World Cup GDT: June 16th

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Shame about the dive, but a pretty great day for Muller. When's the last time you saw a hat trick in the World Cup?

Klose scored 3 or 4 against the Saudis in Japan. Can't remember any other recent ones off the top of my head.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

No wall and he still hits a player

[Locke]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

No wall and he still hits a player

Well, if Portugal play like this again then he'll likely be getting plenty of rest before next season.

This looks like a team that squeaked by Sweden in the playoffs.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Locke

Well, if Portugal play like this again then he'll likely be getting plenty of rest before next season.

This looks like a team that squeaked by Sweden in the playoffs.

Portugal finished second behind Russia in their group. Ronaldo makes them overhyped IMO.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Unsung player of the match has to be Jerome Boateng. He rose to the occasion and took Ronaldo out of the match

[Blaster86]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

You bet your buns I complain about diving.

In contrast, I don't find fans of your ilk to find it as contentious.

EDIT: maybe I missed it-- are you holding me to a higher moral regard?

For christ's sake put your condescension away! This is a public all ages forum.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by M*A*S*H 4077

Unsung player of the match has to be Jerome Boateng. He rose to the occasion and took Ronaldo out of the match

That is true, he pushed Ronaldo into more traffic in the middle.

Helps too that Nani was useless.

[Itse]

Portugal looking at another suspension. That's Raul Meireles with the fingers.

[Hessen]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

I think straight reds are 2 match suspensions.

A red card will be a single game suspension, regardless.

There is an artical already saying that although only a single game is required usually if you are sent off for violent conduct, as in this case, they go to 2 or even 3 game suspensions.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Hessen

A red card will be a single game suspension, regardless.

There is an artical already saying that although only a single game is required usually if you are sent off for violent conduct, as in this case, they go to 2 or even 3 game suspensions.

I thought it was for unsportsmanlike conduct. Could be either way I guess.

[SebC]

Did I imply that 2 vs. 4 should be a close game? Whoops.

[Ark2]

Portugal have always been pretenders IMO.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Ark2

Portugal have always been pretenders IMO.

No. Mostly a bunch of decent players with one superstar who tries to carry them afar. Also, see Sweden & Wales. With populations of 10 million it's quite impressive imo.

[PeteLFan]

The place is electric when these African teams play.

[Bagor]

How is that a foul? He stood his ground and the goalie ran into him.

Helluva start from the Nigerians. Love the jerseys also.

[Magnum PEI]

Love the lime green. Meanwhile Iran looks like something you'd wear playing racquetball.

[vennegoor of hesselink]

Essien and Kevin Prince Boateng reportedly not in Ghana's starting XI against the USA

[Bagor]

Very entertaining 0-0 half. Nigeria looks as if they will get it done on sheer athleticism.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Itse

Portugal looking at another suspension. That's Raul Meireles with the fingers.

What did Moutinho ever do to him?

[MillerTime GFG]

Originally Posted by Itse

Portugal looking at another suspension. That's Raul Meireles with the fingers.

Not his middle fingers...