World Football Thread X - Germany 2006

[Imran Siddiqui]

Originally posted by Cort Haus
Ecuador put out a weakened team, I gather. They had injuries and cards to think about and Sweden / England should instead consider Ecuador's previous games, where they played well. Cunning chaps, those Ecuadorians, lulling the opposition into a false sense of security for the next round.

Ecuador did put a weakened team out there, including resting the dangerous striker Delgado. This does not indicate anything about the Ecuador team.

And ha ha that US TV has more games shown than British TV .

[Locutus]

Originally posted by Colon™
Some games are simultaneous and if the broadcasting rights aren't shared some of those aren't shown.

In civilized countries like the Netherlands the rights of simultaneous matches can be subcontracted to other networks, so we get to see both matches anyway

[Imran Siddiqui]

YIKES! It seems like Owen has gotten hurt in the first 5 minutes. Apparently it seems quite bad from what I've read .

[alva]

Yup, that's a serious blow. He's on a yellow and all.

[Imran Siddiqui]

GOAL! Joe Cole scores and England is up 1-0.

[Colon™]

Originally posted by Locutus


In civilized countries like the Netherlands the rights of simultaneous matches can be subcontracted to other networks, so we get to see both matches anyway

As I said: "Some games are simultaneous and if the broadcasting rights aren't shared some of those aren't shown."

All of the games were on Flemish television either how. What a waste of a perfectly good tongue.

[alva]

Not a fan of Polspoel? Not that any of the others are any better.
Clone De Saedeleer already!!

[Saras]

nice game. What happened to england defense in the beginning 2nd half i dont know. Overall England should have won, but cheers to sverige for attitude.

[Footie Mad]

L0L0L0L0L!!1 The undefeated streak against England, since 1968, still stands. We wasted the group win against Trinidad in my opinion, feeling a bit pessimistic about facing the germans at home.... But for now let's celebrate.

[Hueij]

Originally posted by alva
...De Saedeleer...!!

I remember when I first heard him in '82 when the BRT and the NOS worked together. Man, that was something else when you are used to Hans Kraay Sr

[SpencerH]

Well England played a good 45 min. Too bad the games are 90 min long. I think they'll beat Ecuador but thats about it. Their defense on set plays was complete crap and Robinson looks to be the worst goalie England has ever had. The 2nd Swedish goal looked like something from the Keystone cops.

Goddam Allbeck. I was surprised to see him still playing and then further surprised that he didnt start in the earlier games since he seems to be as effective and as hard playing as ever.

[Locutus]

Originally posted by Hueij
Man, that was something else when you are used to Hans Kraay Sr

Still beats Hans Kraay Jr by a long stretch...

[Imran Siddiqui]

Robinson is actually damned fine keeper.

[reds4ever]

Well I think I can speak for most England fans when I say I'm GUTTED to finish unbeaten at the top of our group and be facing Ecuador in the last 16......

[Flubber]

Does anyone have a view on the chances for Angola to advance?


They need mexico to lose while they win by a combined margin of 4 to go through . Usually I see that as far-fetched but Angola plays Iran who has been far from impressive. Meanwhile I can see Portugal beating mexico.

Its a tough game in the playdowns regardless since Portugal MUST get either Netherlands or Argentina (who are playing off for first in group C)