Neowin's Official World Cup 2006 Thread

[SinSee]

@Krpano:

Fringgs did get a yellow card for the hand-play - though the ref kept the game playing for another two minutes, and then used the first break to show the card.

[qdave]

Great Game for Germany! Sorry to see the Swedish go, but ... after today's game they deserved it.

I so hope Germany will win against (Argentina?) in teh quarter finals.

Anyway, Deutschland showed great football today

[MGS4-SS]

Why are you still bringing the US into this? We are way past the first round here and it doesn't matter. Besides, I am sure you weren't saying that when the U.S. made it to the Quarters in 2002 :whistle:

I think everyone has to acknowledge that the US was in the group of death and they had no chance to make it. It is quite remarkable they still had a chance heading into the last game. If they were in any other group, chances are they would probably make it through.

Italy, Ghana, and Czech Republic...now that's three finals right there.

Do you think the US could have passed to the next round being in Group A (with Germany and Ecuador), or in Group B (England and Sweden), or in Group C (Argentina and Netherlands), or in Group D (Portugal and Mexico), or in Group F (Australia and Brasil), or in Group G (France and Switzerland) or even in Group H (Spain and Ukraine)?

Apart of Italy, US was in the easiest position to advance to the second round.

[Martyn]

Good game (Y)

Germany played well, but that was highlighted by the fact that Sweden player pathetically bad. The Argentina game tonight should be good, I would say that if Argentina beat Mexico they would alsol be the favourite's to beat Germany in the quarter final.

[stefanka]

Totally sovereign- Germany!! :)

I hope we see Argentina in the quater final!

Last year we played 2:2 against Argentina- but this year we are much better as last year!! :p

Who wants the worldcup must beat them all!

Berlin-Berlin-wir fahren nach Berlin!! :woot:

And hey!

Sweden was not bad We dont let them play!

btw: it is very very hot in germany! :pinch:

[sin-ergy]

It's on ABCHD here in CA :unsure:

And ABC/ESPN are both the same family, if a game is not on in HD it's because of your local affiliate (ABC/ESPN said all televised World Cup games would be on in HD...the ones that they broadcast anyway).

Back to the match, Sweden looks like crapola. Someone forgot to tell them they have a match going on.

Er, where in CA are you? I'm in Lodi and it was only shown on the SD ABC channel.

It looks like however that the argentina/mexico game is being shown on espnhd. Thank god! :D

[Kamael]

Ok, now it's time for Argentina - Mexico ... most people will say Mexico won't have a chance, but don't underestimate a team which has nothing to lose ... it'll be a difficult match

[L3thal Veteran]

Sorry But I have a point. People are crying here why USA fails and I just answered: "When USA won?" 2002 was a bit amount easy games and the 4? at FIFA rankings only shows why north american soccer is unstable and bad-developed allowing USA this bizarre pontuation (Gana is 28?).

I am not here to defend the US, but in 2002, the US did not play easy games. They played Portugal, Poland, and South Korea and advanced from that group (my heart was torn in the US - Portugal gam:p:p) and they played Mexico to end us losing to Germany 1-0. Do you call that easy:blink:k:

The reason why the US didn't do well this year is because of their coach. In all three games he utilized a 4-5-1 which is why they only scored 1 goal by themselves. If you take that team, add a good coach from Europe or South America, I caguaranteeb> the results would be different. This team is by far more talented than the one that played in 2002 yet they did way worse. Its no surprise the coach did a horrendous job.

Today we saw yet another ref destroy a potentially good game heading into the second half. Why did the ref give Lucic another yellow card on such a petty foul? On top of that, he goes up to Lucic and laughs in his face. The refs this year disgust m:no:o:

Next is Argentina. I am curious to see how Mexico plays this game against Argentina. In my opinion, this game could go both ways because of their style of play.

[Koopie]

10 minutes of game and already 1-1 :|

[sin-ergy]

hahahaha mexico scored on themselves :D

[RootWind]

Lots of scoring so far, 1-1 in 9 minutes.

[L3thal Veteran]

Mexico is playing exceptionally well. Like I said before, this game will go either way because of their similar playing style.

Lets see if the game will continue at this rhythm in the second half.

P.S. Does anyone think Heinze should've gotten the red card on that foul when he lost vision of the ball?

[MEMO.INC]

Good game so far, i like the attitude of my team. That last foul was red card, that referee is not fair.

[mz_]

Does anyone think Heinze should've gotten the red card on that foul when he lost vision of the ball?

I do... But well... Who cares now. :p

God... I think I'll have a heart attack if Argentina doesn't score NOW.

[Kamael]

P.S. Does anyone think Heinze should've gotten the red card on that foul when he lost vision of the ball?

Nope...on the replay you can clearly see that he barely touches the mexican player... the referee was right.

Damn, this is a tough match.

[qdave]

yeah red card would be too harsh. great game so far :) it seems like not all is lost for mexico!

[sin-ergy]

WOW BEAUTIFUL second goal by argentina in overtime! :D

[KoL Veteran]

what a goal :o

[darkness2505]

OH MYYYYYYYYYYYY THAT WAS BEAUTIFUL from Argentina!!!!!

[Julius Caro]

I do... But well... Who cares now. :p

God... I think I'll have a heart attack if Argentina doesn't score NOW.

QU? GOLAZO! INCREIBLE! El gol que nos anularon no era off side:((

WHAT A GOAL!!!!!

GO ARGENTINA!

Saludos desde espa?a!

[Kcp8c30d]

Sry mate, but i dont think Mexico can win.

I was expecting them to do great, im disappointed with their football in this world cup.

I agree they are far from sleeping giants. France has an average team.

Switzerland is just a hype, they got some group that was in their range and took the oportunity.

Ive seen this SO many times, recentely you can see Turkey that amazingly got 3rd place in 2002 and Greece that won the last Euro (with all respect but this one makes me laugh)....and these teams simply disappeared just as they appeared. C'mon the European Champion is not even qualified for the world cup ?

I dont understand that neither. Ahn is a great player, maybe he is half injured, thats why he wont play the full game.

And im amazed how could they lose against the swiss.

Same. I mean, its the style that the dutch coach plays. He is either focued on having a draw or losing. Winning wasnt on his mind.

Korea was better with hiddink.

Also. there was talks that the color of the uniform had some effect because korean team wears the color red as their trademark.

I read into the ref who was during that match, found out that he has relatives in switzerland and the guy who was in charge of that match also is from switzerland.

Something to think about.

IMO, korea didnt play well this year.

Wish there was diversity heading into the semi finals, just wanted 1 asian country to move forward.

[KoL Veteran]

QU? GOLAZO! INCREIBLE! El gol que nos anularon no era off side:((

WHAT A GOAL!!!!!

GO ARGENTINA!

Saludos desde espa?a!

estoy de acuerdo, eso no era offside:no:o:

[MGS4-SS]

Mexico is down now, they lost. Great goal by Maxi, just beautiful.

[Julius Caro]

Now argentina has two players with 3 goals, if I'm not wrong. Crespo and Maxi. !

Vamos carajo!!

[BigGiantHead]

I can't believe Argentina won! I was glad when I saw that the match was still tied. Bloody cable operator turned off the service due to stormy weather.

Hope he doesn't do it tomorrow, Holland vs. Portugal.