*Official* Knockout Stages - Page 5

Johnners · 25-06-2010, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by superkingdave

Why on earth are we considering bringing Carragher back? Struggling to think of a slower international player.

Craig Moore

GingerFurball · 25-06-2010, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Clapo

Craig Moore

Shame Lorenzo Amoruso isn't Australian, it's the only way Moore will look good.

Xuhaib · 25-06-2010, 09:59 AM

If things go to form it seems like a Uraguay,Argentina,Brazil and Portugal semi line up.So basically its 3 South Americans and a European that can be mistaken for a South American.

Ofcourse lot can happen in between.

Samuel_Vimes · 25-06-2010, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Xuhaib

If things go to form it seems like a Uraguay,Argentina,Brazil and Portugal semi line up.So basically its 3 South Americans and a European that can be mistaken for a South American.

Ofcourse lot can happen in between.

The US are probably stronger than Uruguay, I think. More well-rounded side and keener in front of goal.

Excuse me while I cleanse my keyboard after typing those two sentences.

Scaly piscine · 25-06-2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Samuel_Vimes

The US are probably stronger than Uruguay, I think. More well-rounded side and keener in front of goal.

Excuse me while I cleanse my keyboard after typing those two sentences.

Uruguay are better organised and have the quality to score, when they actually commit to attacking that is. USA are a relatively well drilled side with little quality.

The way Uruguay play they're probably better set up to upset better teams than put away mediocre ones.

marc71178 · 25-06-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Xuhaib

If things go to form it seems like a Uraguay,Argentina,Brazil and Portugal semi line up.So basically its 3 South Americans and a European that can be mistaken for a South American.

Ofcourse lot can happen in between.

Yes, because if Spain win their group I'd back them to beat Portugal.

wpdavid · 25-06-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by superkingdave

Why on earth are we considering bringing Carragher back? Struggling to think of a slower international player.

I'd be appalled - Upson looked a huge improvement imo. All that being said, there's now talk of King playing.

Scaly piscine · 25-06-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by marc71178

Yes, because if Spain win their group I'd back them to beat Portugal.

Think that could end up being rather spiteful like the Brazil v Portugal game. Portugal are very strong defensively and could certainly get a goal themselves against Spain's shaky defence. I think to beat Portugal and these other defensive sides you need quality crosses. Spain like to walk the ball in the net. Argentina were doing the same thing against Greece and getting completely nowhere until a goal from a corner - it was an ugly goal but it all came from the quality ball into the danger area. For me Spain v Portugal would be a toss up.

Anyway here's hoping Spain are dumped out of the World Cup tonight.

Xuhaib · 25-06-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scaly piscine

Think that could end up being rather spiteful like the Brazil v Portugal game. Portugal are very strong defensively and could certainly get a goal themselves against Spain's shaky defence. I think to beat Portugal and these other defensive sides you need quality crosses. Spain like to walk the ball in the net. Argentina were doing the same thing against Greece and getting completely nowhere until a goal from a corner - it was an ugly goal but it all came from the quality ball into the danger area. For me Spain v Portugal would be a toss up.

Anyway here's hoping Spain are dumped out of the World Cup tonight.

Nah! unlike Italy and Les Crap they are actually capable of playing good football worldcup would be poorer without them ofcourse i am looking at it from a neutral perspective.

GIMH · 25-06-2010, 02:20 PM

So it's the lowest European representation since they first introduced a round of sixteen.

GIMH · 25-06-2010, 02:22 PM

Just to confirm then, last two fixtures:

Brazil V Chile
Spain V Portgual

Get to work mods

Pratters · 25-06-2010, 02:32 PM

I am really impressed with Spain. They didn’t lose some 14 games coming into the world cup before they lost their opening game to Switzerland but I have liked what I have seen. Brazil, as I said, is a strong, strong team and it is showing exactly that. The only thing which worries me regarding Argentina is their weak defense. USA is nicely placed in the first quarter. They are the 14th ranked team in the world and have a real chance of reaching as far as the semis which would be great for US football.

My predictions for round 2 –

Uruguay v Korea Republic – Uruguay
United States v Ghana – USA
Holland v Slovakia – Holland
Brazil v Chile – Brazil (Chance of upset given Chile came 2nd in South America if I am not wrong).
Argentina v Mexico – Argentina
Germany v England – Germany
Paraguay v Japan – Japan
Spain v Portugal – Spain (Game of the round)

Quarters –

Uruguay v USA – USA
Holland v Brazil – Brazil
Argentina v Germany – Argentina
Japan v Spain – Spain

Semis

USA v Brazil – Brazil
Argentina v Spain – Spain (Argentina’s weak defense showing up)

Finals

Brazil v Spain – Brazil

FaaipDeOiad · 25-06-2010, 02:34 PM

All five South American nations through to the last 16. They've all looked good too, which is a first in World Cups I've seen.

Could see four of them making it to the last 8 too.

GIMH · 25-06-2010, 02:45 PM

Yep, I reckon four will make the last eight. Can guarantee you the dirty stinking Argies will go no further than though

BTW, got sent a txt that would have made Mitchell angry today haha

Samuel_Vimes · 25-06-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Pratters

(Chance of upset given Chile came 2nd in South America if I am not wrong).

You aren't.

But Brazil have won their last six clashes, with a goal difference of 25-3. I suppose you could argue Chile are due to keep a clean sheet.

25-06-2010, 02:20 PM	#70 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,622	So it's the lowest European representation since they first introduced a round of sixteen. __________________ 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.

25-06-2010, 02:34 PM	#73 (permalink)
FaaipDeOiad Hall of Fame Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 18,682	All five South American nations through to the last 16. They've all looked good too, which is a first in World Cups I've seen. Could see four of them making it to the last 8 too. __________________ I know a place where a royal flush Can never beat a pair

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25-06-2010, 09:59 AM	#63 (permalink)
Xuhaib Cricketer Of The Year Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Karachi Posts: 9,394	If things go to form it seems like a Uraguay,Argentina,Brazil and Portugal semi line up.So basically its 3 South Americans and a European that can be mistaken for a South American. Ofcourse lot can happen in between.

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GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,622	Just to confirm then, last two fixtures: Brazil V Chile Spain V Portgual Get to work mods

25-06-2010, 02:32 PM	#72 (permalink)
Pratters Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kolkata, India Posts: 20,794	I am really impressed with Spain. They didn’t lose some 14 games coming into the world cup before they lost their opening game to Switzerland but I have liked what I have seen. Brazil, as I said, is a strong, strong team and it is showing exactly that. The only thing which worries me regarding Argentina is their weak defense. USA is nicely placed in the first quarter. They are the 14th ranked team in the world and have a real chance of reaching as far as the semis which would be great for US football. My predictions for round 2 – Uruguay v Korea Republic – Uruguay United States v Ghana – USA Holland v Slovakia – Holland Brazil v Chile – Brazil (Chance of upset given Chile came 2nd in South America if I am not wrong). Argentina v Mexico – Argentina Germany v England – Germany Paraguay v Japan – Japan Spain v Portugal – Spain (Game of the round) Quarters – Uruguay v USA – USA Holland v Brazil – Brazil Argentina v Germany – Argentina Japan v Spain – Spain Semis USA v Brazil – Brazil Argentina v Spain – Spain (Argentina’s weak defense showing up) Finals Brazil v Spain – Brazil

25-06-2010, 02:45 PM	#74 (permalink)
GIMH Eternal Optimist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Shake my tree where's the apple for me? Posts: 43,622	Yep, I reckon four will make the last eight. Can guarantee you the dirty stinking Argies will go no further than though BTW, got sent a txt that would have made Mitchell angry today haha

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