2014 World Cup

[thor36]

Hey German friends, what about that match !? Don't you think it's going to be a boring world champs for you, beating teams this way ?

Galactic Penguin, you predicted the total number of goals well. But that score was really crazy... And Pepe in his style of course. Now watching Iran - Nigeria, it's a candidate for lamest match of the tournament :facepalm: Or at least first rounds definitely.

 

[sorindafabico]

Horrible match at Curitiba.

Germany is a favourite!

 

[Urwumpe]

Hey German friends, what about that match !? Don't you think it's going to be a boring world champs for you, beating teams this way ?

Galactic Penguin, you predicted the total number of goals well. But that score was really crazy... And Pepe in his style of course. Now watching Iran - Nigeria, it's a candidate for lamest match of the tournament :facepalm: Or at least first rounds definitely.

Well... look at the results of Germany at the past first matches of a world championship.

2002: Germany-Saudi Arabia 8-0
2006: Germany-Costa Rica 4-2
2010: Germany-Australia 4-0
2014: Germany-Portugal 4-0

 

[thor36]

Yep, commentator pointed out this great record by Germany. I hope I will remember it 4 years hence, if I will be placing any bets

 

[Codz]

Let's go USA!

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GOAL!!!

 

[astrosammy]

Wow! Can't go to bed now...

 

[MattBaker]

Well... look at the results of Germany at the past first matches of a world championship.

And the second matches:

1994: Germany-Spain 1-1
1998: Germany-Yugoslavia 2-2
2002: Germany-Ireland 1-1
2006: Germany-Poland 1-0 (goal in the 91st minute)
2010: Germany-Serbia 0-1

So...Ghana is going to have a good time?

 

[sorindafabico]

The World Cup’s Climate Wild Card

 

[Codz]

That Altidore injury was sickening.

 

[Swigert]

The US against Ghana? It's 1 (US)-0 (Ghana) currently...I don't see how Ghana is losing...We don't play much soccer here in the States; it's mostly our version of football and baseball here.

 

[Codz]

The US against Ghana? It's 1 (US)-0 (Ghana) currently...I don't see how Ghana is losing...We don't play much soccer here in the States; it's mostly our version of football and baseball here.

Clearly you haven't been paying attention to American soccer in the last five years.

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Oh, yes!!! GOAL!!!

 

[DanM]

I have no idea how we managed to win a game.

 

[sorindafabico]

Breathtaking second half between US and Ghana!

 

[Codz]

We win!!!

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I have no idea how we managed to win a game.

That sort of American pessimism is getting old.

 

[DanM]

That sort of American pessimism is getting old.

I don't disagree, we just aren't too known for our soccer.

 

[Cosmic Penguin]

Oh my word YEEEESSS!!!! The next match of Portugal and USA will be very interesting, and if the American team manage to get a point out of it (not unfathomable given how poor Portugal did against Germany - everyone except C. Ronaldo and Nani) they are almost there..... :yes:

 

[Codz]

I don't disagree, we just aren't too known for our soccer.

Sorry, I'm just used to having to defend our team from everyone who was sure that we'd get blown out by Ghana.

 

[MattBaker]

everyone except C. Ronaldo and Nani

Everyone including C. Ronaldo and Nani, especially C. Ronaldo. Besides one free kick he was practically dead.

 

[DanM]

Sorry, I'm just used to having to defend our team from everyone who was sure that we'd get blown out by Ghana.

Didn't our own coach say he didn't expect the team to get anywhere? :facepalm:

 

[MattBaker]

Didn't our own coach say he didn't expect the team to get anywhere? :facepalm:

Unless they manage to get at least a draw against Portugal they won't get anywhere.