World Cup South Africa, 2010 Thread

[GirlySports]

4-3 after 4

Paraguay one more to win....

[SeoulFire]

And millions rejoice in South Korea.

[GirlySports]

Paraguay wins 5-3!

I think the Japanese keeper went too early every time! Gave himself away.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Looks like we're heading to our first penalty shootout.

Those are never boring

Well done Paraguay! Penalties are nerve wracking.

Ok, I am proposing a Uruguay vs. Paraguay World Cup Final in order to determine once and for all which nation is 'Guay-est.'

Whos with me?

[nik-]

Shootouts still suck in every sport.

[GirlySports]

Japanese guy walked by my desk shaking his head.

#3? I knew when #3 walked up to take a kick we were in trouble.
High numbers should take penalties!

LOL

[Cactus Jack]

Originally Posted by HOZ

I am not sure why Chile plays so badly versus Brazil...but they seem to just show up to make a 90 minutes appearance and then leave with a loss.

It's like the Hawks Vs. Calgary. Chicago is bigger, stronger and more talented, thus, they dominate. Chile is talented but still young (5 of their starters were at the under 20 World Championship in Toronto 3 years ago) and they are small. Sadly, Brazil is the total package and has more quality.

How about that South American domination? 4 of the 5 are in to the final 8 and it would have been 5 if Chile didn't matchup against Brazil. I'm confident Chile could have won an elimination game against a team like the US, Ghana, Japan, Slovakia or South Korea.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by nik-

Shootouts still suck in every sport.

yeah but I'm not sure I wanted this particular game to go any further.
both teams pretty much gave up the last 15 minutes!

[Matty81]

The poor b who missed his shot. South America is performing great in this tourney.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Matty81

The poor b who missed his shot. South America is performing great in this tourney.

yup

wiki is so quick.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y%C5%ABichi_Komano

[Locke]

Interesting, thus far every team that won their group has progressed with the sole exception of the USA and potentially Spain should Portugal pull off the upset (which they wont!!).

That said, for some of the major teams perhaps coming in second in their group would have been better. For instance, had Germany come in second in their group they'd have had the road of:

USA - Uruguay - Holland/Brazil

rather than:

England - Argentina - Spain/Paraguay

While playing USA/England is basically a lateral move at best I'm sure the Germans would rather not play Argentina and vice versa.

And the South Americans are kicking serious ass. Theres likely going to be at least 1 in the final. Hell, FIFA could give MORE spots to SA and fewer to CONCACAF.

[VANFLAMESFAN]

Locke, I forgot about our bet..... I'm heading out the door to watch the game, so I won't see your reply, but how about 1 week of a sig/avatar of our choosing??

Nothing out of this world, like mine will probably be a Portugal flag and a Ronaldo pic or something.

Deal??

[Locke]

Originally Posted by VANFLAMESFAN

Locke, I forgot about our bet..... I'm heading out the door to watch the game, so I won't see your reply, but how about 1 week of a sig/avatar of our choosing??

Nothing out of this world, like mine will probably be a Portugal flag and a Ronaldo pic or something.

Deal??

Deal.

[Finny61]

Less then hour until Spain schools Portugal

[Regulator75]

[Bertuzzied]

^ blah. Watching that slow mo diving is alot worse. hehe

Can't blame the French coach for not wanting to shake other people's hands now.

[Locke]

[mmanzz]

GLad i didn ot have time to watch that game, figured it would be one of those. Paraguay's knockout games are always so long(France 98). PVR'd up to penalty kicks and I guess will get another long game in the quarterfinals.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by mmanzz

GLad i didn ot have time to watch that game, figured it would be one of those. Paraguay's knockout games are always so long(France 98). PVR'd up to penalty kicks and I guess will get another long game in the quarterfinals.

I doubt it, Paraguay take a different approach to each game, but I dont think you can blame Paraguay for this being a slow game, the Japanese basically stuffed their 18 yard box the whole game as is demonstrated by the 60/40 Paraguayan possession.

[Mango]

Originally Posted by Bertuzzied

^ blah. Watching that slow mo diving is alot worse. hehe

Can't blame the French coach for not wanting to shake other people's hands now.

Yikes - I kind of wish I didn't see that....