The Football Thread

Rtech · 5th July 2006, 09:57

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Originally Posted by khaadu75

Forget that .... It seems my jinx continues !!! Rtech, I got ur team where u wanted them but next match I will be cheering for them ...

It's Italy all the way. Said it from day one and still say it.

Khaadu!! You've done great so far, don't ruin it NOW!! Please, for the sake of al things right with the world, don't support Italy!!!

greatDrive · 5th July 2006, 11:17

I still see a Scolari - Lipi final and Scolari winning it for second consecutive time

2fast4u · 5th July 2006, 11:25

One of the best matches played in the entire cup. worth the effort by the Germans and although Italy didnt have luck on 2 occasions the last 5 minutes proved fatal for Germany. I supported Germany and they did their best. remember Italy beat Germany earlier 4 -1 in March.
One more observation is that Italy "had" and "has" mostly an offside game and they get quite lucky occassionally. End result is the conversion to a goal which matters most no matter how u get it.

The Finals should be Italy France

and ZIDANE making it one of his careers most memorable win and surely will have a big smile on his retirement. Looking for Zidane & Theirry today to blast of the Scolari boys who play more of a foul game.

finneyp · 5th July 2006, 11:31

Well done Italy for an outstanding performance. Defence is as solid as ever and they have now improved their midfield and attacking skills.

I see a Italy vs Portugal final.

F50 · 5th July 2006, 11:48

I knew it was coming. It was just not the day for Germany. They let the occasion get to them rather than they getting on top of the occasion. Entering with the thing in the back of your mind that you have never beaten Italy, that was reflected in their play. Ballack's passes were not upto the mark that only was enough for me to understand that Germany is going out!!
Anyways World Cup for me is over!!!
But im happy that Germany beat ARGENTINA and those irritating Brazillians are out. 2 out of the best 3 of my favs are out, lets see how 3rd one performs in Finals.

BE LOYAL
GO GERMANY!!!

normally_crazy · 5th July 2006, 12:27

Aarghh ! Absolutely dissapointed..... and Khaadu you take the whole blame ! I told you dont support Germany .......now its over .......

I thought after Italy hit the goal posts 2 times that it was Germany's day but.....and it was a night of surprising decisions again...Schwienstieger didnt start the game...*** was Klinsmann thinking.....Ballack was totally off colour, his passes going haywire ..but in the 2nd half Germany had settled down nicely.

And what a 1st goal from Grossa ! Absolutely brilliant...the 2nd was a gift ..ek pe ek free kinds.....but Italy still played too defensively for my liking.

Today - Portugal vs France - France looks to be the favs...Figo and Christiano doubtful...Deco is back..promises to be another humdinger..

GO PORTUGAL GO !!

Khaadu - please dont choose any side now please :-)

Rtech · 5th July 2006, 12:30

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but Italy still played too defensively for my liking.

WHAT! You can't expet anything more than that from the Italians man. Thats their trademark. Infact the first 30 minutes was really fast. German's were just not on their game today. They had a few really good chances which they let slip. Call it pressure of being the home team or whatever, but Italy deserved that win.

And I'm glad it happened before the penalties, or else we would have seen a different outcome. Germany from the box is unbeatable.

kooldude · 5th July 2006, 12:50

go portugal go
cheers
kooldude

ECM · 5th July 2006, 13:11

"Forget that .... It seems my jinx continues !!! Rtech, I got ur team where u wanted them but next match I will be cheering for them ...

2-0 Final Score ..... Germany off u go to ur wives and kids !!! Bye Bye

Cheers

PS -- GO FRANCE GO "

So now Khaadu plz do not support Portugal for god's sake as I want them to win.

RX135 · 5th July 2006, 13:25

Damn it!

I stopped watching game and went to sleep after 0-0 draw full time.

Didn't have patience to watch the extra time and then these buggers shot home 2 goals. Anyway, Italians were playing well.

But so far in this world cup, I am floored by Zinedin Zidane. Brazilians were simply clueless about how to tackle him. He often merrily managed to squeeze past 2-3 defenders.

aZa · 5th July 2006, 14:00

One of the best matches so farrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!

rsjaurr · 5th July 2006, 14:30

Probably the best match of WC so far.Now who said Italians only play defensive game.Germans were no match for them.

If ballack,klose and podolski were off colour,it was coz of Italians defensive knowhow ably helped by their mid-field led by canavaro.What a match he had,should be the man of match!!
Italians only played one bad match against Aussie's,and have not conceded a goal except an own goal.They have been my favourite all along this WC and will be against whoever they play.

Today if Figo and Ronaldo r fit,then we r going to see anohter classic as Figo will have few points to prove coz he will be up against best player for the 10 yrs.Now Figo will be trying to achieve what Zidane has already achieved so far in WC centerstage and will look forward to write his name in golden words in the WC history.

khaadu75 · 5th July 2006, 17:55

Hey , For all those who wondering as to which team am I supporting tonite ...

!! Its the French obviously .. I mean comeon who wud want to see the Portugese winning

???

GO FRANCE GO ..................

Cheers

paharino1 · 5th July 2006, 18:02

West Bengal has gone into depression after Brazil & Argentina lost..

our Goans must be gunning for a Portugese win..

But I being the chillar nationalist, would support France - after all didnt they support Tipu Sultan against the Brits

khvace · 5th July 2006, 18:48

I go for portugal.Italy shouldn't have come this far. They were saved by the referee against the aussies. France looks jaded. Portugal has been impressive and i want to see them win. But if France wins against portugal then i will go for France.

Could anyone tell me where i can find the videos of the goals scored in all the matches. I missed some matches especially the second half and the extra time of the first semi.

5th July 2006, 11:17	#182
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 7 Times	I still see a Scolari - Lipi final and Scolari winning it for second consecutive time
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5th July 2006, 11:25	#183
2fast4u BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: pune / Bahrain Posts: 488 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	One of the best matches played in the entire cup. worth the effort by the Germans and although Italy didnt have luck on 2 occasions the last 5 minutes proved fatal for Germany. I supported Germany and they did their best. remember Italy beat Germany earlier 4 -1 in March. One more observation is that Italy "had" and "has" mostly an offside game and they get quite lucky occassionally. End result is the conversion to a goal which matters most no matter how u get it. The Finals should be Italy France and ZIDANE making it one of his careers most memorable win and surely will have a big smile on his retirement. Looking for Zidane & Theirry today to blast of the Scolari boys who play more of a foul game.
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5th July 2006, 11:31	#184
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	Well done Italy for an outstanding performance. Defence is as solid as ever and they have now improved their midfield and attacking skills. I see a Italy vs Portugal final.
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5th July 2006, 11:48	#185
F50 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mumbai/USA Posts: 1,707 Thanked: 103 Times	I knew it was coming. It was just not the day for Germany. They let the occasion get to them rather than they getting on top of the occasion. Entering with the thing in the back of your mind that you have never beaten Italy, that was reflected in their play. Ballack's passes were not upto the mark that only was enough for me to understand that Germany is going out!! Anyways World Cup for me is over!!! But im happy that Germany beat ARGENTINA and those irritating Brazillians are out. 2 out of the best 3 of my favs are out, lets see how 3rd one performs in Finals. BE LOYAL GO GERMANY!!!
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5th July 2006, 12:27	#186
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	Aarghh ! Absolutely dissapointed..... and Khaadu you take the whole blame ! I told you dont support Germany .......now its over ....... I thought after Italy hit the goal posts 2 times that it was Germany's day but.....and it was a night of surprising decisions again...Schwienstieger didnt start the game...*** was Klinsmann thinking.....Ballack was totally off colour, his passes going haywire ..but in the 2nd half Germany had settled down nicely. And what a 1st goal from Grossa ! Absolutely brilliant...the 2nd was a gift ..ek pe ek free kinds.....but Italy still played too defensively for my liking. Today - Portugal vs France - France looks to be the favs...Figo and Christiano doubtful...Deco is back..promises to be another humdinger.. GO PORTUGAL GO !! Khaadu - please dont choose any side now please :-)
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5th July 2006, 12:50	#188
kooldude BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte,North Carolina Posts: 283 Thanked: 0 Times	go portugal go cheers kooldude
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5th July 2006, 13:11	#189
ECM BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Somewhere Posts: 226 Thanked: 15 Times	Khaadu you are great!,Never laughed like this at 3 in the night..haha "Forget that .... It seems my jinx continues !!! Rtech, I got ur team where u wanted them but next match I will be cheering for them ... 2-0 Final Score ..... Germany off u go to ur wives and kids !!! Bye Bye Cheers PS -- GO FRANCE GO " So now Khaadu plz do not support Portugal for god's sake as I want them to win.
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5th July 2006, 13:25	#190
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	Damn it! I stopped watching game and went to sleep after 0-0 draw full time. Didn't have patience to watch the extra time and then these buggers shot home 2 goals. Anyway, Italians were playing well. But so far in this world cup, I am floored by Zinedin Zidane. Brazilians were simply clueless about how to tackle him. He often merrily managed to squeeze past 2-3 defenders.
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5th July 2006, 14:00	#191
aZa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Noida / Delhi Posts: 1,595 Thanked: 21 Times View My Garage	One of the best matches so farrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!!!!
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5th July 2006, 14:30	#192
rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	Probably the best match of WC so far.Now who said Italians only play defensive game.Germans were no match for them. If ballack,klose and podolski were off colour,it was coz of Italians defensive knowhow ably helped by their mid-field led by canavaro.What a match he had,should be the man of match!! Italians only played one bad match against Aussie's,and have not conceded a goal except an own goal.They have been my favourite all along this WC and will be against whoever they play. Today if Figo and Ronaldo r fit,then we r going to see anohter classic as Figo will have few points to prove coz he will be up against best player for the 10 yrs.Now Figo will be trying to achieve what Zidane has already achieved so far in WC centerstage and will look forward to write his name in golden words in the WC history.
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5th July 2006, 17:55	#193
khaadu75 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: same as the proposed venue for F1 ;-) Posts: 1,156 Thanked: 16 Times View My Garage	Hey , For all those who wondering as to which team am I supporting tonite ... !! Its the French obviously .. I mean comeon who wud want to see the Portugese winning ??? GO FRANCE GO .................. Cheers
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5th July 2006, 18:02	#194
paharino1 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad, India Posts: 299 Thanked: 29 Times	West Bengal has gone into depression after Brazil & Argentina lost.. our Goans must be gunning for a Portugese win.. But I being the chillar nationalist, would support France - after all didnt they support Tipu Sultan against the Brits
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5th July 2006, 18:48	#195
khvace Newbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bentonville Posts: 5 Thanked: 0 Times	I go for portugal.Italy shouldn't have come this far. They were saved by the referee against the aussies. France looks jaded. Portugal has been impressive and i want to see them win. But if France wins against portugal then i will go for France. Could anyone tell me where i can find the videos of the goals scored in all the matches. I missed some matches especially the second half and the extra time of the first semi.
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