The Football Thread

deepakhon · 28th June 2006, 14:44

Going by the results so far, it looks like all good games will happen in the quarter finals only. Germany Vs Argentina, Brazil Vs France and England Vs Portugal. The worst part is that some of the good teams get eliminated here and there is a possibility that Italians reach semis. In my opinion, they do not deserve it. They are lucky to have got this far.

greatDrive · 28th June 2006, 15:54

Looking at Ghana, The way they played. I can only say .. Man they are future Champions.
Most of the time match was played in Brazil Half, coordination between Ghana Players was marvelous, Only thing which was missing was a Finish.

To me, 2 goals out of 3 Brazil were controversial, Being a Bazil FAN, I am really disappointed. They have to put there act together to suceed else.......god help them

deepakhon · 28th June 2006, 15:57

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Originally Posted by greatDrive

Looking at Ghana, The way they played. I can only say .. Man they are future Champions.
Most of the time match was played in Brazil Half, coordination between Ghana Players was marvelous, Only thing which was missing was a Finish.

Agreed. I thought Ghana had its fair share of chances yesterday. If they do not take their chances, they can not beat teams like Brazil. Hope they do better in future.

Aditya · 28th June 2006, 16:05

I think it's a case of peaking at the right time. Teams like Brazil, France and Germany did just enough to stay afloat during the early part of the tournament. They're just lifting their game when it matters - much like the Aussies did in the 1999 cricket World Cup. IMO Spain and Czech Republic peaked too early. England's gonna lose to Portugal unless F50's best friend, Peter Crouch comes up with something special.

I don't want to comment on Italy.

kooldude · 28th June 2006, 21:24

according to me germany and brazil will be in the finals

rsjaurr · 29th June 2006, 15:50

well......i dont think Italy is that bad a team.Basically they play defensive game and thats why not many would like to watch them in action but they are the 3rd team after Brazil and Argentina who has something special the way they play it.

How many times u have seen them to win by 3-4 goals margin or even beaten by that much margin?
So if they r reaching semi/final of major events,they have to be good.
I would like to see Brazil vs Italy in final which may be a possibility.[if they dont meet in semi]

Rtech · 29th June 2006, 15:53

the 2 big quarter finals should have actually been the Semi's! We're going to lose 2 top teams by Sunday.

khaadu75 · 29th June 2006, 16:01

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the 2 big quarter finals should have actually been the Semi's! We're going to lose 2 top teams by Sunday.

Hey, for me fridays match between the Hosts and Argentina is the match of the tounament , infact almost like the finals !!! One has to pack and leave and hope its Germany ..

Cheers

normally_crazy · 29th June 2006, 16:52

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One has to pack and leave and hope its Germany ..

I hope its Argentina !

Ideally I would love Ukraine to take care of Italy...if not I would love to see the Samba ride roughshod over them.

And Im praying hard , keeping my fingers crossed that Portugal throw the English out.....dont want these English and Italians anywhere near the semifinal spot.

But if it happens - we might end up with a England-Italy Final

My worst nightmare !!!!!!!!!

deepakhon · 29th June 2006, 16:56

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But if it happens - we might end up with a England-Italy Final

My worst nightmare !!!!!!!!!

Oh No!!! Cant think of this scenerio.

Rtech · 29th June 2006, 17:07

Its gonna happen guys! AND Italy will take the Cup home.

deepakhon · 29th June 2006, 17:10

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Its gonna happen guys! AND Italy will take the Cup home.

Liking Italian cars is one thing, but this ....... na.

Aditya · 29th June 2006, 17:18

I think Brazil will pull something out of the bag at the last moment and take home the World Cup. Like Spain, I fear Argentina may have peaked too early. Still, I'd love to see them beat the hosts.

Rtech · 29th June 2006, 17:22

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Originally Posted by deepakhon

Liking Italian cars is one thing, but this ....... na.

Never said I liked it! Just said its gonna happen

normally_crazy · 29th June 2006, 17:55

Rt if that happens - a whole months beer quota on you

28th June 2006, 14:44	#106
deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 59 Times	Going by the results so far, it looks like all good games will happen in the quarter finals only. Germany Vs Argentina, Brazil Vs France and England Vs Portugal. The worst part is that some of the good teams get eliminated here and there is a possibility that Italians reach semis. In my opinion, they do not deserve it. They are lucky to have got this far.
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28th June 2006, 15:54	#107
greatDrive BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 547 Thanked: 7 Times	Looking at Ghana, The way they played. I can only say .. Man they are future Champions. Most of the time match was played in Brazil Half, coordination between Ghana Players was marvelous, Only thing which was missing was a Finish. To me, 2 goals out of 3 Brazil were controversial, Being a Bazil FAN, I am really disappointed. They have to put there act together to suceed else.......god help them
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28th June 2006, 16:05	#109
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15,695 Thanked: 68,212 Times View My Garage	I think it's a case of peaking at the right time. Teams like Brazil, France and Germany did just enough to stay afloat during the early part of the tournament. They're just lifting their game when it matters - much like the Aussies did in the 1999 cricket World Cup. IMO Spain and Czech Republic peaked too early. England's gonna lose to Portugal unless F50's best friend, Peter Crouch comes up with something special. I don't want to comment on Italy.
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28th June 2006, 21:24	#110
kooldude BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Charlotte,North Carolina Posts: 283 Thanked: 0 Times	according to me germany and brazil will be in the finals
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rsjaurr BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Batala Posts: 777 Thanked: 28 Times	well......i dont think Italy is that bad a team.Basically they play defensive game and thats why not many would like to watch them in action but they are the 3rd team after Brazil and Argentina who has something special the way they play it. How many times u have seen them to win by 3-4 goals margin or even beaten by that much margin? So if they r reaching semi/final of major events,they have to be good. I would like to see Brazil vs Italy in final which may be a possibility.[if they dont meet in semi]
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Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 345 Times View My Garage	the 2 big quarter finals should have actually been the Semi's! We're going to lose 2 top teams by Sunday.
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Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 345 Times View My Garage	Its gonna happen guys! AND Italy will take the Cup home.
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Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 15,695 Thanked: 68,212 Times View My Garage	I think Brazil will pull something out of the bag at the last moment and take home the World Cup. Like Spain, I fear Argentina may have peaked too early. Still, I'd love to see them beat the hosts.
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29th June 2006, 17:55	#120
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,367 Thanked: 506 Times View My Garage	Rt if that happens - a whole months beer quota on you
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