*World Cup Game Discussion Thread* (SPOILERS) - Page 56

MIJB#19 · 06-26-2006, 04:38 PM

Switzerland 2006 will go into the history books as the only team to not allow a goal in a world cup tournament.

ISiddiqui · 06-26-2006, 04:39 PM

Man, Ukraine has come far since their 4-0 drubbing by Spain. Now they take on Italy! Go Ukraine!

Vince · 06-26-2006, 04:39 PM

Amazing that they didn't allow a goal in regulation, and were eliminated.

Eaglesfan27 · 06-26-2006, 04:41 PM

Amazingly bad PK's by Switzerland.

Huckleberry · 06-26-2006, 04:42 PM

I hate PKs.

Would rather a 4th sub be granted for extra time (1 sub for every 30 minutes). Then after the first half hour of extra time move to unlimited subs and golden goal.

Chubby · 06-26-2006, 04:44 PM

Clearly the Ukraine's keeper had more keeper skill than the Swiss players' set piece skill.

DaddyTorgo · 06-26-2006, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chubby

Clearly the Ukraine's keeper had more keeper skill than the Swiss players' set piece skill.

Anticipation > Penalty Taking

thealmighty · 06-26-2006, 05:47 PM

That game is one reason the US is not a soccer country. Anyone watching that as their intro to the game will not care to come back for more. Boring. Uninspired.

thealmighty · 06-26-2006, 05:49 PM

dola (or not)...

In Texas high school soccer (which I coached for 11 years), tie games are decided by a shootout instead of PKs. The offensive player takes the ball 35 yards from the goal, 1v1 on the keeper- just like in hockey. There is a time limit of 5 seconds, so you can't go playing around. And no rebound shot, either. Very exciting.

Senator · 06-26-2006, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thealmighty

That game is one reason the US is not a soccer country. Anyone watching that as their intro to the game will not care to come back for more. Boring. Uninspired.

If you want instant gratification, like our culture promotes, you are probably right. I actually liked this game. The Swiss were a team no one scored upon, and I was curious how the Ukraine would resolve this. I saw this match as a chess match, and thought it was humorous the ref was NOT going to call any fouls, in obvious feedback to the game yesterday.

SirFozzie · 06-26-2006, 06:18 PM

*snicker*

Mac Howard · 06-26-2006, 10:13 PM

On the Aussie game - the referee giveth and he also taketh away. He gave the Socceroos the opportunity to win with the red card for Materazzi and he took it away with the penalty. Both were dubious decisions.

But the Socceroos had it in their own hands to win and didn't. They have plenty of endeavour, good teamwork and great spirit but they simply don't have the flair to go to the next level. They huffed and they puffed but the Italian house is made of reinforced concrete.

A pity because they had the beating of the Ukraine and could have made it to the semis.

JonInMiddleGA · 06-26-2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

*snicker*

I swear that picture looks like the guy who was the 2nd banana on The Drew Carey Show.

ISiddiqui · 06-26-2006, 10:36 PM

Ryan Stiles?

thealmighty · 06-26-2006, 10:40 PM

If he's a soccer fan at all, Ryan's lawyers may be in touch for defamation of mug.

ISiddiqui · 06-26-2006, 10:43 PM

Drew Carey is a huge soccer fan, maybe he'll let Ryan in on it

.

Galaxy · 06-26-2006, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

Drew Carey is a huge soccer fan, maybe he'll let Ryan in on it

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Speaking of Drew Carey, he has a mini-series of following the WC on the Travel Channel, plus a build-up game between Barcelona-R. Madrid. He checks out the cities/towns, well following the game.

ISiddiqui · 06-26-2006, 11:00 PM

Yeah... and he taunts the poor camera man who doesn't have tickets to the match

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Mac Howard · 06-26-2006, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SirFozzie

*snicker*

If he slicks his hair down it could be Adolf Hitler

Vinatieri for Prez · 06-27-2006, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thealmighty

dola (or not)...

In Texas high school soccer (which I coached for 11 years), tie games are decided by a shootout instead of PKs. The offensive player takes the ball 35 yards from the goal, 1v1 on the keeper- just like in hockey. There is a time limit of 5 seconds, so you can't go playing around. And no rebound shot, either. Very exciting.

Nothing new there. That was the shootout they used in the old North American Soccer League (NASL), if any of you remember it.

Vinatieri for Prez · 06-27-2006, 12:31 AM

Well, Aussies got a break on the red card. And they got it back on a what I would call a close penalty call. You cannot blame the Italian. There was nothing he could do but either fall over or try and jump him. I mean Neil slid right in front of him for god's sake. That was just pure stupidity on Neil. You simply cannot go to ground in the box unless you get all ball. He didn't. Technically, he did impede him. So close one, but taken together with the red, Neil's dumb play, and some of the most boring football I have ever seen by a team with a man advantage, I can't say at all that the Aussies got a raw deal.

Do you know at one point in the second half, and man up, Australia had a free kick from about 40 yards, and with two passes off the kick, the Aussies managed to voluntarily take the ball back across center and in their own half. Unbelievable.

Without the penalty, it was destined for penalties. I am almost positive Italy would have won that anyways.

On a final note, I thought overall the players adjusted and played pretty clean. I found even that the Italians did not do much diving.

Mac Howard · 06-27-2006, 01:17 AM

I don't believe that the Italian can reasonably be accused of diving. He couldn't have avoided Neill other than to jump high over him to avoid contact. No way is any player going to do that with a possible penalty in the offing for a trip.

In criticising the Aussie performance I think you underestimate the quality of the Italian defending. Italy sacrificed their attacking game - quite effective until then but for finishing - with a central defender on and a striker off and retained their characteristic superb defensive qualities. Only when Totti came on did they regain any sort of offensive game by which time the Socceroos were holding just two defenders back which, as usual, gives the opposition chances to counter attack. Exactly what would have happened in extra time and/or penalties is anyone's guess.

Italy should now make it past the Ukraine relatively easily to meet Argentina, I suspect, in the semis.

Vinatieri for Prez · 06-27-2006, 03:14 AM

Yes, Italy is a tough nut to crack. But Socceroos did not make a dent. You have to try and pour it on. It's the World Cup.

I believe it will be Italy-Germany. I'm not on the Argentina bandwagon. One game they had that's really it. They easily could have lost to Mexico. Don't get me wrong, Argentina is good, but Germany is rolling, scoring, and has home field. I was 50/50 on that game, now I'm about 60/40 Germany.

daedalus · 06-27-2006, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crapshoot

Btw,
great quote from Scolari - if the English media hadn't fucked it up, they could have had him as their next coach.

They still may but if either France or England had Scolari, I think either of those teams becomes a serious player for the title. As is, I think they will threaten but come up short.

tanglewood · 06-27-2006, 05:33 AM

Scolari has already admitted the whole media thing was BS. He has come out and said he really wanted the job, and would have taken it if the FA didn't insist on him signing on the dotted line before the World Cup. He said he couldn't go into the tournament already commited to a different team afterward, especially considering Portugal and England could meet, thus giving him a very sticky situation. And lo and behold, he was right.

Icy · 06-27-2006, 06:02 AM

And today... Spain will be paralized from 21:00 to 23:00. This game vs France is going to be our confirmation as one of the best worldwide squads... or as the great team that never does anything in the important events. The team is going to be the one that beat Ucrania but with two changes, Raul as offensive midfielder instead of Luis Garcia and the young promise Cesc instead of the more tought but less skilled Sena.

It means Spain is going to try to use skills and good attacking football instead of strengh and defensive tactics. At least will be a fun game to watch.

Look at this pic from the central square in Madrid for the game vs Saudi Arab. The local goberment has setup some huge screens to follow the games in the street, it's all a big party.

daedalus · 06-27-2006, 06:02 AM

The FA fucked up? No! No way!!!

[/sarcasm]

daedalus · 06-27-2006, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icy

And today... Spain will be paralized from 21:00 to 23:00. This game vs France is going to be our confirmation as one of the best worldwide squads... or as the great team that never does anything in the important events. The team is going to be the one that beat Ucrania but with two changes, Raul as offensive midfielder instead of Luis Garcia and the young promise Cesc instead of the more tought but less skilled Sena.

I would have preferred Raul up front with Torres. I have not been as impressed with David Villa as others have been. I probably have a Raul-bias, though.

I would have been interested in seeing Reyes given a chance to replace Garcia. Mainly from the fact that those who saw him at Sevilla have said that he plays best as the withdrawn striker with plenty of room and not as an out-and-out striker or left-winger as he has been cast as at Arsenal.

And partially for the fact that he's a Gooner!

Obviously, I like the insertion of Cesc into the lineup. With the midfielders they already have protecting a backline that includes Puyol, having someone like Cesc in there -- to pick apart a French backline that have not impressed me terribly much -- will be more beneficial than Senna.

Icy · 06-27-2006, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daedalus

I would have preferred Raul up front with Torres. I have not been as impressed with David Villa as others have been. I probably have a Raul-bias, though.

I would have been interested in seeing Reyes given a chance to replace Garcia. Mainly from the fact that those who saw him at Sevilla have said that he plays best as the withdrawn striker with plenty of room and not as an out-and-out striker or left-winger as he has been cast as at Arsenal.

And partially for the fact that he's a Gooner!

Obviously, I like the insertion of Cesc into the lineup. With the midfielders they already have protecting a backline that includes Puyol, having someone like Cesc in there -- to pick apart a French backline that have not impressed me terribly much -- will be more beneficial than Senna.

Good analisys. I would have also put Raul upfront and Joaquin in the right wing. Joaquin speed with the ball is amazing, he can run so fast while doing incredible driblings, his speed could be helpfull too to make the french vets to waste their energy sooner. Reyes as you said could have been also a good option for that right wing.

Probably will be Raul who will play as offensive winger, he has played in that position too in R.Madrid. There he loses a lot of his eficiency as he is not a fast man and he always runs towards the goal, leaving the wing, when we need to open the camp with fast wingers close to the side line.

cartman · 06-27-2006, 08:52 AM

Before we get to watch the majesty of Brazilian soccer and the border war between France and Spain, take a moment to watch what is possibly the greatest own goal ever scored. Enjoy!

hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1csQG0ZciFQ&search=chris%20brass

cartman · 06-27-2006, 10:05 AM

Nice goal by Ronaldo.

ice4277 · 06-27-2006, 10:05 AM

Yikes, Brazil 1-0 Ghana in the 5th minute. Could be a long game.

MrBug708 · 06-27-2006, 10:06 AM

That was quick

VPI97 · 06-27-2006, 10:06 AM

Oh wow. He made that look very, very easy.

ice4277 · 06-27-2006, 10:08 AM

Balboa on Ronaldo: "He doesn't look overweight, he looks like he's been lifting."

Most useless analyst EVER.

AlexB · 06-27-2006, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VPI97

Oh wow. He made that look very, very easy.

To have the ability to kick the ball onto your own nose to wrongfoot the keeper is far from easy... Wait... You are talking about Chris Brass right?

3ric · 06-27-2006, 10:08 AM

I wouldn't bet against Ronaldo winning the Golden Boot yet again.

cartman · 06-27-2006, 10:14 AM

Balboa is quickly challenging Brent Musberger in my book for most annoying announcer.

Two minutes ago he was praising the ref for issuing two yellow cards so far to keep the players in line. Now he was complaining that the refs were too quick with yellow cards and needed to talk to players first to give a warning. It's almost like he isn't there, and they are using a soundboard of quotes to simulate an announcer.

ISiddiqui · 06-27-2006, 10:15 AM

Wow... a ref actually cards a Brazilian for taking a dive! Amazing. Btw, that's the 301st yellow fo the tourney :shame:.

Anyway, very nice goal by Ronaldo to become the leading scoring in WC history.

cartman · 06-27-2006, 10:15 AM

Amazing cross there by Roberto Carlos. Too bad nothing came of it.

Critch · 06-27-2006, 10:25 AM

Ghana aren't going out without a fight. Looking pretty good, finding gaps in the middle of the brazilian defence.

They'll still lose, though

ISiddiqui · 06-27-2006, 10:44 AM

Wow... what a save by Dida... should have been a goal for Ghana

3ric · 06-27-2006, 10:45 AM

Amazing, amazing goal.

Edit: That's a way to beat the offside rule - counter so quickly the linesman has no chance to keep up!

ISiddiqui · 06-27-2006, 10:45 AM

Another goal for Brazil... Adriano at the end of a great build up!

Celeval · 06-27-2006, 10:45 AM

And that'll just about wrap it up.

cartman · 06-27-2006, 10:47 AM

Nice buildup by Brazil to get that goal. But the replay made it look like Adriano was offsides before knocking the ball in.

No way Ghana scores three goals to win this one.

MJ4H · 06-27-2006, 10:48 AM

That looked offsides to me.

Celeval · 06-27-2006, 10:48 AM

Even if Adriano was offside, wouldn't it not matter since it was deflected by a Ghanian?

Edit: might be my poor understanding of the offsides rule, but since it wasn't necessarily played forward by an attacker at that point, doesn't the offsides not apply?

oykib · 06-27-2006, 11:05 AM

It looked like Brazil was actually offside twice on that attack.

cartman · 06-27-2006, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oykib

It looked like Brazil was actually offside twice on that attack.

Yeah the first one was pretty clear, but since the ball wasn't played to him, I think that is why it wasn't called.

06-26-2006, 04:38 PM	#2751
MIJB#19 Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Maassluis, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands	Switzerland 2006 will go into the history books as the only team to not allow a goal in a world cup tournament. __________________ * 2005 Golden Scribe winner for best FOF Dynasty about IHOF's Maassluis Merchantmen * Former GM of GEFL's Houston Oilers and WOOF's Curacao Cocktail

06-26-2006, 04:39 PM	#2752
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Man, Ukraine has come far since their 4-0 drubbing by Spain. Now they take on Italy! Go Ukraine! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-26-2006, 04:39 PM	#2753
Vince Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Willow Glen, CA	Amazing that they didn't allow a goal in regulation, and were eliminated. __________________ Every time a Dodger scores a run, an angel has its wings ripped off by a demon, and is forced to tearfully beg the demon to cauterize the wounds.The demon will refuse, and the sobbing angel will lie in a puddle of angel blood and feathers for eternity, wondering why the Dodgers are allowed to score runs.That’s not me talking: that’s science. McCoveyChronicles.com.

06-26-2006, 04:41 PM	#2754
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Amazingly bad PK's by Switzerland. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

06-26-2006, 04:42 PM	#2755
Huckleberry College Starter Join Date: Dec 2001	I hate PKs. Would rather a 4th sub be granted for extra time (1 sub for every 30 minutes). Then after the first half hour of extra time move to unlimited subs and golden goal. __________________ The one thing all your failed relationships have in common is you. The Barking Carnival (Longhorn-centered sports blog) College Football Adjusted Stats and Ratings

06-26-2006, 04:44 PM	#2756
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	Clearly the Ukraine's keeper had more keeper skill than the Swiss players' set piece skill.

06-26-2006, 05:47 PM	#2758
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	That game is one reason the US is not a soccer country. Anyone watching that as their intro to the game will not care to come back for more. Boring. Uninspired. __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

06-26-2006, 05:49 PM	#2759
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	dola (or not)... In Texas high school soccer (which I coached for 11 years), tie games are decided by a shootout instead of PKs. The offensive player takes the ball 35 yards from the goal, 1v1 on the keeper- just like in hockey. There is a time limit of 5 seconds, so you can't go playing around. And no rebound shot, either. Very exciting. __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

06-26-2006, 06:18 PM	#2761
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	snicker __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

06-26-2006, 10:13 PM	#2762
Mac Howard Sick as a Parrot Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Surfers Paradise, Australia	On the Aussie game - the referee giveth and he also taketh away. He gave the Socceroos the opportunity to win with the red card for Materazzi and he took it away with the penalty. Both were dubious decisions. But the Socceroos had it in their own hands to win and didn't. They have plenty of endeavour, good teamwork and great spirit but they simply don't have the flair to go to the next level. They huffed and they puffed but the Italian house is made of reinforced concrete. A pity because they had the beating of the Ukraine and could have made it to the semis. __________________ Mac Howard - a Pom in Paradise

06-26-2006, 10:36 PM	#2764
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Ryan Stiles? __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-26-2006, 10:40 PM	#2765
thealmighty Pro Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: heaven	If he's a soccer fan at all, Ryan's lawyers may be in touch for defamation of mug. __________________ Check out The Unofficial FOFC Movie Guide Here

06-26-2006, 10:43 PM	#2766
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Drew Carey is a huge soccer fan, maybe he'll let Ryan in on it . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-26-2006, 11:00 PM	#2768
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Yeah... and he taunts the poor camera man who doesn't have tickets to the match . __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-27-2006, 12:31 AM	#2771
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	Well, Aussies got a break on the red card. And they got it back on a what I would call a close penalty call. You cannot blame the Italian. There was nothing he could do but either fall over or try and jump him. I mean Neil slid right in front of him for god's sake. That was just pure stupidity on Neil. You simply cannot go to ground in the box unless you get all ball. He didn't. Technically, he did impede him. So close one, but taken together with the red, Neil's dumb play, and some of the most boring football I have ever seen by a team with a man advantage, I can't say at all that the Aussies got a raw deal. Do you know at one point in the second half, and man up, Australia had a free kick from about 40 yards, and with two passes off the kick, the Aussies managed to voluntarily take the ball back across center and in their own half. Unbelievable. Without the penalty, it was destined for penalties. I am almost positive Italy would have won that anyways. On a final note, I thought overall the players adjusted and played pretty clean. I found even that the Italians did not do much diving.

06-27-2006, 01:17 AM	#2772
Mac Howard Sick as a Parrot Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Surfers Paradise, Australia	I don't believe that the Italian can reasonably be accused of diving. He couldn't have avoided Neill other than to jump high over him to avoid contact. No way is any player going to do that with a possible penalty in the offing for a trip. In criticising the Aussie performance I think you underestimate the quality of the Italian defending. Italy sacrificed their attacking game - quite effective until then but for finishing - with a central defender on and a striker off and retained their characteristic superb defensive qualities. Only when Totti came on did they regain any sort of offensive game by which time the Socceroos were holding just two defenders back which, as usual, gives the opposition chances to counter attack. Exactly what would have happened in extra time and/or penalties is anyone's guess. Italy should now make it past the Ukraine relatively easily to meet Argentina, I suspect, in the semis. __________________ Mac Howard - a Pom in Paradise Last edited by Mac Howard : 06-27-2006 at 01:22 AM.

06-27-2006, 03:14 AM	#2773
Vinatieri for Prez College Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Seattle	Yes, Italy is a tough nut to crack. But Socceroos did not make a dent. You have to try and pour it on. It's the World Cup. I believe it will be Italy-Germany. I'm not on the Argentina bandwagon. One game they had that's really it. They easily could have lost to Mexico. Don't get me wrong, Argentina is good, but Germany is rolling, scoring, and has home field. I was 50/50 on that game, now I'm about 60/40 Germany.

06-27-2006, 05:33 AM	#2775
tanglewood College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2004	Scolari has already admitted the whole media thing was BS. He has come out and said he really wanted the job, and would have taken it if the FA didn't insist on him signing on the dotted line before the World Cup. He said he couldn't go into the tournament already commited to a different team afterward, especially considering Portugal and England could meet, thus giving him a very sticky situation. And lo and behold, he was right.

06-27-2006, 06:02 AM	#2776
Icy Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Toledo - Spain	And today... Spain will be paralized from 21:00 to 23:00. This game vs France is going to be our confirmation as one of the best worldwide squads... or as the great team that never does anything in the important events. The team is going to be the one that beat Ucrania but with two changes, Raul as offensive midfielder instead of Luis Garcia and the young promise Cesc instead of the more tought but less skilled Sena. It means Spain is going to try to use skills and good attacking football instead of strengh and defensive tactics. At least will be a fun game to watch. Look at this pic from the central square in Madrid for the game vs Saudi Arab. The local goberment has setup some huge screens to follow the games in the street, it's all a big party. __________________

06-27-2006, 06:02 AM	#2777
daedalus Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000	The FA fucked up? No! No way!!! [/sarcasm]

06-27-2006, 08:52 AM	#2780
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Before we get to watch the majesty of Brazilian soccer and the border war between France and Spain, take a moment to watch what is possibly the greatest own goal ever scored. Enjoy! hxxp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1csQG0ZciFQ&search=chris%20brass __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-27-2006, 10:05 AM	#2781
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Nice goal by Ronaldo. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-27-2006, 10:05 AM	#2782
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Yikes, Brazil 1-0 Ghana in the 5th minute. Could be a long game.

06-27-2006, 10:06 AM	#2783
MrBug708 Head Coach Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Whittier	That was quick

06-27-2006, 10:06 AM	#2784
VPI97 Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kennesaw, GA	Oh wow. He made that look very, very easy. __________________ CT & Jivin - "Surprisingly Entertaining"

06-27-2006, 10:08 AM	#2785
ice4277 Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Berkley, MI: The Hotbed of FOFC!	Balboa on Ronaldo: "He doesn't look overweight, he looks like he's been lifting." Most useless analyst EVER.

06-27-2006, 10:08 AM	#2787
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	I wouldn't bet against Ronaldo winning the Golden Boot yet again. __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC!

06-27-2006, 10:14 AM	#2788
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Balboa is quickly challenging Brent Musberger in my book for most annoying announcer. Two minutes ago he was praising the ref for issuing two yellow cards so far to keep the players in line. Now he was complaining that the refs were too quick with yellow cards and needed to talk to players first to give a warning. It's almost like he isn't there, and they are using a soundboard of quotes to simulate an announcer. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-27-2006, 10:15 AM	#2789
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Wow... a ref actually cards a Brazilian for taking a dive! Amazing. Btw, that's the 301st yellow fo the tourney :shame:. Anyway, very nice goal by Ronaldo to become the leading scoring in WC history. __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-27-2006, 10:15 AM	#2790
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Amazing cross there by Roberto Carlos. Too bad nothing came of it. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

06-27-2006, 10:25 AM	#2791
Critch lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Herndon, VA	Ghana aren't going out without a fight. Looking pretty good, finding gaps in the middle of the brazilian defence. They'll still lose, though

06-27-2006, 10:44 AM	#2792
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Wow... what a save by Dida... should have been a goal for Ghana __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-27-2006, 10:45 AM	#2793
3ric College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Sweden	Amazing, amazing goal. Edit: That's a way to beat the offside rule - counter so quickly the linesman has no chance to keep up! __________________ San Diego Chargers (HFL) - Lappland Reindeers (WOOF) - Gothenburg Giants (IHOF) Indiana: A TCY VC - year 2044 - the longest running dynasty ever on FOFC! Last edited by 3ric : 06-27-2006 at 10:47 AM.

06-27-2006, 10:45 AM	#2794
ISiddiqui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Decatur, GA	Another goal for Brazil... Adriano at the end of a great build up! __________________ "A prayer for the wild at heart, kept in cages" -Tennessee Williams

06-27-2006, 10:45 AM	#2795
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	And that'll just about wrap it up.