FIFA World Cup 2014 !

[pino]

2000 posts on this thread ! :up:

Half of them...rubbish :p:

[steveaki13]

2000 posts on this thread ! :up:

I looked at the 2010 World Cup thread the other day and despite more active members that only had 68 pages.

We are already on 200. :eek:

[steveaki13]

Half of them...rubbish :p:

Only half.

Anyway: Night Again..............

[donKey jote]

20% of them are gadji's :eek: :kiss: :andrea:

http://www.motorsportforums.com/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=33939

[pino]

20% of them are gadji's :eek: :kiss: :andrea:

Much more then that ! :p:

[donKey jote]

10 more, 20.5% :andrea:

[gadjo_dilo]

2000 posts on this thread ! :up:

Let's drink for this.

[odykas]

Germany's next match is against France.

This will be interesting.

[gadjo_dilo]

20% of them are gadji's :eek: :kiss: :andrea:

http://www.motorsportforums.com/misc.php?do=whoposted&t=33939
Can't believe this......:eek:
Anyway people use to say I'm a dilo.

[odykas]

A zebra is 2nd and a donkey 7th :p:

[Rollo]

Oh oh oh... Der Meinschaft, what are you doing?

Even with a lineup in which large sections play for Bayern, how could you not deal with Algerien so clinically. You looked ponderous and lumbering at times and they held you to 0-0 at full time. Even after going 1-0 up, you dropped your heads and they nicked one back.
It was useful that you found a winner but there are serious questions over your defence; only Neuer kept the ship upright.

France A will prove harder than France B did (19 of 23 Algerians were born in France); I don't know if Der Meinschaft will be Der Weltmeister...

[Tazio]

Allez Les Bleus!! :pimp:



France is going to knock Germany into tomorrow!!

[Tazio]

Come on Nigeria, send arrogant French home :p:So they can repose somewhere around a common border with arrogant Italia :laugh:

[Tazio]

it's not their fault that England, Spain, Portugal, and Italy have been put on the plane back home. :p:Well played mate!!

[Tazio]

Who's playing? :andrea:Pino against the world, and France. :angel:

[Tazio]

Why? Are you also on Ramadan? :pNo, as usual he is on Drama Don :dozey:

[Tazio]

come on froggies :D :DYeah babe! I guarantee France will put a powerful hurt on "das boot"! ;) Pino is praying for a German victory! Oh the humanity!! :p:

[Tazio]

Sorry Pino my entusiasm has been misguided. One of only three teams that has some realistic momentum going for them is U.S.A. With the anouncement that Altadore will play The Belgium Congo ain't gonna know what hit them. USA 3-2

[Storm]

Forza Albiceleste!

Algeria ran out of gas but really put the frighteners on Germany...Neuer and his out of box clearances!
Muller tripping on an elaborate and stupid free kick routine = :laugh:

[gadjo_dilo]

A banning is floating in the air......:angel:

[pino]

A banning is floating in the air......:angel:

You could be right, but not for the reason you think. Tazio knows what I am talking about ! ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

A zebra is 2nd and a donkey 7th :p:
At the end of the day the zebra is the donkey that was sent to jail.....:angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

You could be right, but not for the reason you think. Tazio knows what I am talking about ! ;)

Men's secrets, huh....? :p

[pino]

Men's secrets, huh....? :p

No secret, if you had been here earlier this morning, you would have seen for yourself ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Steve, you love statistics. Can you count how many of the over 2000 posts say just "balls"? :p

[gadjo_dilo]

No secret, if you had been here earlier this morning, you would have seen for yourself ;)

I'm an early bird and I've already seen that beauty. But you definitely don't follow a certain thread of the forums. Otherwise your truly + 2 other senior members would have been banned a long time ago. :devil:

[pino]

I'm an early bird and I've already seen that beauty. But you definitely don't follow a certain thread of the forums. Otherwise your truly + 2 other senior members would have been banned a long time ago. :devil:

Don't worry, I know exactly what's going on in here...I don't mind couple of hot pics in a specific thread, but when is every way, then I am not comfortable with it. Tazio knows it, but it doesn't care...

[gadjo_dilo]

Don't worry, I know exactly what's going on in here...
It means you're patronising that visual orgy. :confused:

Anyway, please stick to the topic signore moderatore. :p

[odykas]

Neuer, what a great performance.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BrdPSv-CUAAqixf.jpg:large

[odykas]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Brdhud6IgAAhDim.jpg

:laugh: :D

[pino]

I really don't know who support tonight. I used to like Argentina, but due to their stupid coach, I ve started to dislike them. I am tempted to go for Switzerland and USA ! :D

[Storm]

What? :eek:

Yea, US is fine as I am not too keen on Belgium either.

[Tazio]

I really don't know who support tonight. I used to like Argentina, but due to their stupid coach, I ve started to dislike them. :D

I don't much care for them either, but if Brazil makes the finals, Argentina may be the only team on the other side of the bracket that can whup them, and Brazil must lose :p:
Of course Les Bleus may knock them off after they clock Germany :idea: ;)

[gadjo_dilo]

Ar-hen-ti-na! Ar-hen-ti-na!

[odykas]

Hello All!

Time to see if Argentina can finally wake up.

Lavezzi has replaces Aguero.

[steveaki13]

Or will it be all reliant on Messi again.

If it is, the cannot go much further I guess.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Come on Swisses!!!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

only 10 games left :(

[steveaki13]

Argentina as usual looking very slow and poor.

I guess they will have to just hope Messi saves them again. :rolleyes:

[odykas]

Romero :s

This keeper needs a training session with Neuer

[odykas]

Where is Tevez when you need him?

[pino]

Sorry I am late guys ;)

[pino]

Where is Tevez when you need him?

Ask the stupid coach ! ;)

[steveaki13]

You have not missed anything Pino. Argentina just waiting for Messi to save their asses.

[pino]

Romero :s

This keeper needs a training session with Neuer

That's why Sampdoria loaned him to Monaco ;)

[pino]

Can't believe Chile had to go home, while one of these squads will go to 1/4 finals... :crazy:

[gadjo_dilo]

I wanna see penalties. Gone for a nap until then.

[odykas]

Argentina are crap.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

This has been the worst game of football I have ever sat through :(

[odykas]

Di Maria scores :eek: :dozey:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

And it's in!

[pino]

Balls balls balls ! :mad:

[steveaki13]

This has been the worst game of football I have ever sat through :(

Switzerland v Ukraine 2006. 0-0 after ET and only 4 shots in the game of any sort. Then 0-3 penalty win for Ukraine. This just beats that for me

[odykas]

I wanna see penalties. Gone for a nap until then.

This is why Argentina scored.

[steveaki13]

Swiss hit the post. wow

[odykas]

Torres fan club
1) Dzemaili
EDIT:
2) Di Maria

[pino]

Unbelievable !!!!

[odykas]

Nice dive :p:

[pino]

Hate football ! :mad:

[steveaki13]

Messi their most dangerous player and di Maria their hardest working player (despite a poor game) were the only two to do anything.

And they won it for them

[gadjo_dilo]

For the first time in my life I'm not happy that Argentina won. :confused:
What's up with me?

[steveaki13]

For the first time in my life I'm not happy that Argentina won. :confused:
What's up with me?

They were as bad as any team I have ever seen. Maybe thats why.

[gadjo_dilo]

Switzerland is another european that leaves. Who's next? :confused:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-71LGlbEq0w4/USgrwcFsM9I/AAAAAAAACMk/CWqYTS9eB6E/s1600/Movie+Advertisement+-+If+Its+Tuesday+This+Must+Be+Belgium+1971+-+Studdblog.jpg

[Storm]

They were as bad as any team I have ever seen. Maybe thats why.

Teams playing like this and just scraping wins is what wins cups tbh. But yes, if only Di Maria would play like he does at Madrid and Higuain can turn up they will look a better team. Also actually having common sense and know how to defend for 2 mins too :dozey:

edit: I had decided to catch some sleep and not watch the next game but its now only an hour away :eek: should I stay around or will that be another drab one? (I think not, Switzerland = boring matches , add slow Argentina and it was a given!)

[odykas]

Get a nap and come back Storm!

Next match will be interesting.
There are many US fans here :)

[Brown, Jon Brow]

usa! usa! usa!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

My avatar didn't make the starting line-up!

[gadjo_dilo]

This time I'm with Taz's yanks. :devil:

[donKey jote]

Goat az goat az :D

[gadjo_dilo]

Is De Bruyne prince Harry in disguise? :confused:

[Tazio]

This time I'm with Taz's yanks. :devil:Thanks Gadji I'm trying to catch some of the match at work!! :mad:

[gadjo_dilo]

Thanks Gadji I'm trying to catch some of the match at work!! :mad:

:wave: Take care. Don't shout too loud when you'll score:devil:

[steveaki13]

Hi everyone.

I am late back for this one.

Whats the game been like?

I too am with Taz's buddies. :dork:

USA, USA and all that.

[Roamy]

the US is about as exciting as watching paint dry !!

[steveaki13]

the US is about as exciting as watching paint dry !!

You should have seen Argentina............ :snore::snore:

[pino]

the US is about as exciting as watching paint dry !!

Uncle, have you watched the others squads ? No very exciting, so be optimist ;)

[steveaki13]

If Belgium go through that means all 8 group winners will be in the Quarter Finals. Thats really a key demostration that those 8 probably are the best 8 in the World.

Also all 4 should be cracking games.

[gadjo_dilo]

Hi everyone.

I am late back for this one.

Whats the game been like?


I don't know. I dozed most of the time :p

[odykas]

Uncle :wave:

US is no worse that the others. So have faith :)

[steveaki13]

I don't know. I dozed most of the time :p

Because of the game? It must have been dull. ;)

I like the way USA has played in the group stage. Full of guts and fight.

Hope they can challenge Belgium in the second half.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

This is exciting for 0-0

[gadjo_dilo]

Because of the game? It must have been dull. ;)


Because I have a tough life and I couldn't sleep properly in the last three nights.

[pino]

Great save there !

[steveaki13]

Because I have a tough life and I couldn't sleep properly in the last three nights.

Not for the same reason, but the last 2 weeks I have had some insomnia. Some nights 2 hours sleep and some nights no sleep at all.

Made me very annoyed.

Luckily the last couple of nights I have slept well.

Hope you get some sleep soon Gadjo. :)

[odykas]

Torres fan club
--------------------
1) Mirallas

[gadjo_dilo]

Too many missed shots. Maybe it's time to go to sleep.... :p

[pino]

What a chance !!!!

[odykas]

Torres fan club
--------------------
1) Mirallas
2) Wondolowski

[pino]

Gadjo, go to sleep ! :p:

[odykas]

Balls :evil:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

No No No No No

[pino]

Another of my favorite team on his way out :mad:

[Alexamateo]

Torres fan club
--------------------
1) Mirallas
2) Wondolowski: US fan club president

[Brown, Jon Brow]

USA are for the taking here.

[odykas]

Elephant balls :dozey:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

:,(

I hate this sport

[pino]

What a goal !!!

[Brown, Jon Brow]

2-1 it's back on!

I love this sport!

[pino]

Lol Brown ! :p:

[pino]

Mamma Mia ! :eek:

[odykas]

Torres fan club
--------------------
1) Mirallas
2) Wondolowski
3) Jones

[pino]

What a keeper !!!!

[pino]

Torres fan club
--------------------
1) Mirallas
2) Wondolowski
3) Jones

4) Lukaku

[pino]

Balls !!!!

[odykas]

What a match :eek:

[odykas]

USA have shown fighting spirit but... balls :mad:

[pino]

What an end...

[gadjo_dilo]

Just woke up and :eek: Yankee go home!

Sorry Taz.......:kiss:

[Tazio]

Yankee go home!
.......
.........but leave your daughters :bandit:

Got to watch about 5 mins of the second half so I really can't speak with any authority about the match.
All I can say is:
1) Balls!
2) We got whupped!
3) We got punked!

But I guess I'm proud of the lads I heard they went down fighting like mad dawgs ;)

Vive Les Bleus!! :idea:

My sons team, he is the handsome one standing right next to his proud pop!
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[Tazio]

Dawgs I put "Allez Les Bleus!!" on my status on facebook and I got like a gajllion friend requests from like French total McBabes :pimp: :devil: :angel: :sailor:

[gadjo_dilo]

Dawgs I put "Allez Les Bleus!!" on my status on facebook and I got like a gajllion friend requests from like French total McBabes:
:p I suppose you're already packing for a long holiday in France

Great suggestion anyway. Couldn't you say this before 24 teams were eliminated? :angryfire: I would have had a lot of options for my own status. Now I can choose only from 8 possibilities......

[gadjo_dilo]

Nice boy, Taz. I thought you have only Rappaccini's daughter. Do you have other kids ?( I mean those you know about).

[Tazio]

One daughter, and one son! That was a picture of a boys team that I coached, or couldn't you tell :confused:!

[Tazio]

:p I suppose you're already packing for a long holiday in France

Great suggestion anyway. Couldn't you say this before 24 teams were eliminated? :angryfire: I would have had a lot of options for my own status. Now I can choose only from 8 possibilities......Oh cut it out, we all know you are going hard for Brazil, and Neymar :love:

[gadjo_dilo]

Oh cut it out, we all know you are going hard for Brazil, and Neymar :love:

So what? I would have liked new friends from South Korea.....

[gadjo_dilo]

That was a picture of a boys team that I coached, or couldn't you tell :confused:!
Tazio- il allenatore
Although didn't know you're a sporty guy :confused:

[Tazio]

How weird my baby sister has a thing about tall Korean Men :confused::kiss: :love:

[gadjo_dilo]

How weird my baby sister has a thing about tall Korean Men :confused::kiss: :love:
Baby sister? How old is she? :confused:

[Tazio]

Tazio- il allenatore
Although didn't know you're a sporty guy :confused:Yes you did! built for comfort, and for speed!
Try and imagine my attitude as a coach? I had these kids running stairs, running long distance, and doing push ups. and sit ups to the max when they weren't scrimaging, but I never asked them to do anyrthing that I wouldn't do more of or faster. After we went undefeated for the season and won the whole shooting match, we had a sports banquet, and to a person the parents came to me nd said things like "I didn't know my son had muscles untill he played for your team". I also taught them crazy celebration dances like (they were almost all from my sons catholic school St. Columba) "The St. Columba Samba" and an African dance I named "The Buona Buona" God that was soooooo fun! ;)

[Tazio]

Baby sister? How old is she? :confused:Just turned 50
BTW I am drinking Newcastle, but only a few! :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehIDYE4iwlY

[Storm]

Just woke up and :eek: Yankee go home!



why the hell are you sleeping all the time? It isn't like the match ends at 4AM like they do for me :mad:

[gadjo_dilo]

why the hell are you sleeping all the time? It isn't like the match ends at 4AM like they do for me :mad:
Because I have a demanding job that scr*ws my mind and when I get home there's an old sick person totally dependant on me who doesn't understand I'm tired and need sleep. The matches ends at 1AM and I have to wake up at 6.30 AM and I'm late everyday at work, etc. etc.etc. :sad:
I can't concentrate on the matches like I used to do and sometimes I close my eyes for a few minutes but I like to know what's happening and to talk to you guys. Makes me forget the troubles. :p

Except for Argentina- Nigeria I was here all the time and I think that only Ody managed to beat this.

[gadjo_dilo]

Just turned 50

How sweet....
She's still a baby for you.
My brother never calls me baby sister although he's 8 years older than me :angryfire:

BTW I am drinking Newcastle, but only a few! :)

Then take care how you entertain those french babes on facebook. You know that you talk too much when you drink. :devil:

[Storm]

Hey gadjo, I was just kidding, I know it can be hard work if you need to be at work early....
and nobody can beat ody when it comes to foot-watching....I and ody were up for every game during Euro 2004 - chatting+watching till Greece finally won it :p:

Now I cannot watch all but have still tried to catch every minute of knock-outs atleast..

[D-Type]

An intriguing thing was pointed out by one of the commentators: the 8 quarter finalists are all group winners. So FIFA's seeding was pretty good.

[Rollo]

An intriguing thing was pointed out by one of the commentators: the 8 quarter finalists are all group winners. So FIFA's seeding was pretty good.

3 of the quarter finalists weren't seeds. Both France and the Netherlands came from Pot 4 and Costa Rica came from Pot 3.
And it's also true that none of the 8 quarter finalists finished 3rd in the group stage either.
The 8 quarter finalists were ranked: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 & 31.

It kind of seems a little obvious to me that group winners should survive into the quarter finals because presumably, they played better football. You don't win the group by not winning games and you don't make it to the quarter finals without winning the match in the Round of 16.

[Tazio]

Then take care how you entertain those french babes on facebook. :devil: Too late :p:
Remember the “narcissistic” picture of moi I posted on this forum?
I sent it to a couple jolie dames in private messages, only I included the bottom part as well.
Celeste wrote back:
"un cher dieu c'est un monstre" :angel:


You know that you talk too much
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words! :angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

Remember the “narcissistic” picture of moi I posted on this forum?
How could I ever forget it? It's haunting my mind day and night.....:angel:

[gadjo_dilo]

I sent it to a couple jolie dames in private messages, only I included the bottom part as well.
Celeste wrote back:
"un cher dieu c'est un monstre"

What ? You showed them your injured knee??!? :eek:
It's a good sign that only one was so rude to hurt you with such comments.

Well, what else can I say? Enjoy your facebook harem :devil: :p
I suppose that from now on you'll spend more time there. We'll miss you but be happy for you :wave:

[gadjo_dilo]

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words!
Explains why men buy a certain type of magazines......:angel:

[Tazio]

Explains why men buy a certain type of magazines......:angel:

http://www.tennisviewmag.com/tennis-view-magazine/article/simona-halep-woman-all-surfaces

Go Simonaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQJdt7drdRYhw0n_9lQC3LopZU7CxRmk wYJYhYnvIHvUGc_HQMD

[D-Type]

3 of the quarter finalists weren't seeds. Both France and the Netherlands came from Pot 4 and Costa Rica came from Pot 3.
And it's also true that none of the 8 quarter finalists finished 3rd in the group stage either.
The 8 quarter finalists were ranked: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 & 31.

It kind of seems a little obvious to me that group winners should survive into the quarter finals because presumably, they played better football. You don't win the group by not winning games and you don't make it to the quarter finals without winning the match in the Round of 16.
So, it's not the seeding - it's just a question of which teams are on form.

[odykas]

Back to foot

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

I agree!

[steveaki13]

Rene Higuita's box was anywhere up to the other goal.

Its suprising to see a Goalkeeper playing like that these days.

[gadjo_dilo]

Rene Higuita's box was anywhere up to the other goal.

Its suprising to see a Goalkeeper playing like that these days.

It was surprising even then.
Higuita, what a character......:p

[gadjo_dilo]

Neymar:" We are here to run to the end " :angel:

[odykas]

Higuita is a true legend and nobody else match him.

Even though I don't like Germany, I was really impressed by Neuer who actually played as a sweeper.

[steveaki13]

I do actually have some grainy footage of a club match, where Higuita runs up into the opponents penalty area and dives for a Penalty. (This is with the Goalkeeping Gloves on)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEEu-AKlbOA

About 0:45 in.

[odykas]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Brn7n4zIIAAJSWr.jpg

[odykas]

Off Topic

I heard Simona lost :(

[gadjo_dilo]

Yes. Unfortunately.
She's still a nice girl and a pretty good player.

[Tazio]

;( :stareup:

[Storm]

2 nights without anything to do...did anybody else feel they dragged on for too long. I am already worried about 14th July and after.

[pino]

Sadly, I will miss all 1/4 finals matches :( I hope Germany beats France, and Colombia beats Brasil, and tomorrow both Belgium, and Costa Rica qualify to semifinals. Then I dream a final between Costa Rica vs Colombia, that would just be AMAZING !!! :D

[gadjo_dilo]

2 nights without anything to do...did anybody else feel they dragged on for too long. I am already worried about 14th July and after.

Yes. I feel the same.
And the forum would be again a boring quiet place....:sad:

[gadjo_dilo]

Sadly, I will miss all 1/4 finals matches :(
I'm really sorry. How is it possible to don't have a TV wherever you are?

[pino]

Tonight I will be on a plane and tomorrow at Italy's biggest rock star concert ;)

[Storm]

I hope nothing serious pino...unless you are going to that concert you've been posting about :smash:


gadjo, don't worry, the football thread is always active - atleast with us donkeys (;) ) , pino and ody around. transfers to talk about later on.

edit: I guessed right! btw did see that vasco video, sounds like good fun.

and..eh what Belgium huh?? Argentina v Colombia final :p:

[pino]

Yes Storm amico, that's the concert. The guy is amazing, and his Band even more ! :smokin:

[gadjo_dilo]

.....tomorrow at Italy's biggest rock star concert ;)

Who? Adriano Celentano? :devil:


PS I'm lucky. On the day of the final it's my best friend's birthday and none of our group ( not even the guys ) is interested in football. But she'll go on holiday exactly on that day.

[gadjo_dilo]

gadjo, don't worry, the football thread is always active - atleast with us donkeys (;) ) , pino and ody around. transfers to talk about later on.


I know but I can't see the matches from national leagues or champions league. :sad:

[Storm]

is everything on pay tv or it is just not available?
move here - at any one time we have/had live tv of leagues from England, Spain, France, Italy, Brasil, Argentina (in the past), Portugal, Holland, Germany, Scotland, Division 2 of England, CL, Copa Libertadores, Copa America, MLS, India
phew.

edit: can you check if they really ARE guys?? world cup final and not watching? even my 70 yr mother who has no interest or much idea of sports watches the world cup final !!! :eek:

[odykas]

No reasonable person would prefer ... rock concerts over the 1/4 finals.

That's my verdict :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

is everything on pay tv or it is just not available?

There's one cable company with a romanian sports channel that broadcast such matches + F1 + tennis competitions but it doesn't operate in my area. Then through Romtelecom it would be quite cheap but I'll face some technical problems.


edit: can you check if they really ARE guys?? world cup final and not watching?
The most I could do was seeing them in bathing suites at the seaside and it seems OK. You can't go farther with your friends' husbands or bfs. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

Hey guys! No Pino tonight and tomorrow to censor our posts!!!!!! :p

[odykas]

Which World Cup player are you: http://gu.com/p/3qtfq/tw

Ι'm Pirlo :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

No need to test.
I'm Neymar :snore:

[steveaki13]

Which World Cup player are you: http://gu.com/p/3qtfq/tw

Ι'm Pirlo :p:

I'm Pirlo too, although when I actually play football I am about as far from Pirlo as possible. :D

[steveaki13]

So predictions guys for the quarter finals

France 2-3 Germany
Brazil 2-1 Colombia
Costa Rica 1-3 Netherlands
Argentina 2-1 Belgium

[Storm]

No reasonable person would prefer ... rock concerts over the 1/4 finals.

That's my verdict :p:

I wonder if Prandelli's punks were still around, would that person still prefer a concert? :stareup:

[gadjo_dilo]

I'm Pirlo too, although when I actually play football I am about as far from Pirlo as possible. :D I bet you're the goalkeeper. Hence you like Higuita

[pino]

I wonder if Prandelli's punks were still around, would that person still prefer a concert? :stareup:

Caro amico, I love football, but I love even more music, sorry :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

More melomaniac than tifoso.....:confused:

[pino]

No reasonable person would prefer ... rock concerts over the 1/4 finals.

That's my verdict :p:

Very soon I will post a video on the appropriate thread, so you will figure out, why I chose this concert...;)

But then, what you know about music :p:

[pino]

Now back to topic... Or gadjo gets mad :p:

[Tazio]

Which World Cup player are you: http://gu.com/p/3qtfq/tw

Ι'm Pirlo :p:

I'm Karim Benzema......Allez Les Bleus!! :arrows:

[steveaki13]

So my thoughts about the quarter Finals.

France v Germany - I think this will be a really great match. Maybe the best of the tournament. France just need to find their attacking flair again, like they had early in the tournament. I think they could win this, however despite defensive issues, I personally always believe Germany will find a way to win. Whatever I really can't wait for this one.

Brazil v Colombia - I have not been impressed with Brazil. Really Neymar in early matches dragged them through and they were so fortunate to win v Chile. I believe Colombia are a tiny bit better than Chile at the World Cup and will again give Brazil a real match. However I always think Brazil will beat other South American sides. Generally they do, however due to not having to qualifying, they haven't played these nations for a fair while. So maybe the exciting Colombians can do something. All in all I think Brazil will win, but I will be supporting Colombia all they way. (Sorry Gadjo ;))

Netherlands v Costa Rica - Costa Rica have been amazing so far and finished ahead of Mexico in Qualifying and Mexico came close to beating Netherlands in the last match. However common sense says Netherlands will finally finish off Costa Rica.
I think they will do so, but you never know. I would see this as the least close of the QF.

Argentina v Belgium - I haven't a clue about this one. Pre tournament I though Argentina would be quite flowing and despite a great Belgium side, I would have thought the Argentines would finish the Belgians Tournament easily here. Now though Belgium have been average and Argentina have been dull and slow. I guess they way Belgium will play will be more open which could favour Argentina. I mean Bosnia, Iran and Switzerland have all sat very deep v Argentina and given them no space and all were dull matches. The match against Nigeria they went more attacking and Argentina looked alot better and they conceded too. So maybe if Belgium attack we could see a high scoring game, with Argentina attacking better but conceding more. Overall I would maybe see Argentina edging it. Messi will again be key. He scored created the first against Bosnia and scored the Second. He saved them against Iran and scored 2 of 3 against Nigeria, and then finally created the winner against Switerland for di Maria. So its clear Messi is Argentina at the moment and I will be interesting to see if Belgium go for it or whether they look to stop Messi and render Argentina toothless.

[odykas]

I'm Pirlo too, although when I actually play football I am about as far from Pirlo as possible. :D

This sounds like Gennaro Gattuso :p:

EDIT: Who's Suarez?

[gadjo_dilo]

EDIT: Who's Suarez?

That's why I'm afraid to take the test......:devil:

[zako85]

USA bros, if you understand Spanish, I suggest to watch the Univision or whatever was the Spanish language channel that run the WC. The English language channel commentary sounds like a funeral and makes you want to switch the channel. The guys on Univision sound like poets and opera singers.

Personally, I think we have a pretty amazing line-up of games in quarter finals. Every team deserved to be in the quarter-finals (probably, because I watched all Group of 16 games, except for Colombia and Uruguay's)

[zako85]

By the way, where can I sign the petition to deport all Belgians from the United States?

[journeyman racer]

Alright, it's 11pm now. Taking a few hours rest before the first 1/4 final. Go France! Go Colombia!

If I don't post by tomorrow, I want to see a Benelux derby semi final!


By the way, where can I sign the petition to deport all Belgians from the United States?
Jeff Gordon won't be signing.

[gadjo_dilo]

Germany - France. I'm not a fan of any of these so all I hope is a spectacular game - like that semifinal in "82 ( minus the Battiston -Schumacher incident), probably one of the best matches I've seen at a WC. I want many goals, suspance, extra time and penalties. In the end, for Taz's sake I wish Germany will win dramatically so he can have the opportunity to consolate his blue bataillon de femmes françaises. :p

[odykas]

Germany vs France is ready to go.

I expect many goals from both sides since Gemrany has a great font line but αλσο a terrible defence.

[Tazio]

Good morning football freaks ;)
I'm really geeked about this match, and hope I'm not too gutted if Germany get lucky.
I suspect France will beat them senseless, and steal their woman for the after-match party :beer:.

At least we won't have to deal with Pino being all francophopic and junk for this match :laugh:

@Ody I watch in Mexican on Univision muted with an ITV stream for commentary. I really like the way the Brits handle the commentary when it doesn't involve the home team.

[gadjo_dilo]

Guten Abend meine Damen und Herren

Bonsoir Mesdames et Messieurs

[steveaki13]

Guten Tag & Bonjour..................guys and gals :wave:

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Good morning football freaks ;)
I'm really geeked about this match, and hope I'm not too gutted if Germany get lucky.
I suspect France will beat them senseless, and steal their woman for the after-match party :beer:.

At least we won't have to deal with Pino being all francophopic and junk for this match :laugh:

@Ody I watch in Mexican on Univision muted with an ITV stream for commentary. I really like the way the Brits handle the commentary when it doesn't involve the home team.

Is there an ITV stream for this game? It's on BBC here, with Jonathan Pearce commentating who is one of my least favourites.

[Tazio]

Oh sh*t!! :eek:

[steveaki13]

Germany started well....

Now France have the best effort so far.

[steveaki13]

1-0 Germany...............Hummells

[donKey jote]

balls :dozey:

no wonder it's so quiet here at work :rolleyes:

[steveaki13]

Now we might find out more about this French Mentality. I mean often France crack, but this World Cup people have said they are strong. Be interesting to see whether Germany can cause some cracks.

[Tazio]

Is there an ITV stream for this game? It's on BBC here, with Jonathan Pearce commentating who is one of my least favourites.
You may try this:
https://www.itv.com/itvplayer/itv

I listen on:
http://www.vipboxam.co/sports/football.html
I'm late to this game and haven't had a chance to check if any streams are ITV!

[Tazio]

Balls!

[odykas]

Where was the defence?

[pino]

Au revoir France ! :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

Where is Ribery? :p
France is quite slow.

[steveaki13]

France look dangerous at times, but I feel Germany have the power in the game though.

[Tazio]

balls....great save

[odykas]

Cannot believe France could not do anything better than this.

[gadjo_dilo]

Can't believe it's such a boring clash.

[steveaki13]

I wonder if France were a bit overhyped after seeing performances since those first two.

I mean they looked awesome against Honduras who were weak and Switzerland who seemed amazingly weak in defence in that game.

Since a lazy performance v Ecuador and against struggled against Nigeria until later on.

However Germany give you chances so its far from over.

[odykas]

Not a good game so far.

But still better than a concert.

[pino]

Stuck at the airport, can you guys keep me updated please :p:

[steveaki13]

Stuck at the airport, can you guys keep me updated please :p:

HT 1-0 Germany, now France have come out in the second half looking to push forward a bit.

[pino]

Thanks steve !

[odykas]

Deschamps fell asleep on the bench and woke up around 70th minute.

[gadjo_dilo]

Deschamps fell asleep on the bench and woke up around 70th minute.
Meaning that I also could be a coach :p

[steveaki13]

France running out of time. 10 minutes left and they are not creating enough good chances.

[donKey jote]

bunch of Esel :eek:

[odykas]

France = Benzema

The rest :snore:

[Tazio]

Damn I should have drank for this match :mad:

At least I got a new Tatt:

http://i.imgur.com/dU2kG9V.jpg?1

:angel:

[odykas]

Stupid Deschamps left Pogba in the match.

He was nowhere today.

[odykas]

France = Benzema

The rest :snore:

+1

[donKey jote]

bums :dozey:

[gadjo_dilo]

Braaaaaaaaaazzzzzzziiiilll!!!!!!!!

http://vdownload.eu/watch/8754-tom-boxer-feat-anca-parghel-amp-fly-project-brasil-official-video.html

[odykas]

Lucky Germans :evil:

[pino]

Lucky Germans :evil:

Get over it, and start supporting Colombia ;)

[odykas]

Alitalia flight is late again? :p:

[gadjo_dilo]

Brazil - Colombia. Like both but I'll support Brazil cos of the bad boy Neymar.
Let's see if he and Rodriguez will do a great match. We need some qualty football and some more goals.

[odykas]

^ Fred will score, don't worry :p:

[steveaki13]

Come on James :p

And Colombia

[gadjo_dilo]

Neymar......:love:

Yepes......:kiss:

[steveaki13]

Neymar......:love:

Yepes......:kiss:

One is one of the fastest players in the world and one is amongst the slowest in the world. :p

[gadjo_dilo]

One is naughty one is handsome :p

Go Seleção !

[steveaki13]

1-0 Brazil in 7 minutes

Come on Colombia don't crumble

[gadjo_dilo]

Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!! !!

[odykas]

Whee was the defence?

[steveaki13]

Whee was the defence?

Yer... Sanchez was still eating his breakfast in the hotel this morning there. Talk about dumb defending.

[gadjo_dilo]

Seems to be a good match.

[steveaki13]

Seems to be a good match.

Yes looks fast.

I hope Brazil dont win 5-0 or something. Hope Colombia can keep it close even if they lose.

[odykas]

Good match unlike the previous boredom.

[odykas]

The ref has lost his cards.

EDIT: Ooops, a yellow!

[donKey jote]

donkey silva :dozey:

[donKey jote]

balls disallowed :dozey:

[odykas]

Offside? :dozey:

[odykas]

One bad tackle from James an he gets a yellow.

Many tackles been flying on him without getting a yellow!

[donKey jote]

big fat donkey balls :dozey:

[odykas]

Balls :dozey:

[steveaki13]

Its annoying to see Colombia barely raise a shot in this game, and yet again Brazil get a slightly fortunate way through.

Hopefully Germany will win the Semi Final.

[odykas]

I hope the Germans are sent back to Oktobetfest :p:

[steveaki13]

Have Colombia had an official shot on target? or in fact one off target.

I think we see tonight that Colombia won a weak group and beat a ageing Uruguay without Suarez. Not as good as the hype says.

Fair play to Brazil they have tremendous heart and character.

[odykas]

WTF no red card? :mad:

[donKey jote]

stoopid ref :devil:

[donKey jote]

10 minutes to go ...

[steveaki13]

Colombia Penalty......

That was the only way Colombia looked like scoring.

[odykas]

Absolutely stupid.

2 - 1 now

[donKey jote]

juan for juan

[steveaki13]

WTF no red card? :mad:

I guess the Ref loves Brazil or was too scared of Brazil or thought Luiz was the last man?

[Brown, Jon Brow]

Wasn't a red card because David Luiz was behind the GK

[steveaki13]

Wasn't a red card because David Luiz was behind the GK

This

[odykas]

Brazil have parked the bus.

Just like Germany did before.

[veeten]

This

and that.

[donKey jote]

bah :dozey:

[odykas]

Well done Colombia.

[steveaki13]

Brazil are so bad and yet still they get through.

Surely Germany must fancy beating them?

[veeten]

Man, the look on James' face tells the story. Bye Colombia, you fought well.

[Brown, Jon Brow]

But a Brazil v Argentina final anyone?

(or Germany v Netherlands :p)

[steveaki13]

Anyone think Argentina will beat Belgium? I worry about Argentina.

Neymar didn't perform today and yet Brazil won (just about), but if Messi doesn't play well then can Argentina win.

Netherlands must beat Costa Rica surely.