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Post by suedehead on Jun 20, 2014 21:24:18 GMT 1
In the 1954 quarter-final Switzerland went 3-0 up against Austria, scoring in the 16th, 17th and 19th minutes. They lost 7-5 with Austria getting back on level terms with goals in the 25th, 26, and 27th minutes! Seven minutes later Austria led 5-3. And that was the last time they reached the knockout stages until 1994, when they got to the last 16, managed by a certain Mr. Hodgson... What happened to him?
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 21:25:19 GMT 1
Are we sure FIFA didn't invite Sunderland by mistake?
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 20, 2014 21:33:02 GMT 1
Oh dear, Swiss are getting a right thrashing, its a great match to watch, I think Switzerland can still go through if they win their final match.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 21:33:51 GMT 1
Pretty embarrassing now and lots of time left for the French to pile on more.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 21:35:25 GMT 1
Are we sure FIFA didn't invite Sunderland by mistake? Harsh"
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 21:36:24 GMT 1
There have only been 3 World Cups that didn't feature a game where a team scored at least 6 goals. (1966, 1970 and 1990)
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Post by suedehead on Jun 20, 2014 21:38:52 GMT 1
The previous two matches on this ground finished 5-1 (Netherlands v Spain) and 4-0 (Germany v Portugal). Have they checked the size of the goals?
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 21:39:18 GMT 1
Nice one
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 20, 2014 21:39:28 GMT 1
This is where the Swiss will score a goal every minute... ha
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 21:39:47 GMT 1
A nutmeg from the free kick.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 21:43:06 GMT 1
A nutmeg from the free kick. I wouldn't exactly describe it as a nutmeg when the player just jumped out of the way like a pussy.
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 20, 2014 21:45:29 GMT 1
Looks like the Swiss are on a roll now, pardon the pun
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 21:45:57 GMT 1
The Swiss need to carry on this late spirited showing to the final group match.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 21:46:42 GMT 1
A nutmeg from the free kick. I wouldn't exactly describe it as a nutmeg when the player just jumped out of the way like a pussy. Poetic license if you will.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 21:46:43 GMT 1
Maybe they thought kick off was at half 9.
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Post by rewardman on Jun 20, 2014 21:47:10 GMT 1
It certainly helps the Swiss goal difference.
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 21:52:56 GMT 1
1st round, Group E: | 2-5 | |
Pos | Team | Pld | GD | Pts | 1 | | 2 | +6 | 6 | 2 | | 2 | -2 | 3 | 3 | | 1 | -1 | 0 | 4 | | 1 | -3 | 0 |
France aren't officially through yet but with their goal difference, it's almost certain. Their last 16 place will be confirmed if Ecuador fail to beat Honduras. A defeat for Ecuador would mean they are eliminated.
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Post by Mart!n on Jun 20, 2014 21:53:09 GMT 1
Entertaining match, there could have been more goals, when the Swiss missed a few chances. One of the best matches of the tournament.
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Post by paulgilb on Jun 20, 2014 22:26:51 GMT 1
The previous two matches on this ground finished 5-1 (Netherlands v Spain) and 4-0 (Germany v Portugal). Have they checked the size of the goals? Are non-European teams allowed to play at this ground?
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Post by Panda on Jun 20, 2014 22:29:33 GMT 1
The previous two matches on this ground finished 5-1 (Netherlands v Spain) and 4-0 (Germany v Portugal). Have they checked the size of the goals? Are non-European teams allowed to play at this ground? Iran play Bosnia there next week.
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