viyut Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I'm from Brazil, but from looking at some players on the team: Grafite, Kleberson, Felipe Melo, Josué. I seriously doubt we'll reach semi-finals. (Group G is weak, Brazil and Portugal are going to Eighth-Finals and that means BrazilxPortugal and if we win maybe SpainxBrazil on Quarters. It'd be Hard enough with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Fred but they AREN'T on the team so i'm personally betting on Argentina or Spain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Although I'm rooting for England, I think that Spain will win the tournament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Rey León Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Spain will win, I think (no bias here, no siree) but Brazil's giving me a funny feeling. I don't think they'll win, but they'll be interesting to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burning_phoneix Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 I'm from Brazil, but from looking at some players on the team: Grafite, Kleberson, Felipe Melo, Josué. I seriously doubt we'll reach semi-finals. (Group G is weak, Brazil and Portugal are going to Eighth-Finals and that means BrazilxPortugal and if we win maybe SpainxBrazil on Quarters. It'd be Hard enough with Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Fred but they AREN'T on the team so i'm personally betting on Argentina or Spain. Spain and Argentina have a lot of problems. More than Brazil actually. You mention Kleberson, Felipe Melo....etc. but Brazil has some world class players in Maicon, Lucio,Luis Fabiano and Kaka. They'll definitely go far and seeing all the problems in the other teams, they've got to be considered favorites for the trophy. The Netherlands, not only because I'm Dutch myself, but also because I think they're playing absolutely great at the moment. Also look at the results of our last practice matches: 4-1 against Ghana, 6-1 against Hungaria, without many problems. Maybe those teams aren't the cream of the crop, but those results definitely are worth mentioning. I would really be surprised if we wouldn't make at least the quarter finals (as someone else also already mentioned). It would, however, surprise me if Spain would get to the quarter finals if they keep playing the way they have done lately. Yeah, hopefully Robben isn't out of the tournament. He's my favorite player at the world cup. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viyut Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Spain and Argentina have a lot of problems. More than Brazil actually. You mention Kleberson, Felipe Melo....etc. but Brazil has some world class players in Maicon, Lucio,Luis Fabiano and Kaka. They'll definitely go far and seeing all the problems in the other teams, they've got to be considered favorites for the trophy. I can see your point but it's sad to see so many good players that were out of the cup just because they are playing in national teams: Neymar, Ganso, Victor, Marquinhos, Adriano and some others i don't remember now. Edited June 7, 2010 by Viyut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Yeah, hopefully Robben isn't out of the tournament. He's my favorite player at the world cup. Same here. But it looks like he'll be going later, and he might miss the first match against Denmark. He'll be given a 'speedy treatment' or something so that he can still compete. And I don't think we should have much trouble defeating Denmark even if Robben isn't there. I hope their plan works. : ( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rei Rei Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I can see your point but it's sad to see so many good players that were out of the cup just because they are playing in national teams: Neymar, Ganso, Victor, Marquinhos, Adriano and some others i don't remember now. Of all those you mentioned, only Ganso was really worthy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrhesia Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) Does anyone know how good Serbia actually are? I mean, they topped France and Ireland and went unbeaten (I think), but, I mean...I think 2002 Poland did as well. Ghana are in their element, Germany will be overheated and weak...well, really, anyone could top that group. I hope Australia and Germany, but I won't begrudge either of the other two if they do better than the Deutsch (This is payback for your '90-esque World Cup, assholes!) As for C. Ronaldo, I saw this clip of him that really summed him up. He dribbled past a couple players, wasting a lot of time, finally got unmarked and then hoofed it into the stands. Edited June 9, 2010 by Furetchen Arrowroot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burning_phoneix Posted June 9, 2010 Author Share Posted June 9, 2010 Serbia are excellent defensively but don't offer much going into the attack. And only a fool discounts Germany. They seem to get their act together whenever a major tournament rolls around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) South Africa are peaking in the friendlies at the right time. They've won something like 5 out of their last 6 including a 1-0 win over Denmark who are actually in the world cup this year. They might just make it past the first round. If they do, the country will go nuts (so will I as I'm cheering on Bafana Bafana since my dad was born there). And only a fool discounts Germany. They seem to get their act together whenever a major tournament rolls around. I discounted Germany the moment I found out that Michael Ballack was injured and not playing. Am I still a fool? Edited June 9, 2010 by Life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strawman Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 I THINK the Netherlands will win. Though I sincerely want DPRK to at least make it out of their group(HAH). I'm a big fan of the underdogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 (edited) They've won something like 5 out of their last 6 including a 1-0 win over Denmark who are actually in the world cup this year. They might just make it past the first round. We beat Mexico and the US with 2-1 and Ghana with 4-1, and they're all in the WC this year, haha. But I think it'd be great if South Africa would be able to make it past the first round. I think it would be great for the tournament. Edit: And let's not forget that we haven't lost any of the last 19 matches ; ) Edited June 9, 2010 by Tino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burning_phoneix Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) I discounted Germany the moment I found out that Michael Ballack was injured and not playing. Am I still a fool? Yes. Because Ballack is a douche. He's so awesome, he just got let go from Chelsea. EDIT: Robben is ready to play! http://www.goal.com/en/news/1863/world-cup-2010/2010/06/10/1968284/world-cup-2010-netherlands-star-arjen-robben-could-play Edited June 10, 2010 by burning_phoneix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Shards Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 (edited) I'd love if Germany won but it's not that likely. I figure Brazil or Argentina at this point. With some of the best players from various teams injured, it's screwed up my preliminary predictions. And Ballack is most certainly not a douche. Kahn was, but Ballack is not. Edited June 10, 2010 by Crystal Shards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Communard Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Casillas will lead Spain to the cup. It is written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burning_phoneix Posted June 10, 2010 Author Share Posted June 10, 2010 Casillas isn't even the best spanish goalkeeper right now And Ballack is most certainly not a douche. Kahn was, but Ballack is not. YOU TAKE THAT BACK RIGHT NOW! :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Communard Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) Casillas isn't even the best spanish goalkeeper right now Damn, I guess that doesn't work on the internet--its been my goal to spread as much deliberate misinformation based solely on misheard hear-say as possible in my firm belief that no one in the United States actually knows anything about soccer so why not. I forgot there are real Eurocommies here though. Edited June 12, 2010 by 天子 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Shards Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 YOU TAKE THAT BACK RIGHT NOW! :( Dude I love Kahn, but face it: . Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrhesia Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 Opening Ceremony has begun, and already the trumpets are getting to me. Dung beetles FTW, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm pumped, and the thing's started. Hell yes. Also, as for my predictions... GROUP A South Africa France Uruguay Mexico Mexico will definitely get through, probably in first, and then either South Africa or France will be second. Probably South Africa. GROUP B Argentina Nigeria South Korea Greece Argentina will do this, provided Maradona doesn't screw up. Second place will probably be South Korea, though Nigeria could get it as well. GROUP C England USA Slovenia Algeria England will be top, USA second. GROUP D Germany Australia Serbia Ghana Germany will be top, and Australia will be second. GROUP E Netherlands Denmark Cameroon Japan Netherlands will be first, Cameroon (?) second. GROUP F Italy Paraguay Slovakia New Zealand lolnewzealand GROUP G Brazil Portugal Ivory Coast North Korea Brazil, then Portugal. Group H Spain Chile Honduras Switzerland Spain, then... I dunno, Switzerland? I'd say Spain will win. If Robben hadn't been injured though, I would have said Netherlands. Ah well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mecha Death Christ Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) You like soccer right? I like soccer. I like lollipops. .........Yo big guy .........That's a sucker. You like soccer right? I like soccer. One born every minute. .........Yo big guy. That's a sucker too. You like soccer right? I like soccer. I don't hit women. .........Yo big guy. I didn't say sock her! Oh and I'm going with Brazil just because. Edited June 11, 2010 by Super Mecha Death Christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 1-0 to South Africa now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mecha Death Christ Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 (edited) It's 1-1 now. We watch the Hispanic channels to see how long the guy can scream goooooooooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll. Edited June 12, 2010 by Super Mecha Death Christ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 BAFANA BAFANAAAAAAAAAAAAA! Hopefully, we make it to the second round. Tying with Mexico isn't so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrhesia Posted June 11, 2010 Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'd say Spain will win. If Robben hadn't been injured though, I would have said Netherlands. Ah well. Robben will be fit to play. Possibly not immediately, but... Well, I ended up somehow sleeping through an exciting match (at least for the 35 minutes I watched.) I also found out that the Mexican national anthem is about forty times at good as the Australian equivalent. Oh, it's 4:20 AM and conveniently the next match is on in ten minutes, so, I'mma drag myself back out to watch that. GODDAMN TRUMPETS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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