Now, let's talk some SOCCER!

FULL TIME

ITALY vs GHANA 2-0

40' A.Pirlo 1-0
83' V. Iaquinta 2-0

 

40th minute: Andrea Pirlo opens the score for Italy with a long-distance shot

 

83rd minute: Substitute Vincenzo Iaquinta (Ita) finally make something happen here again: 2-0 for ITALY

 

FULL TIME
Decent & expected victory for the Squadra Azzurri: 2-0 over Ghana.

Tomorrow: Brasil. I'll skip that one- work to be done.

Play on, and for now: Goodnight
slam

 

From despair to elation in six minutes.

The WIZARDS of OZ.

 

Gotta love those Brit oddsmakers!

England's Rooney in TT match!

3/1....yellow card

25/1....stretchered off

50/1....red card

Place your bets people!

Play on, big ed

Ps...and he's supposed to be their savior!!

 

I am getting sick of all those yellow cards, com on referees let's play soccer.

France - Switzerland 0-0 (8 yellow cards?)

I almost fell asleep

Gerard

 

Wont get to see any matches today...will watch tapes later. It has been my experience that the players usually beg for a card by their antics. As the Refs have been given more leeway to control the game I'm (hopefully) sure there will be fewer as the games progress.

As always....player safety is paramount!

But I hear you...a 0-0 match can be a great one....or a snoozer!!

O'ranje gets Ivory Coast next.....I'm gonna watch that one!! I've had my eye on Van Persie all year.

Play on, big ed

 

I'll keep my eye on Van Nistelrooy: It's DO or DIE for him next Friday, and knowing him -and his stats!- a little... my bet is: DO.
Expecting an (goal-)eruption from Ruud-Ruud-Ruud.
Otherwise: It's exit for Van-the-Man and welcome Dirk Kuijt.

(Van Persie is allowed to score in between though )

Play on,
slam

 

Can somebody please explain to me why I did overlook Spain -until today?

 

Right on...slammer,

Weren't they something!

Tunisia and the Saudis played a good match too! 2 - 2

Germany had another stinker against Poland....1 - 0 ... can't wait to see them against Ecuador!

Can't wait for the other shoe to drop on somebody.

Play on, big ed

 

Oooooh I better not comment on this game at all, otherwise I'd most certainly would be BANNED FOR LIFE from this forum...

 

Rather stunning

 

To say the least.....

I'm no football expert but another stunning thing to me is how United States can be ranked 5th in the world. I would think there would be many teams ahead of them.



snowbound

 

As slammer will not comment on the Germany fiascos for fear of being banned from this Forum....I will not comment on the US team for fear of losing my citizenship. Cripes...I might be deported to Canadoodia! I am so hoping that Germany gets toasted by Ecuador. I'm even wishing that the US gets their heads out of their rear and surprise the "Pastas"!

The FIFA ranking system has been fodder for much mirth and merriment since day 1!

Play on, big ed

How do you say "OUCH" in Canadoodian?

 

Yippee-Yo-Ki-Yeaaa!

Ecuador 3....Costa Rica 0! Are now top of the Group and assured 2nd Round!!

Meet the "Huns" next! Can't wait!!

Watta Tourney, big ed

 

Oops...England beat TT 2 -0!

Try as he might Ferdinand attempted to score for TT in the 1st half but Terry saved his bacon!!

As I have lost all reality I'm not sure if the Lions played well or not!

I guess the Brits advance by default.

Sweden Paraguay next....have to go to Library and mow lawn. This ones up for grabs.

Play on, big ed

Ps...Should be 3 good ones tomorrow!

 

Sweden 1...Para 0

Sweden has to beat or tie Eng....if a loss and TT beats Paraguay ...goal differential ...I think!

For once I hope England plays like the should and TT goes nuts!!

Lovin it so far, big ed

Ps....Tomorrow O'ranje and Ivory Coast....should be a good one!!

 

Okay Holland & Ivory Coast,

After the last matches of this worldcup-day I wanna say just one thing to you for tomorrow:

Let's show the rest of the world that a soccer-match is worthwile in all / the whole 90 minutes! (And not just the last 5 of them)

It IS possible to score BEFORE the 90th minute, you know!
And I know for sure you will...

Yes Ed, this will be a good one...!

Play on!
slam

 

Guess what?

England and Germany could meet in the later stages!

I predict an exciting match ending in a tie......8 - 8!

Go to penalty kicks...44 shots later...one of them concedes!

History in the making...folks, big ed

 

ORANGE NIGHT IN STUTTGART TONIGHT


Netherlands vs Ivory Coast


While Dutch supporters will be in the majority in Stuttgart tonight, African fans will contribute their part; It will be a great atmosphere, everyone will be wearing orange.
Expecting an great game! Very curious about the creativity and strength of the African players.
If you can't stand the colour orange, better not watch tonight..
But if you love attractive attacking football, you better do.
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Yep the whole stadium will be in orange which contributes to a HOT game, 18:00 CEST.
But not only the game will be hot, also the temp in Stuttgart is very high and the air very humid.
So guys/galls: not to much beer then today, take water instead so every now and then
( I watch in the local PROATHUUS Joris, enjoy the game(s) )

Gerard

 

But first, in 45 minutes:

Balkan bravado needed against Argentina!

 

Thanks and you too!
I'll be at the pub, but whatever might happen: tomorrow I'm going on holiday
(Oh, and I will drink a beer, or two...)

Come on Orange..err..let's rephrase this for today: HUP HOLLAND HUP

Play on!
Slam

 

Woof!....last I dared to look Argentina 6 .. Mont/Serb 0

Must be playing basketball!