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Post by Mart!n on Jun 16, 2010 17:16:50 GMT 1
And Spain were the team to watch out for, the Swiss defence was solid, I think this group is going to go to the wire and pull some surprises
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Post by Maximo Mark on Jun 16, 2010 18:12:31 GMT 1
So are as many people now going to write off Spain for losing to Swtizerland and Brazil for labouring to a 2-1 win over North Korea (Chelsea vs a Conference team (C) Adrian Chiles) as wrote off England after drawing with opposition much better than both and who's keeper was named Man of the Match? Of course they won't.
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Post by suedehead on Jun 16, 2010 19:52:12 GMT 1
So are as many people now going to write off Spain for losing to Swtizerland and Brazil for labouring to a 2-1 win over North Korea (Chelsea vs a Conference team (C) Adrian Chiles) as wrote off England after drawing with opposition much better than both and who's keeper was named Man of the Match? Of course they won't. I suspect the Spanish press will be rather scathing tomorrow
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Post by Oasis on Jun 16, 2010 20:34:09 GMT 1
That was a big shock to see spain lose today!
But this goes to show that it's not about the names of the teams! in this world cup.
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Post by Panda on Jun 16, 2010 22:06:05 GMT 1
Group A - Pretoria SOUTH AFRICA 0-3 URUGUAY Goals: Forlan 24, (pen) 80; A Pereira 90(+5) Red card: Khune 76 Referee: Massimo Busacca (Switzerland) 1. Uruguay 2-4 (+3) 2. Mexico 1-1 (0) ------------------------------ 3. France 1-1 (0) 4. South Africa 2-1 (-3)
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Post by Chris on Jun 16, 2010 22:12:28 GMT 1
That was a big shock to see spain lose today! But this goes to show that it's not about the names of the teams! in this world cup. Certainly not. Think it could be anyone's WC now tbh. Bit of luck, easy passage to the Quarters and Semis and who knows?
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Post by Robin on Jun 16, 2010 22:18:14 GMT 1
I think one thing we have learnt from the last week is that no game is easy!
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Post by greendemon on Jun 17, 2010 9:46:25 GMT 1
hop suisse!
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Post by Paddy on Jun 17, 2010 14:20:14 GMT 1
Argentina 4-1 South Korea
Woah, first major score
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Post by frag on Jun 17, 2010 14:47:11 GMT 1
The Argies looked a bit good then. Hat-trick for Higuian, the first in a WC since Pauleta (remember him?), Portugal 4-0 Poland, 2002.
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Post by Panda on Jun 17, 2010 14:56:07 GMT 1
Group B - Johannesburg (Soccer City) ARGENTINA 4-1 SOUTH KOREA Goals: Park C-Y (og) 17; Higuain 33, 76, 80 Lee C-Y 45(+1) Referee: Frank de Bleeckere (Belgium) 1. Argentina 2-6 (+4) 2. South Korea 2-3 (-1) ----------------------- 3. Nigeria 1-0 (-1) 4. Greece 1-0 (-2)
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Post by Elmer on Jun 17, 2010 15:49:47 GMT 1
Argentina still not guarenteed qualification even with two wins although I'm sure they will do.
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Post by Elmer on Jun 17, 2010 17:53:38 GMT 1
Strangely Nigeria could still get through by beating South Korea 1-0 in the final match
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Post by Panda on Jun 17, 2010 21:05:08 GMT 1
Group B - Bloemfontein GREECE 2-1 NIGERIA Goals: Salpingidis 44; Torosidis 71 Uche 16 Red card: Kaita 33 Referee: Oscar Ruiz (Colombia) 1. Argentina 2-6 (+4) 2. South Korea 2-3 (-1) ----------------------------- 3. Greece 2-3 (-1) 4. Nigeria 2-0 (-2)
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Post by Panda on Jun 17, 2010 21:23:54 GMT 1
Group A - Polokwane FRANCE 0-2 MEXICO Goals: Hernandez 64; Blanco (pen) 79 Referee: Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia) 1. Uruguay 2-4 (+3) 2. Mexico 2-4 (+2) ------------------------------ 3. France 2-1 (-2) 4. South Africa 2-1 (-3)
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 17, 2010 21:30:48 GMT 1
Its all over for French I think. Argentina seems to be the favourite now after I've seen most of the first round matches, they seem to be on top form.
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Post by Panda on Jun 17, 2010 21:45:25 GMT 1
Its all over for French I think. Argentina seems to be the favourite now after I've seen most of the first round matches, they seem to be on top form. Argentina look good but they haven't beaten anyone yet. South Korea gave them some problems at the back. They are definitely beatable.
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Post by Panda on Jun 17, 2010 21:47:24 GMT 1
There seems to be a lot of people thinking Uruguay and Mexico will simply play out a draw to ensure they both go through. However, a draw would probably mean Mexico play Argentina and I don't think they'd want to settle for that.
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Post by ligerdog7 on Jun 17, 2010 22:00:11 GMT 1
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Post by Maximo Mark on Jun 17, 2010 22:02:29 GMT 1
Mexico or Uruguay would give Argentina much more of a game than they'll face in their group.
If England ever play with as little passion, effort and enthusiasm as France did tonight I will be incredibly embarassed.
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