WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 650

Sdpm100 · 07-05-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I did a top five games after the group stage, but I can't remember them atm.
I'll go and find them in a moment.

I think it's definitely in my top three - Argentina/Serbia & Montenegro's got to be up there, just for the way the Argentinians played in that game.

Here are my top five from the group stage:
Germany/Costa Rica
Argentina/Serbia & Montenegro
Italy/USA
Australia/Japan
Spain/Tunisia

And you can add IMO from the knockout round:
Argentina/Mexico
Spain/France
Germany/Italy

As for ranking them, it would be hard for me to do (yeah, I'm sitting on the fence) as each game offers something different.

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Originally Posted by bababui

Sa Ar v Tun

We're just not going to agree on that one, are we?

bababui · 07-05-2006, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

We're just not going to agree on that one, are we?

It was the 1st time that two Muslim nations had met in a WC (I think) and they both played with passion and fury. I really loved that match. But it seems like it was played ages ago. Where has the time gone?

bababui · 07-05-2006, 01:47 PM

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We're just not going to agree on this one below, are we?

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Kekkonen · 07-05-2006, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by canadiancreed

consdiering that the underhanded allegations for both the Italy and Portugal team have been prelevant all tourney long, having them both there would be a green light for such type of play to be viewed as the way to win.

Which woudl really suck.

Wonder if German fans are looking at yestedays loss as Italy ebnding the rules to give them an advantage or not?

What do you mean? Diving (Italy) or occasional thuggery (Portugal)?

At the very least, a team coached by Jürgen Klinsmann shouldn't complain about diving.

theasfl · 07-05-2006, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Transfer news - T&T goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has joined MLS side FC Dallas from West Ham today.

now thats how you get rewarded for having a spetacular World Cup...

oh well Ill be able to watch him Saturday

theasfl · 07-05-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Strange they would dump him after a great WC. Go figure.

the MLS just shelled out the big bucks to get him is all

theasfl · 07-05-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

I think these six places are pretty much sewn up IMO. The gaps are too big to change the positioning.

so do I, not that I wont try to make it American 1-2.

Sdpm100 · 07-05-2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

the MLS just shelled out the big bucks to get him is all

They didn't. It was a transfer on a Bosman.

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oh well Ill be able to watch him Saturday

You won't - the window doesn't open until July 15.

Sdpm100 · 07-05-2006, 02:13 PM

Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay joins Benito Archundia in knowing he won't referee the final, as he takes charge of the second semifinal.

Game 62: Semifinal, Portugal vs. France (Allianz Arena, Munich)
Portugal

* 01 A Ricardo
* 13 L Miguel
* 05 F Meira
* 16 A Ricardo Carvalho
* 14 J Nuno Valente
* 06 F Costinha
* 18 N Maniche
* 20 A Deco
* 17 C Ronaldo
* 09 P Pauleta
* 07 L Figo

France

* 16 F Barthez
* 19 W Sagnol
* 15 L Thuram
* 05 W Gallas
* 03 E Abidal
* 22 F Ribery
* 04 P Vieira
* 10 Z Zidane
* 06 C Makelele
* 07 F Malouda
* 12 T Henry

Ref: Jorge Larrionda

Sdpm100 · 07-05-2006, 02:21 PM

The second semifinal is going to be played at the new Allianz Arena in Munich.

And one last look at the three colours the stadium projects with different teams in action.

These two sides have met twice in competitive games. Both times in European Championship finals tournaments, and both times France won in extra time, after Portugal held a lead.

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Head-to-head of competitive games
Portugal vs. France
1984	ECF-SF	France 3, Portugal 2 (aet)
2000	ECF-SF	France 2, Portugal 1 (aet)

France 2 wins, Portugal 0 wins, 0 draws

theasfl · 07-05-2006, 02:38 PM

little tidbit to scare French fans, the last time the team that eliminated the Netherlands from the World Cup Finals (when we qualified), not to make the actual World Cup Final, was Czechoslovakia back in 1938.

theasfl · 07-05-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Code:

Head-to-head of competitive games
Portugal vs. France
1984	ECF-SF	France 3, Portugal 2 (aet)
2000	ECF-SF	France 2, Portugal 1 (aet)

France 2 wins, Portugal 0 wins, 0 draws

at least it should shape up to be entertaining with those stats.

theasfl · 07-05-2006, 02:40 PM

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theasfl, can we have an update for positions 5-16 please?

if you give me a link to my original 17-32 post, sure.

Sdpm100 · 07-05-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

if you give me a link to my original 17-32 post, sure.

http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...postcount=9133

Your post was quoted in my reply as well.

Chisanga · 07-05-2006, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

The second semifinal is going to be played at the new Allianz Arena in Munich.

And one last look at the three colours the stadium projects with different teams in action.

These two sides have met twice in competitive games. Both times in European Championship finals tournaments, and both times France won in extra time, after Portugal held a lead.

Code:

Head-to-head of competitive games
Portugal vs. France
1984	ECF-SF	France 3, Portugal 2 (aet)
2000	ECF-SF	France 2, Portugal 1 (aet)

France 2 wins, Portugal 0 wins, 0 draws

The goodyear Blimp Stadium!

P.S. Morning troops! How are we all today.... only 3 more games left....

Sdpm100 · 07-05-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

little tidbit to scare French fans, the last time the team that eliminated the Netherlands from the World Cup Finals (when we qualified), not to make the actual World Cup Final, was Czechoslovakia back in 1938.

Another fact.
The only other time that Portugal reached the semi-final at the World Cup they lost to the eventual champions (England in 1966).

Sdpm100 · 07-05-2006, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chisanga

The goodyear Blimp Stadium!

P.S. Morning troops! How are we all today.... only 3 more games left....

Mostly good thanks, much cooler temperatures today as well.

Although I've already upset bababui for the second day running.

Chisanga · 07-05-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Although I've already upset bababui for the second day running.

'grats on the streak

canadiancreed · 07-05-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

The second semifinal is going to be played at the new Allianz Arena in Munich.

And one last look at the three colours the stadium projects with different teams in action.

These two sides have met twice in competitive games. Both times in European Championship finals tournaments, and both times France won in extra time, after Portugal held a lead.

Code:

Head-to-head of competitive games
Portugal vs. France
1984	ECF-SF	France 3, Portugal 2 (aet)
2000	ECF-SF	France 2, Portugal 1 (aet)

France 2 wins, Portugal 0 wins, 0 draws

god that's an ugly stadium

theasfl · 07-05-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sdpm100

Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay joins Benito Archundia in knowing he won't referee the final, as he takes charge of the second semifinal.

he goes from pissing off America to reffing the World Cup Semifinal...how like life.

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Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	The second semifinal is going to be played at the new Allianz Arena in Munich. And one last look at the three colours the stadium projects with different teams in action. These two sides have met twice in competitive games. Both times in European Championship finals tournaments, and both times France won in extra time, after Portugal held a lead. Code: Head-to-head of competitive games Portugal vs. France 1984 ECF-SF France 3, Portugal 2 (aet) 2000 ECF-SF France 2, Portugal 1 (aet) France 2 wins, Portugal 0 wins, 0 draws

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Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	Jorge Larrionda of Uruguay joins Benito Archundia in knowing he won't referee the final, as he takes charge of the second semifinal. Game 62: Semifinal, Portugal vs. France (Allianz Arena, Munich) Portugal * 01 A Ricardo * 13 L Miguel * 05 F Meira * 16 A Ricardo Carvalho * 14 J Nuno Valente * 06 F Costinha * 18 N Maniche * 20 A Deco * 17 C Ronaldo * 09 P Pauleta * 07 L Figo France * 16 F Barthez * 19 W Sagnol * 15 L Thuram * 05 W Gallas * 03 E Abidal * 22 F Ribery * 04 P Vieira * 10 Z Zidane * 06 C Makelele * 07 F Malouda * 12 T Henry Ref: Jorge Larrionda