World Cup
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Cello
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No offense to all your Brits on here, but I predicted the US to win the match tomorrow 
The US is a dangerous outsider this tournament. I predicted England to go to the semi finals as well though, the US won't make it that far.
The US is a dangerous outsider this tournament. I predicted England to go to the semi finals as well though, the US won't make it that far.
Power_Metal_Dom
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Ah good I'm glad a thread was made. Just finished with the opening match...edge of the seat stuff but a shame, South Africa deserved a win. Opening goal was a scorcher 
High hopes for tomorrow, would love to wipe the smiles off smug dissenters Oh so fashionable to hate on England, at least I've picked that up from being in Scotland, so it'd be nice considering their squad issues for them to go out and hammer home an impressive score. With the group they're in I don't think they'll have any trouble reaching the next round. That said England will do as they always have...reach the quarters then play half a game of football ¬_¬
High hopes for tomorrow, would love to wipe the smiles off smug dissenters
Oh so fashionable to hate on England, at least I've picked that up from being in Scotland, so it'd be nice considering their squad issues for them to go out and hammer home an impressive score. With the group they're in I don't think they'll have any trouble reaching the next round. That said England will do as they always have...reach the quarters then play half a game of football ¬_¬
Symphony
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Got Brazil in the works sweepstake......but obviously Wales aren't there (no suprise as we haven't been there since 1958) so I'll support England...dark horse = Uruguay....let's see how they get on tonight
oh you are lucky - i got chile!!
shame south africa missed that last chance - they deserved to win indeed!
what has it to do with PQ? everything!! the quest has begun! go for it england!!
shame south africa missed that last chance - they deserved to win indeed!
what has it to do with PQ? everything!! the quest has begun! go for it england!!
Andiferum
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Cello
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Nah Andi, it's gonna be England 1-2 USA The USA has a surprisingly good bunch of strikers, they gave Holland a run for their money in the friendly match about a month back. On top of that they also got the right attitude, good morale. I think they're gonna do well before their heads get too big for their shoulders and they get kicked out in the quarter finals
The USA has a surprisingly good bunch of strikers, they gave Holland a run for their money in the friendly match about a month back. On top of that they also got the right attitude, good morale. I think they're gonna do well before their heads get too big for their shoulders and they get kicked out in the quarter finals 
Kingface
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In a sweepstake with some unusual rules (I can't be arsed to explain them all) that I've got going with some of me mates, I've got Algeria and Slovenia! Luckily there are prizes for most yellow cards and most goals conceeded in our sweepstake, so might get a bit of luck there!
Good first game of the World Cup, belter of a goal for South Africa! Still don't think they'll get past the group stage though.
Uruguay vs France was appalling, felt like two teams too worried about losing. Unfortunately that can be the nature of some of the opening World Cup games, the 2nd and 3rd group stage matches is where it tends to really pick up!
As people have said before, and rightfully so, USA can be a bloody good side and I reckon they could get as far as the quarters. I'm thinking England 2 USA 1 for tonight though.
I'm fancying Spain to win the tournament.
Good first game of the World Cup, belter of a goal for South Africa! Still don't think they'll get past the group stage though.
Uruguay vs France was appalling, felt like two teams too worried about losing. Unfortunately that can be the nature of some of the opening World Cup games, the 2nd and 3rd group stage matches is where it tends to really pick up!
As people have said before, and rightfully so, USA can be a bloody good side and I reckon they could get as far as the quarters. I'm thinking England 2 USA 1 for tonight though.
I'm fancying Spain to win the tournament.
well. well... shit happens ... and england did score both goals of the match after all
let's pull ourselves together for friday
let's pull ourselves together for friday
Cello
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Guess we were all wrong, eh?
Next interesting match up: Germany - Australia
I'm thinking a close call, but a win for Germany, 2-1.
Next interesting match up: Germany - Australia
I'm thinking a close call, but a win for Germany, 2-1.
I'm hoping the aussies will beat Germany .. but we'll see.
The boys played well but need to do better next week.
The boys played well but need to do better next week.
agree - actually, much better than any other opening in an official tournament- i think there is hope
it's like golf, you see - if you keep thinking of your bogey on the 17th, you will never get the birdie you need on the 18th - i hope they can just put this behind
Power_Metal_Dom
Epic Metaller
An unsatisfactory result from a stupid mistake. Having scored within 3 minutes we should have built on that momentum but instead played a very uneventful match. England had better pull their socks up for the next.
Unlucky Aussies too
Though I heard the Germans played some great football.
Vocalixx
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Symphony
PQ member
Missed all the action at the weekend due to rehearsals.....ah well, I'm sure I'll survive! lol!
Read the reports in the paper though
Read the reports in the paper though
Kingface
Member
Don't think there should be too much worry at the moment for England, nine times out of ten we would've played as we did with no howlers like the one Green made (his first ever mistake for England in what has been more than enough matches to prove himself, I hasten to add) and win and I'm sure we'll beat Algeria and Slovenia.
Poor decision to bring on Wright-Phillips though, why is he even in the squad? He's shite and has made a career out of running the ball down the wing to either lose itt, put in a poor cross or run it out for a Goal Kick. Should've taken Walcott instead.
Thought Ghana played well yesterday and would be good to see them make significant progress in this tournament.
As much as I shouldn't say it as an Englishman, Germany have become a team that plays brilliant, entertaining Football in recent years, they were a joy to watch in the last World Cup and if last night's match is anything to go by we can expect the same in this one.
Cahill's sending off was a poor decision though, definitely worth a Yellow but not a Red, could've been a different game if Australia kept 11 men.
Hoping for Holland and Cameroon to get through Group E, have a soft spot for both of them.
God I wish I was watching those matches instead of being at work!
Poor decision to bring on Wright-Phillips though, why is he even in the squad? He's shite and has made a career out of running the ball down the wing to either lose itt, put in a poor cross or run it out for a Goal Kick. Should've taken Walcott instead.
Thought Ghana played well yesterday and would be good to see them make significant progress in this tournament.
As much as I shouldn't say it as an Englishman, Germany have become a team that plays brilliant, entertaining Football in recent years, they were a joy to watch in the last World Cup and if last night's match is anything to go by we can expect the same in this one.
Cahill's sending off was a poor decision though, definitely worth a Yellow but not a Red, could've been a different game if Australia kept 11 men.
Hoping for Holland and Cameroon to get through Group E, have a soft spot for both of them.
God I wish I was watching those matches instead of being at work!
Cello
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w00t! 2-0 for Holland! Let's see how Japan does against Cameroon now If they draw, we're well on our way to the second round!
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