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I guess New Zealand and their 1-1 draw with Italy would be up there. Also North Korea knocking Italy out of the 1966 WC should deserve a mention.
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Originally Posted by Boobidy
Radio guy was going on about Reuters article of the top ten WC shock results. Will try find it.
Reuters Top 10 World Cup shocks | Reuters
1: North Korea 1 - Italy 0, 1966
2: USA 1 - England 0, 1950
3: Cameroon 1 - Argentina 0, 1990
4: Senegal 1 - France 0, 2002
5: West Germany 3 - Hungary 2, 1954
6: Uruguay 2 - Brazil 1, 1950
7: Northern Ireland 1 - Spain 0, 1982
8: Algeria 2 - West Germany 1, 1982
9: New Zealand 1 - Italy 1, 2010
10: Ireland 1 - Italy 0, 1994
Loved that one.
If only I had been alive to see the first 3 on that list. They sound indescribably funny.
You younger than 20?
I'm just saying
RIP Craigos. A true CW legend. You will be missed.
No, but I couldnt see/appreciate it because of my age.You younger than 20?
edit: hang on I said alive didn't I? Oopsie.
Yeah me too, reminded the arrogant French **** who said we didn't deserve to beat Italy as they're soccer royalty about it actually.
Then left the score as wallpaper on the hostel computer...didn't get petty at all about it.
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R.I.P Craigos, you were a champion bloke. One of the best
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Someone said the Italians were pelted with fruit and vegetables at the airport as soon as they got off the plane. Can't really blame the fans on that one.
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Norway beating Brazil was also a great upset.
If England goes out in the first round, it would be one of the biggest upsets ever.
Nah, cause we're ****e, TBH.
Not sure about the republic being there, they'd already beaten (a half-decent) England in a tournament
Was cool, but not a massive shock IIRR.
Norn was great though.
Last edited by grecian; 21-06-2010 at 10:54 AM.
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Yeah and Ireland had actually reached the Quarters at the previous WC
Yes, they were a very solid outfit for a while really. Did have a liability scouser as a striker, but that shouldn't make it a massive upset.
South Korea beating Italy in the second round in 2002 up there for sheer hilarity.
Bulgaria beating Jerry in 94 brings a warm, tingly feeling too. IIRC yer Bulgars had never won a WC game before the 94 finals.
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