The World Cup 2014

[dutchie]

The Japanese are the best spectators, even cleaning up their area after the game.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...s-to-ivory-coast/story-fnkjl6g2-1226957322133

All other nations take note.

 

[Tink]

I'm really going to enjoy watching the Australia vs The Netherlands game.

I hope you enjoyed the game, dutchie.

What an excellent performance by the Socceroos, never say die.
They started off a lot stronger in this game, they came in firing, well done.

If the Netherlands thrashed Spain, we may have a chance yet.
All depends on the other games too, if the Socceroos can get in.

Wonderful effort by the team.

 

[Tink]

Well at half time, Chile is beating Spain, so maybe not (0-2)

 

[DB008]

From what I've heard, Germany is the team to win.

 

[Tink]

I love watching it all unfold, DB.
Even though we all have our preferences, sport can be so unpredictable which is the beauty of it, though it can upset us on the day.

There are a few that are up there for this Cup, will wait and see as we go.

Well after the Chile v Spain game, and Chile winning, we are out.

 

[dutchie]

I love watching it all unfold, DB.

Well after the Chile v Spain game, and Chile winning, we are out.

What a pity. We could have been leading the group with two wins with a little luck.

The socceroos have dominated for long periods in both their games and have just not been able to score goals to put the other teams to the sword.

Great effort by the boys, they have pleasantly surprised me. Hope they can win against Spain.

The Netherlands, after their demolition of Spain, looked very ordinary against Australia. With that sort of form they will struggle to do anything in the quarter finals. Whom ever loses between Chile and The Netherlands will probably meet Brasil next.

 

[McLovin]

Good show by Australia, they've shown that they deserve their place at the WC. Unfortunately, we still have a lot of problems, our defence is like Swiss cheese, and it's great to be able to control the game for long periods, but pretty useless if you can't score; our finishing just isn't up to the level required. And how on Earth was Ryan voted goalkeeper of the year? I don't think he was once in position.

 

[McLovin]

I had a friend who was at the game, he said the Dutch fans clapped the Australian fans as they left. That's class.

 

[skc]

Good show by Australia, they've shown that they deserve their place at the WC. Unfortunately, we still have a lot of problems, our defence is like Swiss cheese, and it's great to be able to control the game for long periods, but pretty useless if you can't score; our finishing just isn't up to the level required. And how on Earth was Ryan voted goalkeeper of the year? I don't think he was once in position.

The first match I've watched in this world cup so far and it was worth getting up for. We were always the underdog so what the soccoroos did was admirable but simply outclassed.

I had a friend who was at the game, he said the Dutch fans clapped the Australian fans as they left. That's class.

Haha... it's a bit easier to show class when your team wins!

 

[McLovin]

Haha... it's a bit easier to show class when your team wins!

You cynical b@stard.

 

[Logique]

I believe the FFA and coach Postecoglou are working on a two-World Cup plan.

It's going well.

Still, we'd have really impressed in 2014 with Mark Schwarzer in goal. Some soft ones let in.

Brazil vs Germany final for mine.

 

[dutchie]

The boys have come a long way since Ange took over.

Going on form, Australia should beat Spain on Tuesday morning (1.30 a.m.). It will be worth staying up/ getting up for!

Did not think I would be saying that when we finally qualified with Josh Kennedy's header.

 

[dutchie]

England were very ordinary this morning. They can pack their bags (unless there is a miracle in the final matches)

Good to see Rooney get his first World Cup goal.

 

[Tink]

Agree, dutchie, the Socceroos have come a long way, and I think its wonderful seeing them as a real force in World Cup. They have played well.
I think they will win against Spain too.

The games are starting to get interesting now, who goes through and who doesn't.
Yes, England losing against Uruguay.
Italy v Costa Rica tomorrow morning, who ever wins will be in.

 

[Tink]

Well its falling into place with each group now.

Italy lost against Costa Rica, which puts Costa Rica in, but pushed England out, they needed Italy to win both.
Italy still have the game with Uruguay, if they qualify.

So far, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica and Netherlands have qualified.
Eliminated are Australia, England, Spain and Cameroon.

Now we have the game Switzerland v France, whoever wins is in.

I laughed in the Colombian Games after every goal, they would huddle and do a little dance, good on them

 

[Tink]

France are back in full force and in.

What an excellent game against Switzerland.
Be interesting to see who gets through between Switzerland and Ecuador in that group.

Argentina is through.

Germany v Ghana now, if Germany wins, they are through.

 

[Miss Hale]

I'm glad some people are enjoying this, I have just found the timing of the matches really difficult as I have to get up early most days

 

[dutchie]

Congratulations Ange and the boys on a great campaign, Did not win a game but the future looks promising.

Timmy Cahill your a legend. Best goal of the tournament still.

 

[dutchie]

FIFA needs to ban this serial biter.

Luis Suarez acts like a dog. (Luis Suarez is a dog of a player)



http://www.news.com.au/sport/footba...t-2014-world-cup/story-fnkjl6g2-1226965850145

 

[pavilion103]

Disgusting