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Germany V Costa Rica
Poland V Ecuador
Whats going to be the scores?
Poland V Ecuador
Whats going to be the scores?
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Henry has come out and said that he is not a cheat...
Anyway, some brief thoughts on the two 2nd round games I missed.
Ukraine V Switzerland was the perfect cure for insomnia. Neither team wanted the easy option of winning the game in 90 minutes as they didn't really make any effort to score. Extra time was much the same.
Penalties were needed to decide it. Shevchenko hit a poor penalty which was saved. Switzerland did exactly the same penalty as Shevchenko. Then Ukraine scored with a cheeky chip penalty down the middle. Barnetta hit the bar with his. Rebrov scores comfortably for 2-0. Cabanas has his penalty saved, it wasn't good. Gusev scored his penalty and Ukraine win 3-0 on penalties.
Switzerland go out without conceding a goal and Ukraine go through.
Italy were playing Australia and Italy had some good chances in the first half to take the lead but they couldn't find a way to break the deadlock.
The second half saw Materazzi sent off and Italy decided to soak up pressure and hit Australia on the counter attack. Italy looked composed and comfortable in defence as extra time loomed on the horizon.
Grosso made a run into the box in the 93rd minute, Neill tried a tackle and missed and Grosso just sort of fell over him and looked for the penalty. He won it, which was really harsh, and Totti stepped up and knocked Australia out of the World Cup.
There have been a lot of hard luck stories in this World Cup I think.
Anyway, some brief thoughts on the two 2nd round games I missed.
Ukraine V Switzerland was the perfect cure for insomnia. Neither team wanted the easy option of winning the game in 90 minutes as they didn't really make any effort to score. Extra time was much the same.
Penalties were needed to decide it. Shevchenko hit a poor penalty which was saved. Switzerland did exactly the same penalty as Shevchenko. Then Ukraine scored with a cheeky chip penalty down the middle. Barnetta hit the bar with his. Rebrov scores comfortably for 2-0. Cabanas has his penalty saved, it wasn't good. Gusev scored his penalty and Ukraine win 3-0 on penalties.
Switzerland go out without conceding a goal and Ukraine go through.
Italy were playing Australia and Italy had some good chances in the first half to take the lead but they couldn't find a way to break the deadlock.
The second half saw Materazzi sent off and Italy decided to soak up pressure and hit Australia on the counter attack. Italy looked composed and comfortable in defence as extra time loomed on the horizon.
Grosso made a run into the box in the 93rd minute, Neill tried a tackle and missed and Grosso just sort of fell over him and looked for the penalty. He won it, which was really harsh, and Totti stepped up and knocked Australia out of the World Cup.
There have been a lot of hard luck stories in this World Cup I think.
Right, Germany V Argentina.
It was a tight first half. Hardly any shots were made and the keepers not troubled at all. Ballack had a header which was missed but that was about the extent of the first half action. It was evenly balanced with Argentina having more possession.
The second half didn't have a chance to settle into the first half rut, as a corner was whipped in and Ayala powered the header past Lehmann. If he hadn't scored, it was probably a penalty because he got clattered.
The Germans, for the first time behind, now had to fashion an equalizer and Argentina just helped them out a bit by throwing on defensive minded substitutes and were not helping the game with a bit of timewasting. The Germans got the goal they were looking for when the ball was crossed in, flick header into the path of Klose, who put the ball in the net with his header.
With all the subs made, it was looking very much like a draw and after 90 minutes, it was. Extra time was very cagey and it seemed that penalties would be needed. Ballack was a major concern for Germany as he was really struggling.
No goals in extra time so penalties were needed. Both scored their first penalties and Ballack, with injury, scored his too. Ayala hit a poor penalty which Lehmann easily stopped. Germany scored again for 3-1 and Argentina made it 3-2. Germany made it 4-2 and Cambiasso stepped up. His penalty was saved and Germany are through to the semi finals.
There was a bit of a fight and the pulling apart of people after the shoot out.
It was a tight first half. Hardly any shots were made and the keepers not troubled at all. Ballack had a header which was missed but that was about the extent of the first half action. It was evenly balanced with Argentina having more possession.
The second half didn't have a chance to settle into the first half rut, as a corner was whipped in and Ayala powered the header past Lehmann. If he hadn't scored, it was probably a penalty because he got clattered.
The Germans, for the first time behind, now had to fashion an equalizer and Argentina just helped them out a bit by throwing on defensive minded substitutes and were not helping the game with a bit of timewasting. The Germans got the goal they were looking for when the ball was crossed in, flick header into the path of Klose, who put the ball in the net with his header.
With all the subs made, it was looking very much like a draw and after 90 minutes, it was. Extra time was very cagey and it seemed that penalties would be needed. Ballack was a major concern for Germany as he was really struggling.
No goals in extra time so penalties were needed. Both scored their first penalties and Ballack, with injury, scored his too. Ayala hit a poor penalty which Lehmann easily stopped. Germany scored again for 3-1 and Argentina made it 3-2. Germany made it 4-2 and Cambiasso stepped up. His penalty was saved and Germany are through to the semi finals.
There was a bit of a fight and the pulling apart of people after the shoot out.
Bierhoff fears Heinze :-D
Italy V Ukraine
It was a game that you'd expect Italy to walk given Ukraine's patchy run so far, although Italy haven't played well.
Italy started well and when Zambrotta drove in, shot and the ball squirmed past the keeper that should have done better, Italy had the perfect start. They started controlling the game with solid defensive work and attacking with slick passing and pace, which put Ukraine in disarray.
Only 1 goal in the first half and Ukraine started the second half better. They forced a save out of Buffon, where he hit his head on the post, got Buffon to save again, the ball hit back in for a defender to clear off the line and they hit the bar.
Italy held on and got back to causing Ukraine more trouble defensively. A cross came in and Toni drifted into the middle for a free header to give Italy a 2-0 lead. Italy went 3-0 when Zambrotta fought his way into the box and slid in Toni for an easy tap in.
Italy, after the 3rd goal, were just going through the motions. Ukraine had a free kick well saved but that Italy wre safe as they meet Germany in the semi finals.
According to my records, not counting the own goals, Zambrotta is the 100th different player to score at the World Cup this year.
It was a game that you'd expect Italy to walk given Ukraine's patchy run so far, although Italy haven't played well.
Italy started well and when Zambrotta drove in, shot and the ball squirmed past the keeper that should have done better, Italy had the perfect start. They started controlling the game with solid defensive work and attacking with slick passing and pace, which put Ukraine in disarray.
Only 1 goal in the first half and Ukraine started the second half better. They forced a save out of Buffon, where he hit his head on the post, got Buffon to save again, the ball hit back in for a defender to clear off the line and they hit the bar.
Italy held on and got back to causing Ukraine more trouble defensively. A cross came in and Toni drifted into the middle for a free header to give Italy a 2-0 lead. Italy went 3-0 when Zambrotta fought his way into the box and slid in Toni for an easy tap in.
Italy, after the 3rd goal, were just going through the motions. Ukraine had a free kick well saved but that Italy wre safe as they meet Germany in the semi finals.
According to my records, not counting the own goals, Zambrotta is the 100th different player to score at the World Cup this year.
The tournament is far better off with Ukraine out of it.
That is true. Ukraine were really poor and if they didn't have such an easy 2nd round match, which they struggled with, they wouldn't have been there.
Argentina are going to get punished by FIFA. According to the news item I read, they were yelling stuff in Spanish to them when they were going up to take their penalties and when Podolski scored his penalty, he put his finger to his lips to tell them to shut up. All pretty much kicked off from there.
Argentina coach quit too.
Argentina are going to get punished by FIFA. According to the news item I read, they were yelling stuff in Spanish to them when they were going up to take their penalties and when Podolski scored his penalty, he put his finger to his lips to tell them to shut up. All pretty much kicked off from there.
Argentina coach quit too.
Heh only because he was going to be fired
Well, England V Portugal.
First half was a bit dull. Portugal probably created a bit more in that period but possession was pretty even. The 2nd half was affected when Rooney got sent off for losing his head. England then played better, but the goal wasn't going to come. Portugal had a few good chances too but extra time was inevitable.
Again, England looked slightly more threatening with 10 men and the introduction of Lennon in the 2nd half really helped England out as his pace really caused problems. Portugal put the ball in the net but it was offside.
No goals in extra time means penalties. Portugal scored and England missed, then Portugal missed and England scored. 1-1 after 2. Portugal and England missed then Portugal scored. England went on to miss and Cristiano Ronaldo stepped and made it 3-1 to Portugal. Ricardo did a great job saving 3 penalties.
England out and I think that's fair. England played better with 10 men than they had with most of the tournament with 11. I just think England should play more attacking and show more adventure in selection. Lennon, for me, was a star.
Brazil play France for a place against Portugal in the semi finals.
First half was a bit dull. Portugal probably created a bit more in that period but possession was pretty even. The 2nd half was affected when Rooney got sent off for losing his head. England then played better, but the goal wasn't going to come. Portugal had a few good chances too but extra time was inevitable.
Again, England looked slightly more threatening with 10 men and the introduction of Lennon in the 2nd half really helped England out as his pace really caused problems. Portugal put the ball in the net but it was offside.
No goals in extra time means penalties. Portugal scored and England missed, then Portugal missed and England scored. 1-1 after 2. Portugal and England missed then Portugal scored. England went on to miss and Cristiano Ronaldo stepped and made it 3-1 to Portugal. Ricardo did a great job saving 3 penalties.
England out and I think that's fair. England played better with 10 men than they had with most of the tournament with 11. I just think England should play more attacking and show more adventure in selection. Lennon, for me, was a star.
Brazil play France for a place against Portugal in the semi finals.
Even with a german ringer England still can't win on penalties. Bye bye, oh Ronaldo, if only you had cheekily dinked it into the middle of the net.
So much to vent, but I can shorten it to this...
Sven - f**** boring cu**
Ronaldo - cheeky cocky c*** numpty sh***. Hes going to get slaughtered in Man U next season.
Sven - f**** boring cu**
Ronaldo - cheeky cocky c*** numpty sh***. Hes going to get slaughtered in Man U next season.
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