Topic: World Cup - Brazil 2014 + f.ds Bracket Challenge See OP (Read 134661 times)

Ozle · « **Reply #125 on:** June 13, 2014, 05:56:29 am »

I think it's important to note that it was an opening game and immense pressure on Brazil and neymar.

When you take that into account, I think this will be the poorest they play all tournament.

Joseph2302 · « **Reply #126 on:** June 13, 2014, 06:00:34 am »

Quote from: ashersky on June 12, 2014, 08:40:00 pm

Quote from: yuma on June 12, 2014, 08:33:27 pm
Fred's flop was horrendous--I doubt that ref will see another WC game... that sort of a miscall at this stage can cost you a career...

I doubt it. Nishimura's been around a long time and I thought is pretty well-respected. I'd be surprised to see him pulled from the tournament.

It's like Graham Poll and his 3 yellow cards to one player (only video of it I could find is http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/26548808, which I believe is Uk-only video)- he's a generally good ref, but makes mistakes. Think Nishimura was the same.

Ozle · « **Reply #127 on:** June 13, 2014, 08:25:51 am »

Refs get conned in big games all the time.

He will already be assigned to several group matches, that won't change.

And then they decide who does semi/finals late one

theory · « **Reply #128 on:** June 13, 2014, 10:34:01 am »

Croatia didn't seem to play with any urgency until they fell behind 2-1. Before that it seemed like they were hardly trying.

yuma · « **Reply #129 on:** June 13, 2014, 10:42:13 am »

Quote from: theory on June 13, 2014, 10:34:01 am

Croatia didn't seem to play with any urgency until they fell behind 2-1. Before that it seemed like they were hardly trying.

They were using a pretty effective coil and spring strategy--got them their first goal and had quite a few other good looks. But yes, that strategy kinda collapses when a team goes down a goal as it forces them to be more proactive on their own. This is why that PK call hurt Croatia so much as there was a decent chance that as long as their defense could hold they could have been the ones to go up a goal if they could find the right moment to break against a sketchy Brazil D.

ipofanes · « **Reply #130 on:** June 13, 2014, 11:38:30 am »

Quote from: yuma on June 13, 2014, 10:42:13 am

Quote from: theory on June 13, 2014, 10:34:01 am
Croatia didn't seem to play with any urgency until they fell behind 2-1. Before that it seemed like they were hardly trying.

They were using a pretty effective coil and spring strategy--got them their first goal and had quite a few other good looks. But yes, that strategy kinda collapses when a team goes down a goal as it forces them to be more proactive on their own. This is why that PK call hurt Croatia so much as there was a decent chance that as long as their defense could hold they could have been the ones to go up a goal if they could find the right moment to break against a sketchy Brazil D.

Indeed, my wrap up of the game after a good hour was that it is unlikely anything spectacular will happen, so I switched off telly and went to bed one minute before the penalty.

yuma · « **Reply #131 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:14:25 pm »

Mexico robbed of a goal!

Twistedarcher · « **Reply #132 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:31:36 pm »

Quote from: ashersky on June 12, 2014, 06:53:59 pm

As for the OG, if that doesn't deflect off Marcelo, it just rolls out of bounds for a Brazil throw on the empty far side. There were no Croats waiting out there.

I think that's really, really harsh to Marcelo. It sucks but it was a ball in a dangerous area, those end up in the back of the net sometimes. The ball took a deflection a split second before it got a Marcelo, and there was a Croat player JUST behind him -- he wouldn't really have been able to tell that the ball would have been just outside his reach (and it was pretty close). Obviously he wants to put it wide for a corner if he can, but I don't think Marcelo is really at fault at all.

Twistedarcher · « **Reply #133 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:32:18 pm »

Why is Hernandez not starting?

yuma · « **Reply #134 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:34:02 pm »

Quote from: Twistedarcher on June 13, 2014, 12:32:18 pm

Why is Hernandez not starting?

over-rated! Clap! Clap! Clap!

I am guessing they want to use him as a super-sub, which is generally when he is at his best.

yuma · « **Reply #135 on:** June 13, 2014, 12:35:09 pm »

and another goal that looked robbed! (much closer, but that ball looked to go off a Cameroon player)

Ozle · « **Reply #136 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:31:05 pm »

Wow, another dodgy officiated game. At least Mexico won!

The first big game next...

Ozle · « **Reply #137 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:32:03 pm »

Quote from: yuma on June 13, 2014, 12:34:02 pm

Quote from: Twistedarcher on June 13, 2014, 12:32:18 pm
Why is Hernandez not starting?

over-rated! Clap! Clap! Clap!

I am guessing they want to use him as a super-sub, which is generally when he is at his best.

He has been playing well lately though.

I think Peralta just plays better with Dos Santos! (Why oh why did he not play like that at Spurs!!)

yuma · « **Reply #138 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:38:37 pm »

Quote from: Ozle on June 13, 2014, 02:32:03 pm

Quote from: yuma on June 13, 2014, 12:34:02 pm
Quote from: Twistedarcher on June 13, 2014, 12:32:18 pm
Why is Hernandez not starting?

over-rated! Clap! Clap! Clap!

I am guessing they want to use him as a super-sub, which is generally when he is at his best.

He has been playing well lately though.

I think Peralta just plays better with Dos Santos! (Why oh why did he not play like that at Spurs!!)

Not for the National Team he hasn't. And yes, those two other forwards combo very well. Hernandez doesn't gel with either of them. Frankly he doesn't really gel with anyone...

Ozle · « **Reply #139 on:** June 13, 2014, 02:52:33 pm »

Oh, must have got him confused with someone else then while listening on radio, he has been hardly used for Man U.

yuma · « **Reply #140 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:46:21 pm »

WOW!!!!!

2.71828..... · « **Reply #141 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:47:33 pm »

Quote from: yuma on June 13, 2014, 03:46:21 pm

WOW!!!!!

That really was a great header with a perfect ball in

Davio · « **Reply #142 on:** June 13, 2014, 03:52:36 pm »

What a relief, but the game's not over yet.

Fingers crossed with my orange shirt.

2.71828..... · « **Reply #143 on:** June 13, 2014, 04:11:23 pm »

Quote from: Davio on June 13, 2014, 03:52:36 pm

What a relief, but the game's not over yet.

Fingers crossed with my orange shirt.

Keep those fingers crossed. Seems to be working

Qvist · « **Reply #144 on:** June 13, 2014, 04:25:17 pm »

Quote from: 2.71828..... on June 13, 2014, 04:11:23 pm

Quote from: Davio on June 13, 2014, 03:52:36 pm
What a relief, but the game's not over yet.

Fingers crossed with my orange shirt.

Keep those fingers crossed. Seems to be working

Oh wow. Now things get interesting.

Edit: Lol, now it's ridiculous. 4-1 wow

2.71828..... · « **Reply #145 on:** June 13, 2014, 04:39:08 pm »

5-1. embarrassing for Spain

ipofanes · « **Reply #146 on:** June 13, 2014, 05:04:04 pm »

Quote from: Davio on May 15, 2014, 01:57:51 pm

Netherlands are up against it, too many inexperienced players, too dependent on a few big names...

I think you'll gladly admit that you were a bit harsh on those poor sods.

As soon as you have recovered from that hangover, that is.

DA FUCK I'VE JUST WATCHED?

edit though you have a point about the big names. Without them, it would only have been a 1-1 but the goal by de Vrij would have been legit.

greatexpectations · « **Reply #147 on:** June 13, 2014, 05:50:10 pm »

too bad i didn't go with this for the bracket challenge!

Ozle · « **Reply #148 on:** June 13, 2014, 05:57:13 pm »

Hang on.....what happened......what...

Davio · « **Reply #149 on:** June 13, 2014, 06:16:43 pm »

I'm in shock! In a good way. Our team really struggled the first half, didn't have possession for more than 10 seconds, but the amazing goal by RVP really inspired the team.

It's great to see the lesser players pick up their game as Robben and van Persie lead the way instead of the other way around.

The fitness of our players surprised me more than anything. That sprint with Ramos and Robben said it al. Robben has been injured a lot, but the last few years he's been in good health and it seems to pay big dividend!

And boy if we could become group winners and not have to face Brazil just yet that would be great as well.

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