Neowin's Official World Cup 2006 Thread

[L3thal Veteran]

Mexico's performance so far in this game is laughable :laugh:

They are ranked what, 4th? :no:

[sanctified Veteran]

Mexico's performance so far in this game is laughable :laugh:

They are ranked what, 4th? :no:

oh but wait. What was the name of the team who couldnt score a goal against angola for 89 minutes? :rolleyes:

Altho I agree that we are losing many balls in the mid-field. We started strong but went a little too incoherent later.

I am here hoping for a strong second half.

[L3thal Veteran]

oh but wait. What was the name of the team who couldnt score a goal against angola for 89 minutes? :rolleyes:

What? :blink:

If you are referring to Portugal, we scored a goal in the first 5 minutes :whistle:

[sanctified Veteran]

What? :blink:

If you are referring to Portugal, we scored a goal in the first 5 minutes :whistle:

yeah, compared to the announced "destruction"

Lets be honest please. The only good player in that field was Figo. The rest of the team got pretty much controled. Angola played just as well if not better against Portugal.

But hey, you are never going to take points since its your favorite team. At least I am accepting that we are lacking in certain areas.

[L3thal Veteran]

Just because its my country doesn't mean I won't criticize them. Sure, Portugal had a chance to score three goals in the first 5 minutes and only scored one. Afterwards, they just relaxed and didn't show much.

By the way, the best player was Ricardo Carvalho and Simao, by far. Carvalho made some critical tackles during the game that were pivotal and Simao controlled the wings. Figo didn't do much other than give Pauleta that ball for the goal.

[Martyn]

What? :blink:

If you are referring to Portugal, we scored a goal in the first 5 minutes :whistle:

Yes but there was four minutes added time I think. So 94 minutes - 5 minutes = 89 minutes :p

[moloko]

The Argentia game was wild. 3 goals in 10 minutes time.

[Julius Caro]

After every team has played their first 2 matches, I think there should be a new "who do you think will win" poll :p

[I am Reid]

I seriously just saw a black guy with bangs.

[kaffra]

what the hell was the red card for, handball?

[sanctified Veteran]

Damn that second half was wild. Angola got a tie because their goalkeeper because the rest of the team did nothing. Well, a point is a point

what the hell was the red card for, handball?

The hand was intentional and he had a previous yellow card

[Rodrigo]

Horrible, Mexico could have done better, much better. Now we have to wait to go against Portugal. :/ I guess we missed our easy chance.

[L3thal Veteran]

Whew! Just what I was hoping for. Best case scenario: Portugal beats Mexico and Angola beats Iran = Mexico out :yes:

[kaffra]

^^^thanks i missed it on the replays. good job from the keeper, angola have a good chance to progress now if they learn how to score :)

[sanctified Veteran]

Whew! Just what I was hoping for. Best case scenario: Portugal beats Mexico and Angola beats Iran = Mexico out :yes:

Angola needs a three goal difference to advance over mexico.

[Rodrigo]

Angola needs a three goal difference to advance over mexico.

Indeed. And to tell you the truth, I don't think Portugal will win this one. Story has told that Mexico plays better against bigger teams.

[kaffra]

fifa world rankings are sure useless, mexico 4th Vs angola 57th. :rolleyes:

[L3thal Veteran]

Indeed. And to tell you the truth, I don't think Portugal will win this one. Story has told that Mexico plays better against bigger teams.

Like history matters in the World Cup :whistle:

Angola needs a three goal difference to advance over mexico.

Of course...for now. If Portugal beats Mexico, lets say, 2-0, then Angola only needs 2 goals.

fifa world rankings are sure useless, mexico 4th Vs angola 57th. :rolleyes:

Good ol' FIFA rankings :laugh:

[Martyn]

The Angola keeper played amazing, and considering he does not even have a club as well!

That was the perfect advert to place him in the shop window for a potential transfer.

[L3thal Veteran]

Good point, Martyn. He was a little nervous in the beginning as you could tell by his dropped balls and rebounds he allowed. Nonetheless, he is 36 years old, which is even more impressive.

[Rodrigo]

fifa world rankings are sure useless, mexico 4th Vs angola 57th. :rolleyes:

Well, no one said we couldn't have a very bad day. :rolleyes:

Like history matters in the World Cup :whistle:

Of course...for now. If Portugal beats Mexico, lets say, 2-0, then Angola only needs 2 goals.

Good ol' FIFA rankings :laugh:

Of course, we can just guess all we want before a match. ;)

[L3thal Veteran]

You are quite correct, Rodrigo. Now go pray that Angola loses the last game.

[kaffra]

Well, no one said we couldn't have a very bad day. :rolleyes:

Of course, we can just guess all we want before a match. ;)

sure everyone has a bad day, just like fellow concacaf region team USA(5th).

[L3thal Veteran]

The only team from the CONCACAF that actually has done its region proud is Trinidad & Tobago. USA got humiliated by the Czech's; Costa Rica (:whistle:), and Mexico, we all know what happened with them.

[Slimy]

Lets be honest please. The only good player in that field was Figo. The rest of the team got pretty much controled. Angola played just as well if not better against Portugal.

I find it pretty sad that Figo had to come out of retirement to help score the only goal for Portugal. Pauletta shot it in, but Figo created the situation. It's too bad that Pauletta played like a hog after, I remember how many shots he took when a pass was obviously the smarter choice.

fifa world rankings are sure useless, mexico 4th Vs angola 57th. :rolleyes:

I agree 100% with this. The world rankings are completely ridiculous.