meazza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 It's difficult to know, it really boils down to the character of the leaders of the team. Some teams come out on determined to execute their game plan, others fold like the Iraqi army after such a humiliating defeat. My guess is that they'll play a good game, even though Chile is world renowned for it's tough defense. I'm thinking 2-1 Spain. Netherlands I'm guessing will dominate. 3-0 I have no doubt Netherlands will continue their run as favorites and get knocked out in the quarter finals. Spain is not done yet but it's not surprising that their lackluster form followed them from la liga this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) I have no doubt Netherlands will continue their run as favorites and get knocked out in the quarter finals. Spain is not done yet but it's not surprising that their lackluster form followed them from la liga this year. Well, if you project Netherlands as the winner of group B and Italy as the winner of group D, then it is in fact Italy that they will most likely face in the quarterfinals, so I see why you are saying that. And that game will take place on Saturday 7/5. No way in hell I will miss that one. Edited June 18, 2014 by Cugalabanza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Well, if you project Netherlands as the winner of group B and Italy as the winner of group D, then it is in fact Italy that they will most likely face in the quarterfinals, so I see why you are saying that. I didn't even realize that to be honest, it's just that every single time Holland impresses, they flop at one point. But yes I think Italy can beat them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Cahill so far gets the goal of the tournament. Brilliant! And Holland is looking lackluster to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Cahill so far gets the goal of the tournament. Brilliant! And Holland is looking lackluster to say the least. Just saw the highlight. Amazing one-timer with the left foot! That's MLS representing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Cahill got a yellow. He had one last game too, so now he has to sit the next game, against Spain. Very unlikely for Australia to escape this group, but it's a shame Cahill can't play in their last one. Edited June 18, 2014 by Cugalabanza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) There are rumors of Ronaldo being out for the rest of the tournament. Edited June 18, 2014 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) not like he was even playing in game 1.... Edit: I'm actually interested to see how Portugal would do without him. I think they could play more like a team and may even be slightly better without him. I have always felt that the team relies too much on him and always expect him to win the game by himself CBF Edited June 18, 2014 by Canadian Bills Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Man, Portugal is not having any fun so far. It's still possible for them to win two games and advance though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) There are rumors of Renaldo being out for the rest of the tournament. Oh Wow! You are right. http://www.dailymail...-bad-worse.html After a disastrous start to their World Cup campaign, Portugal have been dealt another blow after Cristiano Ronaldo was pictured limping out of training with his knee heavily strapped. There had been serious doubts over the Real Madrid superstar's fitness ahead of the tournament, after a thigh problem and tendonitis in his knee forced him to miss training and two warm-up matches. not like he was even playing in game 1.... Edit: I'm actually interested to see how Portugal would do without him. I think they could play more like a team and may even be slightly better without him. I have always felt that the team relies too much on him and always expect him to win the game by himself CBF You mean like this game? I just found this about his injury status. Portugal’s World Cup started off disastrously. Now, it very well could be over after doctors have reportedly told Cristiano Ronaldo his career will be at risk if he continues playing at the World Cup. Edited June 18, 2014 by Magox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Wow. If it's possible to feel bad for a guy who has many many millions of dollars, a superhot young wife and the adoration of millions of fans, I do--I feel bad for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Wow. If it's possible to feel bad for a guy who has many many millions of dollars, a superhot young wife and the adoration of millions of fans, I do--I feel bad for him. I felt bad for him until a minute ago when I listened to Dempsey's rap song Don't Tread. Now I feel bad for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cugalabanza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I felt bad for him until a minute ago when I listened to Dempsey's rap song Don't Tread. Now I feel bad for me. Oh boy, I don't think I'm gonna even look for that. Maybe no one else will mention it and I can pretend it's not even out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Oh boy, I don't think I'm gonna even look for that. Maybe no one else will mention it and I can pretend it's not even out there. Ehh, it wasn't that bad. If no one told me it was Clint I wouldn't have thought anything of it. I'm not exactly a rap aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meazza Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Spain, welcome to the world cup hangover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 No kidding eh? Suddenly I'm not as embarassed for Portugal CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Adams Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Holy wow. Not just losing but getting dominated. Chile killing it. Not counting them out but they are a half away from a ticket home and utter embarrassment. 7-1 through a game and a half. That's Australia/Egypt stuff. Edited June 18, 2014 by John Adams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Wow.... CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Bills Fan Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Cant believe Spain is out.... CBF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsForever Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Cant believe Spain is out.... CBF Meh..it was esentially the same team they fielded 4 years ago...time/age kills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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