World Cup 2006

CroSpartacus

Jun 12 2006, 06:26 PM

For those that watch the World Cup who are you hoping to win?

I am rooting for my Croatia and hope we pull off and upset against Brazil tomorrow.

Other teams I hope that will get far are Germany - It's entertaining watching them play and I'm sure they will fix their defense for the next game.

I also hope some of the smaller countries and the underdogs get far in the tournament

Paul

Jun 12 2006, 06:55 PM

I just changed my avatar to reflect the 'soccer season'

Anyways, I'm rooting for Germany and/or Brazil... whoever makes it to the top. Brazil's just everyones favorite because they have won the FIFA World Cup more times than any other country and they have established for themselves the position of one of the best soccer teams ever!

I was recently reading an article about the world cup, the writer referred to Ronaldhino as 'the best' striker (as opposed to the more politically correct 'one of the best'). This just shows how big a fanbase the Brazillian soccer team has.

I used to like France, but after their disappointing performance in the FIFA World Cup 2002, I've just lost hope in them

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GO GERMANY.. or if they fail GO BRAIL

Tetraca

Jun 12 2006, 06:59 PM

I wanted Poland to win, but it seems that's pretty impossible now. Now, I hope Argentina wins.

FLaKes

Jun 13 2006, 04:27 AM

I hope some other country except Brasil wins (all though I think this will be impossible since they have an all superstar team). Im tired of Brasil winning, lets give someone else a chance. Im not saying that Mexico will probably win, but at least I hope they reach semifinalsfor once at least. I really like Italy, I guess I would like them to win the cup, but they are not playing like they used to. I hope Argentina or Germany wins. I like Australia too, though. They played really good versus Japan. So far, the World Cup has been awesome! What do you guys think?

leeleelee

Jun 13 2006, 06:18 AM

Being Australian I am foolowing Australia and after our win last night - Feeling good about it too.

SolarX

Jun 13 2006, 03:38 PM

I'm from Germany so I think you can guess, which team I want to win

I really liked the opening match, the match with the most goals so far.

Btw. last World Cup, the final match was the first time Brazil and Germany had ever met in a World Cup, maybe they will meet again in finale...

CroSpartacus

Jun 13 2006, 03:50 PM

There have been lots of upsets so far. Trinidad and Tobago managed to tie with Sweden, Ghana played fairly well with Italy, and Paraguay lost to England only an their own goal. I think any team has a chance to win this World Cup.

mik

Jun 13 2006, 06:08 PM

France - Switzerland game just finished with nil-nil draw. My own opinion, France were terrible, but then the reason is obvious, if you are going to play mostly the same team that won in 1998, that are tired old men now, what else would you expect to happen.

Croatia up next! Getting nervous yet CroSpartacus?

CroSpartacus

Jun 14 2006, 04:38 AM

Well I was nervous when the game started. Even though we lost 0-1 I think we played well, Brazil only got a long-shot goal over us but from then on I think we did a good job controlling the game in the second half. The Croatian players did a good job pushing for the offense and only needed to capitalize on the chances they had of scoring. But a pretty good performance against the former champions brazil.

SolarX

Jun 14 2006, 12:06 PM

Can't wait for the match this evening Germany - Poland. I hope it will become such a 1:0 like match we often saw the last days...

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darlord

Jul 3 2006, 06:13 PM

I dont care how is gonna win, croatia had lost one mach and two was draw so i am very disappointed.

BordaForx

Jul 3 2006, 03:40 PM

QUOTE(FLaKes @ Jun 30 2006, 06:07 PM)

I think Brazil is going to own this cup. Their level is way beyond all the other teams, even Italy isnt even playing good in this cup. I think it will be Brazil vs. Germany the final.

I would think not. Brazil was kicked out by France. The four teams left in the FIFA World Cup are: Germany, Italy, Portugal, and France.

Germany vs Italy - 4 July 2006:Referee: Archundia (Mexico)
Portugal vs France - 5 July 2006:Referee: Larrionda (Uruguay)

Yup, but I'm rooting for Germany to win; they have a huge chance to pull this one off.
By the way, a little info: Top scorer in World Cup 5 - Miroslav Klose (Germany)

WiZ

Jul 3 2006, 01:26 PM

Hey dear Croatia, your neighbour Slovenia here

I'll be glad to answer your question.

I was hoping that brazil would win, but they lost a few days ago - against France
Brazil really has a team spirit, and I wanted to see them with the shiny World Cup once again (this would be their 6th time winning the world championship)

Oh well - Go Germany!

Radioactive

Jul 3 2006, 10:25 AM

That Portugal vs Holland game was really cool. The referee managed to get himself a world record by giving out as many yellow and red cards in a game as possible. Even so, Portugal won so it all ended well for the portuguese. The only problem is that Portugal is going to play the other games already with many yellow cards.

Then, 2 hours of suffering in the Portugal vs England game, wich too ended well. Now, I can't wait to see the France vs Portugal game, but let the best win!

Let me give you an advice, wichever team loses at this phase of the championship, at least you can think that it was one of the 4 best in the world, and that's the spirit everyone should have

CroSpartacus

Jul 2 2006, 08:12 PM

Lots of surprises this World Cup. France improved greatly since last World Cup. I am going for Germany.