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The World Cup Thread
- Thread starter DonParrot
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Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Oké Germany, now it's your turn to deal with the South Americans. :deadhorse:
Two sculptures on the Rijksmuseum being restored at the moment.
Michiel
Two sculptures on the Rijksmuseum being restored at the moment.
Michiel
- Orange workers -
Up to yesterday I would have agreed - although Spain never did shine in a World Cup - but following the disastrously poor performance against Paraguay I'm now convinced that the Netherlands have got the tougher semi-finals opponeent than our guys. Had the South Americans been 10 centimetres taller, Spain would have lost the match clearly. Their way most definitely will end on Wednesday.
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Certainly Germany is playing the most sparkling football in this tournement.
But the Dutch have (hopefully) learned that playing the most attractive football is no quarentee for becoming the champion.
Michiel
But the Dutch have (hopefully) learned that playing the most attractive football is no quarentee for becoming the champion.
Michiel
ustein
Contributing Editor
Very true (1974).
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
- Lonely supporter's balloon -
G1 + Komura 105/2.5
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Paul Kalich
Guest
The Spain vs Paraguay game was interesting and how often do you see a goal that bounces off both side poles before going in?
Right. I can't contradict regarding the goal. Regarding the match...
But as the referee let the Spaniards repeat their penalty, he most definitely should have done the same one minute earlier on the other side as their were fivee players in the box before Praguay's player kicked the ball. And who knows if he hadn't scored in the second effort - and I doubt that Spain would have been able to strike back had Paraguay taken the lead.
Anyway - as I see it, Spain's way will end in the semi finals and the same applies to Urugay as they will have to eplace their entire defence.
And so we will witness a thrilling final next Sunday were everything can happen.
On the other hand, anything can happen in football and so, even a final Uruguay vs Spain isn't totally impossible.
Aaah - I love this sport and the thrills it gives me.
But as the referee let the Spaniards repeat their penalty, he most definitely should have done the same one minute earlier on the other side as their were fivee players in the box before Praguay's player kicked the ball. And who knows if he hadn't scored in the second effort - and I doubt that Spain would have been able to strike back had Paraguay taken the lead.
Anyway - as I see it, Spain's way will end in the semi finals and the same applies to Urugay as they will have to eplace their entire defence.
And so we will witness a thrilling final next Sunday were everything can happen.
On the other hand, anything can happen in football and so, even a final Uruguay vs Spain isn't totally impossible.
Aaah - I love this sport and the thrills it gives me.
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Still not convinced about the playing, but it works. 
Here are 2 photo's from before the match this afternoon.
Left the passing supporter and right the man doing his job in the regular outfit.
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Here are 2 photo's from before the match this afternoon.
Left the passing supporter and right the man doing his job in the regular outfit.
G1 + Jupiter-9 85/2
Yes it works - but the stunninge moments of the past are history, aren't they? A pity. Anyway, congratulations on your win.
And: I thought we Germans currently are football crazy but yesterday, friends of mine returned from their holidays in your home country - with loads of pictures. And I have to admit: against what is going on in the Netherlands, it seems as if the World Cup doesn't bother us at all. Your entire country seems to have gone orange. It's so... I lack the words, but I love it. It just fantastic.
If I had the time, I'd definitely make a photo trip to the Netherlands before Sunday. Awesome!!!
And: I thought we Germans currently are football crazy but yesterday, friends of mine returned from their holidays in your home country - with loads of pictures. And I have to admit: against what is going on in the Netherlands, it seems as if the World Cup doesn't bother us at all. Your entire country seems to have gone orange. It's so... I lack the words, but I love it. It just fantastic.
If I had the time, I'd definitely make a photo trip to the Netherlands before Sunday. Awesome!!!
Michiel Schierbeek
Well-known member
Very sorry, Don Parrot, but Spain is a tough and very experienced team.
Their combination football is remarkable.
But you see, beauty ain't not all you need.
We want results now, with or without beauty.
Can't wait for the outcome. It will be tough.
People with houseboats in te canals of Amsteram are very frightened to suffer a loss and hope to loose. :scry:
Michiel
Their combination football is remarkable.
But you see, beauty ain't not all you need.
We want results now, with or without beauty.
Can't wait for the outcome. It will be tough.
People with houseboats in te canals of Amsteram are very frightened to suffer a loss and hope to loose. :scry:
Michiel
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Vivek
Guest
One good news is:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/10521867.stm
I will look out for its prediction for the finals.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/10521867.stm
I will look out for its prediction for the finals.