Re: World Cup 2014
Posted: July 4th, 2014, 9:08 pm
Fractured vertebra. DAMN. Really a shame. I just hope he can recover. AWFUL!YmoBeThere wrote:Neymar definitely out.
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Fractured vertebra. DAMN. Really a shame. I just hope he can recover. AWFUL!YmoBeThere wrote:Neymar definitely out.
Krul may have been successful, but he behaved like an ass. Costa Rica just couldn't mount enough offense, I'm not sure they were really in it.Lavabe wrote:So the Dutch win in PKs against the Costa Ricans. Dutch had firepower throughout the game, but just couldn't convert. Twice off the woodwork. Costa Rica had a couple of good chances as well; good counter attack, but it just wasn't getting through the Dutch. The Dutch substituted goalkeeps near the end, putting in Tim Krul. Krul guessed correctly on all of the PKs, blocking two. The Dutch nailed each PK.
So, it will be Germany vs. Brazil and Netherlands vs. Argentina.
He came in like a crazed relief pitcher in the bottom of the ninth. In your face antics... trash talking... but damn, he guessed right on every shot.YmoBeThere wrote:Krul may have been successful, but he behaved like an ass. Costa Rica just couldn't mount enough offense, I'm not sure they were really in it.Lavabe wrote:So the Dutch win in PKs against the Costa Ricans. Dutch had firepower throughout the game, but just couldn't convert. Twice off the woodwork. Costa Rica had a couple of good chances as well; good counter attack, but it just wasn't getting through the Dutch. The Dutch substituted goalkeeps near the end, putting in Tim Krul. Krul guessed correctly on all of the PKs, blocking two. The Dutch nailed each PK.
So, it will be Germany vs. Brazil and Netherlands vs. Argentina.
Brazil must look for something from someone. I am surprised that the Chelsea midfield contingent on Brazil simply hasn't connected/clicked. I am also surprised that HULK (still the best name) has done squat lately in terms of goal-scoring. 13 shots, no goals.awhom111 wrote:The "eccentric" goalkeeper is a fairly common thing although in this case Krul was just pretending and not quite as crazy as Barthez or Higuita or those guys.
Tomorrow's game is quite interesting with the two absences for Brazil putting them at a severe disadvantage. While they can use their defensive experience off the bench to shore things up on that end, no Neymar means tons of trouble in scoring goals unless the rest of the midfield can figure something out. For Germany, it will be interesting to see if they line up with a similar team after beating France. They will be the favorites, but I would never count out a team with an inspirational force behind them to do well. Another early goal for Germany will probably make it difficult for Brazil to fight back.
2 minutes later: 5-0.Lavabe wrote:Umm... OH MY!!!
4-0 in the first 25 minutes. Germany is putting a can of whoop-ass on Brazil.
I think Germany will take the first set.Lavabe wrote:2 minutes later: 5-0.Lavabe wrote:Umm... OH MY!!!
4-0 in the first 25 minutes. Germany is putting a can of whoop-ass on Brazil.
It's the Gashouse Gorillas vs. the Teatotallers.
IMHO, van Persie didn't seem all that engaged in the last match. Arjen Robben was the man for the Netherlands, but couldn't do it all by himself. If another attacker shows up for the Dutch, they will have a good chance. I am underwhelmed by the Argentine defense.Lavabe wrote:7-1... it should have been more.
The absence of Silva was one aspect of it, but when push comes to shove, there was no excuse from the fact that Germany was just f'ing awesome, and the Brazilian defense was just f'd.
As for tomorrow... can Argentina/Messi match up well against the firepower of the Netherlands? Argentina doesn't have DeMaria, but it looks like Aguero is in it. R van Persie may not play, due to illness.
Oh, clearly Robben has been stirring the drink all tournament long; I don't disagree. But now Sneijder has been cranking it up. RvP has been a bit ill, but adds firepower. And Dirk Kuyt too. And off the bench, Huntelaar (off bench) is powerful. If RvP has even a decent day, Oranje has at least four players on the pitch who can score. Really hard to defend against that many offensive players.lawgrad91 wrote:IMHO, van Persie didn't seem all that engaged in the last match. Arjen Robben was the man for the Netherlands, but couldn't do it all by himself. If another attacker shows up for the Dutch, they will have a good chance. I am underwhelmed by the Argentine defense.Lavabe wrote:7-1... it should have been more.
The absence of Silva was one aspect of it, but when push comes to shove, there was no excuse from the fact that Germany was just f'ing awesome, and the Brazilian defense was just f'd.
As for tomorrow... can Argentina/Messi match up well against the firepower of the Netherlands? Argentina doesn't have DeMaria, but it looks like Aguero is in it. R van Persie may not play, due to illness.
Lavabe wrote:Argentina wins in PKs over Netherlands, after a tactical and scoreless game in which there may have been like three saves.
Now the Dutch coach is really questioning why the third place game is in existence (he's been saying that for years). Beats me who will be on the pitch for the third place Brazil vs. Netherlands game.
I am old enough...windsor wrote:Lavabe wrote:Argentina wins in PKs over Netherlands, after a tactical and scoreless game in which there may have been like three saves.
Now the Dutch coach is really questioning why the third place game is in existence (he's been saying that for years). Beats me who will be on the pitch for the third place Brazil vs. Netherlands game.
I am not a fan of the 3rd place game.
Who is old enough to remember when the NCAA Tourney had the same thing...a consolation game.