WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 599

Sdpm100 · 06-30-2006, 01:01 PM

Don't know if it's been mentioned, but Argentina 5-0 in World Cup finals games that go to extra time.

ukhotstove · 06-30-2006, 01:02 PM

Should never forget the past how do you learn to improve life if you forget the past and it's mistatkes.

Sdpm100 · 06-30-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

Id really like to see FIFA add in a 4th sub for extra time or something along those lines...may seem a little obscure, but three subs can get very restrictive when you get an injury, or just in general.

Daft idea IMO, why change the rules just because the game goes to extra time - although Rick Parry suggested it after the FA Cup final as well.

bababui · 06-30-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

Id really like to see FIFA add in a 4th sub for extra time or something along those lines...may seem a little obscure, but three subs can get very restrictive when you get an injury, or just in general.

Absolutely agree....

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 01:03 PM

I cant really say too many bad things about the ref today...usually when they give a yellow for diving Im on their side...unless they give out 15 others as well.

ukhotstove · 06-30-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Don't know if it's been mentioned, but Argentina 5-0 in World Cup finals games that go to extra time.

I knew our stat man couldn't keep away

bababui · 06-30-2006, 01:04 PM

Im really sorry for being snappy to you SDPM....

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Daft idea IMO, why change the rules just because the game goes to extra time - although Rick Parry suggested it after the FA Cup final as well.

lol...youd have fun with college football (our football) in this country then...

personally, Id like to see it changed regardless of extra time, but I know theres no chance of that happening...Im trying something a little more feasible.

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 01:06 PM

Ballack ya douche...

Sdpm100 · 06-30-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Im really sorry for being snappy to you SDPM....

Why are you sorry? You didn't say anything to upset me.

ukhotstove · 06-30-2006, 01:07 PM

Ballack should have been booked he took a dive imo if it was an Argentinian he would have.

Sdpm100 · 06-30-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

lol...youd have fun with college football (our football) in this country then...

Uh... why?

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Originally Posted by theasfl

personally, Id like to see it changed regardless of extra time, but I know theres no chance of that happening...Im trying something a little more feasible.

Great idea - let's give the big clubs even more of a chance of winning games by allowing more multi-millionare players into their squad as they can all get on the field in every game if needs be.

bababui · 06-30-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Why are you sorry? You didn't say anything to upset me.

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Uh... why?

they completely change the rules in overtime...

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Originally Posted by sdpm100

Great idea - let's give the big clubs even more of a chance of winning games by allowing more multi-millionare players into their squad as they can all get on the field in every game if needs be.

it was aimed more at international games...

bababui · 06-30-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Uh... why?

Great idea - let's give the big clubs even more of a chance of winning games by allowing more multi-millionare players into their squad as they can all get on the field in every game if needs be.

Salary Cap!!!

bababui · 06-30-2006, 01:12 PM

tevez said the way to attack Germany was on the ground..good cross there Tevez

ukhotstove · 06-30-2006, 01:12 PM

Argentina seem to have the more dangerous players at the moment.

redmarkYankees · 06-30-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Fallschirmjager

Right here and now, yes

Brazil has failed to impress so far
And the French stock rose considerably after their game against Spain.

Argentina and Germany have been the two best looking sides so far.
Their pace is relentless and their attack looks the sharpest of any of the teams so far.
Ball movement has been on the money and they have finished when it counted.

Wanted to reply to this earlier, and has nothing to do with what's happening in the Germany - Argentina game.

None of the above really matters in football. One game has no guaranteed impact on the next. It could be argued that Argentina have actually looked less impressive as the tournament has progressed - from the hammering of Serbia to the nervous, unambitious display against Mexico. Only been able to listen to today's game on the radio (until start of ET), but again it sounds like Argentina have been somewhat cautious. Also with Germany; I've been very impressed overall, but it doesn't really matter. One poor performance - or even one good performance up against a counter-attacking side with an inspired goalkeeper - and they're out. "Momentum" isn't always a factor in football tournaments.

Germany, Argentina and to a lesser extent (for different reasons) Brazil and France have shown what they're capable of in this tournament: the other side of the coin is that others know what they're capable of. Italy and England, however, have sneaked into the QFs almost unnoticed and with their quality derided. Which teams in the tournament actually have the most scope for improvement and surprising the opposition? England and Italy.

At this stage, momentum and prior form matters very little. Luck, determination and the quality of individual players matters far more. Italy and England, Brazil and France, Germany and Argentina all have the ability to win this tournament, regardless of how well they played 2 weeks ago.

I'd love England to have played better football, partly because I like good football, and partly because I think it's generally also more successful. But looking back, they've not at any stage been under real pressure, or imminent danger of going out. Certain important players are producing the goods, a couple of less lauded players are playing important roles. England have at least 3 players with the attributes you really want at this stage of a tournament, through the core of the side: determination and quality - Terry, Gerrard, Rooney. Those qualities, with the unpredictability of Joe Cole and the set piece delivery of Beckham - even, the prospect of Lampard suddenly remembering how to shoot - suggest that to write England off may be premature.

bababui · 06-30-2006, 01:14 PM

UK..Balboa parrots your idea for a 4th sub in ET

Big Willis 16 · 06-30-2006, 01:14 PM

When it goes to PK's....can you use anyone on your bench, including players that have been subbed out? Or do you have to go with the guys you had on the field.

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Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Don't know if it's been mentioned, but Argentina 5-0 in World Cup finals games that go to extra time.

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	tevez said the way to attack Germany was on the ground..good cross there Tevez

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	UK..Balboa parrots your idea for a 4th sub in ET

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