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Post by o on Jun 27, 2010 17:33:45 GMT 1
How the ref and linesman cant see it was over the line is beyond me, but that cant hide an abysmal defensive performance, the 1st 2 goals were shockers, then we got back into it, and it should have been 2-2 at half time, and maybe a diff 2nd half? We were chasing the game, and they counter attacked beautifully and scored 2 good goals. I think it does highlight that the players just aren't good enough, saying that Fabio continues to make odd subs, Heskey and SWP on fro Defoe and Johnson, like for like then when we needed goals, hummm. I hope the press dont slaughter him, they should do the whole team really, Terry was out of position for the 1st goal, and the 2nd goal they were all out of position because Ashley Cole was out of position, and so it dragged everyone else across. The counter attacking goals, well what's to say, we're supposed to leave our fastest players back to defend, I guess the Germans were faster. I just hope the fans dont cause any bother, if Argentina go through tonight, I think they will rip the Germans apart, as they look weak when put under a bit of pressure.
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 27, 2010 17:36:20 GMT 1
The Germans will get ripped apart by Argentina for sure, I do think we are heading for a Argentina/Brazil final clash.
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Post by vastar iner on Jun 27, 2010 17:39:43 GMT 1
Impeach Terry.
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Post by Oasis on Jun 27, 2010 17:40:24 GMT 1
germany are definitely not as good as todays game suggests.
it was the fact that we were awful!! And yes argentina will probably thrash the germans.
Its just I can't get my head around our shocking defending today !! the first 2 goals were errors that school boys make! not Professionals
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Post by Chris on Jun 27, 2010 17:43:38 GMT 1
The Germans will get ripped apart by Argentina for sure, I do think we are heading for a Argentina/Brazil final clash. Agreed. Unless Spain put Argentina out. Holland are playing well so could really test Brazil.
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Post by Robin on Jun 27, 2010 17:45:00 GMT 1
Who's to say Brazil will reach the final. They look quite ordinary to me
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Post by Robin on Jun 27, 2010 17:46:39 GMT 1
Oh and I noticed at the final whistle that the England players seemed to be missing an important emotion! After USA lost to Ghana that players looked devastated and inconsolable. In comparison, England looked like they'd just lost a mid-table Premiership game. Disappointment yes, but no REAL passion!
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Post by Chris on Jun 27, 2010 17:48:18 GMT 1
Did Capello shake hands with the German manager?
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Post by Robin on Jun 27, 2010 18:02:11 GMT 1
Not sure. Can't see why he wouldn't! Shouldn't shake the hand of the referee though
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Post by Chris on Jun 27, 2010 18:11:50 GMT 1
Not sure. Can't see why he wouldn't! shake the France's manager and Italy's manager didn't shake with their counterparts!
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 27, 2010 18:47:03 GMT 1
Capello should kick the ref into the goal mouth
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Post by Jordan on Jun 27, 2010 19:06:01 GMT 1
That match was the best we've had throughout the whole world cup, even if it provided the worst result for us.
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Post by Tom on Jun 27, 2010 19:10:15 GMT 1
The officials should count themselves fortunate the "goal" wasn't significant. Does suggest that I was right to feel disappointed that we hadn't avoided the Germans, though i did actually have a good feeling about this one. Had flashbacks for me of Reading's 0-3 home defeat to West Ham in 2007, when i think all West Ham's goals were scored on the break, one from our own corner i seem to remember, and we struggled to break them down even missing a penalty. Was in the same positive mood then too, so blame it on enjoying watching other sports, tennis, and also in this case F1! Felt the same afterwards too There is a chance now of 2006 being replicated for me and I lose interest in the rest of the tournament (bar the final) and focus on Wimbledon (which has been far better imo). As for Germany-Argentina, can see the Germans making it closer than people think and getting at them on the counter-attack, Argentina don't look rock solid at the back, though i don't expect Germany to win.
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Post by Panda on Jun 27, 2010 19:15:18 GMT 1
Nothing much more I can add to what's been said.
The result was a fair one. If Lampard's goal had stood and we'd gone in 2-2 at half-time, who knows which way it would've gone. Germany were running scared at that point and until the 3rd goal, England were on top in the second half but the defending was abysmal.
Fair play to Germany, they deserved it. They'll give Argentina a game (if Argentina beat Mexico) and will ask major questions of their defence (which I think is just as suspect as ours). However, England made Germany look good.
There will be some serious questions over Capello now...
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Post by Panda on Jun 27, 2010 19:28:17 GMT 1
Why are Argentina wearing blue shorts?
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Post by *~Julzywoo~* on Jun 27, 2010 19:31:09 GMT 1
Theres nothing that hasn't been said already.
England's defence was crap. Lampards goal was most definitely in and the ref and linesman must be blind! I thought Germany played very well, good passes and how england didn't pick up on their tactic everytime they were going for a goal is beyond me, if they picked up on that then they might not have got beat so badly.
When is Germany next playing?
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Post by Panda on Jun 27, 2010 19:31:53 GMT 1
When is Germany next playing? Saturday afternoon.
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Post by Chris on Jun 27, 2010 19:34:59 GMT 1
FIFA are reportedly "very unhappy" that the German national anthem was booed by many English fans. Rightly so. I heard it and it was disgraceful.
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Post by *~Julzywoo~* on Jun 27, 2010 19:34:54 GMT 1
When is Germany next playing? Saturday afternoon. That will most definitely be a game i shall be watching in a beer garden whilst i am in Berlin then
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Post by suedehead on Jun 27, 2010 19:37:19 GMT 1
Why are Argentina wearing blue shorts? Because Mexico are wearing white shorts.
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