>>> I`ll root for one team that get into the finals, I dont care who is it..:luca:
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>>> I`ll root for one team that get into the finals, I dont care who is it..:luca:
We'll see how you feel when Algeria defeats the mighty Germans thanks to Slimani scoring 6 goals in a match, including one that goes straight through Neuer's chest and leaves a giant hole.Quote:
Originally Posted by Psychotic
Well yes I believe that is a possibility but Algeria v Germany is different to Algeria v anyone else. They've been waiting to get revenge on the Germans for 32 years after this debacle. Can't wait.
I'm rooting for Ghana and America of course. Mother Africa and Father America. They would have to be in the same damn group though. Honestly I don't care who wins as long as it isn't Brazil or Argentina again. And Portugal can also smurf right off. I suspect it will probably be Argentina again though.
Always good to support a team that has already been eliminated.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shiny
Two African teams did advance for the first time ever, though.
Chile to go out in the next round based entirely on the fact that they are featured in Psy's "Kiss of Death" sig. It didn't exactly cause Uruguay to go out, but...
I think Chile have a good shout if they set themselves up right. This Brazil team is good, but when I think of Brazil I think of Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Roberto Carlos and Cafu, and this team is nowhere near that.
USA also could nick it against Belgium. The Belgians' own lack of coherence and style may prove their downfall against a well organised American team. I'd still back them to go through though.
My predictions: Chile, Colombia, Netherlands (Mexico always go out in the round of 16!), Greece (they are the one team who will NOT underestimate Costa Rica), France, Argentina (just. I'd back Switzerland if not for Messi magic), Germany, U-S-A, U-S-A!
Seeing as you showed such clairvoyance with your previous predictions it's worth a 50p punt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Psychotic
I'd go along with Paul's predictions. In other news, Man U have captured Herrera & Shaw. I don't know much about either of them (dispite Shaw playing in the Premier League) but I'll go along with my brothers prediction thats he an excellent player in the making.
Filled out my work pool bracket today. Couldn't bring myself to pick any first-round upsets. Have Brazil, Germany, Netherlands and Argentina in the final four, with Netherlands beating Germany for the championship.
Edit: it is relevant to note that I know literally nothing about international soccer. I just like filling out brackets.
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Originally Posted by metagloria
Then it might interest you to know that the first round finished last night!Quote:
first-round upsets
Anglo Alliance is Best Alliance. England's out so I've got to support the States. They won't win but I am going down with this ship. http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps2a04fa59.gif http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...ps8397c9a5.gif
Here's my predictions. Knowing me, they will almost certainly fall on their face.
Brazil vs Chile - Brazil have under-performed for me yet still finished their group comfortably. Meanwhile, Chile have impressed me. I'll go for Brazil though. Home territory and all that. I want Chile to win though, I love underdogs.
Columbia vs Uruguay - Columbia did fantastically well, but it was in a rather weak group. Meanwhile, Uruguay did okay but I still think (and want) Columbia to win.
Netherlands vs Mexico - The Netherlands, I'd be surprised if they didn't.
Costa Rica vs Greece - Both rather small teams, who will be ecstatic to go through to the next round. I am willing Costa Rica to win this. They are my new team to root for the tournament.
France vs Nigeria - France's to lose. Thankfully, compared to the last world cup, France have improved dramatically. I would be incredibly surprised if France lost this.
Argentina vs Switzerland - I like Switzerland, and would love them to cause an upset, but I think Argentina will win this, simply because they have Messi. Switzerland lost pretty heavily against France, which made them look vulnerable against bigger teams.
Germany vs Algeria - I would love Algeria to win, but Germany will probably silence them.
Belgium vs USA - Probably the closest round of 16 match. It's very hard to call this one. America lacks quality but makes up for it with teamwork and general coherence. While Belgium has done pretty well, they were in a weak group to begin with. I want the USA to win, and I have no idea. I'll say USA.
first round of the knockout stage :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Old ManusQuote:
Originally Posted by metagloria
Then it might interest you to know that the first round finished last night!Quote:
first-round upsets