But the Brazil team is at a disadvantage cause no one is ever offside on the opposition team when Ronaldo is on the pitch.
Argentina
Brazil
Czech Republic
England
France
Germany
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
Portugal
Spain
USA
Some team that isn't mentioned here, such as Ukraine.
But the Brazil team is at a disadvantage cause no one is ever offside on the opposition team when Ronaldo is on the pitch.
Spain really oughter've gotten more goals. Great goalkeeping from the Saudi goalie, though, so kudos to him. Felt a bit sorry for Joaquin. As for the Ukraine -- Tunisia game -- I dunno, I really didn't think it was a penalty. Seemed a dubious decision to me.
France - Togo and SK - Switzerland soon. Whatever happens in the SK - Swiss game though, France have to win. Zidane's not playing -- GLEE!! He's really scary and I don't like him much. He seems to be at the bottom of every single dispute and squabble within the squad; fighting with Domenech, arguing with Thuram on the pitch that day. :/ It's just unpleasant and sinister. Ribery's awesome, I expect great stuff of him today. Hopefully. And Henry.
South Korean fans are crazybut they make the games so so fun and nice. Crazy and loud.
Half time: Togo 0 - 0 France
It really looks like the French team could go out once again.
France and Togo have put on a good show so far. I get the feeling that France are going to win this one, but Togo have looked threatening at times, and if they get the first goal they'll be sure to pack the defence and make things difficult for the French. Also, well done to Phillipe Senderos for scoring a top header against South Korea, and potentially winning the group for his side.
"The most important and recognize player in the history of the country."
Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if I were as great as Paulo Wanchope.
Yeah and he didnt whine about the blood!
Vieira's put France one up on his birthday, with a great shot on the turn. I think France will go on to score one or two more with the confidence boost this gives them. They're certainly looking fired up now.
The goal was provided by Franck Ribery, who's had a very odd tournament so far. At times (like just now) he's looked pacy and creative, and he keeps getting into good positions all over the pitch, making him difficult to pick up. On the other hand, he's been pretty crap in the final third, and had a horrible time against Switzerland. I suppose he's still yet to reach his peak, but if this is the best they have to offer, I'd be pretty worried about the future of the French national side...if I cared, that is.
EDIT: 2-0. Vieira knock-on stabbed home by Thierry Henry.
"The most important and recognize player in the history of the country."
Sometimes I wonder what my life would be like if I were as great as Paulo Wanchope.
2-0
I spoke too soon.
I want South Korea to go through instead of France! But in a way I also dont want the French to go out, since they nearly deserve to. I dont want Switzerland to go either, aahhhhh damn.
Happy birthday VieraWhat better way to celebrate than to score? And yay Henry too.
Ah, I feel a tad bad for the South Koreans. It would've been nice to have them in there, but Frei's second goal just about cinched it....and now it's done. 2 - 0. Haha, Senderos got thoroughly beaten up in this game, but what a brilliant game it's been for him nonetheless.
The French meet Spain, and augh. Scary.
whatever did Jonathan Pearce mean by drawing lots to decide who tops the group in a tie-break situation?
I'm glad France went through but I would have rather seen them do it with a last minute scrappy goal from William Gallas which almost certainly would have made the dying seconds more interesting
...Geddit?
The Spanish are sooo going to kick our asses.Originally Posted by Resha
And then there is Death
This is for all the world cups:
5. The ranking of each team in each group will be determined as follows:
a) greatest number of points obtained in all group matches;
b) goal difference in all group matches;
c) greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows:
d) greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;
e) goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned;
f) greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;
g) drawing of lots by the Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup™.
6. The two teams coming first and second in each group qualify for the second round.
Anyone heard the latest England team news?
Carrick is expected to play the holding role with Hargreaves at right-back, leaving Carragher on the bench. Ferdinand is 50-50 to play.
Um.... question here... FIFA has layed down two major suspensions and I'd like to request some clarification:
ITA Daniel De Rossi was given a 4 game suspension for elbowing USA Brian McBride
USA Pablo Mastroeni was given a 3 game suspension for a tackle from behind in the USA-ITA match.
OK, is this in addition to the match they have to sit for a red card? I mean every media outlet I've seen is giving conflicting information.
All of the media I've seen says that Mastroeni will serve the 3 game suspension out of the World Cup because the US was eliminated. Understandable and follows the premise of this 3 game suspension being tacked on to the one game for the red (vs. Ghana).
However, all the media is saying that De Rossi, should Italy reach the finals, will be able to compete in the finals. Yea, but only if you include the last group match that Italy had (Czech Republic). because if you don;t that means that there are only four knockout stages INCLUDING the finals.
So is Mastroeni getting a 4 game suspension disguised as a 3 game suspension? Or is it De Rossi getting a 3 gamer for 4? Or am I just totally confused?
Well im totally confused thats for sure.
That's not a good sign! You're in Europe! you should know this! I'm from the US... I'm the one who should be completly and utterly stumped!
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