FIFA World Cup 2014

[The Hitch]

Both these teams going through to quarters imo, from what ive seen.

Looks like England likely to get Brazil in rematch of 2002 (or Spain or Chile I suppose) and Italy could face Holland.

 

[Eshnar]

Well, a win is a win Actually expected a lot worse.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

It's sad that England just don't know what to do when they have controll of the ball. One ****ed up moment and bam, it's over for them because they can't break down a defence. They are going to struggle against Costa Rica, who'll just sit deep. And Uruguay can't play that bad again, and might just sit back as well and counter attack. It's an open Group.

 

[Eshnar]

Both these teams going through to quarters imo, from what ive seen.

what did you see?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

ok match, but it petered out as the 2nd half moved forward.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

7 Games, 25 Goals thus far!

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

what did you see?

He rewatched Brasil-Croatia.

 

[The Hitch]

what did you see?

Teams that will beat Costa Rica and then Colombia or Cote d'ivoire

Bada bing bada boom, quarter finals.

 

[King Boonen]

It's sad that England just don't know what to do when they have controll of the ball. One ****ed up moment and bam, it's over for them because they can't break down a defence. They are going to struggle against Costa Rica, who'll just sit deep. And Uruguay can't play that bad again, and might just sit back as well and counter attack. It's an open Group.

That's a bit harsh. Breaking down an Italian team with a one goal lead is one of the hardest things to do in world football.

 

[Eshnar]

dafuq, for Marca is El mejor partido de lo que va de Mundial

Ok dudes... thanks.

 

[FoxxyBrown1111]

Horrible lol.and pretty imobille like Hitch said couple of dsys ago

But if you play it right, it´s perfectly effective. How many times you see late scores... but not against Italy. Perfect display of defense. Get the lead, after that have two more shots (incl. !! Pirlos free kick hitting the post), otherwise wall up your 16m box with players. Result; ENG could only manage long range shots aiming high (the ground was covered) in the 2nd half. 10 shots after Italy took the lead, but only two reached the goal.

 

[MBotero]

Tactical masters winning this,England cracked hard in the last 20 minutes.Pirlo was classy,that folha seca

 

[gooner]

The way Pirlo struts around the pitch doing his stuff is a joy to watch. He's an artist with a ball.

I don't think Prandelli should have taken off Veratti.

 

[Netserk]

dafuq, for Marca is El mejor partido de lo que va de Mundial

Ok dudes... thanks.

I guess they didn't like Spain's match

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

dafuq, for Marca is El mejor partido de lo que va de Mundial

Ok dudes... thanks.

What are they supposed to say, they can't admit it was Spain Netherlands 1:5

 

[Dazed and Confused]

2 -0

 

[MBotero]

dafuq, for Marca is El mejor partido de lo que va de Mundial

Ok dudes... thanks.

They are just trolling

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

That's a bit harsh. Breaking down an Italian team with a one goal lead is one of the hardest things to do in world football.

Sure, it's very hard to do so. But you could see that they aren't comfortable in posession and have a pretty bad build up play. But also they lack players who could do that. I'd try Barkley in a deeper role maybe.

When they have to controll the game maybe it would be better to play a 4-3-1-2.

Gerrard,Barkley,Henderson(Whilshire)-Sterling-Rooney,Sturridge. Johnson and Baines are good full backs to provide width. They won't do that anyway.

 

[the sceptic]

The way Pirlo struts around the pitch doing his stuff is a joy to watch. He's an artist with a ball.

I don't think Prandelli should have taken off Veratti.

I think he was exhausted + Motta gives more defensive help. Really impressive how Italy just completely shut down the match after they went up 2-1.

Balotelli needs more help though, they were pretty lucky to score 2 goals here.

 

[hfer07]

best match yet of the world cup. Italy won fair and square.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

NO! Not Fernanda Brandao again... why is the ARD doing this.

Atleast, Giovane Elber is such a class pundit. Wonderful.

 

[gooner]

I think he was exhausted + Motta gives more defensive help. Really impressive how Italy just completely shut down the match after they went up 2-1.

Balotelli needs more help though, they were pretty lucky to score 2 goals here.

Veratti wasn't exhausted to me. Agree on the Motta more defensive point and probably where Prandelli saw things but I don't see why they couldn't have kept him on and continue they way they were going. It was only 50 odd mins into the game.

Later on in the game I would have understood it more. Then you look at seeing things out. Veratti was doing well up to that point.

 

[Rechtschreibfehler]

2 -0

I think you will be banned for posting a penis.

 

[the sceptic]

Veratti wasn't exhausted to me. Agree on the Motta more defensive point and probably where Prandelli saw things but I don't see why they couldn't have kept him on and continue they way they were going. It was only 50 odd mins into the game.

Later on in the game I would have understood it more. Then you look at seeing things out. Veratti was doing well up to that point.

Yes Verratti was very good. Its really a joy to watch him and Pirlo passing the ball around.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

I think you will be banned for posting a penis.

I'm deep into the wine, give me a clue.

edit: ah right got it now.