Group F - Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand, Slovakia - Page 2

Somerset · 05-06-2010, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bahnz

Very much so. Column numbers on soccer out-numbering rugby by 2:1 I'd say. But then again, around world cup time paper interest in the round-ball game normally goes up anyway, so I'm not sure whether this is moreso than usual.

Without having any hard evidence to back me up, I'd say those are valid points - I think the build up to this World Cup in the media here has been far greater than for Germany in 2006 from what I can remember anyway.

Pothas · 05-06-2010, 06:54 AM

They will probably go and win it now but looking at the squad Italy look pretty average, lucky they have a fairly easy group.

straw man · 14-06-2010, 11:28 AM

Getting excited about the match against Slovakia tomorrow. A bit nervous too. Seeing Germany slice through Australia again and again is a reminder of what NZ are up against, though obv Slovakia won't be quite as creative or clinical.

A mixed blessing playing the team we have the best chance against first up - overall I think it's good, however if Slovakia do beat us comprehensively then it's going to make the matches against Italy and Paraguay into solemn viewing.

GingerFurball · 14-06-2010, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by straw man

Getting excited about the match against Slovakia tomorrow. A bit nervous too. Seeing Germany slice through Australia again and again is a reminder of what NZ are up against, though obv Slovakia won't be quite as creative or clinical.

A mixed blessing playing the team we have the best chance against first up - overall I think it's good, however if Slovakia do beat us comprehensively then it's going to make the matches against Italy and Paraguay into solemn viewing.

Slovakia will be the European darkhorses, Hamsik is a gem of a player.

Matteh · 14-06-2010, 12:32 PM

Desperately want Paraguay to win this game, will throw the group open.

Pup Clarke · 14-06-2010, 12:32 PM

Feeling Paraguay are gonna win this

GIMH · 14-06-2010, 12:53 PM

Decent start from them

BoyBrumby · 14-06-2010, 01:09 PM

Ha! Get in! Uncontested header!

FaaipDeOiad · 14-06-2010, 01:20 PM

Haha, best moment of the World Cup so far for mine.

Steulen · 14-06-2010, 01:26 PM

Ridiculously un-Italian this.

BoyBrumby · 14-06-2010, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Steulen

Ridiculously un-Italian this.

Disagree. Adopted their usual cowardly formation of two solid banks of four but just aren't doing it very well.

Goughy · 14-06-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Disagree. Adopted their usual cowardly formation of two solid banks of four but just aren't doing it very well.

Yeah, worst team to watch.

Steulen · 14-06-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BoyBrumby

Disagree. Adopted their usual cowardly formation of two solid banks of four but just aren't doing it very well.

That's what's un-Italian about it. Normally executed to perfection.

Scaly piscine · 14-06-2010, 01:38 PM

Yes Italy are getting beaten at their own game really. Pretty funny. Dunno what the captain was doing not bothering to jump for the goal - if he tries to head the ball that's most of the time enough to stop the header going on target.

KiWiNiNjA · 14-06-2010, 04:33 PM

The day has finally arrived.
Can't wait for tonight.

Where are my fellow Wellingtonians watching the match?
I might head into Four Kings.

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