Who will win FIFA World Cup 2010. Edit: Spain it is !

pulsar56 · 15th June 2010, 18:13

I vote for Spain! Eagerly waiting for tomorrow's match!

Urban_Nomad · 16th June 2010, 13:28

This is so wrong. Argentina leading the pack? Has to be Germany for me. The match against Australia could very well be termed as "The Great Socceroo Massacre". Brilliant, patient passing. Genious.

kaushik_s · 16th June 2010, 15:44

Germany is lucky to have a very easy group. They'll even pass the 16 team play-off (would have to face either England or USA or whoever from that group). But then they'll most probably face Argentina in the Quarter Final and then we'll see how good they are.

xingamazon · 16th June 2010, 15:52

I do not know much about the game, but somehow have a feeling the unlikely ones will win this world cup.

thus voted for England.

Latheesh · 16th June 2010, 16:12

My favourite team is Brazil, but I voted for Germany.

Chances are:
1) Germany
2) Spain

echo77 · 16th June 2010, 18:53

Remember that one of Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast will play Spain in the 2nd round. I think the winner of that 2nd rounder has a good chance to win it all.

harishnayak · 16th June 2010, 19:14

Messi/Maradona all the way. Argentina for me.

Aditya · 16th June 2010, 20:47

Voted for Germany. They look strongest.
Cheering for Portugal, England and Denmark.

cLJ · 16th June 2010, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaushik_s

Argentina has to win this world cup. This has to be Messidona's world cup.
Argentina Argentina.
Have been a supporter of Argentina from 86 worldcup itself. Was heartbroken when West Germany won the 90 world cup. I hated Germany since then till today(in football only

).

In 1990 Argentina played totally negative Football. In quarter and semi, they won because of the goalkeeper; he was a penalty specialist and they tried to do the same in the final also, but Lother Mathaeus and Co. had other ideas; Argentina had to taste their own pill.

They played such a defensive game that, I don't remember, they having won a match on regulation time (just opposite to 1986).

By the way, Germany is always my favourite team and I voted for them. Having seen all the matches only Germany had that penetration on the opposition defence.

CLJ

kaushik_s · 16th June 2010, 21:29

Well that's only partly true. Germany were also doing the same in the later stages of the game and even in the Final. Anyway in 1990 World Cup Germany won because of theatrics of Klinseman & Rudi Voller, they put up a nice acting performance by diving inside the penalty box and referee got fooled. Otherwise they were not any better than the Argentinians. Well that's my opinion like you had yours and I'm still your friend

Anyway, so much for the most favorite team, Spain just got a taste of Swiss Knife, lost by 1-0 to the Swiss.

benbsb29 · 16th June 2010, 21:54

Despite all the possession which Spain enjoyed, they went down to the Swiss. Spain passed well, but upfront all they did was shoot the ball over the bar.

To their credit, the Swiss defended well, and looked quite solid at the back. The goal which they scored was more of a stroke of luck, but in the end that's all that matters.

Spain committed a mistake in not starting with Torres. Before his arrival, they seemed to lack purpose in front of goal. Torres did provide some direction, and had a good understanding with Villa, but proved to be unfortunate in the end.

Anyway, this match provided us with the first shock of the World Cup 2010.

To me, it looks like this is a low-scoring WC. Anyone else think so?

sammyboy · 16th June 2010, 22:33

^^ Lol, had posted on the other thread

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Yeah, this was a shocker for sure. Switzerland had the right combination of skill and luck which allowed them to end their 18 match losing streak against Spain.

I agree on the low scoring part, no team has been able to completely impress me til now, apart from Germany. Strangely, all star or no star, all teams look pretty much the same.

Spitfire · 17th June 2010, 10:27

Other then football the other thing that keeps me glued to the TV these days is the presenter for ESPN (And I know most of you guys too)

Mayanti Langer. HOLY MACKEREL!!! (if I say anything more I will get infracted)

I did a quick google on her and she knows her "football" quite well.. Most of the time what she says gets filtered out, my eyes do the listening.

Quote from Wiki: Mayanti Langer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Quote:

She was in her college football team in the beginning and then became a guest anchor for a broadcast of FIFA beach football.

Now why didnt I watch the Hockey World Cup 2010 closely

echo77 · 17th June 2010, 10:34

Spain sure laid an egg yesterday! :

And Forlan has learnt how to dip the ball. Very few have done that.

anurag_p80 · 17th June 2010, 10:43

Spain...ecstacy and agony yesterday, the latter for the most part. 76% possession and a duck to show for it. Painful to watch such a skillful team go down to the dour Swiss. Last WC, IIRC, the swiss did not concede a single goal and went out in the second round to Ukraine on Penalties. This is their way of playing and they did well, even after one of the CBs in Senderos had to be substituted.

On a lighter note, now I am sure Football is played on a Grass Court. Fedex must be smiling ear-to-ear.

View Poll Results: Who will win FIFA World Cup 2010?
Algeria	0	0%
Argentina	73	31.20%
Australia	1	0.43%
Brazil	24	10.26%
Cameroon	0	0%
Chile	0	0%
Côte d'Ivoire	2	0.85%
Denmark	0	0%
England	4	1.71%
France	1	0.43%
Germany	58	24.79%
Ghana	0	0%
Greece	0	0%
Honduras	0	0%
Italy	0	0%
Japan	0	0%
Korea North	1	0.43%
Korea South	0	0%
Mexico	1	0.43%
Netherlands	20	8.55%
New Zealand	0	0%
Nigeria	0	0%
Paraguay	0	0%
Portugal	3	1.28%
Serbia	1	0.43%
Slovakia	0	0%
Slovenia	1	0.43%
South Africa	0	0%
Spain	41	17.52%
Switzerland	0	0%
United States	0	0%
Uruguay	3	1.28%
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15th June 2010, 18:13	#31
pulsar56 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,172 Thanked: 342 Times View My Garage	I vote for Spain! Eagerly waiting for tomorrow's match!
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16th June 2010, 13:28	#32
Urban_Nomad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Delhi Posts: 1,631 Thanked: 2,388 Times	This is so wrong. Argentina leading the pack? Has to be Germany for me. The match against Australia could very well be termed as "The Great Socceroo Massacre". Brilliant, patient passing. Genious. Last edited by Urban_Nomad : 16th June 2010 at 13:31.
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16th June 2010, 15:44	#33
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 164 Times View My Garage	Germany is lucky to have a very easy group. They'll even pass the 16 team play-off (would have to face either England or USA or whoever from that group). But then they'll most probably face Argentina in the Quarter Final and then we'll see how good they are.
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16th June 2010, 15:52	#34
xingamazon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,400 Thanked: 121 Times	I do not know much about the game, but somehow have a feeling the unlikely ones will win this world cup. thus voted for England.
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16th June 2010, 16:12	#35
Latheesh Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: CNN/BLR Posts: 4,243 Thanked: 10,085 Times	My favourite team is Brazil, but I voted for Germany. Chances are: 1) Germany 2) Spain
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16th June 2010, 18:53	#36
echo77 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: goa Posts: 359 Thanked: 116 Times View My Garage	Remember that one of Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast will play Spain in the 2nd round. I think the winner of that 2nd rounder has a good chance to win it all.
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16th June 2010, 19:14	#37
harishnayak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DELHI Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 125 Times	Messi/Maradona all the way. Argentina for me.
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16th June 2010, 20:47	#38
Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 17,830 Thanked: 77,017 Times View My Garage	Voted for Germany. They look strongest. Cheering for Portugal, England and Denmark.
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16th June 2010, 21:29	#40
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 164 Times View My Garage	Well that's only partly true. Germany were also doing the same in the later stages of the game and even in the Final. Anyway in 1990 World Cup Germany won because of theatrics of Klinseman & Rudi Voller, they put up a nice acting performance by diving inside the penalty box and referee got fooled. Otherwise they were not any better than the Argentinians. Well that's my opinion like you had yours and I'm still your friend Anyway, so much for the most favorite team, Spain just got a taste of Swiss Knife, lost by 1-0 to the Swiss. Last edited by kaushik_s : 16th June 2010 at 21:35.
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16th June 2010, 21:54	#41
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,213 Times View My Garage	Despite all the possession which Spain enjoyed, they went down to the Swiss. Spain passed well, but upfront all they did was shoot the ball over the bar. To their credit, the Swiss defended well, and looked quite solid at the back. The goal which they scored was more of a stroke of luck, but in the end that's all that matters. Spain committed a mistake in not starting with Torres. Before his arrival, they seemed to lack purpose in front of goal. Torres did provide some direction, and had a good understanding with Villa, but proved to be unfortunate in the end. Anyway, this match provided us with the first shock of the World Cup 2010. To me, it looks like this is a low-scoring WC. Anyone else think so?
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16th June 2010, 22:33	#42
sammyboy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ggn/Dehradun Posts: 1,842 Thanked: 521 Times View My Garage	^^ Lol, had posted on the other thread . Yeah, this was a shocker for sure. Switzerland had the right combination of skill and luck which allowed them to end their 18 match losing streak against Spain. I agree on the low scoring part, no team has been able to completely impress me til now, apart from Germany. Strangely, all star or no star, all teams look pretty much the same.
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17th June 2010, 10:34	#44
echo77 BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: goa Posts: 359 Thanked: 116 Times View My Garage	Spain sure laid an egg yesterday! : And Forlan has learnt how to dip the ball. Very few have done that. Last edited by echo77 : 17th June 2010 at 10:35.
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17th June 2010, 10:43	#45
anurag_p80 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 314 Thanked: 7 Times	Spain...ecstacy and agony yesterday, the latter for the most part. 76% possession and a duck to show for it. Painful to watch such a skillful team go down to the dour Swiss. Last WC, IIRC, the swiss did not concede a single goal and went out in the second round to Ukraine on Penalties. This is their way of playing and they did well, even after one of the CBs in Senderos had to be substituted. On a lighter note, now I am sure Football is played on a Grass Court. Fedex must be smiling ear-to-ear.
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