Football Thread - World Cup Special II : Othor Games

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:11 am

The Post is not one of America's pillars of journalistic integrity. It is, in fact, a rag. It would be like Americans judging you Brits on things the Sun prints (actually, on second thought, that is quite appropriate, as I believe they are both owned by the same person).

Oh good. I'm pretty sure The Sun wouldn't go as far as to say we'd won if we only managed a draw.

The game later should be interesting. Germany aren't strong on paper (but we all know that Germans always do better than they should) and Oz aren't a bad team. Probably a similar standard to USA really.

Edit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6RMSFzdxu8&feature=player_embedded

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:49 am

The last two matches were a yawnfest for me. Well, maybe not Serbia v Ghana, it was okay. The ball off the post towards the end, holy hell man I heard the post rattle over the sound of the vuvuzelas. Those Ghana boys have power.

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:23 am

http://webmedia.newseum.org/newseum-multimedia/dfp/jpg13/lg/NY_NYP.jpg :facepalm:

Dear lord.

I'd be more shocked if it wasnt for the spelling bee thread. Every one gets a trophy!

» Fri May 27, 2011 8:17 pm

GOAL GERMANY! What a goal Podolski. B)

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:35 am

GOAL GERMANY! What a goal Podolski. B)

Commentators didn't really mention it but I'd have expected Schwarzer to do better, he's had such a cracking club season. Good game though, chances at either end.

EDIT: The Germans are looking impressive, the best of the "big" sides who have played so far.

» Fri May 27, 2011 8:41 pm

Bad dive, bad dive.

» Fri May 27, 2011 8:39 pm

Great goal. Bad goalkeeping. And defending.

Australia have no chance whatsoever in this match.

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:51 am

2 down, australia's defence just isnt there agianst these german players.

» Fri May 27, 2011 11:43 pm

Another good goal. Ozil still pulling all the strings from midfield, Australia aren't looking too clever.

Am I the only one who finds myself really really really wanting to go to this World Cup? I mean I'd love to go to any but this one just seems... inviting.

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:57 am

Well, total German domination. How many goals do we expect before the game is over?

Nice save by the Aussie btw!

» Fri May 27, 2011 9:58 pm

I predicted 4-1, but it'd be more like 4-0.

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:29 am

I predicted 4-1, but it'd be more like 4-0.

nah, i think more towards 4-1, australia has a habit of pulling goals out of nowhere.

also, australia hasnt put Harry Kewell on the field yet.

» Sat May 28, 2011 3:55 am

Harry Kewell is [censored]. Trust me, I support Liverpool.

» Sat May 28, 2011 4:17 am

Harry Kewell is [censored]. Trust me, I support Liverpool.

yes but liverpool has many other good players....australia doesnt....

EDIT: Where has this team come from? they are playing so much better this half :huh:

» Fri May 27, 2011 8:42 pm

Yep they're playing better, but still I can see the Germans score another one soon.

» Fri May 27, 2011 7:11 pm

Oh dear. there's no way for Australia now.

» Sat May 28, 2011 5:30 am

Red card!

» Sat May 28, 2011 8:21 am

nup, we are screwed.

» Sat May 28, 2011 9:29 am

and theres another goal...3-0 to germany.

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:17 am

Woo just another one now and my prediction will be set. B)

» Sat May 28, 2011 4:29 am

prediction set

another goal, 4-0 now.

» Sat May 28, 2011 1:28 am

My prediction.

» Sat May 28, 2011 3:00 am

Anyone want to get him some scuba gear? what a dive :facepalm:

EDIT: 4-0 oh well, i didnt expect australia to win...but not lose by this much either.

» Sat May 28, 2011 6:26 am

T'is all over. Best match so far!

» Sat May 28, 2011 12:51 am

T'is all over. Best match so far!

Indeed. I was thinking today would be a crap day (and it started that way with Algeria and Slovenia) but Germany were excellent. Their team looked a bit weak to me when I was looking at their squad the other day, but they have proven otherwise.