Official World Cup 2010 thread

[Mulli]

Mexico wins 2-1

France is terrible.

 

[Shzm13]

Mexico needs to capitalize on their chances. They can create as many as a Germany, Argentina, or Brazil. The key is to put them away and they will be fine.

 

[rode kardinaal]

Hoping for a Mexico win. Or whatever result that helps keep South-Africa's hopes alive. The home team should stay in as long as possible.

So Mexico and SA to advance, it's a longshot, but still possible.

Good luck tonight Shzm.

 

[Chaplin]

Argentina looked strong today. For not scoring any goals, Messi looked awfully good out there, best player on the pitch, even with Higuain's hat trick. I was more disappointed in South Korea's performance.

South Africa won't advance. They're toast. I think the winner of this game and Uruguay may end up advancing out of the group, but we'll see. That Mexico/Uruguay game will be pretty important I think.

 

[Shzm13]

Hoping for a Mexico win. Or whatever result that helps keep South-Africa's hopes alive. The home team should stay in as long as possible.

So Mexico and SA to advance, it's a longshot, but still possible.

Good luck tonight Shzm.

Thanks.

Dont care what anyone else says, Mexico anthem is far and away the greatest :-D

 

[CaptTurbo]

Tevez was pretty awesome as well. I could not even imagine trying to defend a beast like that.

 

[CaptTurbo]

I dont like host teams advancing. I already thinking its fishy that hosts teams get way farther than they should. I like fair play.

 

[Milgod]

I dont like host teams advancing. I already thinking its fishy that hosts teams get way farther than they should. I like fair play.

Errr . . . .what?


As for Mexico i'm still in two minds. I want CONCACAF teams to do well but I just can't stand Mexico right now.

 

[CaptTurbo]

Errr . . . .what?


.

Like france winning in France.

South korea getting very far in South korea. Both of those teams were not as good as the results show.

And yes I am saying officiating was biased. Soccer is full of it in all cups/leagues etc.

That being said this cup has had great officiating...

 

[CaptTurbo]

This is a good example of when I cheer for Mexico. Represent our CONCACAF. AND beat France and let ireland laugh at France in some minor revenge!

 

[Milgod]

Like france winning in France.

South korea getting very far in South korea. Both of those teams were not as good as the results show.

And yes I am saying officiating was biased. Soccer is full of it in all cups/leagues etc.

That being said this cup has had great officiating...

France were ****ing ace in 98 (and backed it up in 2000). South Korea played out of their skin in 2002 as well. I think you're being a little harsh and underestimating what hosting the cup can do for morale.

 

[CaptTurbo]

France were ****ing ace in 98 (and backed it up in 2000). South Korea played out of their skin in 2002 as well. I think you're being a little harsh and underestimating what hosting the cup can do for morale.

perhaps.

 

[Shzm13]

Sucks to lose Vela, the guy is killer on the wing. I was really looking forward to seeing him with Hernandez in the middle. As much as I hated Franco starting, hes actually played alright, with the exception of the yellow.

I like that Mexico is creating opportunities and are defending pretty well. We'll see how the second half goes. Im definitely ******** bricks here, but VIVA MEXICO!! :-D

 

[Shzm13]

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!
Man, Chicharito is gonna be great for ManU. Looked like he was off sides, but the French had been getting calls all game.

Penalty was justified. Great win for Mexico!

 

[Shzm13]

Tuesdays game vs Uruguay should be interesting.

 

[Mulli]

Never much liked Mexico, mostly due to urine throwers, but I like them after this. Way to Blanco, he of the chicago fire!!

 

[Shzm13]

Never much liked Mexico, mostly due to urine throwers, but I like them after this. Way to Blanco, he of the chicago fire!!

That was Donovans fault for saying he hates Mexico. :-[
Aside from him, i like the USMNT.

But man, what a showing by the old man. Who says 36yr olds cant play in world cups?

 

[Chaplin]

France proved they don't belong in the World Cup. Mexico will face their best opponent though in the next game--Uruguay isn't going to be nearly that easy to beat.

 

[Shzm13]

France proved they don't belong in the World Cup. Mexico will face their best opponent though in the next game--Uruguay isn't going to be nearly that easy to beat.

All they gotta do is tie, and both move on.

URUGUAY IS A FAN OF MEXICO

PRETORIA, June 17- Uruguay made no secret of the fact that they will be supporting Mexico against France on Thursday after they beat World Cup hosts South Africa 3-0 to take control of Group A.

Whatever happens on Thursday, Uruguay know that a draw in their final match on June 22 will be enough to see them reach the second round.

But should Mexico beat France then the two Latin American countries will both know that a draw would suffice for both to progress.

Such a possibility would get the conspiracy theorists crying foul but Uruguay were not hiding the fact that it's a scenario they would welcome.

"We've taken a big step towards the second round but there's still another match to play," said goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who plays his club football with Lazio in Italy.

"We have to beat Mexico but if Mexico win tomorrow (Thursday) against France, then we'll both go through with a draw."

That was a sentiment shared by striker Edinson Cavani of Italian side Palermo.

"It's an important step but we have to keep on improving so we can play even better in the next match," he said.

"If Mexico manage to beat France that would be a good result for us but we have to concentrate on our own games so we won't depend on others."

 

[Milgod]

They won't play for a draw though. Neither team wants to face Argentina. Still, a nice fall back to have knowing a draw will get you through.

 

[sundevilscott]

LOL @ France!!!! You guys suck!

 

[Zeno]

France is a JOKE. I guess all that flair and style they played with previously was all about Zinedine Zidane.

Lets see if they even manage to beat South Africa.

 

[Milgod]

The French still have the players good enough to go far in a big tournament but they don't seem happy at all. Domenech doesn't appear to have their support at all.

 

[Shzm13]

If a capable coach were to coach that team, Fance would go far in the cup. They have Domenech, who depends on zodiac signs to determine his line up. Puh-leeeeease!

Im glad Aguirre decided to insert Hernandez into the line up. Hopefully Vela is ok to play in the next game. Yes, both teams will play for a tie. Mexico wants revenge vs Argentina, Uruguay wants to avoid them after losing to them in qualifiers.

 

[Shzm13]

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CHICHARITO HERNANDEZ FTW!