World cup 2014

Mike Lucey · 13 Jun 2014, 21:30

Thats a big upset for Spain! The goal they got was from a fluky penalty also. The Dutch look good when they play ball! They started out very dirty and were lucky not to loose at least one player. Then again maybe this was their tactic ... rough Spain up and then play ball.

I'd say van Persie's goal could well be the goal of the tournament. I have never seen one as good

FIFA will never bring in a video ref. How else would they be able to somewhat control the end results. They appear to be a very corrupt bunch at the top. Look at the talks of bribery in relation with the decision to hold the World Cup in Qatar http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jun/01/qatar-2022-world-cup-allegations-fifa-revote

Give Brazil the World Cup now, say Croatia after being robbed by Japanese referee who 'didn't speak English'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup/10897316/Give-Brazil-the-World-Cup-now-say-Croatia-after-being-robbed-by-Japanese-referee-who-didnt-speak-English.htmln

dukejazz · 13 Jun 2014, 22:42

blocked it on copyright grounds?.

Try your brower

Brazil the World Cup | google.com

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kaas · 14 Jun 2014, 09:54

@solo said:

First upset, Netherlands destroy champs Spain 5-1
Robben and Van Persie were frigging awesome.

That was a nice surprise! Watched it in a pub and people weren't surprised Spain took the lead and even expected much worse to come. Expectations in the Netherlands were quite low for this team. Defense sometimes f... up or players go berserk and get send off.
But, tournaments have their own logic and unexpected results sometimes happen (remember Greece who won Euro 2004). Will be very interesting to see what happens if they have to play more defensive playing teams or if the same kind of pressure is put on them.
For now though: Go Oranje!!

hvanessen · 14 Jun 2014, 10:31

This team from The Netherlands have 14 players from the "school" off Feyenoord Rotterdam.
Long ago in 1974 the dutch also played with most players from Feyenoord.

The whole defense is from Feyenoord, thats why the defense is so strong, the players know each other very well. I think we can go know with know problems to the finals against Brazil

Box · 14 Jun 2014, 16:19

I'm many selestial hours ahead so feel free to send me lots of money via PayPal so you can bet with impunity. If you need proof of my accuracy I can email my predictions, but only after the cheque has cleared.

solo · 15 Jun 2014, 00:53

Ugh! England!

holmes1977 · 15 Jun 2014, 05:08

@solo said:

Ugh! England!

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I enjoyed the game. It was the most flair Ive seen England play in a WC finals for a long long time. Sterling was Epic.

alexandre sk · 15 Jun 2014, 05:34

Here on Brazil a lot of people ( I think 10 - 20% ) want Brazil team be defeated. All because of politics, we really hate our president, and some believe that the team loosing can make her loose some votes.

Here people saying very politely "hey Dilma go f*** yourself" Yes we are a very polite people

but the games are really good. Spain looses so bad.

solo · 15 Jun 2014, 12:22

@alexandre sk said:

Here on Brazil a lot of people ( I think 10 - 20% ) want Brazil team be defeated. All because of politics, we really hate our president, and some believe that the team loosing can make her loose some votes.

Here people saying very politely "hey Dilma go f*** yourself" Yes we are a very polite people

but the games are really good. Spain looses so bad.

On the other side people are worried that if Brazil does lose that it will make the people even more mad and could result in widespread violence and even an end to the tournament.
I do look forward to and hope for a Spain vs Brazil knockout game.

Rich O Brien · 15 Jun 2014, 13:07

Eng v Ita was a great game

alexandre sk · 15 Jun 2014, 22:53

@solo said:

On the other side people are worried that if Brazil does lose that it will make the people even more mad and could result in widespread violence and even an end to the tournament.
I do look forward to and hope for a Spain vs Brazil knockout game.

Maybe But I don't think will happen. Police is well organized and violence is mainly made by some small groups. If Brazil looses will be big riots but non violent, I hope.

Gareth · 16 Jun 2014, 01:39

Australia are world champions once again after thrashing the Netherlands 6 - 1.....!!!

oh....hang on....this topic is about Soccer....and Australia don't do so well at that.

In fact the Netherlands are about to seek revenge on Australia later this week after what we did to their Hockey team.....I have a feeling it won't be a very pretty score line.....!!

solo · 16 Jun 2014, 04:30

@gareth said:

Australia are world champions once again after thrashing the Netherlands 6 - 1.....!!!

oh....hang on....this topic is about Soccer....and Australia don't do so well at that.

In fact the Netherlands are about to seek revenge on Australia later this week after what we did to their Hockey team.....I have a feeling it won't be a very pretty score line.....!!

lol @ Kookaburras, there is just no respect for lawn hockey.

Rich O Brien · 16 Jun 2014, 07:21

Argies woke up in 2nd half. At least their manager recognised that his starting 11 weren't the right choice.

JQL · 16 Jun 2014, 12:21

@solo said:

Yeah, I wan England to win as Italy are my team's (Germany) kryptonite.

Solo let's hope italy shares some of it's knowledge with us then... We will need it if we are to stand against the all mighty german team today at 5h00... after skipping work, to get the kids at school and before preparing dinner, just to make it on time to get them to bed and still watch the next match at 20h00...

It's ruining my life and it will make me feel miserable if Portugal looses to Germany today... I hate the WC!

numerobis · 16 Jun 2014, 18:41

@jql said:

...it will make me feel miserable if Portugal looses to Germany today... I hate the WC!

4:0 ...sorry

david_h · 16 Jun 2014, 18:45

This is what makes soccer or "futbal" so great and at the top of my Must Ignore List.

Soccer is dangerous

utiler · 16 Jun 2014, 23:10

@solo said:

@gareth said:

Australia are world champions once again after thrashing the Netherlands 6 - 1.....!!!

oh....hang on....this topic is about Soccer....and Australia don't do so well at that.

In fact the Netherlands are about to seek revenge on Australia later this week after what we did to their Hockey team.....I have a feeling it won't be a very pretty score line.....!!

lol @ Kookaburras, there is just no respect for lawn hockey.

I'm optimistic, call me Australia.... I think we'll get closer to Netherlands that Spain did.

And Germany 4-0 over Portugal??? Gee, some big names conceding big scores!!

Germany V Netherlands in the final.

Gareth · 16 Jun 2014, 23:54

@solo said:

@gareth said:

Australia are world champions once again after thrashing the Netherlands 6 - 1.....!!!

oh....hang on....this topic is about Soccer....and Australia don't do so well at that.

In fact the Netherlands are about to seek revenge on Australia later this week after what we did to their Hockey team.....I have a feeling it won't be a very pretty score line.....!!

lol @ Kookaburras, there is just no respect for lawn hockey.

Indeed there is no respect.......that's cos it isn't even real grass any more...!

dukejazz · 17 Jun 2014, 05:38

My confidence is soaring from today's game 2-1 win over Ghana, the team that knocked us Americans' out of the last two World Cups.

It's is a big deal win for USA
Fans Go Wild Reacting To Stunning U.S. World Cup Win Against Ghana | huffingtonpost.com