Ronaldo's performance made me cringe, it was that bad. HE did set up the opener for Adriano, but other than that, it was a 4/10 performance at best.Originally Posted by Croyles
Kaka was yet again their best performer.
Argentina
Brazil
Czech Republic
England
France
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
USA
Some team that isn't mentioned here, such as Ukraine.
Ronaldo's performance made me cringe, it was that bad. HE did set up the opener for Adriano, but other than that, it was a 4/10 performance at best.
Kaka was yet again their best performer.
France's first goal in 8 years by Henry. Nice goal too!
France 1 : 0 South Korea (HT)
I'm kinda annoyed by France's performance in this first half; for the first ten minutes, up to the goal, they were magnificent, and then they totally went into cruise mode. Henry should have tucked away his second of the evening but seemed to feel that he preferred to lie down on the job a bit, and Viera was horribly unlucky not to get awarded a goal for his header cleared from BEHIND the line; I can understand that neither the ref or the linesmen saw it, but it's still harsh. This is where video technology really helps, though in that aspect, it would have to be CALLED for by the ref, kinda like in cricket and rugby.
South Korea haven't really looked too sharp, and I think it's really down to their formation, as the BBC commentators have been saying; playing three men against Viera, Makelele, Zidane and Malouda is just insanity, which is why they've had next to no chances to score, though their inswinging free kick to the back post has been one I've seen a few times so far in this tournament to good effect. S.Korea definitely need to switch to a 4-4-2, whilst France need to stop taking it easy and really settle the game quickly, or they'll invite South Korea to get lucky.
And here's where I'll stay / For ten years and a day
We're on a quest to find hidden treasure / And mystery on The Wild Sea
OMG shock goal!
1 - 1
Come one South Korea! Beat the frogies!
FT: 1 - 1
I cant believe France screwed that one up!
i have a 10 euro bet on argentina to win, lookin good so far...
Str8 Pimpin'
South Korea didn't deserve to equalise, their play was stodgy, but France deserved to concede, serving them right for totally easing off after Henry hit the back of the net. Let's face it, the French team are lazy. Any time they wanted, they could have jsut stepped up the pace and decimated South Korea, but no, they were too arrogant and paid for it with Park Ji-Sung's equaliser.
And here's where I'll stay / For ten years and a day
We're on a quest to find hidden treasure / And mystery on The Wild Sea
Sadly, I could have forseen that. I doubt we'll pass the first round :/
And then there is Death
France are going home, there going home, there going home, there going! France are going home!
Oh Croatia. You just missed a golden opportunity.
As for the Aussies, other than as a defensive performance, I don't think they played all that well until Kewell came onto the pitch...and promptly missed a sitter. But then Brazil brought on Robinho, and it swung in their favour again. Brazil only looked like world champions after Robinho had replaced Ronaldo, really.
France, well...that really was an accident waiting to happen after their total complacency. Can't really feel sorry for them, because they should've put that game away a long time ago. Group F also looks like it will have an interesting finale.
I'm going to eat my hat if Ghana doesn't win. I don't have a hat so it's a win - win situation.
Omg, France can't beat S. Korea? It's going to be a bitter retirement for poor Zidane. Can't say I care, though.
i thought Australia was pretty unlucky not to get something from the game against brazil... it could have easily been 1-1 if a few things had gone our way... but oh well, we did have our chances (ie kewell) and failed to take them. still it was encouraging to see that we can mix it with the best in the world, even if they didnt play their best. now all we need is a draw (assuming japan lose) or a win against croatia to qualify... and i reckon they can do it
I'm creating a new EoFF group for people who have messed up (e.g. didnt know how fantasy football works, and would like to start new again, or anyone else that wants to start another one/again). The first line up will be for the final games of the group stages, so the Germany vs Ecuador and Poland vs Costa Rica games and further until the end of the World Cup.
I hope people will join, but wont be surprised if no one does.
Ill still be in the other one, but I only bothered to figure it out today, so im kinda behind
I am posting the ID and Password here now, But please dont put any players in your match line up until the 20th of June. Failure to comply will result in me removing you and I will only allow you back on on the 20th of June.
So remember, first line up is for the 20th of June: Germany vs Ecuador, Poland vs Costa Rica, England vs Sweden, Trinidad and Tobago vs Paraguay.
Here is the ID# and Password:
Group ID#: 47193
Password: eyesonff
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If you want to know how the groups are standing at the moment this is the best place to go:
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/...dex.html?r=436
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