World cup 2006 Let the game begins

[Fischkoepfin 1]

I know what you mean about Germany, they had a few defensive slips, and Costa Rica took full advantage of them. If they let the same slips again against a better team they could be in for some trouble. But hey, at least they won.

Yup, they did. And that's awesome because it's a step in the direction of the 1/8-final. The defense is the Achilles heel of the German team, but if they can continue to play a strong game for the next few matches they should manage that problem as well. Most of the defensive players are young and haven't played together often enough.

I'm just feeling the need to engage in the German national pasttime of complaining about the team. It didn't feel right to watch the game in the US because whereas in Germany fans would have heaped abuse on their team while celebrating the victory, here no one seemed to be interested in anything but cheering for the team.

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

Yup, they did. And that's awesome because it's a step in the direction of the 1/8-final. The defense is the Achilles heel of the German team, but if they can continue to play a strong game for the next few matches they should manage that problem as well. Most of the defensive players are young and haven't played together often enough.

I'm just feeling the need to engage in the German national pasttime of complaining about the team. It didn't feel right to watch the game in the US because whereas in Germany fans would have heaped abuse on their team while celebrating the victory, here no one seemed to be interested in anything but cheering for the team.

I know what you mean, I'm British. We do the same with our team, too. I just wanted to show a bit of friendship to our old rivals and current hosts.

[Trompe le Monde 1,107]

I think for similar reasons to Fisch (wanting to watch the game with people who react the same way you will) I shall be rising at 5am to travel to the English pub to watch the England game there tomorrow

[Fischkoepfin 1]

Ecuador 1 - Poland 0

Cool. I would love it if Ecuador won abroad. Still, rooting for Poland, though.

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

I would try to get to a pub, if I knew of a British one showing the footie here in Salt Lake, but I'm not sure where they are, if there are any. But my husband will watch it with me tomorrow, so I'm sure it'll be fun. Some of my siblings might be online, too.

[I'm Gone 60]

How many Pollocks does it take to score a goal? Must be 12 or more, because 11 ain't doing it. LOL

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

Geez, Poland's defense is a shambles. They really need to get it together if they want to win this match.

[Fischkoepfin 1]

Yup, they did. And that's awesome because it's a step in the direction of the 1/8-final. The defense is the Achilles heel of the German team, but if they can continue to play a strong game for the next few matches they should manage that problem as well. Most of the defensive players are young and haven't played together often enough.

I'm just feeling the need to engage in the German national pasttime of complaining about the team. It didn't feel right to watch the game in the US because whereas in Germany fans would have heaped abuse on their team while celebrating the victory, here no one seemed to be interested in anything but cheering for the team.

I know what you mean, I'm British. We do the same with our team, too. I just wanted to show a bit of friendship to our old rivals and current hosts.

You did. Thanks. As to the rivalry, I have nothing against England unless they're playing Germany. I'm definitely cheering for them tomorrow morning.

robinlake, you're lucky. There's no German pub anywhere around here. I like the international audience, but I wish they could be more passionate about mistakes...

[yogib37 3]

I thought Germany Did well. Their defence slips sometimes. They are living by the offsides trap. That is very dangergous.

I always say, the team that lives by the trap.. usaly dies by the trap. They got burned twice on the trap. Costa Rica got lucky on the second goal cause the Refs missed it.

The goals by Germany were well done. Costa Rica's Keeper blew the third one, he should of deflected to the side or away from the pack. The first and fourth goals, He had 0 percent of getting it. they were well placed goals. Nothing he could do about that.

I was thinking about the game announcers, i dont like the American ones on ESPN. they are chopF##Ks

I like the british announcer Toby Charles. He is very good.

Where can I hear his broadcast on the American tv.

Thanks

Yogi

[pedroh 21]

oh in 1 hour Paraguay vs. England..

Paraguay FTW!.. vamos latinos!

the other 2 matches.. /shrug.. Trinidad Tobago vs Sweden and Argentina vs. ivory coast.. I kinda know who's gonna win

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

Go England!

[Euro 3]

Go England!

....ENG-ER-LAND

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

I feel bad because I'm not even dressed yet, let alone in my England shirt. At half-time I'll go change.

YES!

1-0 to the En-ger-land!

Edited June 10, 2006 by HuffyTheSlayer

[Euro 3]

I feel bad because I'm not even dressed yet, let alone in my England shirt. At half-time I'll go change.

GOOOOAAAAAAAAAAALLLLL go BECKS

0ops own goal

Edited June 10, 2006 by euro

[HuffyTheSlayer 22]

Own goal, but an assist by Becks.

Paraguay are subbing their goalie.

Edited June 10, 2006 by HuffyTheSlayer