OT: World Cup Begins

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This game should be 2-2 (or maybe 3-2 Cameroon). Great chances at both ends.

 

[puckhead]

This game should be 2-2 (or maybe 3-2 Cameroon). Great chances at both ends.

Cam-Den game is super sloppy in comparison to the Dutch - Japan game.
that one was all about keeping control.

Dutch now have won 7 in a row, and are unbeaten in 18.

 

[naslundfan19]

That's gotta hurt

 

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What a strike by Rommedahl...Defender gave him way too much time and space.

 

[naslundfan19]

Danes jump ahead 2-1 on "Brutus" defending by Cameroon.

 

[naslundfan19]

Great save. Nobody there for the rebound for Cameroon.

 

[naslundfan19]

And Cameroon is the first team eliminated

 

[puckhead]

And Cameroon is the first team eliminated

Nicolas Anelka was also eliminated from the French squad after telling the coach exactly what he thought of him - and standing by his words. Rest of the French team may be joining him soon though. looks like they need to not only beat S.A., but make up a 5 goal differential against Uruguay. (Uru has to lose against Mex, of course)
Anelka booted off French squad after insulting coach

love the pic. man, I strongly dislike Domenech too. smug bastard.

 

[naslundfan19]

Dutch have advanced to the knockout round as well

 

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Kiwis strike early against Italy - Another upset brewing?

 

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Italia comes close, but a strike from well out rings the post...

 

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PK for Italia (player brought down in penalty area)

1-1

 

[TOX1]

Kiwis strike early against Italy - Another upset brewing?

How bout that eh? lol

As Sun Tzu said "Never underestimate your opponent".

End of first....tied at 1.

 

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How bout that eh? lol

As Sun Tzu said "Never underestimate your opponent".

End of first....tied at 1.

Italy totally dominated that first half, but they got a gift call on their penalty (great dive by de Rossi and the ref fell for it hook, line, and sinker)

 

[Destroydacre]

Italy totally dominated that first half, but they got a gift call on their penalty (great dive by de Rossi and the ref fell for it hook, line, and sinker)

An Italian dove in the box? Shocker!

 

[esls79]

Have you ever seen the Azzurri practice?

 

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The Kiwi keeper has played a fantastic game...

 

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No joy in Italia tonight. They're be partying in Christchurch, however.

 

[Destroydacre]

No joy in Italia tonight. They're be partying in Christchurch, however.

Amazing that Italy, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain and England are all in danger of being eliminated in group play.

 

[naslundfan19]

France is in danger of being eliminated in group play.

The French are toast.