WC 2006 Official Thread

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

The Fritz-Walter-Stadion, home of 1. FC Kaiserslautern, and venue for the Aussies stirring 3-1 comeback win over Japan in their group opener. It also is infamous for what I've coined the "Battle of Kaiserslautern" group game between today's opponents Italy and the USA.

with the history the two teams have in the stadium it should have been a little more exciting from the get-go.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Chisanga

I disagree. ANy open, flowing game needs rules tlike that... Rugby is the same... tackled ball rule in Rugby is always debated.

It's not like Baseball which is quite a closed game and so the rules can be more precise

We are left with vastly different rules interpretations that punish some (Usually the African nations) over others. But I doubt anything will change.

[Eumel]

Originally Posted by Chisanga

THe policy is that for this tournament they only allow one referee from each nation.

Not entirely true. In fact, there are two Mexican refs:

http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/ref/index.html

[piperclap]

good chance there on the set peice

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by bababui

Did anyone DVR the Germany v Sweden match? Will pay for a copy of this match!!!

I have it on VHS...why do you want the game that badly?

[Chisanga]

Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

I can handle that, because I actually know of 2 players on the England team and that is probably what I know about the rest of the World Cup teams combined.

Lol fair enough. I'm like that for any US Sprt except baseball

[bababui]

Originally Posted by piperclap

btw,

Apex DVD players (usually found at walmart for <$40)are easily hackable to be region free.

In case anyone is in need of such a DVD player.

[Chisanga]

Originally Posted by bababui

We are left with vastly different rules interpretations that punish some (Usually the African nations) over others. But I doubt anything will change.

As a massive generalisation African teams lack discipline and therefore get punished more

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

USA beating England in the 1950 World Cup would be bigger even if Australia beat Italy today.

itd be about the equivilent of Togo defeating Brazil today?

[bababui]

Originally Posted by theasfl

I have it on VHS...why do you want the game that badly?

I have it on VHS too but Im not happy with the picture quality

[Chisanga]

I think Sdpm has gone to sleep

[jaxmagicman]

Originally Posted by theasfl

itd be about the equivilent of Togo defeating Brazil today?

Togo is playing Brazil? I thought Ghana is play Brazil tomorrow.

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

It's probably the same all over the world, you ask any hardcore NFL fan what they would think if the world started calling football (American kind) American Rugby.

I wouldnt care...itd make a whole hell of a lot more sense.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by Chisanga

I think Sdpm has gone to sleep

I'm blaming the Italians

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Togo is playing Brazil? I thought Ghana is play Brazil tomorrow.

I was simply using a simile to see what he thought of the magnitude, yes Ghana is playing Brazil tomorrow.

[bababui]

Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Togo is playing Brazil? I thought Ghana is play Brazil tomorrow.

He was joking..Brazil v Ghana is tomorrow


Did Ctorg ever give you a reason for the NCBB warning???

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by ukhotstove

I may print this out and tell my boss to get an internet connection at work, tell him that were letting England down on the post count

I dont think its mathmatically possible for any other nation to catch bababui and I for the US

[Chisanga]

Italians hearts in their mouth then

[theasfl]

Originally Posted by Chisanga

People care in New Zealand too. As some people refer to Rugby as Football. New Zealand Soccer recently were told to change to New Zealand Football by FIFA, it was reported that this was a worldwide edict although i'm not sure if it will take hold in the USA

I had no idea you guys called it soccer as well...and Im fairly confident they arent going to make the USSF change to the USFF

[bababui]

Originally Posted by theasfl

I dont think its mathmatically possible for any other nation to catch bababui and I for the US

Chisanga can change that if he throws his posts to England