World Cup predictions, thoughts, etc, for June 20th

06-19-2006, 06:53 PM

Ecuador - Germany. the ecuadorians have been playing some great football and the germans didn't exactly convince last game. I think it'll be a draw. 1-1.

Costa Rica - Poland. very uninteresting game. I think Poland will take their first win here tho. 2-0.

Paraguay - Trinidad & Tobago. Trinidad have been playing great defense(with alotta luck) against sweden and england but I think their luck runs out with this game. 3-0 Paraguay.

Sweden - England. oh boy I can't wait for this game. however, I think the spell will be broken and England will finally beat sweden this time. I say 2-1 England. Still Sweden and England advances.

06-19-2006, 06:55 PM

ecuador 2 germany 3
costa rica 2 pland 1
paraguay 1 trinidad and tobago 2
england 2 sweden 2

06-19-2006, 11:26 PM

lol i don't care bring on thursday

ok ok winners germany,costa rica,trindad and draw

06-20-2006, 01:06 PM

2-1 Poland.

3-0 Germany. The germans looked really good in this game. They will go far in this tournament. Let's hope they won't be playing against Sweden next.

**Jocasta** · 06-20-2006, 01:15 PM

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Let's hope they won't be playing against Sweden next.

We'll just have to wait and see... but I'm preparing for the Germany game.

**eliza'snumber1fan** · 06-20-2006, 01:50 PM

england 1 1 sweden

paraguay 1-0 trinidad,

06-20-2006, 05:12 PM

Paraguay - Trinidad&Tobago 2-0.

Sweden - England 2-2. Wow that was a great game for both teams. Sucks we have to go against Germany now tho.

Captain Beefheart · 06-20-2006, 05:20 PM

The streak continues. Poms haven't beaten the swede's in 38 years.

LAAAAAAAAAAAARSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNN. LAAAAAAAAAAAAAARSOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNN. LAAAAAAAAAARSOOOOOOOOOOON.

England looks horrible defending set pieces.

Charlie5x5 · 06-20-2006, 06:35 PM

i knew they were going to equalise the 2nd goal, i was so tense, i just knew it. But at least we still finish top and get Ecuador instead of Germany, although i'll miss the 1st half because its on Sunday and i shall be at work arg!

Joe Cole's goal though, a little beauty, you have to agree.

**Jocasta** · 06-20-2006, 06:49 PM

Like Charlie, I knew that equaliser was coming but Cole's goal was breathtaking! And Beefy, just to let you know, it's only the Aussies that call us Poms, ok? But you're right, we missed Rio.

Captain Beefheart · 06-20-2006, 07:20 PM

Don't patronize the Beef. He calls them like he sees them regardless of semantics.

It was a nail bitter indeed, probably the best match so far(much better than USA/Italy). After the 2-1 I thought it was over, the nail in the cuffin for the swede's, not because of the result but the morale would be down for the round of 16.

Cole with the GoLAZO and the cross volley for Gerrard's header. CO-MOM's, because Gerrard did save a shot Robinson wouldn't have gotten to. Abit off topic but is it me or does England, Brasil and Argentina have the most mediocre GK's of the tourney? None of them seem to inspire much confidence.

Larsson, I mean what can you say that hasn't been said before. Right place at the right time. Matchpoint, Woody Allen, luck is on his side, yes it is.

Charlie5x5 · 06-20-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Beefheart

Abit off topic but is it me or does England, Brasil and Argentina have the most mediocre GK's of the tourney? None of them seem to inspire much confidence.

I agree, i think the English defense were a little shabby tonight too, the scrappy defence against the corners was shameful! It seemed like every corner they got, they could have scored from. Dreadful.

06-21-2006, 12:44 AM

Joe Cole. :o OMG! ROFLCOPTER!!!!111

Hope Owen is ok. :(

Defending was dismal. England looked clueless on the Swedish set pieces.

We'll clobber Ecuador in the round of 16. So I'm guessing we'll play Arg/Neth/Portugal in the Quarters. Tough stuff.

06-21-2006, 02:00 AM

i did pick the draw heeh

**Jocasta** · 06-21-2006, 02:12 AM

I'll patronize whoever I like! But it's true, we haven't had a decent keeper since Shilton and we did miss Rio... I hope he's ok too.

06-21-2006, 05:38 AM

Sweden, it's a mental thing I think. Deutschland-Polish just too perfekt for the Ecuador.

Dida is the best penalty stopping GK in the world. Bar none. A very decent keeper, but any GK would look dodgy when left exposed all the time, as is the case with Brazil.

06-21-2006, 06:40 AM

well whod of thought i predicted the england game 2-2

**eliza'snumber1fan** · 06-21-2006, 07:40 AM

thought the england defence was terrible in 2nd half, thankfully we,ve avoided the germans in last 16.

hope rio is ok for sunday

on the goalkeepers, i could be worse, david james

06-21-2006, 11:54 AM

Owen out til mid autumn.

A case could be made that for England, the loss of Owen isnt a bad thing. He doesnt seem to have improved his technique since he was 20, only now he's slower. He wont make runs for the team, doesnt seem to comprehend the term "strike partnership", cant take people on, has got a woeful first touch, hasnt got much of a shot on him and seems absolutely unable to take construtive criticism without deflecting it onto everyone and everything around him.

That case COULD be made.. were it not for the fact that we now only have 2 match fit strikers- a 17 year old who's never even played a premier league game and.. Peter Crouch.

...44 years of hurt...

06-21-2006, 01:07 PM

I'd play Shrek upfront with Stevie G in the hole, Fat Frank in the middle with Becks and Chav Cole.

GK: Robinson Spud Muppet
LB: Cashley
CB: Terry
CB: Wonkey Lipped C***
RB: Neville The Bolshevik or Carragher

DHCM: Hargreaves

RM: Becks
CM: Fat Frank
LM: Chav Cole

ACM: Stevie G

CF: Shrek

Gerrard and Shrek, with this ball, should be allowed to shoot as often as possible.

06-19-2006, 06:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jonny Posts: n/a	World Cup predictions, thoughts, etc, for June 20th Ecuador - Germany. the ecuadorians have been playing some great football and the germans didn't exactly convince last game. I think it'll be a draw. 1-1. Costa Rica - Poland. very uninteresting game. I think Poland will take their first win here tho. 2-0. Paraguay - Trinidad & Tobago. Trinidad have been playing great defense(with alotta luck) against sweden and england but I think their luck runs out with this game. 3-0 Paraguay. Sweden - England. oh boy I can't wait for this game. however, I think the spell will be broken and England will finally beat sweden this time. I say 2-1 England. Still Sweden and England advances.

06-21-2006, 07:40 AM	#18 (permalink)
eliza'snumber1fan moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,185 My Profile	thought the england defence was terrible in 2nd half, thankfully we,ve avoided the germans in last 16. hope rio is ok for sunday on the goalkeepers, i could be worse, david james Last edited by eliza'snumber1fan : 06-21-2006 at 07:41 AM.

06-21-2006, 11:54 AM	#19 (permalink)
He's a mentalist Posts: n/a	Owen out til mid autumn. A case could be made that for England, the loss of Owen isnt a bad thing. He doesnt seem to have improved his technique since he was 20, only now he's slower. He wont make runs for the team, doesnt seem to comprehend the term "strike partnership", cant take people on, has got a woeful first touch, hasnt got much of a shot on him and seems absolutely unable to take construtive criticism without deflecting it onto everyone and everything around him. That case COULD be made.. were it not for the fact that we now only have 2 match fit strikers- a 17 year old who's never even played a premier league game and.. Peter Crouch. ...44 years of hurt... Last edited by He's a mentalist : 06-21-2006 at 11:59 AM.

06-19-2006, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
davey Posts: n/a	ecuador 2 germany 3 costa rica 2 pland 1 paraguay 1 trinidad and tobago 2 england 2 sweden 2

06-19-2006, 11:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
T-Bone Posts: n/a	lol i don't care bring on thursday ok ok winners germany,costa rica,trindad and draw

06-20-2006, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jonny Posts: n/a	2-1 Poland. 3-0 Germany. The germans looked really good in this game. They will go far in this tournament. Let's hope they won't be playing against Sweden next.

06-20-2006, 01:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
eliza'snumber1fan moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 5,185 My Profile	england 1 1 sweden paraguay 1-0 trinidad,

06-20-2006, 05:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jonny Posts: n/a	Paraguay - Trinidad&Tobago 2-0. Sweden - England 2-2. Wow that was a great game for both teams. Sucks we have to go against Germany now tho.

06-20-2006, 05:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Captain Beefheart Mu nótahu Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In a West End town, a dead end world Posts: 4,109 My Profile	The streak continues. Poms haven't beaten the swede's in 38 years. LAAAAAAAAAAAARSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNN. LAAAAAAAAAAAAAARSOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNN. LAAAAAAAAAARSOOOOOOOOOOON. England looks horrible defending set pieces.

06-20-2006, 06:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
Charlie5x5 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,172 My Profile	i knew they were going to equalise the 2nd goal, i was so tense, i just knew it. But at least we still finish top and get Ecuador instead of Germany, although i'll miss the 1st half because its on Sunday and i shall be at work arg! Joe Cole's goal though, a little beauty, you have to agree.

06-20-2006, 06:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jocasta Love Charlie Babbitt Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shaftesbury Avenue Posts: 18,617 My Profile	Like Charlie, I knew that equaliser was coming but Cole's goal was breathtaking! And Beefy, just to let you know, it's only the Aussies that call us Poms, ok? But you're right, we missed Rio.

06-20-2006, 07:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Captain Beefheart Mu nótahu Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In a West End town, a dead end world Posts: 4,109 My Profile	Don't patronize the Beef. He calls them like he sees them regardless of semantics. It was a nail bitter indeed, probably the best match so far(much better than USA/Italy). After the 2-1 I thought it was over, the nail in the cuffin for the swede's, not because of the result but the morale would be down for the round of 16. Cole with the GoLAZO and the cross volley for Gerrard's header. CO-MOM's, because Gerrard did save a shot Robinson wouldn't have gotten to. Abit off topic but is it me or does England, Brasil and Argentina have the most mediocre GK's of the tourney? None of them seem to inspire much confidence. Larsson, I mean what can you say that hasn't been said before. Right place at the right time. Matchpoint, Woody Allen, luck is on his side, yes it is.

06-21-2006, 12:44 AM	#13 (permalink)
Dennis- Posts: n/a	Joe Cole. :o OMG! ROFLCOPTER!!!!111 Hope Owen is ok. :( Defending was dismal. England looked clueless on the Swedish set pieces. We'll clobber Ecuador in the round of 16. So I'm guessing we'll play Arg/Neth/Portugal in the Quarters. Tough stuff.

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06-21-2006, 02:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
T-Bone Posts: n/a	i did pick the draw heeh

06-21-2006, 02:12 AM	#15 (permalink)
Jocasta Love Charlie Babbitt Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shaftesbury Avenue Posts: 18,617 My Profile	I'll patronize whoever I like! But it's true, we haven't had a decent keeper since Shilton and we did miss Rio... I hope he's ok too.

06-21-2006, 05:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
Avaya Posts: n/a	Sweden, it's a mental thing I think. Deutschland-Polish just too perfekt for the Ecuador. Dida is the best penalty stopping GK in the world. Bar none. A very decent keeper, but any GK would look dodgy when left exposed all the time, as is the case with Brazil.

06-21-2006, 06:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
davey Posts: n/a	well whod of thought i predicted the england game 2-2

06-21-2006, 01:07 PM	#20 (permalink)
Avaya Posts: n/a	I'd play Shrek upfront with Stevie G in the hole, Fat Frank in the middle with Becks and Chav Cole. GK: Robinson Spud Muppet LB: Cashley CB: Terry CB: Wonkey Lipped C*** RB: Neville The Bolshevik or Carragher DHCM: Hargreaves RM: Becks CM: Fat Frank LM: Chav Cole ACM: Stevie G CF: Shrek Gerrard and Shrek, with this ball, should be allowed to shoot as often as possible.