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2006 WORLD CUP -- Day 5 Thread -- Brazilians enter Cup fray
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Posted on 06/13/2006 6:05:50 AM PDT by soccer_maniac
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I hope the thread title is clear enough. If the subject isn't of interest, please stay away. This is a World Cup discussion thread, not a "which sport is better" discussion thread.
To: soccer_maniac
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06/13/2006 6:06:47 AM PDT
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soccer_maniac
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To: soccer_maniac
I know some of you love this sport ..... but I'd rather watch competitive dry cleaing....
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06/13/2006 6:08:10 AM PDT
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soccer_maniac
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To: Fighting Irish
Which part of "I hope the thread title is clear enough. If the subject isn't of interest, please stay away. This is a World Cup discussion thread, not a "which sport is better" discussion thread" don't you understand?
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06/13/2006 6:08:53 AM PDT
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soccer_maniac
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To: Fighting Irish
Extreme ironing does actually exist as a contest (I'm not sure sport is the right description). It rules, as does soccer :o)
To: FostersExport
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06/13/2006 6:11:19 AM PDT
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soccer_maniac
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To: soccer_maniac
SO what kind of results could possibly get the US team out of group? Anything really?
It kills me they played so bad yesterday. Made me sad... :-(
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posted on
06/13/2006 6:14:01 AM PDT
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eyespysomething
(In a fight between Batman and Darth Vader, the winner would be Chuck Norris.)
To: soccer_maniac
I was distraught when I learned we lost 3 zip. I admit I did not expect the US to beat the Czechs, but I was expecting more of a 1-0 or 2-1 game. Now were going to play Italy, so I really don't expect us to get out of the 1st round :(
If the US gets knocked out, I am hoping for an England vrs. Germany final, with England as the victor, though I like the Germans nearly as much.
Do you guys think we'll make it out of round 1?
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posted on
06/13/2006 6:15:54 AM PDT
by
Theoden
(Liberate te ex inferis)
To: FostersExport
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posted on
06/13/2006 6:16:30 AM PDT
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soccer_maniac
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To: Theoden
I dont think the USA will escape the group. Italy looked good. Even beating Ghana will be tough.
I am looking forward to seeing Brazil play. Apart from anything else I have Adriano in my fantasy team and Ive not seen him play before :oO
France might be an interesting one. They still havent looked like showing much spark in the games Ive seen them play but they have been getting the results.
To: soccer_maniac
...This is a World Cup discussion thread, not a "which sport is better" discussion thread. ...Good luck with that.
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06/13/2006 6:21:00 AM PDT
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FReepaholic
(Why aren't lawyers ever accused of price gouging?)
To: Fighting Irish
Cross country ballroom dancing
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posted on
06/13/2006 6:21:26 AM PDT
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Moleman
To: Theoden
Do you guys think we'll make it out of round 1?Nope. Not after the effort I saw yesterday. We were badly outplayed.
That said, I hope I am wrong and we can turn things around.
To: Theoden
I thought we had a 45% chance to advance coming into this WC.
My new thoughts are we have about a 10% chance to advance.
We need to beat Italy, we all know that, but Italy has far better players technically speaking and know that they likely would only need a draw from us to advance (considering the goal differential).
The Italians will be watching for the CZE/GHA result (that game is first up Saturday). If the Czechs win, the Italians will probably bunker down and play very conservatively. A tie is all they need to advance at that point.
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06/13/2006 6:22:27 AM PDT
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soccer_maniac
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To: soccer_maniac
We need to beat Italy, we all know that, but Italy has far better players technically speaking and know that they likely would only need a draw from us to advance (considering the goal differential).
Your consolation is that Italy will be looking to win, if they have any sense. (Likely) Avoiding Brazil is a BIG incentive not to draw against you guys.
To: FostersExport
France was good a few years ago, I don't know how they are now. I really wish I could be home watching the games, but I'm a cubicle dweller.
Brazil is ALWAYS good. I remember watching Brazil defeat Italy in 1994 in a shootout where Roberto Baggio sent his shot right over the goal, and Brazil scored the final goal for the win.
I also hope Sweden and Australia do well. I was bothered that Sweden tied, and I was very happy that the Aussies defeated Japan. This World Cup will have a good finish.
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posted on
06/13/2006 6:26:26 AM PDT
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Theoden
(Liberate te ex inferis)
To: PBRSTREETGANG
The bottom line is that the US doesn't have anybody that puts fear into their opponents. Midfielders and forwards are especially weak. Granted, they are better, but they are still not ready for this level of competition.
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posted on
06/13/2006 6:27:06 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
(Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
To: PBRSTREETGANG
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posted on
06/13/2006 6:28:03 AM PDT
by
soccer_maniac
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To: Theoden
Yep, I have adopted the Aussies as my team. I think they will advance to the knockout round.
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06/13/2006 6:28:12 AM PDT
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dfwgator
(Florida Gators - 2006 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions)
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