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2006 SOCCER WORLD CUP - Day 8 Thread -
MLSnet.com ^ | 6-16-06 | MLSnet.com

Posted on 06/16/2006 5:38:56 AM PDT by soccer_maniac

Friday's World Cup action begins at 8:55 a.m. ET as Argentina meets Serbia & Montenegro. The Netherlands and Ivory Coast follow that match at 11:55 a.m. If the Dutch and Argentines both win, both advance to the Round of 16 from Group C. Mexico and Angola conclude the afternoon at 2:55 p.m.

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To: Eurotwit

Argentina blew that stat out of the water!

But the last games from Germany, England, and Sweden were so very similar.


221 posted on 06/16/2006 1:47:55 PM PDT by You Dirty Rats (I Love Free Republic!!!)
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To: Eurotwit

Did Mexico just hit the woodwork?


222 posted on 06/16/2006 1:49:29 PM PDT by dfwgator (Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
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To: dfwgator

Yes they did, and this will be another scoreless tie.


223 posted on 06/16/2006 1:51:46 PM PDT by darkangel82
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To: dfwgator

Mexico does NOT want to finish second in the group and face Argentina. They would have a prayer against Holland, but against Argentina they'd be roadkill.


224 posted on 06/16/2006 1:52:06 PM PDT by You Dirty Rats (I Love Free Republic!!!)
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To: dfwgator

seemingly not. Angolan keeper has to be man of the match...


225 posted on 06/16/2006 1:52:21 PM PDT by propertius
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To: Eurotwit

And the Angolans are going nuts :-)


226 posted on 06/16/2006 1:52:22 PM PDT by Eurotwit (WI)
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To: Eurotwit

In all probability Angola are more likely than Mexico to go into the last 16. So there will be an African side in the last 16 after all...


227 posted on 06/16/2006 1:54:17 PM PDT by propertius
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To: You Dirty Rats

No.

Argentina infact helped that stat.

They scored 50 percent of their goals today within the last 15 ;-)


228 posted on 06/16/2006 1:54:53 PM PDT by Eurotwit (WI)
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To: Eurotwit

SWEEET!!!!!

Mexico isn't out of the woods yet. They have to play a very good Portugal team, and if Angola can put a few on the Iranians, Mexico could be going home.


229 posted on 06/16/2006 1:54:57 PM PDT by dfwgator (Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
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To: Eurotwit

Sorry scratch that last statement. Wasn't thinking. They would need to beat Iran by a clear margin. Still, it's possible...


230 posted on 06/16/2006 1:55:56 PM PDT by propertius
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To: propertius

Iran is a better candidate to advance than Angola.

I would like to see Angola advance, but I REALLY don't want Iran to advance.


231 posted on 06/16/2006 1:56:45 PM PDT by You Dirty Rats (I Love Free Republic!!!)
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To: Eurotwit

If Mexico lose 1-0 or 2-0 to Portugal and Angola beat Iran 2-0 or 1-0 respectively, then Angola goes through and Mexico goes home.

I think I'm right in saying that at least. Mexico GD +2 at present and Angola -1...


232 posted on 06/16/2006 1:58:43 PM PDT by propertius
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To: You Dirty Rats

I think Angola is possibl a better side than Iran...


233 posted on 06/16/2006 1:59:46 PM PDT by propertius
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To: propertius

Angola in the last 16? Are you drinking or did your early stash of weed arrive?


234 posted on 06/16/2006 2:00:25 PM PDT by romanesq (.)
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To: romanesq

Why is it so inconceivable, Mexico is an ok team, but they aren't that great. Portugal could wipe the field with them.


235 posted on 06/16/2006 2:01:27 PM PDT by dfwgator (Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
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To: dfwgator

And I think Portugal would be motivated to get their former colony into the final 16.


236 posted on 06/16/2006 2:02:52 PM PDT by dfwgator (Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
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To: Eurotwit

Well best ever played of all time, no. But the most impressive display in the tournament with even 11 a side and no ref nonsense, yes.

Argentina did not get a bonus penalty/red card for half the game to distort the outcome.

They did it against a solid defensive squad so they are a favorite, no doubt.


237 posted on 06/16/2006 2:03:27 PM PDT by romanesq (.)
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To: Eurotwit

I'll get this right eventually. Angola need to beat Iran by at least 2 and Mexico need to lose to Portugal by at least two!

It's past 1 in the morning here in Moscow and I should be in bed!


238 posted on 06/16/2006 2:03:32 PM PDT by propertius
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To: propertius

I think you needs one goal larger differential unfortunately, due the number of goals scored by Mexico.

Unless Angola wins 4-3 or something :-)


239 posted on 06/16/2006 2:04:02 PM PDT by Eurotwit (WI)
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To: burzum

Completely forgot about that. Yeah, build the wall and Viva Angola.


240 posted on 06/16/2006 2:04:40 PM PDT by romanesq (.)
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