World Cup

[Rolfe]

Anyone following it?

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

I am, and will be. Even though I am nearly 60 this is only my sixth World Cup to follow.

I wanted Brasil to win last night, but several calls seemed dodgy to insure a home team win.

 

[Crabtownboy]

The yellow card that gave Brazil the penality show for their second goal seemed a huge mistake to me. The referee really blew that one. Also the Refs. blew it when they gave Neymar a yellow card instead of a red card for a flagrant foul earlier in the game.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

And the earlier yellow card that should have been red.

 

[Rolfe]

Brasil should have won, as expected; but without help from the officials.

Looking forward to today's Spain v. Netherlands match.

 

[Rolfe]

The yellow card that gave Brazil the penality show for their second goal seemed a huge mistake to me. The referee really blew that one.

When that happened, I thought that was Croatia' s end. Too much to come back from mentally.

 

[ShagNappy]

I have been looking forward to the WC for some time now. Soon as the yellow card that gave Brazil the PK came I knew it was business as usual with FIFA. Doubt I will watch any more matches. Even if FIFA were not one of the most corrupt organizations on the planet very few refs desire to call a match, but rather desire to be the star of the show and turn all eyes on themselves.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

Officiating quite poor in the Mexico match so far as well.

 

[Matt Black]

Wonder if the Manaus pitch will be ready for the England match at the weekend. Don't fancy our chances much; I hear the pilot of the England team's plane offered to keep the engines running for them...

 

[Rolfe]

Wonder if the Manaus pitch will be ready for the England match at the weekend. Don't fancy our chances much; I hear the pilot of the England team's plane offered to keep the engines running for them...

Not sure if accurate, but I heard that the U.S. manager does not think they will make it out of their group. Maybe in Qatar...

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

Not sure if accurate, but I heard that the U.S. manager does not think they will make it out of their group. Maybe in Qatar...

I hope he didn't say that. It would be inexcusable.

 

[Rolfe]

“For us talking about winning a World Cup, it’s just not realistic" -Jurgen Klinsmann

http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/bondy-hard-argue-jurgen-view-article-1.1825927

It appears that I was a bit off.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

“For us talking about winning a World Cup, it’s just not realistic" -Jurgen Klinsmann



http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/soccer/bondy-hard-argue-jurgen-view-article-1.1825927



It appears that I was a bit off.

Better, but still not wise. How about something like 'certainly, we are not the strongest side in the tournament. But I certainly think we can make it out of our group, and if so anything can happen.'

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

I think I have decided who to support

 

[Rolfe]

I think I have decided who to support

Presumably not Spain...:smilewinkgrin:

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

Presumably not Spain...:smilewinkgrin:

I always gave liked the Netherlands, but forgot how much

 

[Rolfe]

I always gave liked the Netherlands, but forgot how much

1-4. Wouldn't it be something if Spain did not get out of the group stage? Not predicting, but it is an interesting thought.

 

[NaasPreacher (C4K)]

I didn't predict this one. I picked Spain 3-1 even though I like the Dutch

 

[Rolfe]

1-5. :laugh:

 

[Rolfe]

I didn't predict this one. I picked Spain 3-1 even though I like the Dutch

Admit I thought 2-1 for Spain. Also prefer Holland.