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Post by Chicago Cubs GM on Jun 15, 2006 8:24:42 GMT -5
If so, what teams are you rooting for? And what was your favorite game.
I'm rooting for the U.S. who sucked along with Ukraine who also sucked in their first game. But then again, both countries played 2 tough teams.
My favorite games probably so far were:
Germany-Poland: 1-0 win for Germany
Australia-Japan: 3-1 win for Austrailia, where Austrailia got 3 goals in the final 10 minutes of the match.
Brazil-Croatia: Brazil won 1-0 but it was a pretty intense matchup and Croatia gave Brazil all they could handle.
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Post by Pittsburgh Pirates GM on Jun 15, 2006 8:50:30 GMT -5
that australia game was a great one......
i was a little disapointed with the US...although they could've gotten beaten a lot more. they just couldn't muster any offense and the czech's played quite well. IMO I think they could give Brazil a great match, and possibly come out on top.
I feel Italy is very vulnerable due to everything going on in their country with soccer and such...so if we beat them on saturday I say we make the 2nd round.......... Reason? Well we beat them and the Czech's beat Ghana...the group looks like this Czechs 6pts, US & Italy 3 each, and Ghana 0. We beat Ghana next week and the Czech's beat or tie Italy we go on.
I see all these polls and such and our country is giving us no chance? Why? We'd most likely lose to the Czech's anyways...if it was 1-0 with them scoring in like the 85th minute everyone would be like it's only the first game we'll move on..but 3-0 it's like no chance. what's the difference? An L is an L. That game could've been a Tie but the US missed 3 huge chances. the Reyna shot, and the 2 chances by then sub, now should be starter Eddie Johnson. It was a good game, and the US just missed opportunities to score.
if the US doesn't win I am going to be pulling for the Czech's....they showed a lot to me in the first game, especially with their offensive fire power and the stellar defense they played.
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Post by Los Angeles Dodgers GM on Jun 15, 2006 9:12:13 GMT -5
that australia game was a great one...... i was a little disapointed with the US...although they could've gotten beaten a lot more. they just couldn't muster any offense and the czech's played quite well. IMO I think they could give Brazil a great match, and possibly come out on top. do u honestly think the us have a chance? lol. theyre one of the worst teams in the whole tournament. they dont stand a chance against the european/african teams. |
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Post by Chicago Cubs GM on Jun 15, 2006 9:34:49 GMT -5
Well, the U.S. was really lacking in heart and soul with guys like DeMarcus Beasley not really doing much of anything. It starts with your top players and when they don't show any heart and don't play intense then you cannot expect them to win.
Hopefully, Arena's words to his players went to their hearts b/c if they didn't, the Italy game could be a disaster.
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Post by Pittsburgh Pirates GM on Jun 15, 2006 10:04:27 GMT -5
i agree cubs....but dodgers i wasn't talkin bout the us givin brazil a game...i'm talkin bout the czech's.
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Post by Chicago Cubs GM on Jun 15, 2006 13:26:22 GMT -5
Mexico has like the easiest road with Iran and Angola their first 2 games. Damn, I think they're one of the few teams with such easy ass games.
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Post by Pittsburgh Pirates GM on Jun 15, 2006 23:08:01 GMT -5
germany also has a very easy road, as does Brazil....how did some of these groups get so easy and then the US one becoming like the group from hell. i think they're out to get us americans. lol
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Post by Los Angeles Dodgers GM on Jun 16, 2006 0:18:34 GMT -5
i agree cubs....but dodgers i wasn't talkin bout the us givin brazil a game...i'm talkin bout the czech's. my misunderstanding |
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Post by Chicago Cubs GM on Jun 16, 2006 8:13:27 GMT -5
germany also has a very easy road, as does Brazil....how did some of these groups get so easy and then the US one becoming like the group from hell. i think they're out to get us americans. lol Yea Germany has it pretty easy although Ecuador is a dangerous team but it doesn't matter since both are into the 2nd round I wouldn't say that Brazil has it that easy. They played a real good Croatian team, plus Japan isn't that bad and Australia really surprised Japan with that win. There's easier groups than the one Brazil's in. |
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