danman31 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jun 16, 2010 -> 11:08 AM) Can't believe they didn't use Fabregas at all. That sort of game, he is the perfect player to use to thread a pass through, he pretty much has to put up with opposing teams doing that against Arsenal most weeks. I don't think they needed help threading the pass. They needed someone to finish. Torres for 90 is what they needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 QUOTE (Sonik22 @ Jun 16, 2010 -> 04:41 PM) And that's probably the end for South Africa, not like I didn't see it coming but I was hoping they'd somehow advance Yeah it is. I didnt think they would get another point after their opener. Kinda feel bad for their fans. Almost a must win for Mexico against the French tomorrow. France will get 3 points from South Africa. Mexico needs to get to 4 points before their group finale because I'm sure Uruguay will play for that tie. I hope Nigeria can pull it off and set up a huge match vs South Korea next week. I dont think Korea will have anything for Argentina. Should be a good day of soccer tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 QUOTE (danman31 @ Jun 16, 2010 -> 10:09 PM) I don't think they needed help threading the pass. They needed someone to finish. Torres for 90 is what they needed. They still didn't really have any clear cut chances. Sure they had lots of shots on goals, but no chances where you thought, oh man they should have scored there. I would have put Fabregas on for Busquets and played Alonso deeper myself. They are obviously taking things slowly with Torres as he was injured at the end of the EPL season. Also so much for my South Africa prediction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexSoxFan#1 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Spain losing today doesn't help their reputation as WC underachievers... I don't see Mexico beating France, I predict a 2-1 French win but I would love to be proven wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 16, 2010 -> 05:13 PM) Almost a must win for Mexico against the French tomorrow. France will get 3 points from South Africa. Mexico needs to get to 4 points before their group finale because I'm sure Uruguay will play for that tie. Yeah, I think Mexico can hang with the French though. Uruguay has no reason to play for a tie in their last game. Their +3 goal differential will likely hold up for 1st if they win or 2nd if they lose. Of course, a tie in the Mexico/France game changes that. I'm hoping RSA is alive with a realistic chance in the final game at least. QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jun 16, 2010 -> 05:22 PM) They still didn't really have any clear cut chances. Sure they had lots of shots on goals, but no chances where you thought, oh man they should have scored there. I would have put Fabregas on for Busquets and played Alonso deeper myself. Also so much for my South Africa prediction. I think Spain's problem was that they didn't look towards goal. They were waiting for a perfect chance instead of just taking a shot. Pique I think had an open shot in the box that went straight at the keeper, they had that rip go off the bar. They had chances, just needed to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jun 16, 2010 -> 05:22 PM) They still didn't really have any clear cut chances. Sure they had lots of shots on goals, but no chances where you thought, oh man they should have scored there. I would have put Fabregas on for Busquets and played Alonso deeper myself. They are obviously taking things slowly with Torres as he was injured at the end of the EPL season. Also so much for my South Africa prediction. Not a big Mexico fan, but after Henry's handball bulls*** to knock out Ireland France can go f*** themselves. Hope Mexico destroys France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Nigeria was outplaying Greece for the first half hour, up 1-0. Then they got a red card for taking a boot to an opponent's knee, and Greece takes over. Tied 1-1 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 At least the scoring has picked up in the 2nd round of matches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Just saw the replay of the Nigerian red card. He definitely got his spike at the Greek's knee, but he barely even hit him and the two-second delayed reaction by the Greek player is absolutely classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 QUOTE (MexSoxFan#1 @ Jun 16, 2010 -> 05:22 PM) Spain losing today doesn't help their reputation as WC underachievers... I don't see Mexico beating France, I predict a 2-1 French win but I would love to be proven wrong. France can't score 2 goals. They will be lucky to get one and they will go down. France ain't advancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jun 17, 2010 -> 11:04 AM) Just saw the replay of the Nigerian red card. He definitely got his spike at the Greek's knee, but he barely even hit him and the two-second delayed reaction by the Greek player is absolutely classic. And easy red card because he tried to spike him but the reaction was so over the top. Another reason to root against Greece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Yep the red card was more for the intent than the actual contact, stupid by the Nigerian player to actually do that though, cost his team the game no doubt. France win tonight if Anelka doesn't play up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 What sucks for me is that todays game between France and Mexico pits two of the countries I root against the most up against each other. Mexico because they dive like little b****es and France because they are b****es. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted June 17, 2010 Author Share Posted June 17, 2010 France is just terrible. I feel sorry for Ireland and the Irish fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jun 17, 2010 -> 04:13 PM) France is just terrible. I feel sorry for Ireland and the Irish fans. How could Ireland not advance past this French team? It's going to be funny to see the meltdown by France over the next few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 17, 2010 -> 01:15 PM) How could Ireland not advance past this French team? It's going to be funny to see the meltdown by France over the next few days. Because of Henry. And I told you guys France stunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Rowland Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 17, 2010 -> 10:10 AM) And easy red card because he tried to spike him but the reaction was so over the top. Another reason to root against Greece. I did not realize there were many reasons to cheer against a bankrupt third world country like Greece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Jun 17, 2010 -> 05:48 PM) Because of Henry. And I told you guys France stunk. Henry or not, Ireland still had lost a leg in France and France sucks. Doesnt say much about Ireland. Even though a draw sends both Uruguay and Mexico through, if I was Mexico I'd still try to win the game,especially early, so I could avoid playing Argentina in the second round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 I'm terribly nervous about facing Germany tomorrow morning. I think we have it in us, but it's going to be extremely tough. I just don't want to see a meltdown. We desperately need a positive result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 If Serbia play an off-side trap against Germany, they're screwed. Gotta have a defensive midfielder man marking Ozil also. Germany to win 2-0. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 wow, this ref has single handily ruined this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jun 18, 2010 -> 05:56 AM) Germany to win 2-0. Oops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenryan Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Serbia sold their souls to someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 QUOTE (zenryan @ Jun 18, 2010 -> 07:07 AM) wow, this ref has single handily ruined this game. He should never be allowed to do another world cup game again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Wow, huge win for Serbia. The refs may have blew it with the cards they were giving away, but Podolski still missed a penalty shot. That blows the group wide open and suddenly Serbia is in a good position to advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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