Author Topic: 2010 World Cup - South Africa (Read 24389 times)

Caliban · « **Reply #25 on:** June 13, 2010, 11:07:12 PM »

That Aussie didn't deserve a red card. I hope Australia manages to go through the groups phase.

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #26 on:** June 14, 2010, 07:00:58 AM »

Quote from: Caliban on June 13, 2010, 11:07:12 PM

That Aussie didn't deserve a red card. I hope Australia manages to go through the groups phase.

It was a stupid tackle but it wasn't dangerous. A massive overreaction from the ref for sure. I think our chances of moving on are pretty slim. We can't score, in the warm up games our goals were flukey and I haven't seen a convincing, commanding performance from our team since the 2006 World Cup game against Japan and even that was only for a half. Schwarzer is meant to be one of the best keepers in the world but the second German goal was the result of his hesitation in coming of his line to deal with the cross. Terrible performance, we are horrible to watch. I'm glad I've still got Italy!

KDR_11k · « **Reply #27 on:** June 14, 2010, 09:09:16 AM »

The TV commenter here said the Aussie team is too defensive, lacking in offensive power and the German team focused their training primarily on busting open defenses.

Spak-Spang · « **Reply #28 on:** June 14, 2010, 10:12:32 AM »

I don't care about the World Cup, but since I am here in S.K.

"PHIGHTING KOREA!!!!!!"

stevey · « **Reply #29 on:** June 14, 2010, 01:30:44 PM »

Japan won it's match but...

WTF am I looking at?

Caliban · « **Reply #30 on:** June 14, 2010, 03:04:29 PM »

I saw that too. Like WTF.

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #31 on:** June 14, 2010, 04:46:44 PM »

Quote from: KDR_11k on June 14, 2010, 09:09:16 AM

The TV commenter here said the Aussie team is too defensive, lacking in offensive power and the German team focused their training primarily on busting open defenses.

And they did that beautifully! I'm just glad it was only 4.

Caliban · « **Reply #32 on:** June 14, 2010, 06:44:09 PM »

Wow, I'm kind of impressed with Paraguay. I know it was only a tie, but it's not like Italy wasn't trying.

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #33 on:** June 15, 2010, 02:35:04 AM »

Quote from: Caliban on June 14, 2010, 06:44:09 PM

Wow, I'm kind of impressed with Paraguay. I know it was only a tie, but it's not like Italy wasn't trying.

Same here. Italy were throwing everything at them in the final minutes. An unfit Santa Cruz probably prevented Paraguay from really going for it towards the end. As a massive Italy supporter it was a huge sigh of relief to get such a fortunate equaliser, but I feel the result was justified.

Caliban · « **Reply #34 on:** June 15, 2010, 12:01:46 PM »

Portugal does not deserve that one point. They played so bad. Coentrao, and Eduardo were good though. I just wanted to kick that Liedson into outer space because he's so lame on the field. ARRRGH!

Stogi · « **Reply #35 on:** June 15, 2010, 05:55:45 PM »

This world cup has been pretty lackluster in it's professionalism. Keepers are playing like ****, players are passing like ****, strikers are shooting like ****. That said, the favorites are firing on all cylinders; most notably Germany and Brazil. It'll be interesting when everyone has one game under their belt. That little experience will go a long way.

BTW, the atmosphere here is fucking insane. Never have I seen such a collection of cultures. Everyday I'm meeting someone new from some other part of the world. It's truly amazing.

Caliban · « **Reply #36 on:** June 15, 2010, 05:57:37 PM »

Hey Unagi, you're in South Africa? Can you tell them to stop using those horns during a match?

Stogi · « **Reply #37 on:** June 15, 2010, 06:26:19 PM »

To people blunty, **** no. Vuvuzalas are awesome.

Caliban · « **Reply #38 on:** June 15, 2010, 06:50:37 PM »

Fine. They're annoying when watching a match on TV.

Stogi · « **Reply #39 on:** June 15, 2010, 07:02:55 PM »

Really? Is it that much of a problem? I can't even hear TV, let alone the crowds (although my favorite bar so far is close to the stadium so I can hear loud "Ahhh"'s and boos every so often). I mean, these bars down here are crazy loud themselves. Hell for the Brazilian game, they're were mad people playing hand drums and woodblocks right next to me.

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #40 on:** June 15, 2010, 07:52:23 PM »

I used to hate soccer, but I've become a fan. I've been watching games between countries I've barely even heard of and really getting into it.

Caliban · « **Reply #41 on:** June 15, 2010, 08:22:07 PM »

Quote from: The Unagi on June 15, 2010, 07:02:55 PM

Really? Is it that much of a problem? I can't even hear TV, let alone the crowds (although my favorite bar so far is close to the stadium so I can hear loud "Ahhh"'s and boos every so often). I mean, these bars down here are crazy loud themselves. Hell for the Brazilian game, they're were mad people playing hand drums and woodblocks right next to me.

Well let's just say that you can hear the commentators, but in the background there is this one massive sound buzzing in the background... constantly... for the whole hour and a half. LOL.

But it seems you are having a great time, so the least I can say is: Enjoy!

blackfootsteps · « **Reply #42 on:** June 16, 2010, 03:24:42 AM »

Quote from: Caliban on June 15, 2010, 08:22:07 PM

Quote from: The Unagi on June 15, 2010, 07:02:55 PM
Really? Is it that much of a problem? I can't even hear TV, let alone the crowds (although my favorite bar so far is close to the stadium so I can hear loud "Ahhh"'s and boos every so often). I mean, these bars down here are crazy loud themselves. Hell for the Brazilian game, they're were mad people playing hand drums and woodblocks right next to me.

Well let's just say that you can hear the commentators, but in the background there is this one massive sound buzzing in the background... constantly... for the whole hour and a half. LOL.

But it seems you are having a great time, so the least I can say is: Enjoy!

Yep, on TV there's no rise and fall of crowd noise when there's a break on, or a corner. It's just a continual drone. You can't hear any singing or drums etc which is disappointing. Speaking to mates who went over though they absolutely love the vuvuzelas.

ThePerm · « **Reply #43 on:** June 16, 2010, 03:27:46 AM »

i was on wikipedia reading about south africa and i looked at it, and i was thinking how it looked like a rhino

so i google searched it and then had my mind blown!

jakeOSX · « **Reply #44 on:** June 16, 2010, 09:21:27 PM »

i think the games are going great. the time is killing me though. had to take off part of the day for the US game on friday. been catching the second half of the lunchtime game at, well, lunch, which has been good. i think there have been some surprises. South Korea and Japan certainly came to play, that is for sure. and Ghana!

Toruresu · « **Reply #45 on:** June 16, 2010, 09:37:43 PM »

Wow, the Swiss took it to Spain. I thought for sure Spain would win.

Caliban · « **Reply #46 on:** June 16, 2010, 11:10:57 PM »

Yeah what a shocker that Switzerland won Spain.

South Africa lost to Uruguay, what a bummer. They could have tied probably, if it weren't for them loosing their goalkeeper. Some referees in this championship are bad, or at least making calls that just makes me go, Huh?

NWR_insanolord · « **Reply #47 on:** June 17, 2010, 11:22:16 AM »

You know I'm into this when I'm rearranging my sleep schedule specifically to be able to watch the game tomorrow morning. Go USA!

Shaymin · « **Reply #48 on:** June 17, 2010, 11:48:32 PM »

As someone who feels Ireland got robbed in the qualifying round, I am LOVING France's failure in this tournament.

Toruresu · « **Reply #49 on:** June 18, 2010, 12:12:28 AM »

Tomorrow 9:00 AM Eastern people! Who's going to be on?

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Author Topic: 2010 World Cup - South Africa (Read 24389 times)