World Cup GDT: June 28th

[SebC]

Saturday, June 28th

10:00 AM Brazil (3, 2-1-0) vs. Chile (14, 2-0-1)
2:00 PM Colombia (8, 3-0-0) vs. Uruguay (7, 2-0-1)

Numbers in brackets are FIFA rankings followed by W-D-L in the group stage.

Bracket:

Spoiler!

(from CBC)

[Locke]

If Holland make it past Mexico then the Dutch should be thrilled because theres a great chance that the Netherlands make the final.

[SebC]

Originally Posted by Locke

If Holland make it past Mexico then the Dutch should be thrilled because theres a great chance that the Netherlands make the final.

You'd bet against Messi?

[Locke]

Originally Posted by SebC

You'd bet against Messi?

Yes.

Bagging a few goals against Bosnia, Nigeria and Iran isnt the same thing as playing against established teams.

And even then Messi barely managed it. Holland arent Real Zaragoza or whoever.

[Itse]

Originally Posted by Locke

If Holland make it past Mexico then the Dutch should be thrilled because theres a great chance that the Netherlands make the final.

Same goes for Mexico. Those two teams are IMO the top 2 championship candidates on that side of the bracket.

So far Argentina hasn't impressed me. Messi is great obviously, but the rest of the team has been so-so. I won't be surprised if they get beaten before they even reach the top 4. (Not that I'll be surprised if they do make it through either, of course.)

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Itse

Same goes for Mexico. Those two teams are IMO the top 2 championship candidates on that side of the bracket.

So far Argentina hasn't impressed me. Messi is great obviously, but the rest of the team has been so-so. I won't be surprised if they get beaten before they even reach the top 4. (Not that I'll be surprised if they do make it through either, of course.)

Completely agree.

Argentina are doing the same thing they always do and play with too many attackers. They start matches with Messi, Aguero, Di Maria and Higuain. And if that doesnt work they can sub on Lavezzi and...?

It isnt balanced but so far Messi has saved them, but can it last?

[rich76]

Originally Posted by Locke

Argentina are doing the same thing they always do and play with too many attackers. They start matches with Messi, Aguero, Di Maria and Higuain.

Aguero is injured for the Switzerland game, so this may go in their favour.

I think Argentina have got progressively better through each game they've played, which is a good sign for them.

[PeteLFan]

Chile wilk be a test but neymar jr should get the job done. Thiago Silva the best centre back in the world had been off his game I expect him to step up today.

[Locke]

This game is going to be huge. The pressure on the Brazilians is immense. They pretty much have to be perfect because Chile are no minnows.

[GirlySports]

Dont forget about Greeeeeeeece.

This is a year that ends in 4

[nik-]

wow, so no one will ever complain about Habs fans booing anthems again if they watch this game.

[GirlySports]

Chileans are smart. Webb didnt book Fernandinho so that allows a free shot on Neymar.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

I feel sorry for anyone following the draft and missing this game. Great action so far!

[GirlySports]

The #5 came off the post to slow. Played Luiz onside

[vennegoor of hesselink]

Own Goal?

[rich76]

Originally Posted by vennegoor of hesselink

Own Goal?

I think so. Jara og.

[Locke]

Its ridiculous that the yellow cards from the group stage carry over to this game. You can see how hesitant the Chileans are because of it.

[M*A*S*H 4077]

Neymar has a pretty pathetic left foot

[Mccree]

Originally Posted by Locke

Its ridiculous that the yellow cards from the group stage carry over to this game. You can see how hesitant the Chileans are because of it.

I agree. Yellows should clear after the group stage. Didn't it used to be that way? Why the change?

[GirlySports]

Cause the group stage got too rough and they didnt want a player suspended for the final on two separate yellows