World Cup 2006>>>

[Mr. Cleanface]

Hey now! Anyfutbol fans up in this byotch? Love watching the World Cup, only comes along every 4 years people.


I be pulling for the good ol U.S. of A., and the homeland...


http://www.mmsport.dk/national%20team/italy-flag.jpgEdited by: Mr. Cleanface

[ragmop]

England made history today, m'man. first 1-0 victory off an own goal in WC history. fecking beckham bender off paraguay d'back's noggin. you see it?

[Mr. Cleanface]

No! But I did catch the highlight of it. That dude is a badass.


We had Swe v. Trin & Tob, and Argen v. Ivory Coast on the tube here. Sweden looked damn tough, but they finished 0-0, the Swede fans were crushed. Trin & Tobago's goalie made some incredible stops.


USA has a tough road with Czech first and then Italy. Hopefully they can make it to the next round, we'll see.

[ragmop]

This Mr. C/Ragmop shared interest love fest got me thinking. Do you realize how long it has been since we entrenched and ranted at one another?


anyway, i am planning on heading down to indy next saturday (i got my reasons smileys/smiley2.gif--see previous posts re: matt costa) gonna catch a few WC games on big screen at radio radio at some point in the day. you game for a small phamily meet up?


but leave the anal lube and the pup at home!

[the duke]

hmm, well the aussies made it in for the 1st time in a LOOOOONG time....we play Japan 1st on Monday night, and then someone else, then Brazil...lucky us!


unfortunately for this little chicken, I'm in the middle of exams for uni, so no late nights watchin...bugger!

[Mr. Cleanface]

I think I may be here next weekend, but not 100%. I am heading home (Richmond IN) on Sunday for Fathers Day, and a couple birthdays (neice and neph). Let me know your plan and we can try and hook it up! Holla!


BTW, I'm pissed right now because I can't find a match on the tube anywhere. I wish they had a package deal you could buy and get all the games. I would spring for that in 2 seconds.


edit; Just found Portugal v. Angola smileys/smiley17.gif


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[ben04]

I watched most of the England game yesterday morning. I had some company staying at my house and a few of them are huge fans. Other friends are in Europe now and going to a few games while they are in Germany. How great would that be.

[ragmop]

BTW, I'm pissed right now because I can't find a match on the tube anywhere. I wish they had a package deal you could buy and get all the games. I would spring for that in 2 seconds.





hey, if you find yourself in a bind again, remember, radio, radio is playing EVERY SINGLE GAME of WC06. the owner is a brit and a fanatic, so he sprung for the entire package. see their website for details.


and how can an illinois boy know this aheadofyou, indy?smileys/smiley2.gif

[RECIPE09]

i'm so excited about the USA-vs-Czech Rep tomarrow, i just love the world cup.smileys/smiley1.gif

[luke]

Can't really stand footie to be honest but have to get involved in the world cup. I just love watching Brasil if no one else, they're awesome.

[wooz123]

go red white and blue. just a bit over two hours away.

[RECIPE09]

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[Mr. Cleanface]

Well, that was a pathetic attempt by the USA, the Czech's ran us into the ground. Very bad performance, and they have Italy next. Could be a short Cup for the Stars and Stripes.

[ragmop]

red, white and ewww

[the duke]

Can't really stand footie to be honest but have to get involved in the world cup. I just love watching Brasil if no one else, they're awesome.


well, we'll get to see it soon...Can't believe the Aussieswon game 1...fluke I swear!


However, as they say here "no Guus, no Glory" hehehehe.


Umm, yeah the US aren't that great....i thought they were supposed to be good....what's with that???smileys/smiley17.gifEdited by: the duke

[the duke]

This is pretty funny....


http://www.minimalsworld.net/BrazilName/brazilian.shtml


Go Australia!!! We're into the 2nd round of 16...NICE...my 4:30am wake up to watch us beat Croatia was TOTALLY worth it.


P.S Mr C....We play Italy next....bring it on! smileys/smiley2.gifEdited by: the duke

[Mr. Cleanface]

Hey Duke! You up too? Or, it's probably the middle of the day here you are right?


Anyway, the USA was pretty pathetic today v. Ghana. Italy did their job and beat the Czech's, all the US had to do was take out the tiny African country of Ghana and we could have advanced. Although I though the penalty call shot was BS, they still needed a win to advance and they would not have gotten one. They weren't aggressive! They didn't attack! Their formation was off! The 4-5-1 will not win you a game when you really need a win.


What a weakperformance and overall dissappointing Cup. Obviously, the USA is still not in the same league as the rest of the world when it comes to soccer. I think our coach will be replaced for sure. Most of the analysts seemed to think he did a horrible job coaching and planning their attack, and I agree.


Anyway, on to Italy. I hate to see them playing the Aussies Duke because I would be cheering for you if they weren't.However, I've got to stick with the homeland. I think they have a great shot at winning it all, but they will have to get through Brazil this round. We'll see.

[ramble on rose]

I have been watching a bit of soccer when I get a chance, and have to say I too am rooting forthe homeland as well. Rock on Italy!!!! The US team has been rather dissapointing to me. WTF?

[john]

Go Portugal smileys/smiley17.gifhttp://www.philadelphonic.com/forum/smileys/smiley17.gifsmileys/smiley10.gif

[ragmop]

I have been watching a bit of soccer when I get a chance, and have to say I too am rooting forthe homeland as well. Rock on Italy!!!! The US team has been rather dissapointing to me. WTF?


the boys brought nothing.


and they bitched about the PK call in the first half like it was the reason they lost. stop bitching boys. a call is a call. my 9 year old mid-fielder son knows and and better live that rule or he doesn't play.


the boysconvenientlyglossed overand ignoredthe blatant non-call foul we committedin the 75th minute, that resulted in ghana's forward being carried off the field on a stretcher. yeah, boys, you beat yourselves. next time bring some game.

[kaupuole]

a call is a call. my 9 year old mid-fielder son knows and and better live that rule or he doesn't play.





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Glad to hear that, ragmop... as a middles school teacher, I can't tell how many times i've heard kids complain how a ref made a bad call during their game... too many times.

[kaupuole]

ok, so i tried... how do you get the box around a quote? lol

[the duke]

Mr C, I'm going to be watching the Australia v Italy game...it's at probably 1 or 2 am Tuesday morning...BUT it'll be worth it. We'll be going to a big screen in either the 'italian' part of melbourne, or the city centre, not sure yet....Go Socceroos!! smileys/smiley2.gif


Yes, Rag, i believe a call is a call...though that said, it doesn't stop me from getting pissed off on the basketball court when we get a bad call...but you gotta get on with the game

[Mr. Cleanface]

Click on this link and then 'launch bracket and map' for the complete Field of 16 Final Bracket to see upcoming matches and schedules.


http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5505446


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[the duke]

thanx Mr C....it's been hard for me to keep up with exactly who's winning everything etc etc...


I'm reckon either England or Brazil will get through on 'the other side' of the brackets...Germany looks to be going well too on 'our side' of the brackets...


I'm not sure how much faith I have in the Australians...we're not bad, but yeah..we'll see what happens on Tuesday morning!!!smileys/smiley2.gif

[ramble on rose]

very cool mr. c, thanks for the quick link.

[kaupuole]

Rock on, Beckham! smileys/smiley20.gif

[the duke]

in what I believe is a VERY VERY VERY dubious free kick...Australia went down 1-0 to Italy....NOT HAPPY AT ALL!!!!


Yes, Guus should have put John Aloisi in earlier, but really...when someone is already down and you trip over them...that's NOT a penalty!!!


hmmm....smileys/smiley7.gif

[ragmop]

...when someone is already down and you trip over them...that's NOT a penalty!!!





i didn't see it, so i will defer. and generally, absent some shenanigans by the player on the ground, i would agree.


but it definitely can be and i havecalled several times (i.e., determined to be playingin dangerous manner, impedingprogress of opponent). can't make the call in a vacuum though--depends on player's conduct throughout game, how long he was on the ground before trip occurred, whether player on ground in was in position to avoid contact, etc.

[john]

I think the Aussies got screwed..The play looked clean the guy that fell just sold it well tough call..Go Portugal smileys/smiley17.gif

[ramble on rose]

And then there were 8....GO ITALY!!!!!!!!!

[Mr. Cleanface]

Didn't see the Italy v. Aussie game, sorry Duke.


I am glad they won though! smileys/smiley4.gif

[Jaykob]

Germany vs. Argentina, woah! Talk about an effin game. Double OT shoot-out victory for Germany. That's what I call a futbol match!

[ramble on rose]

it's on July 4th!!! Germany vs. Italy!!! Italy all the way!!!!!

[the duke]

yeah that's it....all the italians need to do now is fall over at any chance they get and pretend they're dying...and they've won the world cup.....


(says the angry little aussie who's team got ROBBED by the italians...)

[Mr. Cleanface]

Just started...Go Italia!


A little banana dance for good luck...http://www.panicfreaks.org/images/emoticons/disco.gif


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[Mr. Cleanface]

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What a game!!! 2 goals in the final 2 minutes of Overtime! Badass!

[kaupuole]

What an ending to the game... bravo, Italy!! http://www.philadelphonic.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif


Actually, i think it was Mr. C.'s banana dance that sealed in their fate...

[ragmop]

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What a game!!! 2 goals in the final 2 minutes of Overtime! Badass!





germany out-coached. italy wanted it more. congratulations italy.


c'mon portugal!

[ben04]

hoping for a italy vs france final... my friend was in paris during the match against france and brazil, she participated in some of the post game riots!!!

[ramble on rose]

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What a game!!! 2 goals in the final 2 minutes of Overtime! Badass!





Badass is right!!!! Yeah Italy! One more game and it's ours.

[ramble on rose]

Rockon!!! Italy won the world cup! that's right. After 110 minutes of field time they still had to go to a shootout. It was great. Italians kick ass dude.


http://msn.foxsports.com/soccer/story/5769398

[Mr. Cleanface]

Italians kick ass dude.





Yes, they do...


WTF was Zidane thinking when he headed butted that Italy player??? Apparently, the Italian called him a terrorist! LOL!!! And he lost his mind! I love it!Talking shit is part of playing soccer, I used to do it all game, and got it many fights too. Zidane lost his head, and will remembered forever for that stupid head-butt. Idiot.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEqF9jovlGI&search=zidane (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEqF9jovlGI&search=zidane%20headbutt) %20headbutt


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[ragmop]

who's at least a little bit psyched? sauce? mr. c? anybody?

LOL

i know, i know. the MLS is where world class players go to die, but still, it is the only game the states got right now. columbus right now is the most athletic. pullin' for chi-town, myself. we'll see. . . .

[sauce.baby]

I've only been following Man U online whenever there's a game I can catch on sopcast that isn't ridiculously early in the morning for me.. Other than that, not really following.. I need to get back into the footie, though, I miss it something fierce

[ragmop]

well, the game here is so freakin' slow that i sometimes get aggravated watching it. for instance, chicago/new england 0-0 draw last night. honestly, there were prolly only 5-6 good attacks between BOTH teams for the entire game. c'mon! shots wide and high all night long.

thank goodness for fsc. my saturdays and sundays are THE shit fall to spring. and sauce, i love watching the precision of the devils, but i'm more of a liverpool fan myself (altho my AIG broker scored the red and white MU jerseys for me recently [and he's working on the black!]).

anyway, stace, thanks for the pulse. and btw, where's the back-in-the-day pix from the pitch? LOL

[velvet hustle]

some real football talk what what? That's sic about the jerseys. I have not gotten into MLS as much. We had FSC for a while and it got me hooked on the EPL. The only reason I've tried Carlsberg was because of Liverpool haha.
There is an Irish pub here in town that shows most of the championship games and other marquee matchups. All the expatriots come out so it's a fun scene. I have a couple of British friends that support Tottenham and Chelsea so we hook up for a match from time to time or play World Cup on the PS2.

[sauce.baby]

Oh! No fair Rags! If you ever get tired of looking at the MU jerseys.. Well.. ;)

Carlsberg is a tasty brew, isn't it? That and Stella was all I drank when I went to the UK back in March.. Everyone kept asking me of I was sure I didn't want a Bud or Coors.. I was like, 'Why travel over 3000 miles just to keep drinking pisswater you import from the US?' lol

And you know, these are on my myspace, Matt lol
http://a386.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/97/l_6d88dd17ba7f72a3f68dea3763e55db9.jpg

I can't believe this was 12 years ago!!!
http://a937.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/3/l_b078b6a56948ec43792cac3078db68c8.jpg

[ragmop]

yeah, i'm lovin' my MU jerseys. if he can score the black, i'll be in hog heaven. and i don't think i'll tire of them, so if you want the MU jerseys, you'll have to pry them off me. ;)

and thank you, stace, fo rth pix. yes i knew where they were, just wanted the phamily to enjoy. what position typically?

[sauce.baby]

Bench..? Haha :( It was my first [and only] year, my frosh year, and the rest of the team had been playing since they were kids. The coach never really seemed interested in teaching me how to actually play, and my team mates didn't like me, so they were no help either. So, when I actually got to play, I was usually defense/fullback whatever you want to call it.

But then, near the end of the season, I went to try and score one night, did the zigged-when-I-should-have-zagged thing, something happened to my hip and I ended up developing bursitis [though we didn't find out that's what it was until later. I thought maybe I pulled something, so I took it easy on it for a while, but nope, every time I started running, it started hurting.]
No more soccer :( [I had to quit dance, too, which pissed me off even more]

[ragmop]

awwww. sad story. sorry to hear. glad that you still have the interest tho.

if you and the fam ever make it this way, i'll offer up my 4 tix to a Fire game. it's alot of fun.

[sauce.baby]

Thanks, Rags :)
I wanted to take the boys to a Portland Timbers game before we moved, but ran out of time.. Lame that Phoenix doesn't have a team..