Official 2014 Brazil World Cup thread

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Acey

Hoping there's a site to watch games streaming with decent quality... surely I'll be able to find a local establishment showing games. No cable over here in this third world country (Edmonton)

Pretty sure they're all being shown on cbc.ca.

[cam_wmh]

Outside of RVP & Robben that Dutch squad is rubbish

[Howie_16]

AUF GEHTS DEUTSCHLAND! Thought I'd share this catchy ballad with my CP brothers & sisters. Enjoy this World Cup, especially if you cheer for the same team I do.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Acey

Hoping there's a site to watch games streaming with decent quality... surely I'll be able to find a local establishment showing games. No cable over here in this third world country (Edmonton)

Rabbit ears!? It's on CBC! (and cbc.ca)

and...

ATTENTION NERDS: ZONAL MARKING RELEASED 16 TACTICAL PREVIEWS TODAY

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by troutman

Can you add to the list?

Sweeper: A defender that does not necessarily mark a man but sits back behind the defence as the last line of defence to clear up (sweep) any balls/opponents that may make it through.

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

anyone have any wild out of the blue predictions?

Chile for the quarters.
Phil Jones to get sent off.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by J79

True, however the same was said about the team 4 years ago.
But we had a pretty easy draw in 2010.

I dont know about that, I think that 2010 Dutch team was one of the best squads in a long time, its simply a shame they couldnt get along. Now they have a much weaker team but they're still keeping the 'Three Horsemen' of Sneijder/RvP/Robben who have basically been the cornerstone of Holland for years despite the fact that they outright hate each other.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Locke

I dont know about that, I think that 2010 Dutch team was one of the best squads in a long time, its simply a shame they couldnt get along. Now they have a much weaker team but they're still keeping the 'Three Horsemen' of Sneijder/RvP/Robben who have basically been the cornerstone of Holland for years despite the fact that they outright hate each other.

Does anyone anywhere like these guys? I mean they're good players, but they basically ooze douchiness through the TV screen.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Locke

I dont know about that, I think that 2010 Dutch team was one of the best squads in a long time, its simply a shame they couldnt get along. Now they have a much weaker team but they're still keeping the 'Three Horsemen' of Sneijder/RvP/Robben who have basically been the cornerstone of Holland for years despite the fact that they outright hate each other.

Core of their defense couldn't qualify for Europa, mediocre keeper & De Guzman for Strootman is a backwards.

Compound with the poisoned trifecta and they're reminisce of the French in 2010.

My prediction:
The Spanish shred them apart in game one, expediting the mutiny.

[J79]

Originally Posted by Locke

I dont know about that, I think that 2010 Dutch team was one of the best squads in a long time, its simply a shame they couldnt get along. Now they have a much weaker team but they're still keeping the 'Three Horsemen' of Sneijder/RvP/Robben who have basically been the cornerstone of Holland for years despite the fact that they outright hate each other.

I don't think that is true.

RvP and Sneijder had their troubles, but that was even before the 2010 WC.
It's no issue over the last couple of years.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by J79

I don't think that is true.

RvP and Sneijder had their troubles, but that was even before the 2010 WC.
It's no issue over the last couple of years.

It's also been an issue winning games since.

[Ark2]

Italy makes a finals appearance every 6 years, and since they made it to the finals in the 2012 Euro Cup, I am not expecting much from them in this tournament. I will be happy if they just make it past the group stage.

[J79]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

Core of their defense couldn't qualify for Europa, mediocre keeper & De Guzman for Strootman is a backwards.

Compound with the poisoned trifecta and they're reminisce of the French in 2010.

My prediction:
The Spanish shred them apart in game one, expediting the mutiny.

Yes, too many Eredivisie players... especially on defence.
Cillessen isn't a mediocre keeper. In fact, if I look at all WC squads there are maybe 3 or 4 goalies ahead of Cillessen. Believe me.
His style is pretty much the same as Courtois. (boring but effective)

Spain will win, however it won't be a big win.
Spain always struggles the first match of a tournament. We usually start of strong.
I'd say 2-0 or 3-1 Spain.

I just don't want to see Robben go one on one with Cassilas. That will bring back some painful memories.
(and if it happens, I bet he will score this time)

[GirlySports]

Holland wasn't that good in 2010. Brazil had them by the nuts in the quarterfinal until Mello's own goal then got sent off and Julio Cesar went walkabout. that was 15 minutes of madness for a great Brazillian team.

Then Holland beat a Suarez-less Uruguay and then went violent against Spain.

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Holland wasn't that good in 2010. Brazil had them by the nuts in the quarterfinal until Mello's own goal then got sent off and Julio Cesar went walkabout. that was 15 minutes of madness for a great Brazillian team.

Then Holland beat a Suarez-less Uruguay and then went violent against Spain.

Absolutely flawed logic. Brazil did NOT have them by the nuts. Holland were well worth the win in that game. Controlled the second half even before the sending off.

And you cannot equate the psychotic behaviour of one player and the absence of another with a completely different team being bad.

Agreed that there tactics were terrible in the final.

[Addick]

Originally Posted by KootenayFlamesFan

I usually expect a lot out of my Dutch teams and they let me down, this year my expectations are low, so hopefully they'll do something.

I expect them to lose to Spain, the Chile game is a must-win.

I'll be at the NDL-CHI match. It's going to be a bit awkward if Twatface scores, elation and disgust at the same time.

*Clap, Clap, Clap*
*Wanker Gesture*
Repeat

[Sylvanfan]

So is there anyone who can hold Spain's jockstrap yet , or do they get to keep defaulting on debt and stay in the EU because they keep beating the rest of Europe at football? Maybe one of their new world countries will be able to knock off their old world rulers this time.

What will be this years Vulvuzela, or whatever those bloody things were?

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

So is there anyone who can hold Spain's jockstrap yet , or do they get to keep defaulting on debt and stay in the EU because they keep beating the rest of Europe at football? Maybe one of their new world countries will be able to knock off their old world rulers this time.

What will be this years Vulvuzela, or whatever those bloody things were?

Welcome to the thread.
First I've read of the Spanish being overwhelming favourites. Dated conversation.

IMO the Brazilians are the marginal favourites. Western Hemisphere W.C + Weather + at Home.

[SebC]

England!

[corporatejay]

Cheering for the Americans. USA, a-okay.