Rio de Janiero - 2014 Fifa World Cup Thread

[J.Benson II]

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Maybe Toure just never saw Mexico's game against Cameroon or Bosnia's game against Nigeria?

[Kurt N. Jurqa]

Are Arsenal only keen on Khedira so that Ozil then won't be the crappest German they have?

[mystiroakey]

Yawn fest second half- Germans doing well to really run this clock down and slow the game up

[kingraf]

Giroud time!

[Hammersmith harrier]

Schurrle really is very poor.

[kingraf]

Neuer has some strong wrists. What a German performance. efficient, dour, uninspiring.

[whocares]

Disapointing to go out without trying much but not surprised by the end result. Classic German performance with a reliable keeper

[mystiroakey]

If england went out in that sort of whimper we wouldn't hear the end of it.

Maybe it was the heat- but to only attack for about 10 mins in the last 80 being 1-0 down is pretty telling..

Not sure that camp is united at all- They may as well have taken Nasri

[Duty281]

The World Cup is dribbling to a conclusion as the lack of quality becomes rather evident in the lead-up to the last knockings. Tonight should be a good game, though; perhaps the last truly exciting game. France were tame tonight, and Germany not particularly impressive.

I think Colombia will win tonight. Less pressure, greater confidence, players in better form, and more momentum is in all in their favour, plus they didn't have to go the distance in the last game. Brazil have been wobbling for most of the World Cup; tonight I expect them to crack.

Provided that does happen, I believe the winner of the whole tournament will come from the Germany-Colombia semifinal. The Europeans offer quiet efficiency, the South Americans joyous flair.

[whocares]

If england went out in that sort of whimper we wouldn't hear the end of it.

Maybe it was the heat- but to only attack for about 10 mins in the last 80 being 1-0 down is pretty telling..

Not sure that camp is united at all- They may as well have taken Nasri

Haha. You clearly havent followed France properly. Twas the first time french players were singing the national anthem for a very long time. So yeah team spirit was good. The heat didnt help both teams and Germany wasnt exactly playing with load of pace as well. We just have to admit that we're still not good enough although germany didnt set the world alight!

[mystiroakey]

Do you think your media will batter your team after that performance whocares?(valid or not)

[Duty281]

The French are just quietly disappointed.

http://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/La-france-sortie-par-l-allemagne/479978

[Guest]

Agree duty about the WC dribbling now to a conclusion. I guess the excitement, open play ended at the group stages, now its tight, cagey affairs & a lack of quality. Thought Germany were terrible & France just lacked cutting edge. Ozil has been AWOL this whole tournament, really poor. Hope Colombia can keep it going but I'm fearing they will be a letdown & go out with a wimper to a shocking Brazil side.

As for David Luiz being the FIFA player of the tournament so far   

[Duty281]

And a special well done to Robbie Savage:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2014/robbie-savage-world-cup-fancy-3804736

[mystiroakey]

david luiz over James Rodriguez messi or robben massive lulz

[whocares]

Do you think your media will batter your team after that performance whocares?(valid or not)

No chance. They mainly acknowledge the progress made. The shambles this team was a year ago is still fresh in people and journos memories and big critics would be counter productive. This world cup was about restoring some pride and decency but fairplay to the team to believe they could do better.

[mystiroakey]

on plan for 2016 you think?

[Fernando]

Brazil: Julio Cesar, Thiago Silva, David Luiz, Fernandinho, Marcelo, Hulk, Paulinho, Fred, Neymar, Oscar, Maicon


Colombia: Ospina, Zapata, Yepes, Sanchez, Armero, Gutierrez, Rodriguez, Cuadrado, Guarin, Ibarbo, Zuniga.

[whocares]

2016 is big in everyone agenda here. Am not sure this team can win something yet as we have some limited players in some positions (forwards, left and right backs). Need to make some new finds like Griezman who was a breath of fresh air.

[sportform]

If england went out in that sort of whimper we wouldn't hear the end of it.

Maybe it was the heat- but to only attack for about 10 mins in the last 80 being 1-0 down is pretty telling..

Not sure that camp is united at all- They may as well have taken Nasri

The more I watch this World Cup the more inept I think Roy Hodgson and Gary Neville (yes man?) are tactically. No team have been that brilliant in this World Cup and most of the quarter finalists struggled past well organised sides.

[sportform]

And a special well done to Robbie Savage:

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2014/robbie-savage-world-cup-fancy-3804736

Let's not forget Robbie Cabbage's pre-tournament dark horses - Cameroon.

[Duty281]

Colombia to win 2-0, just as long as they're not overcome by the occasion, and that they stick to what has got them this far in terms of a game plan.

And this could have been England's quarterfinal, in a sweeter world where Raheem's long-range effort whistled into the corner of the net and *Duty rambles incoherently*...

[Guest]

Maicon   He was finished about three years ago.

Agree sportform, we will have massive regrets.

[Fernando]

1-0 Thiago Silva

[Duty281]

Soft goal.

[Fernando]

The cameraman doing a fine job with the ladies again. Was damn fine that one   

[GSC]

If anyone seriously thinks England would've gone far by parking the bus  

[GSC]

Neymar must be glad, for the first time in this tournament, someone has greater expectations than him.

[Duty281]

If anyone seriously thinks England would've gone far by parking the bus  

There's just some people who like to complain over anything.

If England did park the bus, and we had got this far, they'd still be complaining.

[GSC]

Spot on Duty. The usual suspects I see

[Fernando]

Brazil and mainly Fernandinho trying to kick Rodriguez out the game. Ref doing zero as expected.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Why are Columbia playing this Gutierrez fella up top who is useless over Jackson Martinez?

[Fernando]

Martinez doesn't hold the ball up.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Martinez doesn't hold the ball up.

Neither does this Gutierrez fella from the looks of it

Useless

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Speaking of useless Hulk's managed to not score from 8 yards on his strong foot twice now

Honestly never seen what people rate him on other than he has pecs and wide shoulders

[The Special Juan]

Brazeeeeeeel, Brazeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel! One of the worst goals of the World Cup but Brazil might just win me this bet and square my debts with a pub!!

[kingraf]

I remember the days when this was the greatest world cup ever...

[Fernando]

This ref is pretty pathetic. If their was one for home side bias he'd be no.1 closely followed by Mr Webb.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Columbians realising what its like to play away at one of the top teams

Never gonna get a decision, Brazil should have 3/4 cards already

[Scrumpy]

FIFA forces are at work again, what a joke!

[Scrumpy]

What was the point of the vanishing foam when players at the side are allowed 5yards in front of it before the ball is kicked?

[Fernando]

Fernandinho on Rodriguez for the 6th time - no card.

[Scrumpy]

It's a joke they might as well go home now, the ref has been told who must win this game.

Shame on you FIFA.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Fernandinho 25 mins away from levelling up to a level only Mark Van Bommel has reached

[Ent]

Germany will beat either of these sides comfortably.

This is a competition of who can hoof the ball in the air the highest.

[Guest]

I remember the days when this was the greatest world cup ever...

Yeah. I just want Brazil out now, getting annoyed at them being made to look good, when they are ####. Neymar gets praised for just breathing it seems by these commentators. Ref has completely bottled everything this first half, especially on Rodriguez. Disappointed in Colombia, seemed to of got lost in the occasion, no shape & just look a mess. Unfortunately, looks like a German/Brazil semi final.

[Fernando]

I love the hottie camera man. He's got good taste in women.

[Duty281]

Colombia to win 2-0, just as long as they're not overcome by the occasion, and that they stick to what has got them this far in terms of a game plan.

And this could have been England's quarterfinal, in a sweeter world where Raheem's long-range effort whistled into the corner of the net and *Duty rambles incoherently*...

That's exactly what has happened thus far.

[Guest]

Rodriguez will be sore in the morning at this rate. This is just gonna turn into a messy, cheap fouls & general time wasting job by Brazil.

[Fernando]

It's great when you can get shoved run 8 yards then fall over for the free kick   

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Ref now thinks its basketball, and is blowing every time there's contact

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