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Post by Sid's Half A Brain on Dec 4, 2009 13:47:09 GMT -5
Well the draws finished!
England
USA
Slovenia
Algeria
Group G being the group of death for 2010
Brazil
Ivory Coast
North Korea
Portugal
Englands first fixture is against the USA, so as The Brain would say, PUT'EM UP!
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Post by Totorob101 on Dec 4, 2009 13:53:05 GMT -5
Easy draw for us.Should be a tough game with the USA,i have no doubt Becks will have some part in this though.We should be comfident in getting through that group but you never can tell.
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Post by Above Average on Dec 4, 2009 14:03:55 GMT -5
I don't know who to support in this one.... .......got to work out which team I dislike the least!  I kid! |
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Post by EoE: Well There's Your Problem on Dec 4, 2009 15:02:02 GMT -5
When you're done with each other, Australia will be waiting for one of you in the Round of 16.
Just sayin'.
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Post by Sharpy Snow on Dec 4, 2009 15:05:15 GMT -5
I'm worried about England's group. I mean, there is that one tough team in there that might suprise us and pick up the one. Those Algerian's can be tricky Other two? Piece of cake. |
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Post by Red Lion on Dec 4, 2009 15:12:01 GMT -5
England vs the greatest team in the universe WOO YEAH!
Hmm...
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Post by Bobeddy on Dec 4, 2009 15:17:22 GMT -5
Seen as we didn't make the cut and I'll probably be in Chester for the World Cup, I'm giving my full support to England.
Guess I have to hand in my Irish Card now...
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Post by DrewVonAwesome on Dec 4, 2009 19:37:17 GMT -5
I'm just glad the US isn't in the group of death like in 2006, that bracket was simply brutal. Hell the Netherlands didn't even get out of it...
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Post by Steveweiser on Dec 4, 2009 20:04:09 GMT -5
It was the Czech Republic who also failed to get out of the group with the USA. Ghana went through with Italy.
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Post by DrewVonAwesome on Dec 4, 2009 20:09:16 GMT -5
It was the Czech Republic who also failed to get out of the group with the USA. Ghana went through with Italy. SAME THING! GOD GET OFF MY BACK! Oh... I can't stop loving you... |
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Post by Firearm: Supposed Big Deal on Dec 4, 2009 20:16:03 GMT -5
Three things about this World Cup I'm REALLY looking forward to:
-USA vs. England
-Japan vs. Netherlands
-North Korea getting their ass kicked by Brazil, Ivory Coast, and Portugal ;D
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Post by Sid's Half A Brain on Dec 4, 2009 21:35:50 GMT -5
I'm just glad the US isn't in the group of death like in 2006, that bracket was simply brutal. Hell the Netherlands didn't even get out of it... To be fair to our american friends though, Italy were diabolical in that infamous game, infact 06 was not a good World Cup for alot of the big teams really. |
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Post by Jay Carroll on Dec 4, 2009 21:43:38 GMT -5
Great, I have to pick between national loyalty and one of the two teams I always peg to win the World Cup in any given year. I pick France  |
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Post by spec on Dec 4, 2009 22:10:37 GMT -5
England have no excuse not to win this group. The question is who will knock them out on penalties in the quarters or semis?
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Post by pegasuswarrior on Dec 4, 2009 22:38:45 GMT -5
Two of my favorite teams in the same Group. I have mixed feelings about this. But I will be watching; that's for sure. Who am I kidding? I never miss a single game of World Cup anyway, so I'd be watching nonetheless. The important thing is that England and U.S. don't have to face off in ELIMINATION. That's what matters.
Also, I do see why the Cote D'Ivoire, Brazil, and Portugal bracket could be considered the Group of Death, but any group with North Korea in it can't be considered a true Group of Death. At least not . . . well, nevermind.
My first impression was that Argentina, Greece, South Korea, and Nigeria offers the best possible matchups. That's a virtual "pick 'em" as far as who gets in; Nigeria and South Korea have big upsides, and we know what Argentina and Greece are capable of.
And now, for the comment that will get me laughed at the most. I'm intrigued by the Honduras vs. Switzerland matchup. Yes, that truly is the first time that sentence has EVER been uttered in the history of mankind. But, I think Honduras has a dark horse type of feel, and as far as my "long shot" of the tournament to make it to elimination, I'll take them. I'd like CONCACAF to get three teams in the elimination round. And that style of Switzerland vs. the spirited Honduras play is interesting to me. Not as interesting as the concept of the Argentina/South Korea/Nigeria fast-paced action, but I love the play-style matchup of those two teams. Chile will make it, I'm sure, BUT I'm still saying Honduras as my "long shot."
If Mexico and Uruguay can knock out France, that would be nice! (No offense to French on here; it's just a matter of team preference.) Uruguay is fun to watch. Lots of goals possible. To me, Mexico is the team that has to worry. I have them on the outside looking in. They MUST beat France. Go Mexico!
(A lot of this is rambling, I realize. But nothing gets me as giddy in the realm of sports as World Cup! I love it!!!)
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Post by DrewVonAwesome on Dec 4, 2009 23:05:11 GMT -5
I'm just glad the US isn't in the group of death like in 2006, that bracket was simply brutal. Hell the Netherlands didn't even get out of it... To be fair to our american friends though, Italy were diabolical in that infamous game, infact 06 was not a good World Cup for alot of the big teams really. I wouldn't be surprised if they get some boos at the cup. Boos they'll deserve. |
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Post by Robbymac on Dec 4, 2009 23:28:43 GMT -5
I'm cheering for Italy.
When Italy wins the World Cup, the Cardinals win the World Series.
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Post by toddpolt on Dec 4, 2009 23:43:03 GMT -5
England should win, but its England.
Which means they'll find a way to lose.
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Post by Next Level was WRONG on Dec 5, 2009 5:22:55 GMT -5
Come on Slovenia!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2009 5:49:05 GMT -5
Football thread for exactly this sort of discussion available
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