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Chile had a decent start, Brazil didnt really deserve that 2-0 lead at HT IMO.
Chile had a decent start, Brazil didnt really deserve that 2-0 lead at HT IMO.
Well, I'm watching the Brazil game, and earlier watched the dutch.
No one looks that special. The dutch game was two teams set out to play exactly the same way, one with slightly better players.
This Brazil team is fucking dull by their standards, and will probably win the cup, because there are some incredibly physical players in there and a fair bit of skill. It's fairly ugly though.
No one looks that special. The dutch game was two teams set out to play exactly the same way, one with slightly better players.
This Brazil team is fucking dull by their standards, and will probably win the cup, because there are some incredibly physical players in there and a fair bit of skill. It's fairly ugly though.
Well, that wasn't ugly. 3-0
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Who scored the first goal?
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Brazil
Who scored the first goal?
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Brazil
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127897#msg1127897 date=1277754381]
Who scored the first goal?
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Juan, corner kick. Juan-Nil.
Who scored the first goal?
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Juan, corner kick. Juan-Nil.
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127903#msg1127903 date=1277754650]
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127897#msg1127897 date=1277754381]
Who scored the first goal?
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Juan, corner kick. Juan-Nil.
[/quote]Crap! Predicted the wrong friggin centre back to score!
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127897#msg1127897 date=1277754381]
Who scored the first goal?
[/quote]
Juan, corner kick. Juan-Nil.
[/quote]Crap! Predicted the wrong friggin centre back to score!
This current Brazil side are the team England should aspire to be - organized, disciplined, physical, hard-working and extremely effective on the counter-attack.
They've been pretty much in total control so far in this tournament and have rarely looked as though they've had to come out of second gear.
As the awful commentators said "1 loss in 2 years. Any questions?".
They've been pretty much in total control so far in this tournament and have rarely looked as though they've had to come out of second gear.
As the awful commentators said "1 loss in 2 years. Any questions?".
Fantastic spirit from Chile, they're saying, fucking it, we may lose 6-1, but we want a consolation.
There are a number of teams that have shown to be much better at the basics than we are: ball control, movement off the ball, and crucially fitness and allround athleticism.
Both Chile and obviously Brazil look much more accomplished (without being flamboyant) than we are.
Both Chile and obviously Brazil look much more accomplished (without being flamboyant) than we are.
Who cares about England any more. Forget it. As with every other world cup, they're out now, with all the other mediocre and poor teams, now we watch better teams play better games.
I'm certainly not going to miss watching England play. I've watched plenty of fundamentally flawed dull football this year, that's not why I love the world cup.
Nice turn for swazo, works a nice shot... really hoping Chile can get one, the country deserves that and much more, as does this team.
I'm certainly not going to miss watching England play. I've watched plenty of fundamentally flawed dull football this year, that's not why I love the world cup.
Nice turn for swazo, works a nice shot... really hoping Chile can get one, the country deserves that and much more, as does this team.
its just like keni said, brazil look like they've been in second gear all competition. I pity the team that plays brazil when they ramp it up to 5th gear (if they have more gears).
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127919#msg1127919 date=1277755440]
Who cares about England any more. Forget it. As with every other world cup, they're out now, with all the other mediocre and poor teams, now we watch better teams play better games.
I'm certainly not going to miss watching England play. I've watched plenty of fundamentally flawed dull football this year, that's not why I love the world cup.
Nice turn for swazo, works a nice shot... really hoping Chile can get one, the country deserves that and much more, as does this team.
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Obviously English people care about how England play and look at the vastly superior fitness and technique of other national teams and realise what we must aspire to.
Money or facilities aren't the answer as we have those in abundance and we have employed the supposed best Manager so we are interested in what others do. First we must look at how they train and organise and try to emulate that.
Both Chile and Brazil look like they know what they are doing, England didn't - why?
Who cares about England any more. Forget it. As with every other world cup, they're out now, with all the other mediocre and poor teams, now we watch better teams play better games.
I'm certainly not going to miss watching England play. I've watched plenty of fundamentally flawed dull football this year, that's not why I love the world cup.
Nice turn for swazo, works a nice shot... really hoping Chile can get one, the country deserves that and much more, as does this team.
[/quote]
Obviously English people care about how England play and look at the vastly superior fitness and technique of other national teams and realise what we must aspire to.
Money or facilities aren't the answer as we have those in abundance and we have employed the supposed best Manager so we are interested in what others do. First we must look at how they train and organise and try to emulate that.
Both Chile and Brazil look like they know what they are doing, England didn't - why?
[quote author=jexykrodic link=topic=40779.msg1127933#msg1127933 date=1277755920]
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127919#msg1127919 date=1277755440]
Who cares about England any more. Forget it. As with every other world cup, they're out now, with all the other mediocre and poor teams, now we watch better teams play better games.
I'm certainly not going to miss watching England play. I've watched plenty of fundamentally flawed dull football this year, that's not why I love the world cup.
Nice turn for swazo, works a nice shot... really hoping Chile can get one, the country deserves that and much more, as does this team.
[/quote]
Obviously English people care about how England play and look at the vastly superior fitness and technique of other national teams and realise what we must aspire to.
Money or facilities aren't the answer as we have those in abundance and we have employed the supposed best Manager so we are interested in what others do. First we must look at how they train and organise and try to emulate that.
Both Chile and Brazil look like they know what they are doing, England didn't - why?
[/quote]
I care about England, but I'm not going to watch better teams play and think what if, I'm just going to enjoy the rest of the cup.
One thing England don't have to worry about is vastly superior fitness, not in a general sense, perhaps in terms of the preparation for the world cup, and what they are like at the end of the season with an older team.
Chile don't know what they are doing in terms of progressing beyond a decent team, they have a way of playing that will tend to get them exposed, and now has. Brazil are the best in the world. Why doesn't England seem like a team at all? Why aren't they comfortable in a tournament, comfortable on the ball, tactically flexible? Aren't there a billion other threads discussing the many reasons for that.
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127919#msg1127919 date=1277755440]
Who cares about England any more. Forget it. As with every other world cup, they're out now, with all the other mediocre and poor teams, now we watch better teams play better games.
I'm certainly not going to miss watching England play. I've watched plenty of fundamentally flawed dull football this year, that's not why I love the world cup.
Nice turn for swazo, works a nice shot... really hoping Chile can get one, the country deserves that and much more, as does this team.
[/quote]
Obviously English people care about how England play and look at the vastly superior fitness and technique of other national teams and realise what we must aspire to.
Money or facilities aren't the answer as we have those in abundance and we have employed the supposed best Manager so we are interested in what others do. First we must look at how they train and organise and try to emulate that.
Both Chile and Brazil look like they know what they are doing, England didn't - why?
[/quote]
I care about England, but I'm not going to watch better teams play and think what if, I'm just going to enjoy the rest of the cup.
One thing England don't have to worry about is vastly superior fitness, not in a general sense, perhaps in terms of the preparation for the world cup, and what they are like at the end of the season with an older team.
Chile don't know what they are doing in terms of progressing beyond a decent team, they have a way of playing that will tend to get them exposed, and now has. Brazil are the best in the world. Why doesn't England seem like a team at all? Why aren't they comfortable in a tournament, comfortable on the ball, tactically flexible? Aren't there a billion other threads discussing the many reasons for that.
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127906#msg1127906 date=1277754772]
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127903#msg1127903 date=1277754650]
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127897#msg1127897 date=1277754381]
Who scored the first goal?
[/quote]
Juan, corner kick. Juan-Nil.
[/quote]Crap! Predicted the wrong friggin centre back to score!
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Hasn't your ma suffered enough or have you no mercy?
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127903#msg1127903 date=1277754650]
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127897#msg1127897 date=1277754381]
Who scored the first goal?
[/quote]
Juan, corner kick. Juan-Nil.
[/quote]Crap! Predicted the wrong friggin centre back to score!
[/quote]
Hasn't your ma suffered enough or have you no mercy?
Over in the US we have Roberto Martinez as a post match pundit, and I must say I'm actually quite impressed with him, good english, good analysis, seems thoughtful and likable.
Anyway. Brazil vs Netherlands.... fuck yea.
Anyway. Brazil vs Netherlands.... fuck yea.
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127941#msg1127941 date=1277756317]
[quote author=jexykrodic link=topic=40779.msg1127933#msg1127933 date=1277755920]
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127919#msg1127919 date=1277755440]
Who cares about England any more. Forget it. As with every other world cup, they're out now, with all the other mediocre and poor teams, now we watch better teams play better games.
I'm certainly not going to miss watching England play. I've watched plenty of fundamentally flawed dull football this year, that's not why I love the world cup.
Nice turn for swazo, works a nice shot... really hoping Chile can get one, the country deserves that and much more, as does this team.
[/quote]
Obviously English people care about how England play and look at the vastly superior fitness and technique of other national teams and realise what we must aspire to.
Money or facilities aren't the answer as we have those in abundance and we have employed the supposed best Manager so we are interested in what others do. First we must look at how they train and organise and try to emulate that.
Both Chile and Brazil look like they know what they are doing, England didn't - why?
[/quote]
I care about England, but I'm not going to watch better teams play and think what if, I'm just going to enjoy the rest of the cup.
One thing England don't have to worry about is vastly superior fitness, not in a general sense, perhaps in terms of the preparation for the world cup, and what they are like at the end of the season with an older team.
Chile don't know what they are doing in terms of progressing beyond a decent team, they have a way of playing that will tend to get them exposed, and now has. Brazil are the best in the world. Why doesn't England seem like a team at all? Why aren't they comfortable in a tournament, comfortable on the ball, tactically flexible? Aren't there a billion other threads discussing the many reasons for that.
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No there isn't there's one and that's got down to the level of posting amusing pics. I'm watching the WC and comparing others to England it's the way I've chosen to watch it, it makes it more interesting for me.
[quote author=jexykrodic link=topic=40779.msg1127933#msg1127933 date=1277755920]
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127919#msg1127919 date=1277755440]
Who cares about England any more. Forget it. As with every other world cup, they're out now, with all the other mediocre and poor teams, now we watch better teams play better games.
I'm certainly not going to miss watching England play. I've watched plenty of fundamentally flawed dull football this year, that's not why I love the world cup.
Nice turn for swazo, works a nice shot... really hoping Chile can get one, the country deserves that and much more, as does this team.
[/quote]
Obviously English people care about how England play and look at the vastly superior fitness and technique of other national teams and realise what we must aspire to.
Money or facilities aren't the answer as we have those in abundance and we have employed the supposed best Manager so we are interested in what others do. First we must look at how they train and organise and try to emulate that.
Both Chile and Brazil look like they know what they are doing, England didn't - why?
[/quote]
I care about England, but I'm not going to watch better teams play and think what if, I'm just going to enjoy the rest of the cup.
One thing England don't have to worry about is vastly superior fitness, not in a general sense, perhaps in terms of the preparation for the world cup, and what they are like at the end of the season with an older team.
Chile don't know what they are doing in terms of progressing beyond a decent team, they have a way of playing that will tend to get them exposed, and now has. Brazil are the best in the world. Why doesn't England seem like a team at all? Why aren't they comfortable in a tournament, comfortable on the ball, tactically flexible? Aren't there a billion other threads discussing the many reasons for that.
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No there isn't there's one and that's got down to the level of posting amusing pics. I'm watching the WC and comparing others to England it's the way I've chosen to watch it, it makes it more interesting for me.
germany v argentina
brazil v holland
tasty 🙂
brazil v holland
tasty 🙂
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[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127906#msg1127906 date=1277754772]
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127903#msg1127903 date=1277754650]
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127897#msg1127897 date=1277754381]
Who scored the first goal?
[/quote]
Juan, corner kick. Juan-Nil.
[/quote]Crap! Predicted the wrong friggin centre back to score!
[/quote]
Hasn't your ma suffered enough or have you no mercy?
[/quote]I can't just switch form on and off. I go! And I go with gusto 24/7
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127906#msg1127906 date=1277754772]
[quote author=Farkmaster link=topic=40779.msg1127903#msg1127903 date=1277754650]
[quote author=Herr Onceared link=topic=40779.msg1127897#msg1127897 date=1277754381]
Who scored the first goal?
[/quote]
Juan, corner kick. Juan-Nil.
[/quote]Crap! Predicted the wrong friggin centre back to score!
[/quote]
Hasn't your ma suffered enough or have you no mercy?
[/quote]I can't just switch form on and off. I go! And I go with gusto 24/7
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