Zidane's Headbutt Discussion and also some stuff on that FIFA World Cup 2006 thing

[Shoden]

Haha, USA fail. Us Englishmen have anothet thing we can use to point and laugh at the petty Americans and their failures. =). I watched the Italy match in a pub down in York, so I was up to date with the wins and fails.

[Resha]

That Australia - Croatia game descended into the pits of insanity and confusion towards the end. What the hell was wrong with them? A pile of men lying inside the goal (and as far as I saw the ball didn't cross the line, either). Some of the Croatian players were handling the referee and Simunic managed to receive three yellow cards; a goal after the final whistle -- Jesus Christ. :laughing: Tomas is such a happy guy -- always jumping with his arms in the air.

Congrats Soccccccerrooos! (Especially YOU, gor-gor!!)

[Psychotic]

Hahahaha, Simunic's three yellow cards. Hahaha Graham Poll you twat. :laugh:

Glad I watched Australia v Croatia instead of watching Brazil spank Japan. What a game, and good to see Harry Kewell finally perform in a big game!

This tournament has confirmed my belief that Dario Srna of Croatia is the best right wing-back in the world (it's a different position to right back, in case any of you want to dispute that) and there were rumours that Liverpool had been inquiring about him, and I hope they turn out to be true.

I was desperate for Simunic to score after he got his second yellow. That would've been absolutely hilarious, although his third yellow made up for it.

[Cz]

An excellent finale to Group F. Controversy aside, Australia and Croatia had a great game that could easily have gone either way. I didn't see the Brazilian game in full, but four goals is a good sign that, regardless of how they perform, Brazil can get results. Graham Poll's temporary insanity will be the talking point, but there was plenty of good football played tonight too.

[Croyles]

I think Japan deserve a pat on the back for that first goal, it was really good. So far no one who saw it even mentioned it! Something called glory supporting

[DK]

I'm so sad I missed the three yellow cards. It would have been well worth missing my moms birthday dinner for that.

[Bart's Friend Milhouse]

that does it, tomorrow I'm watching ukraine/tunisia, switzerland/south korea. I always get to see the lousier games. The Australia/Croatia match seemed to have more tension, incidents, entertainment and a better pitch than Brazil/japan. Brazils masterful display in the early second half would've got me excited in the highlights anyway but tense all-or-nothing football is best served live

[Loony BoB]

I want to see if Ronaldo can go one better than his game against Japan tonight, and score a goal without moving at all, unless it is to get into position (from kick-off) or to stay onside. Because I honestly think he is the only person in th world who can stay so still for so much of the game and still get two goals. Sneaky bastard.

[Croyles]

I got 55 points in fantasy football today and could have gotten 80 if i had chosen a higher point-getting captain ^^
Pay attention Russielloyd!
25 points from Ronaldo! Haha what a joke.

[Jack]

I watched the Croatia- Australia game and cheered and griminiced with the same spirit as watching a England game. I guess that's how Australia have made me feel in this World Cup: A team to cheer.
I think the first goal by Croatia was well deserved, being that Australia were playing pretty much crap with their passing and play in the 1st few minutes. After that though...
I was gripping the seat. I was off it when their goalie took a brave save and held on under 2 Australians. Full of end to end action, plenty of good football. Except by former Leicester City *hangs head as Leicester fan* keeper Kalac. Shocking.
I'm just upset by how dirty Croatia got in the end, complaining about every descision. Until the whole THREE Yellow Cards problem, I thought Poll was pretty good. Now I just think of his a giant twat. They were speaking about (in the paper) that he was to be considered for the final game... He's blown it with that terrible incident.

I was desperate for Simunic to score after he got his second yellow. That would've been absolutely hilarious, although his third yellow made up for it.

If he had scored, would it count? Technically, he was banned from the pitch. I would have loved Australia finding that he was meant to be off, and then charging FIFA. Possibly more contraversial then the "Hand of God"

It would have been nice for Japan to beat Brazil, but it appears they just didn't have the quality to get to the 2nd round this time around. Shame. Still, their best player retired (Nakata) so it'll take many years before Japan are a serious threat like Mexico are now.

[Croyles]

I didnt watch the last Mexico game, but wasnt their play mediocre?

[Psychotic]

I didnt watch the last Mexico game, but wasnt their play mediocre?

After they got a man sent off, they played rather well. And they were pretty good at the start of the second half, after Zinha came on.

that does it, tomorrow I'm watching ukraine/tunisia, switzerland/south korea.

I'd watch those anyway. Spain are through, so who cares what happens in their game? And if news comes through to the Switzerland/South Korea game that France are winning, it'll be extremely interesting to see how both teams respond to that.

If he had scored, would it count? Technically, he was banned from the pitch.

Yes. I think it would be no different than if the ball were to hit the post, corner flag, or the referee.

[Jack]

If he had scored, would it count? Technically, he was banned from the pitch.

Yes. I think it would be no different than if the ball were to hit the post, corner flag, or the referee.

Pity, I would have liked it to be taken to a FIFA conference where Blatter stumbles and falls over his words. The world (except in Croatia) will be baying for blood. Australia have really captured hearts around the world and in Germany, because noone expected much out of them. A bit like South Korea in '02. But more this time because the Socceroos are slighty English. They are like us, and therefore a true alternative to England. It's not like I'm cheering for Scotland or *shudder* Wales... Although if Jamacia were there and were not playing England I'd support them (My Grandfather was Jamacian and therefore technically I might have prevented the 6-0 massacare.... It'll be 12-0 ). Go the Socceroos... Pity they're playing Italy.

I want France to get knocked out. It will put a smile on my face. A big one.

[*ETERNAL FANTASY*]

what a great way to start a morning congrats to the socceroos

[Rusty]

Go the Socceroos! Congrats~