WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 601

redmarkYankees · 06-30-2006, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

Odonkor needs to put that where someone can get to it

That was a decent cross, that just needed a striker to attack the near post and get in front of the keeper. Maybe a foot or so too close, but not bad at all.

potatoman · 06-30-2006, 02:27 PM

Ah, I need my friend to call me for PKs!

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by potatoman

I see.

For the PKs, Arg kind of screwed themselves with the subs right because if I remember correctly, Crespo was one of the best PK kickers.

Crespo was almost as dead as Ballack is now, they were playing to defend the lead, you cant fault them for taking Crespo out.

redmarkYankees · 06-30-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by potatoman

American would enjoy more of the Portugal-Netherlands type game.

I wasn't really dismissing Americans, more focusing on the 'purist' aspect - of which there are of course more in Europe or South America due to the history.

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by redmarkYankees

That was a decent cross, that just needed a striker to attack the near post and get in front of the keeper. Maybe a foot or so too close, but not bad at all.

he could see no one was going to be on the front post, put it at the top of the 6, or at least closer to it...it ended up right in the keepers chest.

bababui · 06-30-2006, 02:28 PM

Argentina is in control..glad this one wasnt played 30 years ago..a sure victory for ARG

redmarkYankees · 06-30-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

he could see no one was going to be on the front post, put it at the top of the 6, or at least closer to it...it ended up right in the keepers chest.

There was a player only a few feet away, who just didn't attack it as quickly as he might have.

potatoman · 06-30-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

Crespo was almost as dead as Ballack is now, they were playing to defend the lead, you cant fault them for taking Crespo out.

Sorry, I didn't know that. I'm not watching. I thought they just took Crespo out for extra defense.

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 02:29 PM

we have PKs

bababui · 06-30-2006, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by redmarkYankees

I wasn't really dismissing Americans, more focusing on the 'purist' aspect - of which there are of course more in Europe or South America due to the history.

If Argentina loses they will rue changing their usual style....Germany played a poor first 60.

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by potatoman

Sorry, I didn't know that. I'm not watching. I thought they just took Crespo out for extra defense.

I was just explaining the situation, no need to apologize.

redmarkYankees · 06-30-2006, 02:30 PM

Don't know if this one has been mentioned:

Germany have won 13 out of 14 penalty shootout competitions in their international tournament history - they haven't lost on penalties since either 1972 or 1976, I forget which.

redmarkYankees · 06-30-2006, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

If Argentina loses they will rue changing their usual style....Germany played a poor first 60.

I was disappointed with Argentina's tactics against Mexico, and again today from what I've heard. They have the ability to be much more positive than this.

bababui · 06-30-2006, 02:33 PM

A hearttugging moment there between Kahn and lehman

bababui · 06-30-2006, 02:34 PM

Its amazing to think that the world is at a standstill right now

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 02:35 PM

I cant remember the last time Ive personally lost on penalties...but it damn sure is a horrible way to be knocked out.

redmarkYankees · 06-30-2006, 02:35 PM

Pre-emptive strike: there's nothing wrong, IMO, with penalty shootouts to settle a game after ET fails to do so. There is a basic test of football ability - beat the keeper from 12 yards - with a huge test of mental strength. That's the essence of sport.

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 02:36 PM

1-0 Neuville starts us off, keeper guessed correctly.

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 02:36 PM

Cruz ties it up calmly.

1-1

theasfl · 06-30-2006, 02:37 PM

Ballack puts Germany back on top...2-1

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06-30-2006, 02:30 PM	#12012
redmarkYankees All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,283	Don't know if this one has been mentioned: Germany have won 13 out of 14 penalty shootout competitions in their international tournament history - they haven't lost on penalties since either 1972 or 1976, I forget which. __________________ In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act. George Orwell

06-30-2006, 02:35 PM	#12016
theasfl Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coral Springs, FL or Orlando, FL (UCF) Posts: 7,988	I cant remember the last time Ive personally lost on penalties...but it damn sure is a horrible way to be knocked out. __________________ All-Sports Fantasy League The ASFL 22 different games, 9 sports. Please check out the website (www.theasfl.com/asfl2/). The league is free- if you're interested please fill out the signup form and/or email the commissioner. Miami Talons (ABL): 2004, 2005 & 2008 Champs

06-30-2006, 02:35 PM	#12017
redmarkYankees All Star Starter Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,283	Pre-emptive strike: there's nothing wrong, IMO, with penalty shootouts to settle a game after ET fails to do so. There is a basic test of football ability - beat the keeper from 12 yards - with a huge test of mental strength. That's the essence of sport. __________________ In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act. George Orwell

06-30-2006, 02:28 PM	#12006
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Argentina is in control..glad this one wasnt played 30 years ago..a sure victory for ARG

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bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	A hearttugging moment there between Kahn and lehman

06-30-2006, 02:34 PM	#12015
bababui Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 14,147 Infractions: 0/1 (1)	Its amazing to think that the world is at a standstill right now

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