Match of the Day World Cup

[hibsbollah]

Best match of an already great world cup :agree:

[Joe6-2]

Shame this one has to end! Great game!

[SteveHFC]

Fantastic game

[Mon Dieu4]

Great game, Muller has been smashed there!

[Gatecrasher]

Good game from both teams.

[Hibrandenburg]

Great game, Muller has been smashed there!

Think it's safe to say he's not simulating this time.

Great game, best so far.

[stokesmessiah]

This world cup is starting to get ridiculous.

The games have been so entertaining and it has been brilliant to watch.

[Mon Dieu4]

Is that about 82 goals in total scored so far?

[SteveHFC]

Bosnia-Nigeria should be decent :agree:

[Onceinawhile]

Great game. Needs more long range goals though!!!

[ManBearPig]

that was superb hope nigeria game is as good

[Mon Dieu4]

Just read a pretty interesting article on the goals scored and what clubs they play for

Bayern Munich: 9 (Muller x3, Robben x3, Mandzukic x2, Gotze x1)

Manchester United: 5 (Van Perise x3, Rooney x1, Fellaini x1)

Barcelona: 5 (Neymar x2, Sanchez x1, Messi x2)

Real Madrid: 4 (Benzema x3, Alonso x1)

Liverpool: 3 (Suarez x2, Sturridge x1)

Pachuca: 3 (E Valencia x3)

[ronaldo7]

12846

Oh yes.:aok:

[Jonnyboy]

12846

Oh yes.:aok:

:faf: :top marks

[Sergey]

Nice touch by the Nigerians - giving the Bosnians a stolen laptop and some forged notes as a pre-match gift.

[Mon Dieu4]

Nice touch by the Nigerians - giving the Bosnians a stolen laptop and some forged notes as a pre-match gift.

What a shocking thing to say, i recently found out via email i have a Nigerian uncle who just passed away, he left me a fortune

[SaulGoodman]

What a shocking thing to say, i recently found out via email i have a Nigerian uncle who just passed away, he left me a fortune

You too?! Small world!

[Mon Dieu4]

Bad decision there should be 1-0 Bosnia

[lord bunberry]

Terrible decision by the linesman Dzeko was well onside

[MWHIBBIES]

Could see Dzeko was miles onside in real time, his run was perfect.

[lord bunberry]

Could see Dzeko was miles onside in real time, his run was perfect.

I was just saying the same

[Mon Dieu4]

This is a decent end to end game so far

[Mon Dieu4]

wow, wonder what car park he will go sit in after that goal

[SteveHFC]

1-0 Nigeria

[Golden Bear]

The African teams in general seem to be fantastic all round athletes and their fitness levels put our mob to shame.

[Mon Dieu4]

Emenike is a total tank, forget trying to go shoulder to shoulder with him

[Mon Dieu4]

Nigeria win and Bosnia go out, Dzeko should never have been called offside but think Nigeria deserved that

[Deansy]

Wayne Rooney still sees bright England future

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27960805


"We want to make history and make this country winners again," Rooney said.


Out after only 2 games, it seems 'reality' still hasn't reached him. Though you have to admire the 'belief' he has in himself - I don't think any other striker whose taken 3 WC's to score just 1 goal would have it !

[hfc rd]

Wayne Rooney still sees bright England future

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27960805


"We want to make history and make this country winners again," Rooney said.


Out after only 2 games, it seems 'reality' still hasn't reached him. Though you have to admire the 'belief' he has in himself - I don't think any other striker whose taken 3 WC's to score just 1 goal would have it !



He's not that far off from beating Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record. Both for England and Manchester United.

[Scouse Hibee]

Wayne Rooney still sees bright England future

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27960805


"We want to make history and make this country winners again," Rooney said.


Out after only 2 games, it seems 'reality' still hasn't reached him. Though you have to admire the 'belief' he has in himself - I don't think any other striker whose taken 3 WC's to score just 1 goal would have it !

Are you writing off Wayne Rooney now? Had a fine career with plenty to come so I don't think the fact that he struggled at a World Cup will bother him too much do you?

[CropleyWasGod]

Wayne Rooney still sees bright England future

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27960805


"We want to make history and make this country winners again," Rooney said.


Out after only 2 games, it seems 'reality' still hasn't reached him. Though you have to admire the 'belief' he has in himself - I don't think any other striker whose taken 3 WC's to score just 1 goal would have it !

I think he is entitled to have that belief in himself.

[weonlywon6-2]

Are you writing off Wayne Rooney now? Had a fine career with plenty to come so I don't think the fact that he struggled at a World Cup will bother him too much do you?

Suppose not,hes always got his ladies of leisure to fall back on if things dont go well !

[Haymaker]

Belgium v Russia is utter ***** so far.

[Gatecrasher]

Belgium v Russia is utter ***** so far.
:agree: Dull

[SteveHFC]

Belgium v Russia is utter ***** so far.

Think we can agree Group H is quite boring

[Haymaker]

Think we can agree Group H is quite boring

Very.

[Sir David Gray]

1-0 Belgium.

88 minutes.

[SteveHFC]

Thank ****

[cabbageandribs1875]

some random during the game




https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqwC372CIAAiMvN.jpg

[cabbageandribs1875]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BqrmzCaCYAEj-Ch.jpg


Here are the betting slips for guy who bet $350K to win $30K on Argentina to beat Iran (via @WilliamHillUS (https://twitter.com/WilliamHillUS))


a lucky boy :)

[Haymaker]

£350k?! I baulk at £3 bets!

[Mon Dieu4]

Not liking the way the Koreans are falling over, hope they get beat

[Mon Dieu4]

Good run and finish by Algeria

[Sir David Gray]

1-0 Algeria.

Can't believe how bad South Korea have been.

[Sir David Gray]

2-0 Algeria.

[Mon Dieu4]

Haha brilliant 2-0

[Sir David Gray]

3-0 Algeria.

[Mon Dieu4]

3-0 can't decide if they are playing well or if Korea are just rotten

[Sir David Gray]

3-0 can't decide if they are playing well or if Korea are just rotten

South Korea have been abysmal.

[Haymaker]

Who would have thought Algeria v South Korea would be better, with more goals, than Belgium v Russia?!

[Mon Dieu4]

South Korea have been abysmal.

I think Algeria have invoked the power of Zarabi

[hibsbollah]

Gutted. Koreans falling apart. I have a feeling they'll get back into it though.

[Mon Dieu4]

Gutted. Koreans falling apart. I have a feeling they'll get back into it though.

Was it you that told me you ate some of the delicacies over there?

[Sir David Gray]

3-1.

I have just had a flashback to Hampden in April 2013. :greengrin

[Mon Dieu4]

Booooooo

[hibsbollah]

Was it you that told me you ate some of the delicacies over there?

보신탕 :greengrin? Yep. Smelt terrible but tasted nice. Dog lovers start to dislike me when I tell them that. Its a special breed thats farmed, so its not like a random stray alsatian or anything.

[hfc rd]

Next goal is absolutely crucial now.

[Mon Dieu4]

보신탕 :greengrin? Yep. Smelt terrible but tasted nice. Dog lovers start to dislike me when I tell them that. Its a special breed thats farmed, so its not like a random stray alsatian or anything.

Haha thought so, my pal lives there and hasn't tried it yet, keep trying to talk her into it

[Mr White]

보신탕 :greengrin? Yep. Smelt terrible but tasted nice. Dog lovers start to dislike me when I tell them that. Its a special breed thats farmed, so its not like a random stray alsatian or anything.

Did you eat the chicken ringpieces?

[hibsbollah]

Did you eat the chicken ringpieces?

I knew id get hounded for mentioning it.
Grasshoppers as well. Must have missed the poultry anuses.

Its hard to find, you have to find a particular restaurant. Most koreans are embarassed about it.

[hfc rd]

What an effort by Ki. That would have been a goal of the tournament candidate.

[Sir David Gray]

Almost 3-2 there.

Great shot and save.

This is turning into a really good game.

[Mr White]

I knew id get hounded for mentioning it.
Grasshoppers as well. Must have missed the poultry anuses.

Its hard to find, you have to find a particular restaurant. Most koreans are embarassed about it.

I'm barking mad about it :agree: I often threaten my dog with the barbecue when she's disobedient though so I suppose I'm a bit of a hypocrite :greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

4-1.

[hfc rd]

Excellent goal by Algeria. Great link up play and that could now be game set and match.

[hibsbollah]

Sensational fourth for Algeria. What a sexy goal.

[hfc rd]

4-2 now

[Sir David Gray]

4-2.

[hibsbollah]

Bonkers game. Bonkers tournament.

[hfc rd]

It's certainly been a very exciting game.

[Mr White]

Wasn't really looking forward to this game but it's been brilliant!

[Phil D. Rolls]

Game on.Could go either way.

[Mon Dieu4]

I think that makes it 90 goals so far this World Cup in total :top marks

[hfc rd]

I think that makes it 90 goals so far this World Cup in total :top marks




I think your right and there are certainly many more to come, that's for certain.

[Sir David Gray]

Full time.

4-2 Algeria.

[Gatecrasher]

Usa! Usa! Usa!

[Onceinawhile]

Rowan vine starts in midfield for portugal.

hoping for a portugal win, will make the last two games huge.

[down-the-slope]

Rowan Vine is Portuguese :confused:

[Onceinawhile]

Ronaldo getting the tricks out.

[Onceinawhile]

1-0 shocking defending. Good finish by nani.

[Sir David Gray]

1-0 Portugal, Nani.

[Mon Dieu4]

Good good :)

[leither17]

Some of the defending is comical

[Mon Dieu4]

Was nice of Tim Howard to lie on the ground for Nani

[poolman]

Can somebody at the Beeb not give that prat Lawrenson the sack

[Mon Dieu4]

Can somebody at the Beeb not give that prat Lawrenson the sack

That's too good for him I demand a stoning

[Gatecrasher]

US playing well!

[Mon Dieu4]

USA have been the better team, dunno what's going on with Meireles normally I really like him but he's been shocking so far

[Onceinawhile]

They don't stop the clock for the water break? I assume it's added into the injury time though?

Anyone know why C.Ronaldo is getting abuse?

[Onceinawhile]

"Will it be a familiar outcome?" Yes, yes it will, his free kick was pish.

[Onceinawhile]

Nani hits the post due to shan Howard goalkeeping, but he recovers to make a great second save.

[Mon Dieu4]

Now I'm no fan of Ronaldo but Lawrensons just slated him for going down easy, looked like he got taken clean out to me

[ScottB]

Now I'm no fan of Ronaldo but Lawrensons just slated him for going down easy, looked like he got taken clean out to me

It's just the stock media approach, complain about Ronaldo, praise Messi, regardless of what's actually happening.

[Onceinawhile]

It's just the stock media approach, complain about Ronaldo, praise Messi, regardless of what's actually happening.

They've done nothing but praise him in the studio. You don't support man united do you?

[Sir David Gray]

What a chance there for the Americans!

[frazeHFC]

Some block that!

[Onceinawhile]

Superb attack by USA great defending by portugal. Bradley puts it anywhere but where he did and it's 1-1.

[cabbageandribs1875]

should have burst the net from there

[Mon Dieu4]

If I played in the same team as Nani I'd lose the heid and attack him

[cabbageandribs1875]

pick that one out cracker

[frazeHFC]

Cracking goal!

[Mon Dieu4]

What a strike, well done!!

[Onceinawhile]

Peach!!! 1-1.

i ****ing love the world cup.

[Gatecrasher]

Well deserved!

[Baader]

Great strike. Game on!

[Onceinawhile]

Score stays the same and it means a draw between the USA and Germany sees both teams through. But I doubt German legend and usa coach Jurgen Klinsmann would be happy with that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

woohoo 2-1 uncle sam

[SteveHFC]

:thumbsup:

[Sir David Gray]

2-1 USA!

Portugal out unless they score.

[Onceinawhile]

2-1 usa. Thought he was offside. Dempsey from three yards.

Edit:

Onside. Portugal vs ghana looking like a dead rubber.

[Mon Dieu4]

****ing hell :faf::faf:

[GreenLake]

Stuck it in with the belly!

[cabbageandribs1875]

this would be a heck of a scalp if they pull it off

[Mon Dieu4]

Actually depresses me a bit when average teams like the USA get to world cups and we don't, wish we could play some of the teams they do to qualify

[Onceinawhile]

Picked usa and Germany to go through in the work predictor. Delighted with this result!

[cabbageandribs1875]

that was bradley giving the ball away so cheaply

[Sir David Gray]

2-2!

Fantastic entertainment!

[Sir David Gray]

Full time!

[Mon Dieu4]

Haha just had to delete a wee post slating Ronaldo, he showed me :na na:

[Gatecrasher]

Thought the US were worth the win, hope they go through.

[cabbageandribs1875]

what a p*sser that must be, they just kept on giving the ball away so cheapley

[HibbyAndy]

Lawrenson 'Ronaldo wont be to dissapointed' Alluding to Portugal heading out the world cup.

What a scandelous thing to say? The biggest competition in the world and this idiot comes out with this statement regarding the world best player?.


Mark Lawrenson is a complete and utter bellend.

[GreenLake]

Klinsman will arrange a tedious nil nil draw with Germany so both go through to the next round. :greengrin

[Onceinawhile]

Great second go by Portugal but surely changes nothing r.e. USA Vs Germany. Points enough for both.

[cabbageandribs1875]

can't see the Germans playing for a draw after the carve-up between them and Austria in the 1982 WC in spain








but then again :)

[ekhibee]

Lawrenson 'Ronaldo wont be to dissapointed' Alluding to Portugal heading out the world cup.

What a scandelous thing to say? The biggest competition in the world and this idiot comes out with this statement regarding the world best player?.


Mark Lawrenson is a complete and utter bellend.
Yep, he talks ***** virtually every time he's on the telly. IMO today he was matched by Hansen, I didn't agree with a word he said either half time or full time.

[Haymaker]

Yep, he talks ***** virtually every time he's on the telly. IMO today he was matched by Hansen, I didn't agree with a word he said either half time or full time.


Hansen and Lawro are old school dinosaurs that played 30 years ago. Both are annoyingly predictable with their chat, when has Lawro ever said anything positive?

[SteveHFC]

Hansen and Lawro are old school dinosaurs that played 30 years ago. Both are annoyingly predictable with their chat, when has Lawro ever said anything positive?

I don't mind Hansen :agree:

[Haymaker]

I don't mind Hansen :agree:

You like Oasis so your opinion means nothing. :na na:

:greengrin

[SteveHFC]

You like Oasis so your opinion means nothing. :na na:

:greengrin

http://www.bookblogbake.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/10th-doctor-crying.gif:wink:

[Scott Allan Key]

Ya beauty. Ghana still have a decent chance to qualify.

[hibsbollah]

Ya beauty. Ghana still have a decent chance to qualify.

Id fancy them to beat Portugal and the Germans to beat USA, which would be enough for the Black Stars :agree:

[Hibernia Na Eir]

Actually depresses me a bit when average teams like the USA get to world cups and we don't, wish we could play some of the teams they do to qualify

They're hardly "average". Been well above Scotland in FIFA rankings for years now. I bet the USA wouldn't mind playing the likes of Lithuania, San Marino or Wales.......countries that Scotland have toiled against in the past.

[Mon Dieu4]

They're hardly "average". Been well above Scotland in FIFA rankings for years now. I bet the USA wouldn't mind playing the likes of Lithuania, San Marino or Wales.......countries that Scotland have toiled against in the past.

I would say in world terms they are average, we are as well and the like of Lithuania and Wales would destroy teams in the CONCACAF bar Mexico, Costa Rica and the USA

We would be well above them playing St Kitts, Belize, Haiti etc

[Sylar]

Was gutted when the leveller went in - didn't feel Portugal deserved it but credit to them for going to the death.

Hopefully Portugal turn up in the last game and manage to hold the Ghanaians to a draw...I don't fancy our chances against a very quick German forward line...

0-0 it definitely won't be!

[Sir David Gray]

Id fancy them to beat Portugal and the Germans to beat USA, which would be enough for the Black Stars :agree:

Not necessarily.

If Ghana beat Portugal 1-0 and Germany beat USA 1-0, both Ghana and USA would have 4 points, both teams would have a goal difference of zero and both would have scored 4 goals.

USA would go through as they beat Ghana 2-1.

[hibsbollah]

Not necessarily.

If Ghana beat Portugal 1-0 and Germany beat USA 1-0, both Ghana and USA would have 4 points, both teams would have a goal difference of zero and both would have scored 4 goals.

USA would go through as they beat Ghana 2-1.

Fair enough. I was probably distracted as I have just opened a panini pack and I finally have Mr Souleymane Bamba :flag:

[weonlywon6-2]

I don't mind Hansen :agree:

Mmm bop was my favourite song by them !

[Phil D. Rolls]

Lawrenson 'Ronaldo wont be to dissapointed' Alluding to Portugal heading out the world cup.

What a scandelous thing to say? The biggest competition in the world and this idiot comes out with this statement regarding the world best player?.


Mark Lawrenson is a complete and utter bellend.

:agree: Far and away the worst pundit this time. He was never a good enough player to criticise others the way he does.

[easty]

Mmm bop was my favourite song by them !

Did they have other songs?

[weonlywon6-2]

Did they have other songs?

Yes but i would have to google it !

[Mon Dieu4]

Good goal by David villa there

[hibsbollah]

Chile are a quality side. They and Colombia could definitely go far in this tournament. Loving the three at the back thing.

[Gatecrasher]

Ha! Jambo ******* just got done

[ScottB]

Is that the boy who played for Hearts just come on for chile? Mental.

[hibsbollah]

Is that the boy who played for Hearts just come on for chile? Mental.

Ex-Hibbies Claros and Bamba both make important contributions for their teams in the world cup. Ex-jambo Pinilla comes on as sub for the last ten minutes, and throws himself on the ground TWICE in an embarrassing attempt to win a pen.

Hearts class.

[cabbageandribs1875]

nice story

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27701640


Ed McIlvenny holds a place in World Cup folklore, but you will not find the Scot listed among the greats of the game.


McIlvenny captained the United States as they produced one of the biggest World Cup shocks in history (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport3/worldcup2002/hi/history/newsid_1749000/1749379.stm) - beating England 1-0 in Belo Horizonte at the 1950 finals.



:clapper:

[Gatecrasher]

That FIFA song would make a decent ringtone :greengrin

[Mon Dieu4]

Cameroons anthem is like someone who doesn't know how to play the piano has tried to play the French one Haha

well done ITV, three ad breaks in 30 mins is impressive stuff

[hibsbollah]

Cameroons anthem is like someone who doesn't know how to play the piano has tried to play the French one Haha

well done ITV, three ad breaks in 30 mins is impressive stuff

This is the first game im not bothered about watching. Brazil should win at a canter. 6-0?

[CropleyWasGod]

This is the first game im not bothered about watching. Brazil should win at a canter. 6-0?

ITV4 Croatia Mexico :)

[Mon Dieu4]

This is the first game im not bothered about watching. Brazil should win at a canter. 6-0?

Im flicking between the two games to be honest

[SteveHFC]

Got the Brazil game on tv and Croatia-Mexico on the iPad ;-)

[hibsbollah]

ITV4 Croatia Mexico :)

Ooo I forgot about that. Big game. Cmon the mexicans.

[Hibernia Na Eir]

This is the first game im not bothered about watching. Brazil should win at a canter. 6-0?

I thought the Japan v Greece game was definitely THE worst game of the tournament by a mile. Greece have been awful and Japan and South Korea both major disappointments.

Apart from that, best WC in living memory!

[hibsbollah]

Theres something about Croatians that annoy me. Smug.
Is that xenophobic?

[I'm_cabbaged]

ITV4 Croatia Mexico :)

Just noticed ITV4 hd on channel 178 on virgin :-)

[CropleyWasGod]

Theres something about Croatians that annoy me. Smug.
Is that xenophobic?

Slavaphobic?

[hibsbollah]

Slavaphobic?


Just look at the manager Kovac there. Makes John Collins look racked with self doubt.

Herrera hits the bar from distance.

[Haymaker]

Neymar. 1-0.

[Mon Dieu4]

Neymar one nil

[hfc rd]

I thought the Japan v Greece game was definitely THE worst game of the tournament by a mile. Greece have been awful and Japan and South Korea both major disappointments.

Apart from that, best WC in living memory!



Iran vs Nigeria was eye bleeding stuff too.

[Mon Dieu4]

Newsflash, Brazilian striker Fred touches the ball in the box

[Mon Dieu4]

1-1 go Cameroon

[Mr White]

That wasn't in the script!

[Sylar]

Another excellent game so far - really enjoying this! :agree:

[SteveHFC]

1-1

[hibsbollah]

Unbelievable how bad Mexico were in qualifying and how good they look in Brazil. Another team that could get to the semis IMO.

[Mon Dieu4]

Brazil better hope they avoid the Dutch i think the would beat them

[Hibrandenburg]

Theres something about Croatians that annoy me. Smug.
Is that xenophobic?

They have the brutality of the Italians without the magic.

[hfc rd]

Neymar scores. 2-1 Brazil. 4 goals in 3 games.

[Mon Dieu4]

Neymar again decent goal but the commentator needs to calm down a tad, shocking defending

[Mr Grieves]

Theres something about Croatians that annoy me. Smug.
Is that xenophobic?


Croatia has to have the most miserable population in the world. They're a right dour bunch

[SteveHFC]

Hulk :faf:

[hibsbollah]

Pretty simple finish for Neymars first. Ive done that in fives loads of times. Not sure why Ian Wright is knocking the head off it.

[hibsbollah]

You really wouldn't want to get on the Mexico #2's bad side. Hard as nails.

[ekhibee]

Two really poor defences, don't know what the Cameroon goalie was doing for the 2nd Neymar goal (maybe he'd backed Brazil at 14/1 to win 4-1). I loathe Ian Wright, but he was spot on about that Brazillian defence, any quality teams that run at them will tear them a new one.

[Haymaker]

Hulk is utter gash.

[(((Fergus)))]

Jesus robbie savage

[Haymaker]

Fred. 3-1

[Mon Dieu4]

Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeedddd

[hibsbollah]

Two really poor defences, don't know what the Cameroon goalie was doing for the 2nd Neymar goal (maybe he'd backed Brazil at 14/1 to win 4-1). I loathe Ian Wright, but he was spot on about that Brazillian defence, any quality teams that run at them will tear them a new one.

Im watching the mexico game, but they have some of the best defenders in the world in Thiago Silva Marcelo Dani Alves and yon chelsea curly locked boy. Dante cant get a game ffs! Its a great defence with two holding midfielders to protect it.

[Mon Dieu4]

Im watching the mexico game, but they have some of the best defenders in the world in Thiago Silva Marcelo Dani Alves and yon chelsea curly locked boy. Dante cant get a game ffs! Its a great defence with two holding midfielders to protect it.

They do have good individual defenders but as a unit they are shocking, a decent team will cause them real problems imo

[Mon Dieu4]

Meheeco are playing some real nice stuff again, ariba

[hibsbollah]

They do have good individual defenders but as a unit they are shocking, a decent team will cause them real problems imo
Like I say I probably shouldn't comment as im not watching the game :greengrin But based on the first two games some of the criticism has been over the top. They seem well organised, which is half the battle.

[ScottB]

Fred must be the worst forward I've ever seen in a Brazil shirt.

Without Neymar this Brazil side wouldn't have much to write home about attack wise.

[hibsbollah]

Chicarito coming on.

[ekhibee]

Im watching the mexico game, but they have some of the best defenders in the world in Thiago Silva Marcelo Dani Alves and yon chelsea curly locked boy. Dante cant get a game ffs! Its a great defence with two holding midfielders to protect it.
No offence hibsbollah, everybody's entitled to their opinion of course, but that defence has looked slow and far too casual in all 3 games so far. Luiz is a bombscare at the back and was clearly at fault for the Croatian goal, Tiago Silva is definitely a decent defender but was at sea for the Cameroon goal, although Luiz and Marcelo didn't cover themselves in glory for it either. Robben, Van Persie, any forwards with pace and skill will cause them serious problems IMO.

[hibsbollah]

Clear pen not given for Mexico. Terrible decision.

[hibsbollah]

No offence hibsbollah, everybody's entitled to their opinion of course, but that defence has looked slow and far too casual in all 3 games so far. Luiz is a bombscare at the back and was clearly at fault for the Croatian goal, Tiago Silva is definitely a decent defender but was at sea for the Cameroon goal, although Luiz and Marcelo didn't cover themselves in glory for it either. Robben, Van Persie, any forwards with pace and skill will cause them serious problems IMO.

You may be right. Its all about how they play now they're out of the group. I do agree about Luiz, hes prone to losing the head occasionally.

[BigKev]

Clear pen not given for Mexico. Terrible decision.

Shocker! Mexico by far the better side.

[SteveHFC]

1-0 Mexico

[hibsbollah]

Yess Marquez 1-0

[blackpoolhibs]

No offence hibsbollah, everybody's entitled to their opinion of course, but that defence has looked slow and far too casual in all 3 games so far. Luiz is a bombscare at the back and was clearly at fault for the Croatian goal, Tiago Silva is definitely a decent defender but was at sea for the Cameroon goal, although Luiz and Marcelo didn't cover themselves in glory for it either. Robben, Van Persie, any forwards with pace and skill will cause them serious problems IMO.

You could be right, and Brazil could go out to the Dutch or the Germans because of your scenario. Although i think its this kind of thinking that's all wrong with the game over here.

Listening to Clark Carlisle, he's saying much the same and concentrating on the negatives of the Brazilian side, yet they never mention how crap their team are at the back, without the fantastic offensive players to get them through any deficiency they may have at the back like Brazil have?

Give me attacking flair football every time over mundane 4-4-2 pish we mostly watch here, and remember the south american countries do tend to do very well on the whole, and Brazil are the team everybody wants to play against.

[Mon Dieu4]

I love the Mexican manager Haha

[Mon Dieu4]

2-0 Mexico now

[Zazu62]

Are the people commentating at the Mexico -Croatia game actually their? It sounds like they are in a shed

[hibsbollah]

2-0!!

So its Brazil-Chile and Holland-Mexico next round. Two potentially magic games.

[SteveHFC]

2-0!!

So its Brazil-Chile and Holland-Mexico next round. Two potentially magic games.

Chile and Holland to go through

[Gatecrasher]

Are the people commentating at the Mexico -Croatia game actually their? It sounds like they are in a shed
They sound miles away from the action :agree:

[Mon Dieu4]

Are the people commentating at the Mexico -Croatia game actually their? It sounds like they are in a shed

Was just about to say the same, no way are they at that game by the sound of it

[cabbageandribs1875]

3-0 meheecho

[SteveHFC]

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[Zazu62]

Was just about to say the same, no way are they at that game by the sound of it

Aye sounds strange eh

[stokesmessiah]

No offence hibsbollah, everybody's entitled to their opinion of course, but that defence has looked slow and far too casual in all 3 games so far. Luiz is a bombscare at the back and was clearly at fault for the Croatian goal, Tiago Silva is definitely a decent defender but was at sea for the Cameroon goal, although Luiz and Marcelo didn't cover themselves in glory for it either. Robben, Van Persie, any forwards with pace and skill will cause them serious problems IMO.

:agree:

This.

Their defence has been terrible and any decent team is going to cause them huge problems. As has been mentioned they are all "world Class" defenders but they are not a "world class" defence. If their sitting midfielder's give anyone time to turn and run at the back four then they look like they will concede as they are just not operating as a unit at all. I think the thing with Brazil is that people have the same expectation of them as they have of Hibs - That we will score one more than them (:greengrin) and whilst there is no getting away from the fact Neymar is a danger, beyond that they have Hulk and Fred who have looked honking. I appreciate Hibsbollah saying it is how they play from now that counts and to an extent thats true, but i really dont see from where they are right now, how they can expect to lift the trophy.

I will be back to eat a slice of humble pie after the final !

[Mon Dieu4]

Come on Mexico get another and top this group

[easty]

Fred must be the worst forward I've ever seen in a Brazil shirt.

Without Neymar this Brazil side wouldn't have much to write home about attack wise.

I keep reading and hearing people saying that Brazil aren't up to much, I must be watching something completely different.

No attacking threat apart from Neymar? Both full back would probably be good enough to play as wingers for almost every country in the tournament. Oscar is a brilliant player.

Brazil will win this world cup.

[cabbageandribs1875]

4-1 Brazil

[Haymaker]

4-1 and a game against Chile. There will be goals galore in that game!

[cabbageandribs1875]

croatia get a goal back 3-1


so that will be

Brazil v Chile

Holland v Mexico


croatian red card

[hibsbollah]

I keep reading and hearing people saying that Brazil aren't up to much, I must be watching something completely different.

No attacking threat apart from Neymar? Both full back would probably be good enough to play as wingers for almost every country in the tournament. Oscar is a brilliant player.

Brazil will win this world cup.

:agree: Not sure they'll win it but they are definitely being underrated.

[hibsbollah]

Ive barely noticed Mandukic this tournament. Major disappointment.

[Mon Dieu4]

This is the tournament that keeps on giving, is that about 106 goals now?

[ekhibee]

4-1 Brazil
14/1 with betfair!

[GlesgaeHibby]

Ive barely noticed Mandukic this tournament. Major disappointment.

Never noticed him when he played against Scotland too!

[Jonnyboy]

I watched the Mexico v Croatia game as I felt it offered more in terms of both sides looking to win. Have to say, Mexico were superb and if Stubbs changes his mind can we get yon Mexican fellae with the floppy arms? :greengrin

[hfc rd]

This is the tournament that keeps on giving, is that about 106 goals now?


108 mate. Only 64 goals away from beating the 171 record set back in France 98. I think it's going to beat that record. It's been a brilliant World Cup!

[twiceinathens]

Mexico had two perfectly good goals disallowed in their first game, and Brazil's third goal tonight was offside. Mexico could have topped the section.

[hfc rd]

I watched the Mexico v Croatia game as I felt it offered more in terms of both sides looking to win. Have to say, Mexico were superb and if Stubbs changes his mind can we get yon Mexican fellae with the floppy arms? :greengrin


Bring the Mexican GK with him too. Ochoa. He's a free agent, so LD get it sorted!

[easty]

Ive barely noticed Mandukic this tournament. Major disappointment.

He missed the first game through suspension, scored 2 in the second game. Not too bad to be honest. 2 in 2 world cup games is decent.

[easty]

Does Fraser Forster have a right to feel a bit hard done by to be left out of the England team for the Costa Rica game? I'm a little surprised he's went with Ben Foster, a guy who previously quit playing for England, instead.

[ScottB]

I keep reading and hearing people saying that Brazil aren't up to much, I must be watching something completely different.

No attacking threat apart from Neymar? Both full back would probably be good enough to play as wingers for almost every country in the tournament. Oscar is a brilliant player.

Brazil will win this world cup.

I didn't say no threat without him, with him they are a side that could win the tournament, if they stop giving away chances that a top side would happily punish. Without him though, and they lose their single real top drawer talent. Not to say that they don't have decent players, but if Neymar went out injured, I really wouldn't see them having enough to beat a Holland or a Germany. Fred and Hulk have been woeful, I doubt either would trouble a top team.

They struggled against Croatia and Mexico. Chile is going to be a big test.



:agree: Not sure they'll win it but they are definitely being underrated.

I'm not sure underrated is the right word, they were the massive pre tournament favourites and along with the inevitable comparisons to previous Brazil sides and yeah, they probably don't come off as well, Neymar aside. I think people have expected better from them.

[ScottB]

Does Fraser Forster have a right to feel a bit hard done by to be left out of the England team for the Costa Rica game? I'm a little surprised he's went with Ben Foster, a guy who previously quit playing for England, instead.

Don't see what he has to do to get a game, other than move to a Premiership team, presumably.

[hfc rd]

Don't see what he has to do to get a game, other than move to a Premiership team, presumably.


That's what I think as well.

[easty]

I didn't say no threat without him, with him they are a side that could win the tournament, if they stop giving away chances that a top side would happily punish. Without him though, and they lose their single real top drawer talent. Not to say that they don't have decent players, but if Neymar went out injured, I really wouldn't see them having enough to beat a Holland or a Germany. Fred and Hulk have been woeful, I doubt either would trouble a top team.

They struggled against Croatia and Mexico. Chile is going to be a big test.
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Fair enough, you didn't say no threat, and my reply was more my own thoughts on how this Brazilian team have been spoken about generally, rather than just your opinions on it.

Fred and Hulk have been poor so far, true. But so have Higuain and Di Maria, I don't see them getting anywhere near the level of criticism. Fred and Hulk are good players, I do fancy Brazil to go on and win this World Cup, Neymar will get the golden boot, but Hulk and Fred will both play a part.

[The Green Goblin]

Mexico had two perfectly good goals disallowed in their first game, and Brazil's third goal tonight was offside. Mexico could have topped the section.

Quite right! And there was the Fred "penalty"...

[GreenLake]

Croatia has to have the most miserable population in the world. They're a right dour bunch

A Croatian waitress served me dinner last Sunday night and miserable would not be a good word to describe her - ten would be more appropriate.

[Baader]

Are the people commentating at the Mexico -Croatia game actually their? It sounds like they are in a shed

No. It's clearly what's known in the trade as 'off-tube comms' meaning theyre in a commentary booth - probably itv's studios at Waterloo.. The reason it's so noticeable is that the sound mixer has not done them any favours - the crowd are too low.

It's common especially in foreign league matches shown on television here but not being there, the commentator is at the mercy of the director - the commentator sees only what the viewer sees...

[(((Fergus)))]

Mexico had two perfectly good goals disallowed in their first game, and Brazil's third goal tonight was offside. Mexico could have topped the section.

And it's amazing how we just accept this when the technology is there to vastly improve the quality of officiating on pivotal points (especially offsides and penalty calls).

[SteveHFC]

Looking forward to the Colombia game tonight :greengrin

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[Lewis77]

Looking forward to the Colombia game tonight :greengrin

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Aye

[weonlywon6-2]

Is it going to be to little to late for england or will costa rica wipe the floor with them?

[Lewis77]

Is it going to be to little to late for england or will costa rica wipe the floor with them?

Head says 2-2, heart says 4-1 Costa Rica. F*** it, 5-1!

[ScottB]

The talk from the England camp sounds near suicidal. Maybe drafting in the guys who haven't had a go yet will help, but Costa Rica will want to keep up the momentum and top the group.

If they get the first goal, England will crumble.

[PeeJay]

Might be an interesting game - England will hope to "do a Spain" and finish on a high note, while Cost Rica will want to win this one badly to keep up the momentum ...

... can't see England winning it myself

[Pretty Boy]

Ben Foster has looked more assured in 25 minutes than Joe Hart looked in 2 games.

[Spike Mandela]

Italy v Uruguay is essentialy a winner takes all match and it's being played like a training match. Time for Uruguay to up the ante, draw suits Italians.

[Lewis77]

Ben Foster has looked more assured in 25 minutes than Joe Hart looked in 2 games.


First time i've seen England look like a solid unit this world cup (so far in this game).

[Mon Dieu4]

Costa Rica are treating this like a training session imo

[blackpoolhibs]

Looking forward to the Colombia game tonight :greengrin

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Not as much as my mate Moray is looking forward to the next Blackpool game.


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[Stax]

First time i've seen England look like a solid unit this world cup (so far in this game).
Didn't look to solid when they nearly got done by a long ball just before half time.

[easty]

First time i've seen England look like a solid unit this world cup (so far in this game).

They still cannae keep the ball. Other teams pass it about just to keep ahold of it, England's players just get rid of it. They're good enough to hold it, dunno if it's cultural, confidence or coaching.

[HIBERNIAN-0762]

Ian Wright.

His wife and kids just been held up at gun/knife point and he's back on a plane sharpish to comment on England games.

FFS get your priorities right son eh?

What a bellend!

[Gus]

Ian Wright.

His wife and kids just been held up at gun/knife point and he's back on a plane sharpish to comment on England games.

FFS get your priorities right son eh?

What a bellend!

He went back, no doubt talked it over with his wife and I'm sure she is fully aware of his contract that keeps them in their nice house etc.....

They will have had security put in or moved into a nice hotel until he returns.

What a bellend indeed

[GordonHFC]

Not as much as my mate Moray is looking forward to the next Blackpool game.


12859

Looks like half of Blackpool is lost up that t shirt.

[Dan Sarf]

Would Andy Townsend consider being our DOF? He knows absolutely everything about football.

[lord bunberry]

Italy down to 10 men

[Iggy Pope]

Not as much as my mate Moray is looking forward to the next Blackpool game.


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:thumbsup:
Bet she is on her way round to the Huns club.

[hfc rd]

Would Andy Townsend consider being our DOF? He knows absolutely everything about football.


Mark Lawrenson and Robbie Savage as well.

[Spike Mandela]

Italy down to 10 men

Definite deserved red despite Italian protests.