World Cup Discussion Thread

[Occhidiangela]

I was not able to watch the overtime play, but according to the first 90 minutes, I was not terribly impressed by either of the 2 teams. It did look toward the end of regulation time that Germany had more legs left, but I guess it changed in OT, somehow. So, surprisingly Germany is out. I definately did not see that coming. If France playes for the rest of the turnament like they did against Brazil, they will win. Of course they seem to play their best football against Brazil, and no one else.
-A

I don't see Portugal giving France much trouble, unless a few Frenchmen get injured or the referees get back into the game.

My favorite feature of the Germany Italy match was that the refs 'let them play' and that there were few penalties, and not as much diving as might have been . . . or at least the diving wasn't rewarded. ;)

Still bummed, as the Germans had a lot of chances that didn't pay off. Their transition game was the best I have seen of their Cup performances so far, for all the good it did them. You still have to put that pumpkin in the net.

Can't see me rooting for Italy, nor France, however, after the brilliant game against Brazil, I must say I'd rather root for France . . . mark this day on your calendar. :blink:

Occhi