[WC] World Cup 2010 - General Talk Thread (13 Viewers)

[Dostoevsky]

They are both nervous: Whoever wins tonight will lift the World Cup.

Well, Holland doesn't deserve to do that.

 

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[Enron]

Mertesacker is such a neat defender.


reminds me of Thuram in some ways with his calm and foul free defending.

that and he's a damn giant. how is his club form?

He's usually pretty good.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

za germans look very dangerous with those counter attacks...the spaniards look like they can score only from a fluke..but they are controlling the game and dictate the tone

Germany have defended well so far IMO. Other than Villa's first chance and Puyol's chance, they've been pretty good. Boateng doing a good job too. Spain holding most of the possession to decrease Germany's chances. But I think it's only a matter of time before Germany scores!

 

[The Curr]

I wish I put money on Spain.

 

[Fred]

I agree with the general sentiment that the Spanish are boring. One of the dullest teams left in the tournament really.

Playing with both Alonso and Busquets in addition to Xavi in midfield contributes to this.

 

[Enron]

Just saw the replay and you're right, the contact was just outside the box.

So a red card? Ramos was the last man and it was a goal scoring opportunity.

It's up to the referee to decide if it was a goal scoring opportunity. But it was a foul. Red card... probably not considering how poor of a touch Ozil made.

 

[X Æ A-12]

Germany have defended well so far IMO. Other than Villa's first chance and Puyol's chance, they've been pretty good. Boateng doing a good job too. Spain holding most of the possession to decrease Germany's chances. But I think it's only a matter of time before Germany scores!

Germany will knick a goal in the second half and then grow in confidence.

Hopefully through Klose so he can overtake fat Ronaldo.

 

[Seven]

I'm hoping Germany advance, but it's going to be tough. I think the right call was made regarding the Ozil incident by the way.

 

[Gabriel]

Well, Holland doesn't deserve to do that.

As if Italy deserved it 4 years ago.

 

[Enron]

I agree with the general sentiment that the Spanish are boring. One of the dullest teams left in the tournament really.

Playing with both Alonso and Busquets in addition to Xavi in midfield contributes to this.

That and pressing so far up gives them little space to operate. Alonso can't send a thru ball because everyone's always 'checking to' in order to keep position.

 

[Seven]

Funny how Pedro, despite playing very well himself, completely kills Villa's game.

 

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[Seven]

If they keep this up Xabi Alonso's going to score sooner or later you know.

 

[Sheik Yerbouti]

As if Italy deserved it 4 years ago.

They did. And they won!

 

[icemaη]

Boateng off. Jansen in.

 

[blondu]

who's that? swag?

 

[blondu]

oooh what a chance from spain...now this is good football andy.

 

[Bjerknes]

WOW.

 

[icemaη]

Finally something happening! Nearly Spain...

 

[Salvatore]

Crazy shit by Alonso.