ligerdog7
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Post by ligerdog7 on Jun 19, 2010 19:49:43 GMT 1
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Post by o on Jun 19, 2010 20:28:09 GMT 1
So it takes him 20 hours to apologise, I assume he's had pressure put on him from above, if he meant it, he'd never have uttered those words in the 1st place!
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Post by Chris on Jun 19, 2010 20:43:02 GMT 1
Strangely England are still overwhelming favourites to beat Slovenia on Wednesday. You can get 7/1. That's a great price. Fancy putting a tenner on. Good price for Slovenia but they only need a draw to go through so that might be the bet to go for. That said, I haven't had much success in this World Cup... I'm seriously thinking of putting a tenner on Slovenia. I mean they'll come out confident and fighting and who knows?
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ligerdog7
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Post by ligerdog7 on Jun 19, 2010 20:51:22 GMT 1
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Post by Panda on Jun 19, 2010 21:34:59 GMT 1
Good price for Slovenia but they only need a draw to go through so that might be the bet to go for. That said, I haven't had much success in this World Cup... I'm seriously thinking of putting a tenner on Slovenia. I mean they'll come out confident and fighting and who knows? I'm not sure how confident they'll be. They let slip a 2-goal lead against the USA and were very lucky not to lose in the end. They beat Algeria with a lucky goal in their first game and now need a result in their final game to go through to the next round when they should already be there. They'll be as nervous as England. Still worth a bet at 7/1 though.
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Post by Chris on Jun 19, 2010 21:36:31 GMT 1
Argentina the first team through to the knockout stages after Denmark's victory tonight. Cameroon are OUT.
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Post by Robin on Jun 19, 2010 21:36:54 GMT 1
Poor Cameroon, they were a joy to watch tonight! One of the best passing teams i've seen in this tournament. Shame they weren't more clinical
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Post by Panda on Jun 19, 2010 21:39:16 GMT 1
Group E - Pretoria CAMEROON 1-2 DENMARK Goals: Eto'o 10 Bendtner 33; Rommedhal 61 Referee: Jorge Larrionda (Uruguay) 1. Netherlands (Q) 2-6 (+3) 2. Japan 2-3 (0) --------------------------- 3. Denmark 2-3 (-1) 4. Cameroon 2-0 (-2)
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Post by Panda on Jun 19, 2010 21:39:50 GMT 1
Argentina the first team through to the knockout stages after Denmark's victory tonight. Cameroon are OUT. Holland actually. Argentina are in a different group.
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Post by Panda on Jun 19, 2010 21:40:51 GMT 1
Great game tonight. Cameroon really gave it a go. A shame they were so poor in the first game against Japan. That's what got them knocked out.
I do wonder whether Denmark may regret not pushing for a 3rd goal as that would've left them just needing a draw against Japan. By only winning by one goal, they must beat Japan to go through.
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Post by Chris on Jun 19, 2010 21:41:55 GMT 1
Argentina the first team through to the knockout stages after Denmark's victory tonight. Cameroon are OUT. Holland actually. Argentina are in a different group. Sorry my mistake. Holland through and am I right in thinking they haven't conceded a goal yet?
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Post by Robin on Jun 19, 2010 21:45:11 GMT 1
Correct but Holland always start tournament's well. Their self-destruction is a certainty at some point!
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Post by Panda on Jun 19, 2010 21:53:47 GMT 1
Holland and Uruguay are the only teams so far to have played twice and not conceded a goal...
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 19, 2010 23:40:01 GMT 1
Permutations for Group E:
As has already been mentioned, Netherlands are through and Cameroon are out. Denmark will be through if they beat Japan, otherwise Japan go through.
If Netherlands lose and Denmark win, Netherlands will win the group if their margin of defeat and Denmark's win margin total three or less, or if the total is four and Denmark score no more than one more goal than Netherlands.
If Netherlands lose and Japan win, Netherlands will win the group if their margin of defeat and Japans's win margin total two or less, or if the total is three and Japan score no more than two more goals than Netherlands.
One issue that the TV channels have to decide on - which of the final group games do they show? My opinions currently:
Group A: Even though Uruguay and Mexico are very likely to go through, I would probably show France v South Africa, due to South Africa's home support and the fact that both sides will be going for victory.
Group B: Unsure about this one, but I'd go for Argentina v Greece.
Group C: Obviously the England game will be shown, but I'd show that one anyway if I was in a 'neutral' country.
Group D: Ghana v Germany.
Group E: Japan v Denmark (for obvious reasons).
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Post by suedehead on Jun 20, 2010 0:14:14 GMT 1
One issue that the TV channels have to decide on - which of the final group games do they show? My opinions currently: Group A: Even though Uruguay and Mexico are very likely to go through, I would probably show France v South Africa, due to South Africa's home support and the fact that both sides will be going for victory. Yes, Group A is probably the most difficult one for the broadcasters (ITV in this case with the other game on ITV4). I'd probably go for S Africa v France, partly because Uruguay v Mexico could be a very dull draw. That's certainly the game I'd watch if it wasn't a 3.00 kick-off which means I'll be at work anyway.
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Post by Tom on Jun 20, 2010 13:08:40 GMT 1
Saw Ghana-Australia yesterday, not a bad game after a slow start and fair result even though I predicted Ghana to win. Never really felt like Ghana were going to win despite playing for so long against 10 men. Can't help but think that if Kewell hadn't been sent off then the Aussies may well have won. Thought Australia actually had a reasonable chance of qualifying for the knockout stages before the tournament but they needed to win here to have a realistic chance imo.
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Post by Chris on Jun 20, 2010 13:14:26 GMT 1
The match which BBC1 doesn't show will be available on the red button though I can't see why it shouldn't be on BBC3 or BBC4. The match ITV1 doesn't show will be on ITV4 so all matches are available on free-to-air as they should be.
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Post by Maximo Mark on Jun 20, 2010 13:39:39 GMT 1
BBC3 will show the other game if BBC have the 19:30 kick off, but as BBC3 only transmits from 19:00 so it's not 'open' to show the other game if it's the 15:00.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2010 14:39:00 GMT 1
Group F - Bloemfontein SLOVAKIA 0-2 PARAGUAY Goals: Vera 27; Riveros 86 Referee: Eddy Maillet (Seychelles) 1. Paraguay 2-4 (+2) 2. Italy 1-1 (0) 2. New Zealand 1-1 (0) 4. Slovakia 2-1 (-2)
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Post by Thor on Jun 20, 2010 15:08:39 GMT 1
New Zealand take a shock lead against Italy
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