Group D - Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana

James · 24-03-2010, 04:09 AM

Discussion around Group D involving Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana

Schedule

13 June 2010

Serbia v Ghana at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
Germany v Australia at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

18 June 2010

Germany v Serbia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

19 June 2010

Ghana v Australia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg

23 June 2010

Ghana v Germany at Soccer City, Johannesburg
Australia v Serbia at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit

Ausage · 24-03-2010, 04:43 AM

Reckon we have a much tougher time of it this time around. Our squad isn't as strong without Viduka, and our Kewell, Emerton, Grella and Neill models are 4 years older. You would expect Ghana and Serbia to be tougher prospects than Japan and Croatia were as well. Our real problem will be scoring goals.

For someone who follows Serie A a bit closer, (Craig?) how has Bresciano's form been? We'll need a massive performance from him and Timmeh if we're going to get the goals we need to progress imo.

Bobisback · 24-03-2010, 05:56 AM

Australia to go through...

...the tournament winless and goalless.

Nnanden · 24-03-2010, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ausage

For someone who follows Serie A a bit closer, (Craig?) how has Bresciano's form been?

Admittedly he hasn't started for them as much as he'd like. But he has been very, very good when I've watched him, and is my pick for our best player this WC.

Uppercut · 24-03-2010, 06:32 AM

Bit of a miniature Group of Death here, every match a tough one to call. Hoping Australia go through, the other teams are distinctly difficult to like.

Nnanden · 24-03-2010, 07:40 AM

Ghana difficult to like?

dontcloseyoureyes · 24-03-2010, 09:01 AM

Going out in straight sets ala. Anna Kournikova.

Without being good to look at.

GingerFurball · 24-03-2010, 09:20 AM

As long as that fat **** Scott McDonald breaks his legs, Australia can do what they want.

GIMH · 24-03-2010, 09:44 AM

Rooting for Aus to finish second, then let the games begin

Marcuss · 24-03-2010, 10:12 AM

Can't see Australia making it out of the group. Think two points would be a pretty big achievement against these sides. Hopping they do make it out of the group, for the good of CW.

morgieb · 24-03-2010, 06:46 PM

Far tougher group for us than '06. I hope we do qualify however. We almost made the quarters last year.

Julian87 · 24-03-2010, 07:54 PM

Big chance of beating Ghana imo. Just need to play out of our skins to try and get a point in the other games. Can't see us scoring against Serbia.

Simon · 24-03-2010, 08:14 PM

Winning 2 games isnt impossible, winning 1 game and a draw is achievable while a draw against someone is probably most likely. We aren't terrible and I can't see us leaving with no points but it's going to be a big ask to qualify.
Does anyone know the status of Mateja Kezman, last I saw he can barely get a game for anyone, would quietly wet myself if he and Lucas Neill were playing in the same game.

Burgey · 24-03-2010, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeraintIsMyHero

Rooting for Aus to finish second, then let the games begin

Why? You'll be out

We should romp this group - Germany - Who?

Serbia - defence leaks like an old shower head

Ghana - No flair, no attack whatsoever

dontcloseyoureyes · 25-03-2010, 01:17 AM

Simon, Kezman retired from international football before the last WC I think. If not, just after. He was at PSG then was loaned to Zenit who he played decently for (watched his games online) but they decided not to take the option to buy and he went back to PSG. Last I heard he was either negotiating to have his contract nulled or already had and is a free agent. Apparently there's plenty of lower-half Prem interest in him, would love to see him in the Prem again. I miss Batman

If Essien and Appiah are fit we shouldn't even bother turning up against Ghana, they'll destroy Culina and Grella.

24-03-2010, 04:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
James Cricket Web Owner Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 22,291	Group D - Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana Discussion around Group D involving Germany, Australia, Serbia, Ghana Schedule 13 June 2010 Serbia v Ghana at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria Germany v Australia at Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban 18 June 2010 Germany v Serbia at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 19 June 2010 Ghana v Australia at Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg 23 June 2010 Ghana v Germany at Soccer City, Johannesburg Australia v Serbia at Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit __________________ Follow Cricket Web on Facebook Follow Cricket Web on Twitter Email - james.nixon@cricketweb.net Moderators - moderators@cricketweb.net (will go to all moderators) Skype - nixonja@hotmail.com Google Talk/Facebook - cricketweb@gmail.com

24-03-2010, 04:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ausage International Vice-Captain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: I'll show ye!! Posts: 4,828	Reckon we have a much tougher time of it this time around. Our squad isn't as strong without Viduka, and our Kewell, Emerton, Grella and Neill models are 4 years older. You would expect Ghana and Serbia to be tougher prospects than Japan and Croatia were as well. Our real problem will be scoring goals. For someone who follows Serie A a bit closer, (Craig?) how has Bresciano's form been? We'll need a massive performance from him and Timmeh if we're going to get the goals we need to progress imo. __________________ Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity. Too many bones, not enough CASH!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZwgu8_b0Vw RIP Craig

24-03-2010, 09:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
dontcloseyoureyes BARNES OUT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WILDCARD, BITCHES Posts: 27,714	Going out in straight sets ala. Anna Kournikova. Without being good to look at. __________________ The one, the only CW Black Code: 47.3 W Coppinger to Heads Smacked the ball straight into the groin of Iwuajoku who has fallen over, miraculously with the ball still caught in his scrotal area! Out! TO OUR FOREFATHERS

24-03-2010, 09:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,612	Rooting for Aus to finish second, then let the games begin __________________ Watch out, for as soon as it pleases them they’ll send you out to protect their gold in wars whose weapons, rapidly developed by servile scientists, will become more and more deadly until they can with a flick of the finger tear a million of you to pieces RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.

24-03-2010, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
morgieb Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paradise City Posts: 8,930	Far tougher group for us than '06. I hope we do qualify however. We almost made the quarters last year. __________________ 4-0 RIP Craig Walsh (Craig) 1985-2012 Proudly supporting the #2 cricketer of all time.

24-03-2010, 07:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nnanden You'll Never Walk Alone Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New South Wales Posts: 26,186	Ghana difficult to like?

24-03-2010, 07:54 PM	#12 (permalink)
Julian87 International 12th Man Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ashfield Posts: 1,623	Big chance of beating Ghana imo. Just need to play out of our skins to try and get a point in the other games. Can't see us scoring against Serbia.

24-03-2010, 08:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
Simon Request Your Custom Title Now! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 25,596	Winning 2 games isnt impossible, winning 1 game and a draw is achievable while a draw against someone is probably most likely. We aren't terrible and I can't see us leaving with no points but it's going to be a big ask to qualify. Does anyone know the status of Mateja Kezman, last I saw he can barely get a game for anyone, would quietly wet myself if he and Lucas Neill were playing in the same game.

25-03-2010, 01:17 AM	#15 (permalink)
dontcloseyoureyes BARNES OUT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: WILDCARD, BITCHES Posts: 27,714	Simon, Kezman retired from international football before the last WC I think. If not, just after. He was at PSG then was loaned to Zenit who he played decently for (watched his games online) but they decided not to take the option to buy and he went back to PSG. Last I heard he was either negotiating to have his contract nulled or already had and is a free agent. Apparently there's plenty of lower-half Prem interest in him, would love to see him in the Prem again. I miss Batman If Essien and Appiah are fit we shouldn't even bother turning up against Ghana, they'll destroy Culina and Grella.

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