Official World Cup 2010 thread

[Chaplin]

It'd be cool if the US got the huge upset, but i just don't see it happening. 3-1 England.

You also thought Mexico would destroy South Africa, so I'm comfortable with your prediction.

 

[Milgod]

Just got up in sunny England. Got to take my daughter to her swimming lesson. Go to the shop to buy some supplies for tonight and then try not to wet myself with excitement.

Thank god there are two other games on today to keep me slightly distracted or I don't think there would be any of me left by the time the games comes around.

 

[Shzm13]

I just cant see who can stop Rooney or any of their midfielders. Who knows? Maybe they'll be inspired and play well.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Their online streaming of the game that they have been pimping so much was completely down for the first game. Had to listen over the radio.

It was working fine for me

 

[Zeno]

I just cant see who can stop Rooney or any of their midfielders. Who knows? Maybe they'll be inspired and play well.

Last year they handled Torres, Xavi, Fabregas & Villa so anything is possible...maybe not likely but possible.

 

[English on tour]

Good morning football (soccer )fans

Just thought i would give you the greatest football song ever to start this wonderful day...... I give you New Order with World in Motion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uFWGALVF0Y

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(Still think you lot might win though )

 

[Milgod]

Three Lions (original) is a better song, but that ain't bad. The James Corden/Dizzie Rascal one isn't great but I can't help humming it!

 

[Napier]

Just setting everything up for the BBQ later on this afternoon just before the game starts. One American in a room of around 15 Brits... if US win, its going to be great

 

[slinslin]

Peyton Manning is playing for Greece (Kapetanos)

 

[Shzm13]

Man, Greece was really showing their age out there. Im interested to see how Nigeria will play Argentina. Should be a great game in the next matchup. Arg-SKorea

 

[Milgod]

South Korea looked good. They should have scored another 3 or 4. Definite penalty in the first half as well.

 

[Shzm13]

I know they likely have zero chance, but...

GO SUPER EAGLES!!!

 

[Dr. Jones]

South Korea came out organized and really showed off their passing skills in the midfield.

I was happy to root for them. Great job boys!!!

 

[Zeno]

Time to complain a little...
I hate those effing horns. I'd much rather hear crowd noise, singing, chanting, etc. I hope this doesn't carry over to future tournaments, leave that junk in Africa.

Oh and good job having like 10K+ open seats in a World Cup game...are you kidding me? How can you not fill those seats?

 

[English on tour]

Time to complain a little...
I hate those effing horns. I'd much rather hear crowd noise, singing, chanting, etc. I hope this doesn't carry over to future tournaments, leave that junk in Africa.

Oh and good job having like 10K+ open seats in a World Cup game...are you kidding me? How can you not fill those seats?

Its like have a wasp stuck in your bloody head. nightmare. I guess it works well when there is a small crowd but otherwise you just lose all the crowd noise.

I am sure there were pockets of empty seats in the opening game too.

Arg 1-0 up now (who i hate by the way.....handballs, Falklands, penalties, you name it). Horrible marking by Nigeria though.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Argentina came out like a house on fire.....

I am ok with the horns.... They are definately not as pronounced in the Argentine game. I hear the drums and chants, etc....

They are getting loud for this Nigeria free kick... That is how it should be IMO.

 

[Shzm13]

Cant hear the Vuvuzuelas because there is a ton of argentinian fans present. I believe Argentinians also have the largest hispanic population in SA, so its very much like a home game there.

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[Lorenzo]

Nigeria is hanging tough...but not making out with their chances. what were they doing on that break? not looking like a team.

 

[Shzm13]

Man, Nigerias gotten all the chances, they just haven't been able to finish. Nigeria-South Korea is going to be a great game for the 2nd spot.

 

[slinslin]

You couldn't hear the Vuvuzelas? lol

 

[Dr. Jones]

You could hear them.... they just didn't dominate the rest of the volume. Drums, Chants, etc... were all audible. Only when the Nigerians were on a set piece was it deafening.

Honestly, that keeper for Nigeria might have just saved them from a goal differential standpoint.... He was on fire.

Messi looks like he brought his entire arsenal to the table for this world cup. That was a great opening performance for him.

Tevez.... He looked timid and unsure of himself today.

 

[Shzm13]

USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA
USA

Shock the world :-D

 

[Dr. Jones]

Grit.... Determination..... PRIDE!

Make it happen Yanks!

 

[Dr. Jones]

FREAKING BRADLEY!!!

Starting Findley over Buddle???

Clark staying in is expected, but GEEEZZZZ!!! Altidore & Buddle seems EASY to me!

 

[Milgod]

He's hoping that Findley's speed can get past King & Terry, neither of whom are that quick.