2014 World Cup

[MattBaker]

our 20-year-old CRT tv

Never once change flats. Carrying those beasts is the worst.

 

[SolarLiner]

France might go without Frank Ribéry. It was our only chance to be decent, unfortunately ...

 

[thor36]

France might go without Frank Ribéry. It was our only chance to be decent, unfortunately ...

Stars just keep getting dropped out one after another, I wonder who's next:facepalm:

 

[Urwumpe]

Stars just keep getting dropped out one after another, I wonder who's next:facepalm:

The German Marco Reus got badly injured in the final test match yesterday and will very likely miss the tournament.

 

[Codz]

The US got a good win over Nigeria today, with Jozy Altidore breaking a scoring cold snap with two nice goals.

 

[Codz]

Highlights from the aforementioned game. The size, and enthusiasm of that crowd illustrates rather well how large soccer is getting around the country.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhjLa2-iR4k&list=PLAEF8360D91FAF7BA"]MNT vs. Nigeria: Highlights - June 7, 2014 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[kamaz]

In germany, people at least don't take ridiculously overpriced consumer loans to buy their new TVs. Private debt in Bosnia is probably going to double. Who can takes a loan to fly to Brazil. Who can't takes a loan to buy a larger TV set. People will be selling land titles and houses to get over there... :facepalm:

A good occassion to cheaply purchase some quality real estate...

 

[insanity]

A Beginner's Guide to the World Cup:
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/...rs-guide-to-the-world-cup-awards-9530038.html

 

[Cosmic Penguin]

My predictions:

Group A
1st: Brazil
2nd: Croatia

Group B
1st: Netherlands
2nd: Spain

Group C
1st: Japan
2nd: Colombia

Group D
1st: Uruguay
2nd: Italy

Group E
1st: France
2nd: Switzerland

Group F
1st: Argentina
2nd: Bosnia

Group G
1st: Germany
2nd: USA

Group H
1st: Belgium
2nd: Russia

Round of 16:
Brazil vs Spain -> Brazil W
Japan vs Italy -> Italy W
France vs Bosnia -> France W
Germany vs Russia -> Germany W
Croatia vs Netherlands -> Netherlands W
Colombia vs Uruguay -> Uruguay W
Switzerland vs Argentina -> Argentina W
USA vs Belgium -> USA W

Quarter-finals
Brazil vs Italy -> Italy W
France vs Germany -> Germany W
Netherlands vs Uruguay -> Netherlands W
Argentina vs USA -> Argentina W

Semi-finals
Italy vs Germany -> Germany W
Netherlands vs Argentina -> Netherlands W

3rd place
Italy vs Argentina -> Argentina W

Final
Germany vs Netherlands -> Germany W

 

[Ripley]

 

[sorindafabico]

My predictions:

Final
Germany vs Netherlands -> Germany W

A full-European final in american soil? This will not going to happen

 

[Urwumpe]

A full-European final in american soil? This will not going to happen

I agree - should Argentina ever get this far in the world cup, they would win against the Netherlands.

The important question is: How will Brazil play today?

Should they fail to win, things will get wild.

 

[Cosmic Penguin]

I agree - should Argentina ever get this far in the world cup, they would win against the Netherlands.

The important question is: How will Brazil play today?

Should they fail to win, things will get wild.

1:1 I guess - even without Mario Mandzukic Croatia is a well known formidable all-rounded team, and I guess when facing the group's strongest opponent, both teams would be playing defensively. So here you go. :tiphat:

 

[Urwumpe]

1:1 I guess - even without Mario Mandzukic Croatia is a well known formidable all-rounded team, and I guess when facing the group's strongest opponent, both teams would be playing defensively. So here you go. :tiphat:

Well, they also have Olic, who is currently in a great shape here in Wolfsburg. Had been our best attacker. And Perisic was also a very good player in the last season.

 

[sorindafabico]

Brazil wins all group stage matches, IMO. Thereafter I don't know, the eighth-finals will be very tough.

The opening ceremony starts in a while.

 

[Urwumpe]

Brazil wins all group stage matches, IMO. Thereafter I don't know, the eighth-finals will be very tough.

The opening ceremony starts in a while.

Well, you know. Its Brazil. When it is impossible to lose a game - they will make it. :lol: Especially, because it is all about Neymar... a very gifted player, with the tendency to forget this from time to time.

 

[sorindafabico]

Well, you know. Its Brazil. When it is impossible to lose a game - they will make it. :lol: Especially, because it is all about Neymar... a very gifted player, with the tendency to forget this from time to time.

We usually do this in advanced stages, like in 1950, 1982 and 1990.


Meanwhile...

:lol:

 

[thor36]

Great save by Alexander Gerst aboard ISS ! If Germany can keep that form on the ground too they will be a very unwelcome opponent =))

I am not entirely sure what to make of today's game, so much is in the air :lol: But I expect a draw. Also that would make the coming games very interesting ( to a neutral viewer like myself ). In any case I wish for a great match and a great tournament as well, good luck all teams !

 

[Codz]

Here we go!

 

[Urwumpe]

Wow... three players of my local club VfL Wolfsburg on the pitch...

Olic, Perisic and Gustavo...

Here we go