WC 2006 Official Thread

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Dougiestyle

I think that Portugal/Netherlands game will be the game of the round.

hopefully Ill be able to say the same thing tomorrow

[bababui]

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[bababui]

Finally watching a replay of mexico and Argentina and the Argies intentionally made Mexico wait on the pitch before the start of the second half. Shouls have been 18 yellows for that effort at gamesmanship.

[magnet]

Originally Posted by bababui

SDPM closes in on the posting title!!!!

And I jumped up the list quite a bit myself.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Out of that group, 6 points will definitely get you through as there is no way one of them gets no points at all, although Ghana I think will struggle.
For the USA, a win over the Czech Republic should set them up to at least qualify, and possibly win them the group (which I have amazingly predicted them to do).

As for Group of Death, C is slightly more of one than E - just because Ivory Coast are much stronger than Ghana.

You know I love you SDPM but this was not your finest hour .

Cya in 8 hours to cheer England to victory,

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by bababui

You know I love you SDPM but this was not your finest hour .

Cya in 8 hours to cheer England to victory,

Keep going through and I suspect there are more like that.

Although I did get the 6 points to qualify bit right. It's just the USA weren't the ones to do it.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Keep going through and I suspect there are more like that.

If I felt as bad as you do for the countless missteps Ive taken this tourney Id jump off a bridge. IMO its better to take a chance and fail than to remain silent.

Hol v Por is killing me because I cant get my head round any one squad as favorites. So I am putting my foot down and taking a stand. Portugal wins 2-1.

thank god for an edit button

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by bababui

If I felt as bad as you do for the countless missteps Ive taken this tourney Id jump off a bridge. IMO its better to take a chance and fail than to remain silent.

Hol v Por is killing me because I cant get my head round any one squad as favorites. So I am putting my foot down and taking a stand. Portugal wins 2-1.

thank god for an edit button

I don't particularly worry tbh - it's just that there are almost certainly more screwups in this thread from me.

Netherlands for me.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I don't particularly worry tbh - it's just that there are almost certainly more screwups in this thread from me.

You have the balls to make a prediction and youre bound to screwup. Imagine if I were to go through this thread and pick out your gems...Id have to start calling you Sdpm DeBeers

[The Funk]

Mornin' lads.

[magnet]

Originally Posted by The Funk

Mornin' lads.

yo

[The Funk]

I dreamt Portugal beat Brazil 5-3 last night. Having said that it was only 2-0 going into the 89th minute, so it might not be a totally foolproof prophecy. Still, it's worth putting a tenner on.

[magnet]

thats pretty funny

[The Funk]

I once dreamt Man U would beat Newcastle 2-0 with Andy Cole getting a goal. I was right! I also support Newcastle

[bababui]

Originally Posted by The Funk

I dreamt Portugal beat Brazil 5-3 last night. Having said that it was only 2-0 going into the 89th minute, so it might not be a totally foolproof prophecy. Still, it's worth putting a tenner on.

Imagine the Funkin possibilities.......

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by The Funk

I dreamt Portugal beat Brazil 5-3 last night. Having said that it was only 2-0 going into the 89th minute, so it might not be a totally foolproof prophecy. Still, it's worth putting a tenner on.

Although it's your money, and I could look stupid if it does happen, I wouldn't IMO.

As this would be in the semi-finals - in a game with four or fewer teams left in the competition, eight goals (or more) have only been scored in a game twice.
In the final round group in 1950 when Brazil beat Sweden 7-1, and in the 1958 third place play-off when France beat West Germany 6-3.

[Sdpm100]

Originally Posted by theasfl

whats the percentage of extra time games that goes to penalties?

After yesterday's game the percentage of tied games at the World Cup that go to penalties is 46.5%:

(World Cup finals games, up to and including 2006 R16 Argentina vs. Mexico)
Games not won in 90 minutes	43
Games won in extra time (+)	23
Games won on penalties (*)	20

+ - includes four games in 1998 and 2002 won in golden goal extra time.
* - includes four games in 1934 and 1938 that went to a replay after the first game ended drawn after extra time

[ukhotstove]

Two good reads in yesterdays and todays English newspapers, yesterday was about Beckham and if his name was Dave Beck and he played for Wigan Athletic would he be in the World Cup simply put NO

In todays paper it's an interview with Shaun Wright Phillips and that Sven told him he wasn't going to the World Cup because he hadn't played enough games HELLO he played more games than Walcott so go figure, he also said in the same interview that he speaks to Beckham alot and Beckham gives him advice sorry to say Shaun but I have the feeling Beckham had a hand in you not going to the World Cup.

Conversation went something like this imo, Beckham "Sven my old buddy you know you don't really need to take that Wright Phillips lad as I play on the right wing and you know your not going to drop me so why bother taking him ?" Sven "You are right my little friend instead I will take Lennon who nobody will ask to play and I will take Hargreaves as he still as the pics of me with that Thai ladyboy"

[redmarkYankees]

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

Two good reads in yesterdays and todays English newspapers, yesterday was about Beckham and if his name was Dave Beck and he played for Wigan Athletic would he be in the World Cup simply put NO

In todays paper it's an interview with Shaun Wright Phillips and that Sven told him he wasn't going to the World Cup because he hadn't played enough games HELLO he played more games than Walcott so go figure, he also said in the same interview that he speaks to Beckham alot and Beckham gives him advice sorry to say Shaun but I have the feeling Beckham had a hand in you not going to the World Cup.

Conversation went something like this imo, Beckham "Sven my old buddy you know you don't really need to take that Wright Phillips lad as I play on the right wing and you know your not going to drop me so why bother taking him ?" Sven "You are right my little friend instead I will take Lennon who nobody will ask to play and I will take Hargreaves as he still as the pics of me with that Thai ladyboy"

SWP not only didn't play much last season, but he was generally poor when he did. On the other hand, Lennon had a good season and a very good end to the season. Beckham's value to the team can be debated, but I don't see any problem with Lennon being selected over SWP. If SWP is upset about missing the World Cup, he can blame himself for accepting Chelsea's money and a place on the bench rather than staying at City or looking for a move to Arsenal or Liverpool, who were both interested. As for "who nobody will ask to play", nonsense - there are plenty of media pundits calling for Lennon to start, either in place of Beckham or with Beckham in central midfield or at right back.

As for Hargreaves - you don't like him. He played very well against Sweden; better than about 8 or 9 of the rest of the players. But no, you came onto this thread to slate him and Crouch, and continue to do so. Well done. Very original. Why not discuss tactics, or why Ashley Cole is invisible, or why Lampard is off form, or what would be the best formation? No, let's make silly jokes about Hargreaves.

[redmarkYankees]

England vs Ecuador Betting Info:

England odds on for the win in 90 minutes (2/3).
Ecuador 7/1.
Draw about 7/2.

First goalscorer:
Rooney 9/2
Lampard 7/1
Gerrard 8/1
J Cole 11/1
Beckham 13/1
Delgado 17/1

Favourite Correct Scores (90):
2-0 (< 11/2)
1-0 (> 11/2)
2-1 (8/1)
1-1 (< 9/1)