World Cup 2014 - Who are you picking?

[D11FYY]

I believe they are in the right hands with Jurgen Klinsman. Hes shown hes not afraid of big decisions in terms of leaving out Donovan who has been Americas top performer in previous competitions. Plus tactically hes always positive and promotes attacking football.
The team work they showed tonight with tracking back and closing down was great. Beasley was bombing up the wings but Jones dropping back several times to cover his position.
Im definitely going to be going over to New York next year to see the NYCFC game. Will be exciting especially in the summer break here next year could see a few Man City players over there training , on loan etc.

 

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[Magik]

I like their positive style of playing.
My estimate was that they've grown since I saw them at previous World Cups.

That comes from their coach. He's brings a winning mindset to the table. I understood exactly what he was doing when he said that the US would win against Ghana. He obviously can't know such a thing, but it's the psychology of belief at work. Sadly, I don't think they're going to have any magic against Germany.

 

[DeletedUser394]

Brazil looked weak. Lackluster defending, boring offense.

Good on Mexico and especially Ocha.

This World Cup just keeps getting better!

 

[Gruby Phil]

I root for Mexico every World Cup. 1 point with Brasil... not bad at all

 

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[HenkHolland]

I'm Dutch but the current Dutch team doesn't appeal to me at all, no personalities and they all look like criminals. Coach Louis van Gaal is an irritating xxxxoxe.

I would root for Germany.

Amschel, I agree with you that many of the Dutch players look like criminals with their tattooed arms, hands, fingers, legs, necks, etc.
However, I still hope that they will surprise the world on the soccer field.

As to Louis van Gaal: he is an *** but he definitely is one of the best soccer coaches.

 

[H. Palmer]

Amschel, I agree with you that many of the Dutch players look like criminals with their tattooed arms, hands, fingers, legs, necks, etc.
However, I still hope that they will surprise the world on the soccer field.

As to Louis van Gaal: he is an *** but he definitely is one of the best soccer coaches.

Van Gaal is a master tactician and because of his personality I think he is underrated.

He is up against guys like Scolari who coaches Brazil this time (Portugal in 2006).

Scolari is a guy with a XXL bag of dirty tricks and who has read Sun Tzu's "The Art of War". I hope Van Gaal understands that football is war and total football means total war.

 

[DeletedUser394]

and I thought about it, the only reason Mexico is in the World Cup is because the USA scored an unnecessary goal against Panama which saved Mexico and got them into a playoff with New Zealand. Then Mexico goes on to draw with the tournament favorite in their homeland... You couldn't make this stuff up haha.

 

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[DeletedUser394]

3 teams can be eliminated today.

If Netherlands beats Australia and Chile beats Spain, then Australia and Spain are out.

Whoever loses in Croatia vs Cameroon is eliminated, unless they draw.

 

[Jimmyy]

Belgium were disappointing the other day. Great players but setting up with 4 CB's, a DM and no one in the middle who can pick a pass is not the way to go

 

[H. Palmer]

Netherlands Australia 1:1 at half time.

All these Dutch thinking that the socceroos were a walk over.

 

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[shields88]

been a great world cup so far. my pick to win before the tournament kicked off was germany.

hopefully england can win tomorrow or theres a good chance we won't get out the group stages

 

[Michael Raphael]

Germany is my bet.

 

[HenkHolland]

Van Gaal is a master tactician and because of his personality I think he is underrated.

He is up against guys like Scolari who coaches Brazil this time (Portugal in 2006).

Scolari is a guy with a XXL bag of dirty tricks and who has read Sun Tzu's "The Art of War". I hope Van Gaal understands that football is war and total football means total war.

After the magnificent second half against Spain last Friday, today, the Dutch team played a mediocre match against Australia and we are lucky to have won this match.

 

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[H. Palmer]

After the magnificent second half against Spain last Friday, today, the Dutch team played a mediocre match against Australia and we are lucky to have won this match.

Well, this match could easily have been ruined by the negative Australian way of playing combined with blatant referee bias.

(The referee team was from Algeria. It is through buying off these third world countries that Sepp Blatter is winning his next term as FIFA president).

Kudos to the Dutch team that they still managed to wring out a win. In any case they have qualified themselves for the knock out phase.

 

[1step]

In any case they have qualified themselves for the knock out phase.

Technically they still haven't clinched. Spain and Chile could both get 6 points then it just comes to goal differential. But yeah, in all likelihood they just moved on to the next round as the 5-1 will be tough to overcome for Spain.

 

[M&N]

Spain is so strong but I think they won't make it once again.

I told ya! This team needs some minor changes, it's burnt out.

 

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[RSN]

R.I.P. Tiki Taka

 

[D11FYY]

I told ya! This team needs some minor changes, it's burnt out.

Not the case of burnt out its just not moved on from Tika Taka.
They dont really have a strike force fair enough Diego Costa but he plays in a team that suits him in Atletico where as the Spain team resembles the Barca way and is constant passing and moving.
Look at most teams now of days high pressure when they loose the ball and counter attacking football seems to be working ideal at the moment.
The Germans should go far their team is skillful , disciplined and has a good depth to the full squad.
Croatians are looking good as I said earlier I fancy them to do well.

Anyone else have any bets on the World Cup so far?

 

[Gruby Phil]

I'm still very impressed by Italy and England. Germany was good but it's hard to say where they are because Portugal wasn't much of challenge that day. So right now I would bet my money on Italy.

 

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[Edwin C]

I'm hoping England will win. Mainly because of Steven Gerrard. I'm a Liverpool fan for a long time and would love to see him lift the cup. The England squad shows a lot of promise and if they can get into rhythm and sync with each other, I think they are a formidable team. They may not win this time but if this young guys continue on, they may be a force to be reckoned with in the next WC!

 

[Jimmyy]

Well, this match could easily have been ruined by the negative Australian way of playing combined with blatant referee bias.

(The referee team was from Algeria. It is through buying off these third world countries that Sepp Blatter is winning his next term as FIFA president).

Kudos to the Dutch team that they still managed to wring out a win. In any case they have qualified themselves for the knock out phase.

Whaaaat, the Aussies played great footy! I was really surprised by them

 

[DeletedUser394]

Costa Rica has a real chance of beating England lmao. Don't think they'll beat Italy, but you never know.

 

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[DeletedUser394]

Costa Rica has a real chance of beating England lmao. Don't think they'll beat Italy, but you never know.

PARTY IN SAN JOSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Gruby Phil]

I would not make a good prophet lol

 

[GuestUser113]

what a game between Germany & Ghana!!

 

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[H. Palmer]

what a game between Germany & Ghana!!

Remarkable. I've never seen a match at a World Championship that was so open and full of scoring opportunities on both sides.

And both sides fought for what they were worth.

This is a great tournament so far.

 

[GuestUser113]

Remarkable. I've never seen a match at a World Championship that was so open and full of scoring opportunities on both sides.

And both sides fought for what they were worth.

This is a great tournament so far.

I'm not a huge soccer fan. After watching that, I'm hooked! I'm excited to see if the usa can advance now.

 

[DeletedUser394]

They need to add reviews on scoring plays. Bosnia scored one of the most beautiful goals of the tournament so far, yet they were denied by a blatantly incorrect call from the line judge.

They are now out of the tournament for one person's mistake.

There is no accountability in association football. It's okay to make mistakes, but the team must have an opportunity to challenge a call.

American/Canadian football gets a bad rap, but in this respect they get it right. It is understood that people make mistakes, but each team has multiple opportunities to challenge a ruling.

Rugby is even more thorough. You get to hear the discussion between the refs, and the players, and the extra officiating crew that reviews the plays. It is 100% transparent and fair.

 

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[RadioActive]

First pick was Spain, but since they are out i'm going with Portugal!

 

[smcepeda]

first pick: Argentina (because I was born there )
second pick: Switzerland (because I live here now..)