WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 610

ukhotstove · 07-01-2006, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

shhh...their Brits, dont create awkwardness.

It's that thing you celebrate were you needed help from the FRENCH to win isn't it ?

theasfl · 07-01-2006, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

It's that thing you celebrate were you needed help from the FRENCH to win isn't it ?

umm...

you just admitted defeat to the French....

thats worse than being beaten by a girl, no matter how small a part they played.

ukhotstove · 07-01-2006, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

umm...

you just admitted defeat to the French....

thats worse than being beaten by a girl, no matter how small a part they played.

Nah we let you win.

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 09:03 AM

With two hours to go, here are two bits of info - one a fact, one a stat.

Firstly, the fact, which some of you may know:
Mallorca, Barcelona, and Spain defender Miguel Angel Nadal, a scorer of three goals in 62 internationals, and a member of the Spanish national team at the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cup finals, is the uncle of two-time French Open tennis champion, Rafael.

Secondly, the stat:
If there are no hattrick heroes in the final six games, this will become the first World Cup finals in history to have no player score three goals in a single game.

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 10:12 AM

Today's venue and info:

The Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, formerly the Arena AufSchalke, is home of Bundesliga side FC Schalke 04.

This is the 12th finals tournament game (either European Championship or World Cup) held in Gelsenkirchen, and the first in a knockout stage, and here are the city stats:
There have been 10 wins, and one draw in games in the city (Argentina and West Germany drew 1-1 in their 1974 World Cup second group stage tie).

Of those ten wins, on nine occasions the losing team has been shutout - one thing to watch out for, as it seems the first goal may prove vital (the only team to lose and not be shutout are Mexico at this World Cup in their Group E match against Portugal, 1-2).

Other stats:

Code:

Biggest Wins: 1974 WC Group 2 - Yugoslavia 9, Zaire 0 (Parkstadion);
2006 WC Group C - Argentina 6, Serbia & Montenegro 0 (Veltins-Arena).

Total of 37 goals (3.36 ave.)

Record in Gelsenkirchen:
Portugal	1-0-0
England		0-0-0

bababui · 07-01-2006, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

If there are no hattrick heroes in the final six games, this will become the first World Cup finals in history to have no player score three goals in a single game.

You forget young Luke that we do have more than one hat trick hero referee.....

bababui · 07-01-2006, 10:17 AM

Well done SDPM...you rock!!

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

You forget young Luke that we do have more than one hat trick hero referee.....

Who is that then?

And how many people are going to be around today - 1?

Teams
Game 59: Quarterfinal: England vs. Portugal (Veltins-Arena, Gelsenkirchen)
England

* 01 P Robinson
* 02 G Neville
* 06 J Terry
* 05 R Ferdinand
* 03 A Cole
* 16 O Hargreaves
* 07 D Beckham
* 04 S Gerrard
* 08 F Lampard
* 11 J Cole
* 09 W Rooney

Portugal

* 01 A Ricardo
* 13 L Miguel
* 05 F Meira
* 16 A Ricardo Carvalho
* 14 J Nuno Valente
* 07 L Figo
* 18 N Maniche
* 08 A Petit
* 19 C Tiago
* 17 C Ronaldo
* 09 P Pauleta

Ref: Horacio Marcelo Elizondo

bababui · 07-01-2006, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Who is that then?

And how many people are going to be around today - 1?

I think everyone but me

. Chisanga should be here along with asfl and a lot more England supporters. I was assuminh you had seen Star Wars

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

I was assuminh you had seen Star Wars

I have. But I'm not very good at drawing parallels between two different things. You have to spell it out for me, or else I'm in the dark.

bababui · 07-01-2006, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I have. But I'm not very good at drawing parallels between two different things. You have to spell it out for me, or else I'm in the dark.

Me doth think that thee protesteth too much

I get the feeling that you are a math or physics major.

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Me doth think that thee protesteth too much

I get the feeling that you are a math or physics major.

I think the statistics might have given that away.

I guess you're going soon, and with nobody else around, I guess that will pacify those moaning at the thread for today.

I think England will win today, btw.

bababui · 07-01-2006, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I think the statistics might have given that away.

I guess you're going soon, and with nobody else around, I guess that will pacify those moaning at the thread for today.

I think England will win today, btw.

Gotta go, Hope you enjoy the game and England play up to expectations. Cya!

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Gotta go, Hope you enjoy the game and England play up to expectations. Cya!

Thanks, au revoir.

theasfl · 07-01-2006, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sdpm100

With two hours to go, here are two bits of info - one a fact, one a stat.

Firstly, the fact, which some of you may know:
Mallorca, Barcelona, and Spain defender Miguel Angel Nadal, a scorer of three goals in 62 internationals, and a member of the Spanish national team at the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cup finals, is the uncle of two-time French Open tennis champion, Rafael.

I heard about that late last night while watching Wimbledon coverage due to nothing else being on...apparently he played forward somewhere as well.

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Originally Posted by sdpm100

Secondly, the stat:
If there are no hattrick heroes in the final six games, this will become the first World Cup finals in history to have no player score three goals in a single game.

Ive been wondering about that for the last 2 or 3 game days...good stat.

ukhotstove · 07-01-2006, 11:08 AM

My bookie looked at me weird this morning as I placed 20 English pounds on Portugal

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 11:08 AM

Sorry guys for disappearing, but just after my last post I lost electricity for about ten minutes.

theasfl · 07-01-2006, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Sorry guys for disappearing, but just after my last post I lost electricity for about ten minutes.

Ive been worried about the same happening to me during a game all tournament...especially during our typical afternoon thunderstorms.

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

Ive been wondering about that for the last 2 or 3 game days...good stat.

I like the nine losing shutouts in ten winning games in Gelsenkirchen as well though.

Sdpm100 · 07-01-2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ukhotstove

My bookie looked at me weird this morning as I placed 20 English pounds on Portugal

They had a bookie on the radio earlier who said for one bet on Portugal to win, there were five on England.

07-01-2006, 09:03 AM	#12184
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	With two hours to go, here are two bits of info - one a fact, one a stat. Firstly, the fact, which some of you may know: Mallorca, Barcelona, and Spain defender Miguel Angel Nadal, a scorer of three goals in 62 internationals, and a member of the Spanish national team at the 1994, 1998, and 2002 World Cup finals, is the uncle of two-time French Open tennis champion, Rafael. Secondly, the stat: If there are no hattrick heroes in the final six games, this will become the first World Cup finals in history to have no player score three goals in a single game. Last edited by Sdpm100; 07-01-2006 at 09:05 AM.

07-01-2006, 10:12 AM	#12185
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Today's venue and info: The Veltins-Arena in Gelsenkirchen, formerly the Arena AufSchalke, is home of Bundesliga side FC Schalke 04. This is the 12th finals tournament game (either European Championship or World Cup) held in Gelsenkirchen, and the first in a knockout stage, and here are the city stats: There have been 10 wins, and one draw in games in the city (Argentina and West Germany drew 1-1 in their 1974 World Cup second group stage tie). Of those ten wins, on nine occasions the losing team has been shutout - one thing to watch out for, as it seems the first goal may prove vital (the only team to lose and not be shutout are Mexico at this World Cup in their Group E match against Portugal, 1-2). Other stats: Code: Biggest Wins: 1974 WC Group 2 - Yugoslavia 9, Zaire 0 (Parkstadion); 2006 WC Group C - Argentina 6, Serbia & Montenegro 0 (Veltins-Arena). Total of 37 goals (3.36 ave.) Record in Gelsenkirchen: Portugal 1-0-0 England 0-0-0 Last edited by Sdpm100; 07-01-2006 at 10:14 AM.

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Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Sorry guys for disappearing, but just after my last post I lost electricity for about ten minutes.