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Post by Himmy! on Jun 12, 2014 17:23:25 GMT -5
Really enjoyable opening game. Hope it's a sign of things to come. Ref ruined it a bit though. Felt sorry for Croatia. They look a decen side apart from their keeper. Brazil got through the first game with a win, they will get better I think, the pressure was immense and they just needed to get through that game and luckily for them got the win. I still don't think they're good enough to win the competition though. Hulk is useless.
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Jun 12, 2014 17:45:28 GMT -5
Brazil got very lucky there - never a pen and Croatia were unlucky to have that goal disallowed. Best WC opener in years. Excited for tomorrow. Spain-Holland will be good but I'm also excited to see Chile. I will watch all 3 of their group games with a lot of anticipation and really have high expectations for them in terms of quality football (not so much results). I'd recommend them to anyone for their attacking football. I've been trying to catch them when I can (still not too often though) and still struggle with their 3-4-1-2 formation haha. Anyone caught the Zonal Marking previews? He's done an in-depth preview of each team and they're fantastic.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2014 21:35:17 GMT -5
Is it just me or will Mexico vs Croatia be amazing to watch. Chicarito is a favorite of mine and Croatia played great first game. Looking to be a good cup
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Jun 12, 2014 21:53:42 GMT -5
Got my prom tomorrow, which runs through the Spain/Holland game. Luckily the place has a TV and said they'd show the game for us, bonus (Y)
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Post by 0,Y on Jun 13, 2014 6:07:51 GMT -5
What a shame :/ I really feel sorry for Croatia getting ed by the ref like this. Fred should have gotten a yellow card for that dive. Who knows what would have happened then... I'm hyped for tonights set of games, will be good I'm sure.
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Post by Dan on Jun 13, 2014 11:19:47 GMT -5
Last night was a disgrace and I really wouldn't doubt that FIFA paid off that Ref. FIFA and Blatter simply couldn't afford for Brazil to not win that Game. It should of been 1-1, Neymar should of got sent off, Croatia should of had a Penalty, Fred's was never a Penalty and Croatia should of had a Goal that got disallowed. Ridiculous from the officials. Oscar was great though, and his goal helped to cover up what was a massive injustice.
Also, watching the Mexico vs Cameroon Game, love how the Mexicans all sound like they're doing the Roman Reigns after every opposition goal kick.
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Post by Captain Charisma on Jun 13, 2014 11:38:41 GMT -5
ref looks poor today as well...
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Post by GBGav on Jun 13, 2014 12:03:57 GMT -5
Don't know how this linesman got his job. Probably did sexual favours for Sepp Blatter. Both of Dos Santos' goals were good.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2014 12:56:47 GMT -5
Good match between Mexico and Cameroon. Both teams played pretty well, and I liked how Cameroon pushed Mexico's defense towards the end.
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Post by el torro on Jun 13, 2014 13:02:59 GMT -5
Pretty happy Mexico won, though I agree the refs have been terrible. But man...that last save from Memo in the end was a thing of beauty.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2014 13:11:28 GMT -5
Can't wait for the Spain vs. Netherlands match-up. I think Van Persie is going to rip apart Spain's defense. Should be interesting to see how Spain's squad has changed since 2010.
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Post by GBGav on Jun 13, 2014 13:12:15 GMT -5
Adrian Chiles just ruined the logo for me and I won't be able to look at it the same again.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 13, 2014 14:47:52 GMT -5
Good match so far. Van Persie's goal was insane, but the constant offsides calls were annoying. Should be interesting to see who closes it out in the 2nd half.
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Post by T on Jun 13, 2014 15:03:21 GMT -5
Adrian Chiles just ruined the logo for me and I won't be able to look at it the same again. What did he say about it? Unbelievable ball from Blind and header from RVP. Should be an interesting second half.
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Post by GBGav on Jun 13, 2014 15:15:34 GMT -5
^^ Chiles basically said that it looks like a facepalm. I now agree with him but I can't unsee it now that I know about it.
I predicted a draw for this match but I've found myself rooting for the Dutch. Two incredible goals.
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Post by wyleecyotee on Jun 13, 2014 15:27:43 GMT -5
Awesome match this, backed holland last 3 tournaments so might as well stick with them. At least there doing better than 2012.
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Post by el torro on Jun 13, 2014 15:41:42 GMT -5
Man, I'm so disappointed at Iker.
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Post by Lego Customs! on Jun 13, 2014 15:57:08 GMT -5
I am so happy. I don't know what to say.
Hup Holland Hup!
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Post by Mike Giggs' Munchies on Jun 13, 2014 16:08:18 GMT -5
Wow...
Van Gaal's tactics obvious in retrospect. Costa neutralised by 3 cbs, inside forwards not huge goalscoring threats, full backs very high up, counter against remaining players who are slow. Probably expected a narrow win then Spain just collapsed.
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Post by Brunt's Left Foot on Jun 13, 2014 16:15:17 GMT -5
I had a feeling once it went to 3-1 that it would snowball. You could tell that Spain had lost their focus completely.
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