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Bad day at the office for Portugal today, the Germans were very good but it seemed like one of those games that anything that could go wrong did. Still dont think Ronaldo looks fit, he had no sharpness at all.
The Germans look best team in the tournament so far, even their bench options are frightening
Yep, but how often does the team that impresses most after game one go on to do well? Portugal could have scored twice or three times, including that awful miss by Coentrao.
Do you chaps think ghana will beat the usa?
They have better players so yes.
Always liked Kenny. Very insightful. Pretty much like the Irish Hamann.Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
I think Whelan is easily the worst of the bunch. At least Sadlier for all his moaning actually makes sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by OwlsFan
Whelan is one of the worst pundits I've ever seen. Never says anything. Always whinsging about stuff and makes comment that any okle in a bar could spout. Moron.
I've been known to maybe say one or two positive things about Mr Lahm.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
*swoons*
Funny you praise Kenny there. Last night, he (and Ossie Ardiles) both suggested Nigeria should qualify ahead of Bosnia from their group. This game is drivel. Nigeria are awful.
He hit a new high point when he decided on the basis of the Netherlands that Liverpool should under no circumstances sign Diego Costa.Quote:
Originally Posted by BonnieShels
To be fair, I've seen Nigeria play a few times in the last 18 months and I thought they would really challenge. There aren't words to describe how bad they were today.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
They have some good players alright; it was amazing how they just completely failed to turn up at all. Long time since I've heard a World Cup match end with such a crescendo of boos.
But I think Bosnia's squad shades Nigeria's; Dzeko and Ibisevic up front versus Odemwingie and Ameobi in particular. Was surprised to hear both basically write off Bosnia. Though there's still two games each to go, of course.
Is Enyeama, the Nigerian keeper, the guy Jimmy Magee noted in 2002 that he wouldn't get into a League of Ireland team? He's improved a bit since then in fairness.
Well you have to consider the opposition. Iran sat back and basically dared Nigeria to break them down. If you're looking for an inspirational figure to take the game to the opposition, are you looking at Shola Ameobi or John Obi Mikel? Argentina and Bosnia are going to try and win the games against Nigeria - I expect they'll give a much better account of themselves.
Don't remember the Magee reference but according to wiki Enyeama only played once at the 2002 WC and kept a clean sheet against England, so it was hardly him. More likely to be the first choice, Ike Shorunmu.
True on Mikel; not sure Bosnia have a match for him. Though he was particularly wojus this evening.
Still, onwards and (surely!) upwards. Will the US regret leaving Landon Donovan at home? Will Ghana suffer an Uruguay-like collapse of form from the last World Cup? Not sure what to make of this one. I'd make Ghana slight favourites, I think.
Cant make up my mind whether I love or hate this US kit
29 seconds!
Makes up for the evening game already!
The IOC also refer to the country as Côte d'Ivoire. Wikipedia provides the following explanation:Quote:
Originally Posted by geysir
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The coastline of the modern state is not quite coterminous with what the 15th- and 16th-century merchants knew as the "Teeth" or "Ivory" coast, which was considered to stretch from Cape Palmas to Cape Three Points and which is thus now divided between the modern states of Ghana and Ivory Coast (with a minute portion of Liberia). But it retained the name through French rule and independence in 1960. The name had long since been translated literally into other languages, which the post-independence government considered to be increasingly troublesome whenever its international dealings extended beyond the Francophone sphere. Therefore, in April 1986, the government declared Côte d'Ivoire (or, more fully, République de Côte d'Ivoire) to be its formal name for the purposes of diplomatic protocol, and officially refuses to recognize or accept any translation from French to another language in its international dealings.
Despite the Ivorian government's request, the English translation "Ivory Coast" (sometimes "the Ivory Coast") is still frequently used in English, by various media outlets and publications.
The ref would have known it was a goal based on the device (located in his watch, I believe) he was wearing buzzing, so most likely would have based his immediate call on that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stuttgart88
Had been in Barcelona the past few days and was travelling home yesterday whilst the game was on so wasn't able to catch it, but I don't really see why there's such confusion. From the replays I've seen, the video clearly shows that the technology is analysing the two separate goal-line incidents; the first, where the ball hits the inside of the post and ever-so-slightly crosses the line as it returns back out into play, and the second, where the ball fully crosses the line after the Honduras keeper fumbles it back towards goal. It was clear and worked exactly as it was supposed to.
The USA off to a great start here against Ghana with Dempsey scoring after 30 seconds.
I think it's pretty nice, but it is their away kit. Their home kit is the usual all-white combination and obviously that would have clashed with Ghana's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
Altidore tore his hammy. Not good.
Yeah I know, the home jersey is a bit boring. It almost looks like a golf topQuote:
Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
You guys must love the Lithuania basketball jerseys Jerry Garcia designed.
We are seeing history with his replacement, the first Icelandic player to play in a World Cup :) i think the guy was even in Iceland squads for qualifiers for this World Cup but didnt come on (or maybe didnt play) so was able to make the switch to TeamUSA.
Is the TeamUSA kit homage to Captain America (Marvell Superhero not Clint Dempsey)?
I thankfully missed that and my opinion on Kenny remains untarnished.Quote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
That was the final straw for me. His determination on how Spain should "win this handily" despite all evidence over the last 2 years to the contrary.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlie Darwin
Does Ronnie only watch games he's a commentator or pundit on? He's beyond woeful. Robbie Savage woeful.
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Originally Posted by DannyInvincible
The hooped red-and-white American shirt was refreshing. I was hoping that they'd keep that as their design basis going forward.Quote:
Originally Posted by Razors left peg
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/23...75fa364071.jpg
That was one damned impressive kick to the face!
Game drifting since the opening goal though. Ghana starting to get on top I think. Yanks can't really afford to lose Dempsey and Altidore this early. Though as I type that, Dempsey returns to the game