World Cup 2006 - No Haters Please

[GotZoom]

One week from Today...I can't wait!

I hope the U.S. advance out of group play. I doubt we will beat Italy, but a good result (one win, win and a tie or two ties) against the Czech Republic and/or Ghana could put us through. Nedved is back for the CR so that will be a tough game. Ghana will show a few flashes of quality play, but they won't be consistant.

If the U.S. does finish 2nd and advances, it will really be moot. Second place in Group E plays the winner of Group F - which will most likely be Brazil.

England, France and Spain won't make it out of the Quarterfinals.

There is a good chance of seeing Brazil, Holland, Italy and Portugal in the Semifinals. If so, I think a Brazil - Italy final would be a classic.

I would love to say that Italy will win if this happens, but....I think Brazil is just too strong.

Another Cup for Brazil.

 

[The ClayTaurus]

I have noticed a lot of money in advertisement is being dropped surrounding this thing. I'm not sure if I'll watch much, but I'll definitely be interested in the highlights and general progressions of teams.

 

[GotZoom]

I have noticed a lot of money in advertisement is being dropped surrounding this thing. I'm not sure if I'll watch much, but I'll definitely be interested in the highlights and general progressions of teams.

I like the Joga Bonito series and the one commercial talking about how two warring factions in the Ivory Coast declared a cease-fire to watch their national team play in the cup.

 

[manu1959]

i will watch every game.....this is italy's cup....dark horse holland

 

[theHawk]

If so, I think a Brazil - Italy final would be a classic.

Sounds kinda boring, I'd watch a USA vs Iran for the final though! That would be entertaining!

 

[manu1959]

Sounds kinda boring, I'd watch a USA vs Iran for the final though! That would be entertaining!

last time iran and the us played the us lost

 

[GotZoom]

last time iran and the us played the us lost

In 2000, we played Iran to a 1-1 tie.

In 1998, they beat us 2-1 in the 98 World Cup.

 

[shepherdboy]

In 2000, we played Iran to a 1-1 tie.

In 1998, they beat us 2-1 in the 98 World Cup.

Yea but that was then and this is now. The U.S. has such a better playing team this time around. Not many superstars, but a team that really works together to get the job done. Can anyone confirmed the rumor that the U.S. team is being ask not to fly our Nations flag on the team's bus? Anyway I will be watching every game and staying up late and paying for it the next day at work. But hey its THE WORLD CUP, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[manu1959]

Yea but that was then and this is now. The U.S. has such a better playing team this time around. Not many superstars, but a team that really works together to get the job done. Can anyone confirmed the rumor that the U.S. team is being ask not to fly our Nations flag on the team's bus? Anyway I will be watching every game and staying up late and paying for it the next day at work. But hey its THE WORLD CUP, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

USSF has said they will not be flying the flag on the team bus

 

[manu1959]

In 2000, we played Iran to a 1-1 tie.

In 1998, they beat us 2-1 in the 98 World Cup.

forgive me i thought we were speaking of cup matches

 

[nosarcasm]

Hopes Germany makes it to the final

dark horse. Ukraine. They have a good offense. Hopefully they ll score more goals then there defense lets through.

Holland, not this time.

England, they always look dangerous lets see if they can convert the millions
invested in club teams to a better national team this time around.

Brazil. Not many betting against them, Argentina beat them in the quali if I remember correctly.

 

[GotZoom]

USSF has said they will not be flying the flag on the team bus

Strictly for security reasons. The other 31 will have their countrie's flags displayed.

It's not like it will be a secret though. Trust me, everyone there will know every team's movements every day. I was in Italy during the 90 World Cup and we knew what hotels, practice venues, eating schedules, etc...for any team we wanted to follow.

 

[GotZoom]

forgive me i thought we were speaking of cup matches

No worries!

 

[no1tovote4]

In 2000, we played Iran to a 1-1 tie.

In 1998, they beat us 2-1 in the 98 World Cup.

This year I have yeard that the Iranian team has already won the synchronized mustache growing trophy... With such a record of wins and the nicety of the distraction of powerful mustaches we may have a disadvantage!

T&T is going all the way, Baaaaybeee!

 

[shepherdboy]

Man oh man does Germany look good this year. Just watched the game with Costa Rica. 4-2 Germany in a dominating show of force.

 

[GotZoom]

Man oh man does Germany look good this year. Just watched the game with Costa Rica. 4-2 Germany in a dominating show of force.

The two goals from Lahm and Frings were monsters. Beautiful shots.

I hope Germany doesn't walk away with a false sense of security though. It was encouraging that they didn't need Ballack and he could be rested but their offense wasn't really required to do much work. And their defense even less (only 4 shots on goal).

Costa Rica's defense has always been somewhat suspect. Too many gaps to exploit and after getting hammered for 2 goals in the first 17 minutes (despite them scoring in minute 12), I'm sure their goalkeeper was a big shellshocked too.

I did find it interesting that Costa Rica scored on 2 of their 4 shots on goal.

 

[OCA]

i will watch every game.....this is italy's cup....dark horse holland

As A Greek( we won Euro cup in 04 and don't even qualify for world cup, go figure) I am a rabid football fan, listen to me when I tell you this, nobody will even touch Brazil again, too much talent, too deep for the rest of the world.

America won't advance sadly, they drew a very tough group with Italy and the Czech Republic.

 

[GotZoom]

As A Greek( we won Euro cup in 04 and don't even qualify for world cup, go figure) I am a rabid football fan, listen to me when I tell you this, nobody will even touch Brazil again, too much talent, too deep for the rest of the world.

America won't advance sadly, they drew a very tough group with Italy and the Czech Republic.

CR is having problems. Smicer is out. Baros and Nedved are suspect if you believe the injury reports (NEVER believe the injury reports..lol).

Of course, with Cech in goal, a team from the USMB could put on a respectable showing!!

(well, maybe not)

 

[freeandfun1]

Okay, I need a discussion board to talk about the WC so I guess I'll be around for a while....

I cannot believe how sh*tty Poland looked against Ecuador. They were horrible and Ecuador was not that impressive. Sure, they won 2 nil, but the way Poland was playing (actually, not playing... I've never seen so many guys just standing around waiting on something to happen), they should have won 4 nil.

Looks like Germany and CR will be progressing from Group A.

Casino Odds for tomorrow's games are as follows:

Paraguay gets a 1/2 point vs. England. I have taken England.
Sweden is giving T&T 1-1/2 points. I have taken Sweden.
Cote d'Ivoire is getting 1 point from Argentina. I have taken Argentina.

 

[GotZoom]

Okay, I need a discussion board to talk about the WC so I guess I'll be around for a while....

I cannot believe how sh*tty Poland looked against Ecuador. They were horrible and Ecuador was not that impressive. Sure, they won 2 nil, but the way Poland was playing (actually, not playing... I've never seen so many guys just standing around waiting on something to happen), they should have won 4 nil.

Looks like Germany and CR will be progressing from Group A.

Casino Odds for tomorrow's games are as follows:

Paraguay gets a 1/2 point vs. England. I have taken England.
Sweden is giving T&T 1-1/2 points. I have taken Sweden.
Cote d'Ivoire is getting 1 point from Argentina. I have taken Argentina.

I'm sticking with Germany and Ecuador advancing. Ecuador has moments of greatness; they did beat Argentina and Brazil in qualifiying.

Their inconsistancy is going to hurt them though.

Poland beat Ecuador in a friendly 3-0 so this was nice revenge.

I think England will beat Paraguay (after Valdez and Santa Cruz, they just aren't that deep) and agree with you on Sweden and Argentina.

Ivory Coast will be the sleeper this year but they won't beat Argentina.