Rio de Janiero - 2014 Fifa World Cup Thread

[Nachos Jones]

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Pretty much the same as you Nachos but I'll come out of the cellar and pick Belgium over USA.

Belgium have not impressed me at all, lack cohesion. I think that under Klinsmann, the USA are tactically superior and will pick Belgium on a counter attack.

[kingraf]

Neymar is being manhandled

[mystiroakey]

come on chile..

These brazilians are just not the team they were..

Neymar is really going at it. Can see him getting injured

[Nachos Jones]

Still no yellow card for Brazil? The mind boggles.

[Lowlandbrit]

Game on!

[mystiroakey]

Yeah!!!

1-1

[Nachos Jones]

YESSSSSSSS

[Duty281]

Get the absolute f**k in!

[kingraf]

Funny how many players suddenly improve in national colours. Sanchez, like Neymar turns into the son of Superman in national colours. Maybe they get energized by the sun without Messi's shadow looming.

[LastDamnation]

Funny how many players suddenly improve in national colours. Sanchez, like Neymar turns into the son of Superman in national colours. Maybe they get energized by the sun without Messi's shadow looming.

19 goals and 10 assists is hardly a poor season...

[Champagne_Socialist]

Funny how many players suddenly improve in national colours. Sanchez, like Neymar turns into the son of Superman in national colours. Maybe they get energized by the sun without Messi's shadow looming.

19 goals and 10 assists is hardly a poor season...

You beat me to it, was just about to say something similer.

[mystiroakey]

Fred is such a lame player lol.

come on Chile.

[Nachos Jones]

2nd yellow to Chile and still none for Brazil... Scam

[kingraf]

Never said it was, but he's a WAY better player in national colours.

[Duty281]

I think the phrase I'm looking for is: Chile need half-time.

[kingraf]

Is it just me or is Neymar a little gun shy today?

[Pal Joey]

Used to enjoy watching Brazil - about 25 years ago. No longer that mystical side. In fact, the play like everyone else these days.

[mystiroakey]

how did they miss that!!

[kingraf]

Fred is having a 'mare.

[Duty281]

Alan Hansen will self-combust over this level of shocking defending.

[The Special Juan]

Funny how many players suddenly improve in national colours. Sanchez, like Neymar turns into the son of Superman in national colours. Maybe they get energized by the sun without Messi's shadow looming.

19 goals and 10 assists is hardly a poor season...

You beat me to it, was just about to say something similer.

If I was Barca and had paid that amount of money I'd want more than that.

[Pal Joey]

The Chileans would need step ladders to reach those corner kicks. Tiny players!

[Nachos Jones]

Used to enjoy watching Brazil - about 25 years ago. No longer that mystical side. In fact, the play like everyone else these days.

+1

They were brilliant back in the day, now they are the worst (or best) exponents at diving and ref conning.

[mystiroakey]

the commentators are creaming themselves over this game- but in truth its been shocking quality

[Duty281]

This game is going to get very, very ugly if Chile score next.

Neymar is playing with the sort of intensity that will see him either get sent off, injured, or score a hattrick.

[Pal Joey]

the commentators are creaming themselves over this game- but in truth its been shocking quality

Who have you got?
Martin Tyler here... quite pleasant tones. Not too excitable. Just how I like it.

[Nachos Jones]

This game is going to get very, very ugly if Chile score next.

Neymar is playing with the sort of intensity that will see him either get sent off, injured, or score a hattrick.

I think that he should already be on a yellow myself. Ref's seem afraid to card him for some reason.

[Duty281]

This game is going to get very, very ugly if Chile score next.

Neymar is playing with the sort of intensity that will see him either get sent off, injured, or score a hattrick.

I think that he should already be on a yellow myself. Ref's seem afraid to card him for some reason.

Agreed. He's also been afraid to book Fernandinho, who should have had at least one yellow by now.

[mystiroakey]

the commentators are creaming themselves over this game- but in truth its been shocking quality

Who have you got?
Martin Tyler here... quite pleasant tones. Not too excitable. Just how I like it.

this is the first game i have watched in england. and i am half asleep- but it just looks like a villa v palace game to me. we have hansen and the standard bunch. Lineker just called it extraordinary.

he is being paid to build it up or has gone insane

[Nachos Jones]

There have been 3 Brazilians (Neymar, Fernandinho and Luiz) who have all only had cautions from Webb when they have all done as bad, if not worse, than the two yellows for Chile.

I really do think that ref's are afraid to punish Brazilians for fear of revocation.

[Pal Joey]

the commentators are creaming themselves over this game- but in truth its been shocking quality

Who have you got?
Martin Tyler here... quite pleasant tones. Not too excitable. Just how I like it.

this is the first game i have watched in england. and i am half asleep- but it just looks like a villa v palace game to me. we have hansen and the standard bunch. Lineker just called it extraordinary.

he is being paid to build it up or has gone insane

Yeah, sounds like they go over the top. We have these idiots on the build up here. Ned Zelic (who?) and his not so shabby wife. Talk about nepotism. They are talking superlatives as well. One said it was the best opening half of football so far. Rubbish!

Hope you had a great time in Cancun (saw your other post) Would love to get away but unfortunately half my house has been demolished.
Pretty exciting times ahead in the next few months. In fact... I'm just about to take some rubbish to the bins way out the back. Excuse for another inspection. All the deadly critters have migrated elsewhere... I think. Balmy 11 deg at 3am.

Now where did I put the torch....  

[mystiroakey]

Cheers LB. it was good times. But back to reality with a soured face...... Not really appreciating much today. I need another holiday me thinks

[owen10ozzy]

Some big challenges going unpunished which surprises me with Webb given how good he usually is. Is the final of the last world cup changing his way's when it comes to internationals?

As for the game; not sure anyone is saying it's unbelievable in terms of quality. In fact none of the pundits have said that. They have just said the pace of the game is exceptional and in truth it is especially when you factor in climate. Continues pressing and everyone (except Fred) moving around constantly. If pace drops think it will suit Chile who are more composed on the ball and have enjoyed better possession when they have slowed it down.

I think Chile will come through this 3-2....aet.

[Pal Joey]

A bit nippy & windy out there. Must be snowing down south.

If Brazil lose this there will be riots for sure. Without wanting that - Vamos Chile!!!

[Nachos Jones]

Apparently the Beeb commentators feel it would be a disaster for football should Brazil go out... Seems the ref's have been told the same thing

[mystiroakey]

I backed chile at 56 after they beat us 2-0.

Come on Chile!!

[Duty281]

This Chile keeper is hardly inspiring his defence with any degree of confidence.

[Nachos Jones]

Another favourable decision for Brazil leads to a goal...


Hand ball has been given, finally

[Duty281]

Well done assistant!

It was a foul a few seconds earlier anyway.

[Hammersmith harrier]

What a great decision by the assistant, was about to lose total faith in this world cup.

[mystiroakey]

what a call by Webb.. feick

[Nachos Jones]

When, when will Fernandinho see a yellow?

[Duty281]

Just seen it again...good call.

No idea why Keown, the co-commentator, is being so ridiculously pro-Brazil.

[Pal Joey]

would have been the ugliest goal in WC history.

[Nachos Jones]

Wow, Webb starting to book Brazil, that will get him in trouble.

[Duty281]

When, when will Fernandinho see a yellow?

He should have had four yellow cards by now!

[Lowlandbrit]

BBC have been a lot more impressed with everything to do with Brazil's games than I have. Maybe you just have to be there.

[Nachos Jones]

When, when will Fernandinho see a yellow?

He should have had four yellow cards by now!

I simply cant understand this, he has been on 3 final warnings...

[Nachos Jones]

What a save

[Duty281]

Superb save by Cesar; that was lightning link-up from Chile!

[GSC]

Chile sense blood

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