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Unread postby Gaidal Cain » 25 Jun 2006, 18:29

And I don't really think Germany will get that far. As Ballack has said, they've got good offence, but the defense is lacking. Costa Rica managed to score two, and Poland could have won that game as well. Ecuador didn't even try, and Sweden didn't get much of a chance, after the horrible start and then having to play one man short. All in all, Germany hasn't been really tested yet, even if they seem to have two strikers who score as soon as they get a clear chance.
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Unread postby Kalah » 25 Jun 2006, 18:38

The real test will come against Argentina. If Germany wins there, I think they'll take the gold. The reason I'm so impressed with them is their team effort - few other teams have played so well like a team. And as Klinsmann (a former striker) has pointed out several times; it doesn't matter how many goals the opposition gets, as long as you get more. ;)
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Unread postby DaemianLucifer » 25 Jun 2006, 18:45

Kalah wrote:The real test will come against Argentina. If Germany wins there, I think they'll take the gold. The reason I'm so impressed with them is their team effort - few other teams have played so well like a team. And as Klinsmann (a former striker) has pointed out several times; it doesn't matter how many goals the opposition gets, as long as you get more. ;)
Germany has been know to receive very few goals before,so for them receiving goals in the very begining can be a bit demoralazing.

Btw,why are the rules for gaining points still this rigid?Wouldnt it be better if each team received number of points equal to its goals,instead of the current 1 point for a draw,3 for a win?An effective way to eliminate dull bunker tactics.Its the goals everyone likes to watch,not the defense :devil:

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Unread postby Kalah » 25 Jun 2006, 18:51

Don't be silly. The only way to fairly distribute as much as 32 teams in a single one-month tournament is to have a league system first and then move on to the cup. Also, with the seeding system implemented, it gives the not-so-good teams a chance to play more than a single match before elimination... Goals as the only point system would only serve to promote defensive play once a single goals was scored.

Now there's an exciting match on: Portgual-Holland, both teams that went through their qualification without defeat. Basically neither teams have lost in like a dozen matches...
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Unread postby Kalah » 25 Jun 2006, 19:47

Costinha just got his second yellow for doing something silly. Basically players from both team (Portugal in particular) are doing idiotic things and getting yellow cards. I think we'll see more unless somebody shapes up.

Portugal in the lead 1-0, but with half the game left to finish and with only 10 men on the pitch...
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 25 Jun 2006, 20:11

Man, talk about missing. Now this is a game to watch...
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Unread postby Kalah » 25 Jun 2006, 20:19

And the cards are flying... they never learn, do they.
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Unread postby Cunning Death » 25 Jun 2006, 20:24

man, that's the best mach so far....
10 on 10 now....
really exciting!!
personally I'm for Portugal (now with more hope :) )
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 25 Jun 2006, 20:35

Man, this one might end in a fight.
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Unread postby Kalah » 25 Jun 2006, 20:36

14 yellow and 3 reds so far. And the worst part is that Ivanov (the ref) hasn't really lost control, it's just scandalous behaviour from the players...
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Unread postby Cunning Death » 25 Jun 2006, 20:37

there's gonna be a big fight between the supporters after the match....
that's really tough
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 25 Jun 2006, 20:54

9 vs 9.

4 reds.

Portugal misses again.



And it's over. 1 - 0 for Portugal.... :tsup: :hail:

What a game.
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Unread postby Cunning Death » 25 Jun 2006, 20:57

Portugal won
1-0
9 on 9
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Unread postby Pitsu » 25 Jun 2006, 21:02

More like hockey. but instead of 2 minutes yellow cards.

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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 25 Jun 2006, 21:06

Pitsu wrote:More like hockey.
Kinda was. England's lucky, Portugal's gonna be missing at least 2 of it's better players. But if we can wipe the floor with them so should Portugal. Go Portugal. :D
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Unread postby Kalah » 25 Jun 2006, 21:06

First half was great. Second was shait.
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 25 Jun 2006, 21:10

Kalah wrote:First half was great. Second was a fist fight.
But it did have you on the edge of your seat.
And maybe those americans could enjoy it too. :devil:
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Unread postby Cunning Death » 25 Jun 2006, 21:12

Kalah wrote:First half was great. Second was shait.
The second half was exciting IMHO... angry players beating up each-other :devil:
Netherland tried everything, and Portugal never gave up when being one short; that was a big fight
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Unread postby Kalah » 25 Jun 2006, 21:13

But Cunning Death was wrong - the supporters in the town seem to be the best of friends, and police say no arrests (not a single one) has been made. :-D
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Unread postby ThunderTitan » 25 Jun 2006, 21:16

It's the players that were ready to fight. Figo got an elbow straight to the face.
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