Rio de Janiero - 2014 Fifa World Cup Thread

by Nachos Jones Fri 27 Jun 2014, 12:17 pm

First topic message reminder :

Linebreaker wrote: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.

by westisbest Tue 01 Jul 2014, 9:50 pm

How old is De Bryne(sp), 7

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 9:50 pm

Belgium should be winning. Witsel and De Bruyne are having a field day in the middle

by Nachos Jones Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:04 pm

I still think that the USA will win this even though Belgium have looked better. Just feel that the USA will have more in reserve and wont mind going into extra time.

by whocares Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:08 pm

Duty281 wrote:Neither team really has a midfield.

Frenetic and frantic, both teams a bit jittery, but no goals yet.

Just tuned in (was getting tired of seeing no goals before the 2H) but that does look like Nigeria-france all over again?

by Duty281 Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:12 pm

America dropping far too deep and are just inviting Belgium to put pressure on them.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:12 pm

Belgium need Mirallas on

by Duty281 Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:13 pm

whocares wrote:
Duty281 wrote:Neither team really has a midfield.

Frenetic and frantic, both teams a bit jittery, but no goals yet.

Just tuned in (was getting tired of seeing no goals before the 2H) but that does look like Nigeria-france all over again?

Yes, but without the same amount of chances.

Belgium starting to turn the screw now, though.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:22 pm

Has there been a more disappointing player this world cup than De bruyne?

by Guest Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:26 pm

That's why Mourinho sold him.

Yaya was pretty shocking, Lukaku too.

This side of the draw really is poor. Argentina/Belgium are so average.

by westisbest Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:26 pm

He looks rubbish, and about 7

by NickisBHAFC Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:27 pm

This game had 0-0 written all over it since minute one. Poor and boring game.

by Duty281 Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:27 pm

USA already look a bit cream crackered. I have my doubts that they could last until penalties, if need be.

by kingraf Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:28 pm

Aguerro?
Gerrard?
Sturridge?
Balotelli?
Kevin Boateng?
Hulk?
Fred?
Pogba?
Rooney?
Baines?
Altidore?
Xavi?
Xabi?
Costa?
Casillas?

by westisbest Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:28 pm

Wondo is coming on.

Cfnick will be pleased.

by kingraf Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:32 pm

Zusi covered 9.24km in 72 minutes?? Guy might have very little by way of footballing gifts, but he has quite the little engine.

by Nachos Jones Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:35 pm

I still hope that the USA win this but on the other hand, Belgium would be more of a match for Argentina and would certainly at least equal favourites in that match up.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:37 pm

Tim Howard what a man.

by kingraf Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:39 pm

That right back is Lennon fast!!

by kingraf Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:49 pm

That's an old school defender's attempt at a finish by Kompany

by NickisBHAFC Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:50 pm

No one wants to score lol

by kingraf Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:51 pm

Some old school finishing, remember finishing like that when I was about seven.

by The Special Juan Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:52 pm

Pffff too many goalless matches. Worst world cup ever.

by whocares Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:52 pm

One thing this worldcup hasnt been short of is class goalkeeping! Trying to find an explanation why 90% of the knockout goals have been scored after the hour mark.

by Duty281 Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:53 pm

Tim Howard absolutely fabulous.

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:53 pm

Cant believe Belgium havent won that

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:53 pm

What a miss Wondolowski

Do they not realise that the lino has probably signalled for a goal kick??!!

by compelling and rich Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:55 pm

that miss/offside?!! just cost me 40 quid! still got a chance though as i had usa to qualify

by Duty281 Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:56 pm

Yep I've got some money on the States as well! #nervous

by Duty281 Tue 01 Jul 2014, 10:59 pm

Ah that's deserved, all in all.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:00 pm

1-0. Finally a flipping goal.

Come on USA.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:00 pm

Olly wrote:Has there been a more disappointing player this world cup than De bruyne?

Hope you guys all got on that

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:00 pm

I had money on Belgium, but in 90. Scoring this soon after the end of the game makes them dicks

by westisbest Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:01 pm

God you ate so fkn sh1t Bradley.

Fkn De Buyrne, what a to55er.

by NickisBHAFC Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:03 pm

Come on Penalties.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:04 pm

Bringing on Lukaku after 90 minutes really isn't fair

by kingraf Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:09 pm

Jones was just down!

by Lowlandbrit Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:09 pm

Has there been a single good cross by an American player?

by kingraf Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:12 pm

That's the game

by NickisBHAFC Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:12 pm

2-0.

No penalty's Sad

by Duty281 Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:12 pm

And that's the game for Belgium.

Brave effort by USA, but Belgium with just that bit extra in class and quality.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:13 pm

Deserved really, Belgium completely dominant

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:14 pm

GET IN and you pretenders can GET OUT!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:14 pm

Belgium/Argentina is a hell of a hard one to call

by Duty281 Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:17 pm

Oh hang on!

What a finish!!

by **Dolphin Ziggler** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:17 pm

Oh come on!

by NickisBHAFC Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:18 pm

2-1

COME ON COME ON COME ON

BELIEVE IN PENALTIES!

by **Hero** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:18 pm

Excellent young player Green, Bayern have a quality young forward there.

by Lowlandbrit Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:18 pm

Dolphin Ziggler wrote:Belgium/Argentina is a hell of a hard one to call

I've been saying all along how much I think Belgium look like England, so I'm going with Argentina after penalties.

by westisbest Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:19 pm

Cmon USA

by **Hero** Tue 01 Jul 2014, 11:21 pm

Thought Hacksaw Jim Duggan was coming on then.

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