06-11-2014, 04:30 PM
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#101
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I can't believe how many Dutch fans are in this thread, which is fantastic. If you aint Dutch, you aint much.
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06-11-2014, 06:29 PM
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#102
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Marshmallow Maiden
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Calgary
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My allegiance is with Croatia (when Canada isn't involved) and if they can make it to the knockout stages, I'll be a happy camper. A win against Mexico is critical and not a draw.
I believe Germany will win.
A lot of pundits are picking Brazil. If it is a South American nation, I don't think it'll be them.
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06-11-2014, 06:46 PM
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#103
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Originally Posted by rubecube
Does anyone know formation Uruguay was primarily rolling with in qualifiers? You'd think those three would merit some kind of 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3, although didn't Liverpool run some 4-4-2 this year where Suarez found success?
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they also used a 4-3-1-2 with Forlan behind Suarez/Cavani at times
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06-11-2014, 07:34 PM
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#104
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mango
My allegiance is with Croatia (when Canada isn't involved) and if they can make it to the knockout stages, I'll be a happy camper. A win against Mexico is critical and not a draw.
I believe Germany will win.
A lot of pundits are picking Brazil. If it is a South American nation, I don't think it'll be them.
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Against my better judgement, I back England.
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06-11-2014, 10:30 PM
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#105
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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06-12-2014, 06:46 AM
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#106
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Calgary
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Happy opening day!
I have brazil winning 2-1
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06-12-2014, 07:49 AM
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#107
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: NYYC
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I predict that the Belgians will be the surprise of the tournament.
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06-12-2014, 07:57 AM
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#108
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Calgary AB
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^^ I think thats everyones pick for dark horse. They have a solid squad.
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06-12-2014, 08:01 AM
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#109
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Ya Belgium is right up there with anybody on talent right now, I don't even think they are an underdog or unknown, they are one of the top teams talent wise, they just don't have much big tournament experience. Still I think their fans would be disappointed with less than quarters for them.
Hopefully Brazil opens with a bang tonight. No disrespect to Croatia but having the home team go on a bit of a run is vital for a really great tournament.
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06-12-2014, 08:20 AM
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#110
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Next to My Neighbour
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Originally Posted by troutman
Holland is a province in the Netherlands.
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Maybe I'm old school - my parents, both Dutch immigrants, always called it Holland when I was a kid.
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06-12-2014, 08:29 AM
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#111
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: East London
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Originally Posted by GirlySports
what a joke. 250 million dollar stadium in Manaus
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To be fair, the pitch was in pristine conditions a little while back and its current state is due to over fertilization rather than a lack of preparation.
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Originally Posted by Table 5
I predict that the Belgians will be the surprise of the tournament.
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I was watching SoccerCentral yesterday evening and Bobby McMahon made an interesting point. Can we really pick a dark horse? Isn't a dark horse the one that comes out of the dark unknown and surprises people?
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06-12-2014, 08:37 AM
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#112
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Lifetime Suspension
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Columbia doesnt seem to be getting much love, what does everyone think about there chances?
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06-12-2014, 08:56 AM
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#113
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Burke Salad
Columbia doesnt seem to be getting much love, what does everyone think about there chances?
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They'd be a whole different story if Falcao was playing.
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06-12-2014, 09:16 AM
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#114
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Originally Posted by Matty81
Ya Belgium is right up there with anybody on talent right now, I don't even think they are an underdog or unknown, they are one of the top teams talent wise, they just don't have much big tournament experience. Still I think their fans would be disappointed with less than quarters for them.
Hopefully Brazil opens with a bang tonight. No disrespect to Croatia but having the home team go on a bit of a run is vital for a really great tournament.
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I think we're going to see a draw.
People like to talk about the poor back 4 of Brazil, but I wonder how many watched Thiago Silva, hes one of the best CBs around. Sure Dante and Luiz arent the greatest help but they're not terrible either.
Actually, David Luiz is an extremely good CB when his head is in the game as we saw at the Confederations Cup, but getting his head into the game is practically impossible!
Croatian goals are likely going to have to come from Mandzukic or Modric, I think Mandzukic will likely be marked out, but Modric might be able to get something from midfield.
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06-12-2014, 09:22 AM
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#115
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#1 Goaltender
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Calgary...Alberta, Canada
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I'll stick with my hope for "Anybody But Italy or Portugal".
I will make more detailed picks based on photos of hot female fans in the stands.
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06-12-2014, 09:33 AM
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#116
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: East London
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
They'd be a whole different story if Falcao was playing.
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I heard that the rest of the team is in fine form and they shouldn't be taken too lightly.
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Originally Posted by The Goon
I will make more detailed picks based on photos of hot female fans in the stands.
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Wise choice, can't be making uneducated decisions of such gravity.
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06-12-2014, 09:38 AM
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#117
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Addick
I heard that the rest of the team is in fine form and they shouldn't be taken too lightly.
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Sometimes having your star player go down galvanizes the team rather than breaks them, Colombia are still an excellent squad, but their goalscoring ability is now in serious doubt.
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Originally Posted by Addick
Wise choice, can't be making uneducated decisions of such gravity.
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Indeed. However, this is Brazil so it shouldnt be a problem.
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06-12-2014, 09:46 AM
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#118
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Locke
I think we're going to see a draw.
People like to talk about the poor back 4 of Brazil, but I wonder how many watched Thiago Silva, hes one of the best CBs around. Sure Dante and Luiz arent the greatest help but they're not terrible either.
Actually, David Luiz is an extremely good CB when his head is in the game as we saw at the Confederations Cup, but getting his head into the game is practically impossible!
Croatian goals are likely going to have to come from Mandzukic or Modric, I think Mandzukic will likely be marked out, but Modric might be able to get something from midfield.
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Thaigo Silva will go crazy babysitting Luiz, Alves and Marcello who will all be bombing forward. The key to Brazil defense will be holding midfielder Luis Gustavo who has to cover for these guys.
Mandzukic is suspended.
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06-12-2014, 09:51 AM
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#119
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GirlySports
Thaigo Silva will go crazy babysitting Luiz, Alves and Marcello who will all be bombing forward. The key to Brazil defense will be holding midfielder Luis Gustavo who has to cover for these guys.
Mandzukic is suspended.
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I didnt know he was suspended.
Very true, a lot of the defending is going to be done by Gustavo and Silva.
I have to say though, Marcelo and Alves as wingbacks brings back a lot of memories of watching Roberto Carlos and Cafu bombing up and down the wings.
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06-12-2014, 09:59 AM
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#120
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: sector 7G
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Not a huge fan of soccer, but I love this tournament. This is the one sport where I don't really have a team. I have an Italian friend who gets all worked up and has a great time, another from Portugal, a few from work are going for Nigeria and Ghana. Too bad Canada sucks hard at soccer. I have a Brasil national jersey I bought on the beach in Rio a few years ago. I honeymooned in Costa Rica years ago and enjoyed how much they loved the game. I don't know...
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