I was rooting for Mexico too, but Maxi Rodriguez' goal was just incredible!
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I was rooting for Mexico too, but Maxi Rodriguez' goal was just incredible!
Yes, you could see that was in as soon as it left his foot - helluva shot. Another mistake by the ref, though, booking the wrong player. As Blatter said they're wired for sound so why doesn't another official tell him?
England v Ecuador tonight. England should win, and I'd love them to play with a bit of style, but I can see us scraping through 1-0 in a scrappy game, but then I always expect the worst so as not to disappointed.
Sorry to go slightly off topic, but these are both well worth a watch each.
"Greatest Show On Earth"
I Love Rugby League
Portugal vs. Holland. What a shame. 4 red cards.
I have never seen so many cards in one match.
Todays clash -
Will the Socceroos overturn the Italians and surprise everybody ?
+ another 8 yellow.Quote:
Portugal vs. Holland. What a shame. 4 red cards.
The referee is mainly to blame. :thumbsdow
I read the FIFA president was very upset about the referee and he may not be in another game in the WM. :thumbsup:
loved Figo's head-bash-to-spit-in-the-face-dont-mess-with-my-boy deal :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by koolbabs2000
I disagree, he should have gotten more control over the game for sure but the players were the ones who were out of control and the blame for such a pathetic game lays with them first and foremost. A better referee might have been able to stamp his authority on the game but he wouldn't have had to if the players played the ****ing game.Quote:
Originally Posted by cancerinform
Italy vs Aussies...
Sucks how they won!
Was never a penalty...
...anyhow...G'wan England!
Ah man, what a way to go out. I'd have preferred if we'd just lost in extra time, but not like that.
Well done Australia for getting this far.
The Aussies were really hard done by the Referee.
I think its time that they use technology to overturn such decisions.
Just imagine Italy go on to win the world cup now - what a shame.
Todays matches -
27 Jun BRA : GHA 17:00
Can the Brazilian Samba magic work against the Black magic of the Africans ?
27 Jun ESP : FRA 21:00
Spain is the in-form team. Can France finally deliver a performance matching the 1998 form when they won the world cup ? Zizou holds the key.
That Italian went down like a $2 hooker. They should be banned from the World Cup.
I seriously think the Italy got though only because some big-cash-needs-to-be-made reason since high officials in FIFA were very upset about last cup when countries like Senegal, Turkey and Korea made into quarterfinals and high income customers in Europe lost interest. The World Cup has become too much about business and too little about game.
Shame that teams like Italy and Portugal are still continuing.
Isn't that true for every sport? ;)Quote:
The World Cup has become too much about business and too little about game.
Errm, what?Quote:
The World Cup has become too much about business and too little about game.
So you're arguing that the World Cup is all about the money, justifying your argument with the most preposterous conspiracy theory I've ever heard? Try again.Quote:
I seriously think the Italy got though only because some big-cash-needs-to-be-made reason since high officials in FIFA were very upset about last cup when countries like Senegal, Turkey and Korea made into quarterfinals and high income customers in Europe lost interest.
Most of the pro level, yes :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cancerinform
...what, this is still going on?
Do the other players realize the USA has left?
(I keed, I keed... :D)
This is the first time I've watched the World Cup and I have seen every match so far. There are some interesting games, but one thing I don't understand is the "diving".
Maybe it's because I don't watch much football, but is this seriously for real? I can understand players wanting the ref to make a call, but these theatrics, wailing, moaning, flying to the ground at the slightest touch...well these guys just look like a bunch of pansies! The best part? The stretchers! LOL! They crack me up. 5 times now I've seen players carried off on a stretcher. When they get to the sideline, they get off the stretcher and 3 seconds later are back on the field. Amazing!
I guess it's part of the game. Someone trips you up and you land lightly on your ass, but instead reach for your shin and wince in pain like a little school girl. I wish they would just carry on and play.
Did you ever play soccer?Quote:
and wince in pain like a little school girl
Italy, a typical training session:
Secret italy training video
stage 1: Playing soccerQuote:
Italy, a typical training session:
stage 2: Acting
stage 3: :mrpimp: ing
But it's not always like that. That is where a good referee sorts out the mess.