WC 2006 Official Thread - Page 663

bababui · 07-08-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

Klinsmann announced Kahn will be in goal...Portugal 0.

If Kahn was in goal Tuesday Italy would be playing tomorrow

Big Willis 16 · 07-08-2006, 04:17 AM

Wait, do Germany and Portugal play tomorrow for 3rd? Or am I reading into things incorrectly?

theasfl · 07-08-2006, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Willis 16

Wait, do Germany and Portugal play tomorrow for 3rd? Or am I reading into things incorrectly?

Germany vs Portugal at 3pm EST on ESPN tomorrow/today July 8th...yes.

Big Willis 16 · 07-08-2006, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

Germany vs Portugal at 3pm EST on ESPN tomorrow/today July 8th...yes.

awesome

LFC1892 · 07-08-2006, 10:39 AM

On the Final, I'm hoping Zidane gets the sendoff he deserves for his service to football, but then that means Henry will be a WC winner. Thierry Henry rates the same for me, as Freddy Adu does for Asfl. Thierry Henry vs the Italian strikers...should be one hell of a diving display allround. It's a wonder Henry doesnt play for Chelsea, he'd fit right in.

bababui · 07-08-2006, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GUTIERREZ

On the Final, I'm hoping Zidane gets the sendoff he deserves for his service to football, but then that means Henry will be a WC winner. Thierry Henry rates the same for me, as Freddy Adu does for Asfl. Thierry Henry vs the Italian strikers...should be one hell of a diving display allround. It's a wonder Henry doesnt play for Chelsea, he'd fit right in.

Supreme irony for Zidane would be yet another sending off for his send off. Both of those teams play a dour stylr of football. They rarely smile and it doesnt seem like they are having fun. Henry actually might be the difference in this match as several teams have had decent chances against the Italians only to miss in the clutch.

piperclap · 07-08-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

Supreme irony for Zidane would be yet another sending off for his send off. Both of those teams play a dour stylr of football. They rarely smile and it doesnt seem like they are having fun. Henry actually might be the difference in this match as several teams have had decent chances against the Italians only to miss in the clutch.

Euro football...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Sdpm100 · 07-08-2006, 03:45 PM

I doubt anyone will be much interested in the play-off game, but for completeness...

Game 63: Third Place Play-Off, Germany vs. Portugal (Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion, Stuttgart)
Germany

* 12 O Kahn
* 02 M Jansen
* 04 R Huth
* 21 C Metzelder
* 16 P Lahm
* 19 B Schneider
* 05 S Kehl
* 08 T Frings
* 07 B Schweinsteiger
* 11 M Klose
* 20 L Podolski

Portugal

* 01 A Ricardo
* 02 R Paulo Ferreira
* 04 M Ricardo Costa
* 05 F Meira
* 14 J Nuno Valente
* 06 F Costinha
* 18 N Maniche
* 20 A Deco
* 17 C Ronaldo
* 09 P Pauleta
* 11 S Simao

Ref: Toru Kamikawa

Chisanga · 07-08-2006, 03:54 PM

Play-off games have th epotential to be hugely exciting, as their is nothing really to win/lose.

and Morning

theasfl · 07-08-2006, 04:00 PM

anyone think we'll get another goal 10 seconds in like last WC?

Sdpm100 · 07-08-2006, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

anyone think we'll get another goal 10 seconds in like last WC?

Not me.

Sdpm100 · 07-08-2006, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Chisanga

Play-off games have th epotential to be hugely exciting, as their is nothing really to win/lose.

and Morning

On that subject - goal ratios for the final games:

Code:

Overall		Goals	Games	Average
Third Place	59	15	3.93
Final		64	16	4.00

* 17 tournaments - no Third Place Playoff in 1930;
Final Group in 1950

Last Four	Goals	Average
Third Place	15	3.75
Final		6	1.50

theasfl · 07-08-2006, 04:05 PM

you guys think Klinsmann is staying with Germany or coming to America to coach after this WC?

Sdpm100 · 07-08-2006, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

you guys think Klinsmann is staying with Germany or coming to America to coach after this WC?

IMO neither.
I think he's leaning towards leaving Germany, I base that just on his (non) comments when people tell him everyone in Germany wants him to stay, but I personally don't see him becoming the new USA national coach either.

Long_Long_Name · 07-08-2006, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bababui

If Kahn was in goal Tuesday Italy would be playing tomorrow

Because he would've done better than Lehmann on the lone goal? Let me doubt of that. Plus, you know, perhaps Italy would've scored more.

thehatfield · 07-08-2006, 04:09 PM

The USA job seems to still be too taboo for any self-respecting European manager I would think, even someone like Klinsmann who lives in USA. For Klinsmann to go to USA would seem like a step backwards in his career IMO.

Hiya gang

theasfl · 07-08-2006, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Long_Long_Name

Because he would've done better than Lehmann on the lone goal? Let me doubt of that. Plus, you know, perhaps Italy would've scored more.

Italy scored twice

theasfl · 07-08-2006, 04:14 PM

big save from Kahn on Pauleta

Long_Long_Name · 07-08-2006, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by theasfl

Italy scored twice

Oh, right. I thought of the second one as the equivalent of an empty netter, one that pretty much doesn't matter.

thehatfield · 07-08-2006, 04:16 PM

Why on earth is Wynalda not doing color commentary during matches for the ESPN networks? He's great compared to the bots we've suffered during the WC the few times I've heard him during MLS matches.

07-08-2006, 04:17 AM	#13242
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07-08-2006, 03:54 PM	#13249
Chisanga Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 2,404	Play-off games have th epotential to be hugely exciting, as their is nothing really to win/lose. and Morning __________________ "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing."

07-08-2006, 04:00 PM	#13250
theasfl Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coral Springs, FL or Orlando, FL (UCF) Posts: 7,988	anyone think we'll get another goal 10 seconds in like last WC? __________________ 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

07-08-2006, 04:05 PM	#13253
theasfl Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coral Springs, FL or Orlando, FL (UCF) Posts: 7,988	you guys think Klinsmann is staying with Germany or coming to America to coach after this WC? __________________ 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

07-08-2006, 04:09 PM	#13256
thehatfield All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dirty jerz Posts: 1,339	The USA job seems to still be too taboo for any self-respecting European manager I would think, even someone like Klinsmann who lives in USA. For Klinsmann to go to USA would seem like a step backwards in his career IMO. Hiya gang __________________ AFBL - Maryland Bridegrooms SBC - Western Suburbs Magpies no pressure no problem

07-08-2006, 10:39 AM	#13245
LFC1892 All Star Reserve Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Global Posts: 963	On the Final, I'm hoping Zidane gets the sendoff he deserves for his service to football, but then that means Henry will be a WC winner. Thierry Henry rates the same for me, as Freddy Adu does for Asfl. Thierry Henry vs the Italian strikers...should be one hell of a diving display allround. It's a wonder Henry doesnt play for Chelsea, he'd fit right in.

07-08-2006, 03:45 PM	#13248
Sdpm100 Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cheltenham, England Posts: 7,644	I doubt anyone will be much interested in the play-off game, but for completeness... Game 63: Third Place Play-Off, Germany vs. Portugal (Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion, Stuttgart) Germany * 12 O Kahn * 02 M Jansen * 04 R Huth * 21 C Metzelder * 16 P Lahm * 19 B Schneider * 05 S Kehl * 08 T Frings * 07 B Schweinsteiger * 11 M Klose * 20 L Podolski Portugal * 01 A Ricardo * 02 R Paulo Ferreira * 04 M Ricardo Costa * 05 F Meira * 14 J Nuno Valente * 06 F Costinha * 18 N Maniche * 20 A Deco * 17 C Ronaldo * 09 P Pauleta * 11 S Simao Ref: Toru Kamikawa

07-08-2006, 04:14 PM	#13258
theasfl Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Coral Springs, FL or Orlando, FL (UCF) Posts: 7,988	big save from Kahn on Pauleta __________________ 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

07-08-2006, 04:16 PM	#13260
thehatfield All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: dirty jerz Posts: 1,339	Why on earth is Wynalda not doing color commentary during matches for the ESPN networks? He's great compared to the bots we've suffered during the WC the few times I've heard him during MLS matches. __________________ AFBL - Maryland Bridegrooms SBC - Western Suburbs Magpies no pressure no problem