm outside and the transmission is interrupted.
I'll have to follow the match after your comments. :angryfire:

[odykas]

Back from work.

Forza azzuri :D

[odykas]

Gadjo, there's a thing called online streaming :erm:

[donKey jote]

I consider my friend, everyone who post on this thread ;)
Really? :andrea: :p

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Come on Italia! The hopes of two nations are with you!!! :p

[gadjo_dilo]

Gadjo, there's a thing called online streaming :erm:

I know but I'm too dumb to use it. :p

It's ok now, I have signal again.

[gadjo_dilo]

Really? :andrea: :p
You're the exception that confirms the rule :devil:

[veeten]

You're the exception that confirms the rule :devil:

nah, he breaks all the rules. :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

mediocre game

[pino]

Noooooo !

[odykas]

Balotelli joins Torres club.

[pino]

Not again !!!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Italy starting to look dangerous!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Looks too hot here for playing football.

[pino]

Crazy decision to play at 1 pm !

[odykas]

Balotelli wastes everything Pirlo creates :s

[gadjo_dilo]

nooooooooooooo.........

[gadjo_dilo]

Penalty?

[odykas]

That was a penalty!

Edit: and a goal :eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

yes yes yrs yes yes.........

[Brown, Jon Brow]

What's happening!! This World Cup!

[odykas]

Italy testing goal line technology :p:

[veeten]

JB :shock:NOOOOOOO!!!

pino :shock:NOOOOOOO!!!

gadjo :D Ha-haaaa!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Even if Italy come back I can't see England beating Costa Rica. They are a real surprise package.

[pino]

CRC deserves the lead, period.

[pino]

Even if Italy come back I can't see England beating Costa Rica. They are a real surprise package.

I tend to agree, CRC has a great squad ! :up:

[gadjo_dilo]

I appreciate your fair play Pino. Let be Costa Rica and Italy from this group but only after the dramatic clashes of the last games.
Still I love Uruguay.......:angel:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

This is the most depressing season of football I can remember.

Man Utd have the worst season ever.
My 'hometown' team Carlisle Utd get relegated.
England get eliminated from the World Cup after 2 games!

[Storm]

^I am only sad for the 2nd line ;) (even though I was not aware till now!)

Italy getting turned over by CostaRica and in turn England "hopes" going too.

[gadjo_dilo]

Italy wakes up. (what else could they do ?)

[gadjo_dilo]

Good God.... I completely forgot that in the pauuse I left some eggs to boil.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

We need Del Piero!

How are Italy so bad? Or did playing England first make them look good?

[odykas]

Italy really struggling with CRC defence.

[odykas]

We need Del Piero!

Amen!

[pino]

Not the performance I expected ! :(

[gadjo_dilo]

Del Piero is too old. Not even good ol' Paolo Rossi could save Italy.

[veeten]

Costa rendering Baloteli useless.

gadjo, how did the eggs fare?... :)

[odykas]

Sour grapes

[gadjo_dilo]

They're ok. Edible enough.

[veeten]

Good. Making egg salad? :lips:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Perhaps Spain and England could share the plane home?

[pino]

Good. Making egg salad? :lips:

Nope, Italian salad ! ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

An oriental salad.
Can't wait for the Uruguay - Italy game.

[gadjo_dilo]

Perhaps Spain and England could share the plane home?
Yeah I reckon their players are the worst paid in Europe.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Yeah I reckon their players are the worst paid in Europe.

I'm thinking about the environment ;)

If Italy play like this against Uruguay then they can come as well.

[gadjo_dilo]

woooooooooow.......

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Never rely on the Italians for anything!

Probably corrupt :p

[veeten]

Can't wait for the Uruguay - Italy game.

Oh, no! :eek: Not against Suarez. Their heads will be spinning like DVDs.

[gadjo_dilo]

Costa Rica is great in a group with 3 former world champions. :p

[odykas]

Well done Costa Rica!

[gadjo_dilo]

Sorry Pino. There's still a chance. :wave:

Where's Steve? :confused:

[pino]

Great performance by Costa Rica ! :up:

[odykas]

Lets see what France can do vs Switzerland.

[odykas]

1 - 0 for France

Edit: 2 - 0 :eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

halucinating.......:eek:

[odykas]

3 - 0 :dozey:

France look very strong

[gadjo_dilo]

:eek:

[gadjo_dilo]

and had also a missed penalty.........

[veeten]

Looks like the Swiss defense is just like the cheese... :p:

[A FONDO]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10492045_10152127341002466_1644966517550565363_n.j pg

[odykas]

5 - 0 :dozey:

[gadjo_dilo]

Waiting for the 6th goal to say: goal, set, match. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

The fans sing La Marseillaise. Great......

[gadjo_dilo]

The goal of honour....

[odykas]

6 - 2 :eek:

What a match! :smokin:

Edit: 5 - 2. The ref stopped Benzema :dozey:

[gadjo_dilo]

Goal set match 6-2 :p

ooops 5-2.....

[gadjo_dilo]

Looks like only the two of. us watched it.

[veeten]

sorry, gadjo. Doing the dishes was a slightly more exciting than that match. :p:

[Alexamateo]

It's work hours here in the US, I'm in sales and can arrange my schedule to be in the office in order to watch, but people keep calling me :p

[steveaki13]

Sorry Pino. There's still a chance.

Where's Steve?

Hi Gadjo....:wave:

Sorry I have missed all the excitement. It was my mothers Birthday so I have been out and about.

Cant believe what I am reading. Costa Rica beating Italy. Wow they must be really bad :eek:. Imagine being a nation who loses to them.... oh wait. :(
Anyway. I was sad to miss all your banter.

I also hate to worry Taz but he might need to ring the tatoo parlour. :devil:

[steveaki13]

By the way.

It sucks to be out. :mad:

Fair play to Costa Rica though, they played awesome in both games it seems.

[gadjo_dilo]

Hi Gadjo....:wave:

Sorry I have missed all the excitement. It was my mothers Birthday so I have been out and about.


Happy birthday to her. My mother was born just 2 days before yours.
I feared that you left us in favour of the railway forum. :p

[Tazio]

What about the chances of having to get that tattoo? It is I would say about 55% - 45% in my favor for Italy to advance, and me not having to get that tattoo. Ya' awl boys know I 'n psycho enough tO do it :p:

[steveaki13]

Happy birthday to her. My mother was born just 2 days before yours.
I feared that you left us in favour of the railway forum. :p

Thanks Gadjo.

As if I would prefer the railway forum to you guys. :D

[steveaki13]

So Argentina again today and they play Iran. Which pre Tournament I said 5-0 to Argentina, but despite the goals we have seen it also appears countries that park buses (which Iran surely will) can really hold out. So maybe only a 1 or 2-0 win?

What y'all reckon?

[Tazio]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/10492045_10152127341002466_1644966517550565363_n.j pg

Dawg, the Mexican language stations on regular broadcast TV in the US are so soft porn with so many super hot babes it truly is a beautiful thing. Viva Mexico!
For your viewing pleasure:
http://www.ugo.com/girls/the-hottest-girls-of-mexican-tv?page=4

[gadjo_dilo]

Ha, ha...
Never occured my mind that Taz is a telenovelas connaisseur.

That's what I call a "Corazón salvaje". :devil:

[Tazio]

Ha, ha...
Never occured my mind that Taz is a telenovelas connaisseur.

That's what I call a "Corazón salvaje". :devil:
I can't help it! ;)

[odykas]

Lets see what Argentina can do today.

I don't have high expectations.

[odykas]

Ibra predicts a final between Brazil and Italy.

I wouldn't bet on it.

[gadjo_dilo]

I'd like to be surprised by Iran. But I don't think it may happen.

[steveaki13]

Hi everyone. I am here for the chat today.

Looking forward to my Messi fix, however I think they will labour against the Iranian bus.

Lets see.

[steveaki13]

Wow Iran with all 11 around their area. Parked aeroplane let alone parked Bus

[odykas]

Argentina' is blocked by the Bus.

[steveaki13]

I know Iran are entitled to play how they want of course, but God it does make for a rubbish game.

[odykas]

On the other hand Argentina are quite predictable.

[gadjo_dilo]

I know Iran are entitled to play how they want of course, but God it does make for a rubbish game.
They can't play something else. :p

[steveaki13]

Hey I know both teams suck at the moment, but generally I was just stating its a dull game.

[gadjo_dilo]

When will Argentina score? :confused:

[odykas]

Great game by Iran so far.

[steveaki13]

Argentina aint getting nowhere in this tournament. They actually are going out soon and Messi's reputation plummets.

[gadjo_dilo]

Good God.......

[odykas]

Come on Iran!

[odykas]

Argentina's coach fell asleep on the bench.

[gadjo_dilo]

Iranian goalkeeper is so handsome.....

[gadjo_dilo]

Argentina's coach fell asleep on the bench.

Better bring Messi to keep him company. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

now there's an opportunity...

[gadjo_dilo]

Iran reminds me of our national team always desperate to don't get a goal :p

[odykas]

How can a team that has all these stars, play like that?

[gadjo_dilo]

And how can they pretend the World Cup?

Resist Iran!!