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  1. 13-06-2010 01:03 PM #1
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    World Cup - Day 3 - (Algeria vs Slovania, Germany vs Aussies, Serbia vs Ghana)

    Algeria vs Slovania has been less than thrilling, but the Algerians have just been reduced to 10 men following a second yellow for their substitute, who is just on the park, for a deliberate hand ball in the box.

    I can't say there's anything particularly fearful in either of these 2 sides - both pose very little threat going forward, though both look pretty resolute at the back (perhaps a result of the lack of firepower from each other?).

    I'll settle for a draw here, though Algeria winning wouldn't have been a bad outcome. Had Alergia won, then managed to avoid defeat against England, the USA (assuming we managed to dispose of Slovenia) and Algeria would be in a great position to go through.

    Serbia vs Ghana is up next, starting at 3pm, followed by Germany vs Australia at 7.30pm

    I figured one thread for the day would be better than several match threads...
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  2. 13-06-2010 01:06 PM #2
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    What a ridiculous way to get sent off in a game your nation needs to win.

    1-0 Slovenia, Koren. HOWLER!
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    Dear God - Robert Green, eat your heart out.

    Bugger...
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    World Cup Referees

    The one thing I've noted from all of the games so far is that the officials are making some brilliant calls, and have gotten most decisions (even the ones which have looked marginal, or not been obvious on the TV in real-time) correct.
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  5. 13-06-2010 01:13 PM #5
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    Agreed, also noticed that a tug on the shirt when running is a booking, no questions asked. Happy to see that as it's the most frustrating thing when playing football.
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    2 mins in & 2 shots already ..this Ghana game could be a cracker ..
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    Quote Originally Posted by happyhibbie View Post
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    2 mins in & 2 shots already ..this Ghana game could be a cracker ..
    Yep - early potential indeed.

    Honest query - has a single direct free-kick within 25 yards been on target in these early games?
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    Don't think so, whether that's because of the ball I don't know. There was an interesting stat floating about somewhere that only 1 in 10 free kicks at the WC actually go in/hit the target I think, which is pretty incredible.
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    The Serbia vs Ghana game has been excellent thus far.

    Long may it continue.
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    The Serbia vs Ghana game has been excellent thus far.

    Long may it continue.
    Just switched on - is Larry Kingston not playing
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    What's with the amount of handballs and red cards at this WC?
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    Quote Originally Posted by 65bd View Post
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    Just switched on - is Larry Kingston not playing
    - he's just so fast, you can't see him.

    10 man Serbia 0-1 Ghana, from the penalty spot.

    Stupid handball in the 85th minute, shortly after Serbia had been reduced to 10.

    This group will provide opposition for England in the last 16, dontcha know
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    Great effort - should have been 0-2.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Milky View Post
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    What's with the amount of handballs and red cards at this WC?
    Ref's told to take no **** ..could end up spoiling things though ..ive seen some really needless yellow cards that in other circumstances would not have been given ..
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    - he's just so fast, you can't see him.


    Just recorded a bit and watched in slo-mo. He is a class act
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    Just recorded a bit and watched in slo-mo. He is a class act
    He's actually scored a hat-trick already, but nobody saw it.

    FT: Serbia 0-1 Ghana
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    Is it just me or is their going to be a real shortage of goals at this WC? Hope Germany pump Australia or something, need more goals!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meeko View Post
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    Is it just me or is their going to be a real shortage of goals at this WC? Hope Germany pump Australia or something, need more goals!
    Just you.

    There will be goals, but the early games are always edgy and tentative. No one wants to lose.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Story So Far... View Post
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    Great effort - should have been 0-2.
    Good to see the footballing team beat the team of hammerthrowers
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    Fingers crossed for an entertaining game tonight - the competition could do with one!
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    1-0 Germany
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    Good. We need a strong German team as a source of irritation and damaging distraction to our English friends.
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    Already this is the best game so far. Finally the tournament has some life in it's soul!
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    Lahm bam thank you mam ..what a cross ..what a finish ..
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    Germany look good.
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    Good game

    Most of my vbuttons resting on Germany finishing top, so a good start
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    How good is wee Ozil. Poor mans Zemmama though
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  29. 13-06-2010 07:23 PM #29
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    Quote Originally Posted by Meeko View Post
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    How good is wee Ozil.


    Ze Germans are looking ze business so far
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    Lahm bam thank you mam ..what a cross ..what a finish ..
    He's the worlds most underrated player IMO. Was in my team of the tournament in 2006 playing left back, and looks just as good playing right back 4 years later. Brilliant going forward, great delivery, great shot, excellent tackler. THE classic full back.
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