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Rob

06-09-2006, 10:23 AM

In todays newspapers they wrote that 1,5 billion people will watch the game tonight.

It's going to be difficult to avoid soccer in general and the world cup in special for the next few weeks if you do not like soccer (like me :rolleyes: ).

I've heard on Austrian television that they are giong to broadcast every single game of the world cup live :eek: :eek: :eek:

That means no useful TV schedule for ages :( I am just happy that we didn't qualify. That would make it even worse over here, as soccer seems to be our national sport (although we most likely never win). One of our biggest brewerys actually ran out of empty bottles because there were already 4,5 million bottles of beer sold and no empty ones brought back so all machines had to be stopped untill they have enough bottles to fill again. The spokesman of the company said that this only happened once to them and that was in 1837. :eek:

Everybody seems to act a little bit crazy when events like that take place :confused:

Cheers, Rob

spydutch

06-09-2006, 11:17 AM

I was wondering when WC threads would be popping up! I'm so excited!!! I'm pulling for the Netherlands to win the whole thing, with the USA as my #2 (not going to win it).

You're my man !!!!!!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :D :D

Civilian

06-09-2006, 03:45 PM

It's going to be difficult to avoid soccer in general and the world cup in special for the next few weeks if you do not like soccer (like me :rolleyes: ).

I won't have any trouble avoiding it here, heck football(American NFL) freeagent signing get more press at least on my TV. :p

I hope Germany stocked up on stretchers, seems like they need at least 1 per game. :eek:

Slvgx

06-09-2006, 05:16 PM

You're my man !!!!!!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :D :D

You guys deserve it. The Netherlands is the best footy nation to never win the cup.

deeker

06-09-2006, 07:17 PM

I will be one of the millions watching... unless the National Hockey League playoffs conflict with the schedule. :p Hockey first, then footy.

Ging

06-10-2006, 12:59 PM

Concrats to Germany and England (just :D ) for winning their opening game.

Good luck to the Netherlands who play tomorrow!!

Slvgx

06-14-2006, 07:59 PM

Bump. Where's all the WC fans at?!

peacefuljeffrey

06-14-2006, 11:13 PM

I wish good luck to any and all players on any and all losing teams, that their psychotic fans don't murder them.

I remember a Colombian goalie was killed because he let in the goal that caused his team to lose (this was a couple of years ago and I don't know if it was in a big tournament or not).

Why does violence and hooliganism follow soccer around so closely? Why do fans of the game so utterly and completely lose their minds over this?

-Jeffrey

Piet.S

06-15-2006, 01:39 AM

Why does violence and hooliganism follow soccer around so closely? Why do fans of the game so utterly and completely lose their minds over this?-Jeffrey

It's a substitute for tribal war. Must still be lurking in the genes.

Ging

06-15-2006, 01:16 PM

England have got into the knock out stages of the world cup :D

I think Germany have as well, well done :)

Slvgx

06-15-2006, 03:44 PM

England have got into the knock out stages of the world cup :D

I think Germany have as well, well done :)

Ecuador included.

England is mighty lucky to slip in there with their play as of late.

Piet.S

06-15-2006, 05:28 PM

I'm with you Rob. I'm imune to the madness either. It's just not my game and it's pushed to much into your face these days.
A college of mine claims to be a fan of the German team, he's got a German family-name and he likes to stir up the orange clan. He does it with a lot of humor so thank God I'm not completely surrounded by fanatics.

Simon G

06-15-2006, 05:50 PM

England is mighty lucky to slip in there with their play as of late.

Lucky......... is not the word!!! :eek: :o If this is the standard, God help us when we play "big boys"!!! :rolleyes:

Slvgx

06-16-2006, 01:02 PM

Congrats to Netherlands and Argentina, both made it, now they need to play to see who gets the top slot.

minnshooter

06-16-2006, 04:25 PM

I too am rooting for Holland, but I really thought Argentina looked good.

Senate

06-17-2006, 11:38 AM

ok i've never been a huge soccer fan but when it's the world cup I tend to follow a little because it's everywhere here... :)

I don't think France will pass the first tour, on paper they have the best players but it's not working... I'm betting on Switzerland and Korea for this group.

Slvgx

06-17-2006, 03:33 PM

3 red cards in the Italy v USA match. WORST REF EVER!

Gerard Breuker

06-17-2006, 03:54 PM

3 red cards in the Italy v USA match. WORST REF EVER!

Best referee I have seen so far. I can't remember the first yellow card for Pope but both the direct reds and the other yellow were completely justified. Still a shame the US didn't beat Italy though.

*Cho*

06-17-2006, 07:48 PM

I'm not a huge soccer fan just because I find a lot of soccer players dive and over react to their injuries, but it was nice to see someone get injuried (not the nice part) busted open and all and actually walk off the field on his own. I wonder if the fact he was from the US had anything to do with it though...

I'm not knocking Europeans or anyone else.

Oh and the red card was totally the right call. That Italian player elbowed the American in the face.

oh WTF I am doing there is a hockey game on! lol

Senate

06-18-2006, 04:15 PM

3 red cards in the Italy v USA match. WORST REF EVER!

Justin my friend, I do have to agree with Gerard on this one, the 2 direct reds were totally justified and the referee has saved the match from being a total mess.

zenheretic

06-18-2006, 05:20 PM

Slvgx

06-18-2006, 07:40 PM

Justin my friend, I do have to agree with Gerard on this one, the 2 direct reds were totally justified and the referee has saved the match from being a total mess.

I don't trust a ref that has been found guilty of match corruption before. He was banned from the 2002 World Cup for a reason, I don't know why he was allowed back in 2006.

I am a bit cooled off now. I was frustrated with how the USA was ranked #5 by FIFA and we didn't play that well in our first match. Our second we played better, but didn't get the result. We're still in it, but we don't control out destiny.

I've got a very mixed bloodline, so I have a few other countries in my blood that I can root for :)

Slvgx

06-18-2006, 07:46 PM

So I take it a red card means some sort of personal foul was committed? :o

Sorry, football/soccer was just starting to take root in the US as I was growing out of my teen years, so I don't know any of the rules. :rolleyes:

Red cards are very bad. In terms of hockey it is like a powerplay, but not for 2 min. it's a power play for the rest of the game. Your team has to play a man down, in addition the player is not allowed to play the next match, but the team gets a full strength side the next match.

zenheretic

06-18-2006, 08:08 PM

Red cards are very bad. In terms of hockey it is like a powerplay, but not for 2 min. it's a power play for the rest of the game. Your team has to play a man down, in addition the player is not allowed to play the next match, but the team gets a full strength side the next match.
So the US got two red cards? Or the opponent? :confused:

*Cho*

06-18-2006, 09:59 PM

So the US got two red cards? Or the opponent? :confused:

Italy got 1 and the US got 1 I think.

But the US red card was actually 2 yellow cards I think...cause 2 yellow cards equal 1 red card.

Soccer and its crazy colours...

UNO!

Slvgx

06-18-2006, 10:05 PM

Italy got 1 and the US got 1 I think.

But the US red card was actually 2 yellow cards I think...cause 2 yellow cards equal 1 red card.

Soccer and its crazy colours...

UNO!

*Cho* is correct. There are two types of cards, a yellow and a red. A yellow is a caution card, warning you that if you mess up again then you are ejected. Two yellows = red. A red card is given for a very dangerous play, or for stopping an imminent goal with your hands (if you're anyone but the goalie).

The picture is why Italy got their red card, busted open McBride pretty good.

zenheretic

06-18-2006, 11:29 PM

Thanks for the info...is it possible to finish a game with a 0 to 0 score? If so, who won?

Gerard Breuker

06-19-2006, 01:18 AM

is it possible to finish a game with a 0 to 0 score? If so, who won

Soccer allows the game to end in a draw. Both teams get 1 point in stead of 3 points for a win. If a decision has to be reached the game is extended for an additional 30 minutes overtime ( 2 x 15 minutes) and finally a penalty shoot out.

zenheretic

06-19-2006, 02:28 AM

Soccer allows the game to end in a draw. Both teams get 1 point in stead of 3 points for a win. If a decision has to be reached the game is extended for an additional 30 minutes overtime ( 2 x 15 minutes) and finally a penalty shoot out.
I take it that the two teams with the most points play for the championship?

I guess I could dig up some world cup rules or something, but it is much more enjoyable to discuss such things with folks from other lands...although a bit clumsy over the internet. :)

Gerard Breuker

06-19-2006, 05:02 AM

Out of every group of 4 teams the best 2 go on, the other 2 go home.
The next rounds are knockout up to the final. Only the losers of the semifinal get to play for third place.

silverback

06-19-2006, 05:24 AM

I take it that the two teams with the most points play for the championship?

I guess I could dig up some world cup rules or something, but it is much more enjoyable to discuss such things with folks from other lands...although a bit clumsy over the internet. :)

We're currently in the preliminaries. The tournament is divided into groups of four who play round robin. The two best teams of each group (best in terms of points: 3 for the winner of a game, 1 for a draw, zero to the loser - in case of a tie, the one with more goals advances) go on to the next stage, which is knockout all the way to the top.
Of course there are some fine points to all this, but that's the basic setup. :)

Regarding the much-discussed red cards: the sharper rules of this world cup state that attacks are to be immediately punished by red cards.

Personal note: I am not a soccer enthusiast, and I dislike the typical drunk, obnoxious fans. But as the event progresses I find myself drawn into the friendly party this is turning out to be. :)

zenheretic

06-19-2006, 05:33 AM

After several hours of play and a score zero to one, I would get drunk and mean too. :p

Thanks for the replies, answers, and patience.

Effigy

06-19-2006, 07:25 AM

All credit to the Germans. So far they have staged a near perfect global sporting event.

Like it or loathe, football is the one truly worldwide sporting activity.

Slvgx

06-19-2006, 04:31 PM

All credit to the Germans. So far they have staged a near perfect global sporting event.

Like it or loathe, football is the one truly worldwide sporting activity.

Yeah, I've been pretty impressed with how smoothly things have gone. There have only been two problems so far that I've seen. The German and Polish fans has a bit of a tussle in the streets, but the police stopped that before it got too bad. Also some Nazis tried to stage a rally, little did they know that there were more counter protesters and that drove them off very quickly.

So far the cup has been very very entertaining and it should only get better once we hit the knock out rounds. :)

minnshooter

06-20-2006, 07:39 AM

Thank God for TIVO- I am recording every game!!!

Slvgx

06-22-2006, 09:07 PM

Amen! I haven't missed a minute of any game yet. Lots of cheering, lots of swearing, but it's fun either way.

Ging

06-25-2006, 11:06 AM

England have got to the quarter-finals along with Germany and Argentina. Now we have two wait to see if we are going to play the Netherland in the quarter's :p

Ging

06-25-2006, 03:02 PM

England will not be playing the Dutch in the next round of the world cup :( I am very sorry I was looking forward to playing you :(

Clay Kesting

06-25-2006, 08:55 PM

If Australia beats Italy tonight you'll here the cheering wherever you are :D.

clay

Slvgx

06-26-2006, 12:03 PM

Anyone see that Netherlands v Portugal game? What a MESS! I am very disappointed in both squads, neither played with any class or honor.

BTW, I was pulling for your countrymen Clay, hoping they'd be one of the Cinderella teams.

deeker

06-26-2006, 01:13 PM

I actually thought the Netherlands - Portugal game was entertaining. It had many great scoring chances, with balls going wide or high (or off the bar! :( ). There were great passes and saves, as well as some rough play and some very silly pushing matches. (As an ice-hockey player and fan, it wasn't that bad really. I've done worse... I mean, I've seen worse! :o ). Sixteen yellow cards and four red cards - all in a 90 minute match!

Too bad the Netherlands lost, I like the Oranje. Portugal will be in tough with a couple of players not available because of the red cards. Will make for an interesting match vs. England.

JaM

06-26-2006, 01:19 PM

And too bad that Autralia didnt get the overtime they deserved. Sorry to see them go.
I would have liked to see a Holland-England match. Oh well. GL to England, hope the ref is not as fast with the cards then.

Clay Kesting

06-26-2006, 02:52 PM

Slvgx

06-26-2006, 04:01 PM

And Lucas Neill had such a great series up till then. I really feel for him and the rest of the lads. At least we stuck it to the Italians. I wonder if the US coach still thinks we didn't deserve to be there :p .

clay

The USA coach is as good as gone. He blew it when it mattered. He hasn't resigned, but hinted at it. Even if he doesn't step down, I'll bet he gets booted.

zenheretic

06-26-2006, 05:09 PM

So why do Italians suck their thumbs, when they score?

Senate

06-27-2006, 05:39 PM

Slvgx

06-27-2006, 05:54 PM

France 3-1 Spain

what a game! compared to the level the french team produced in the first games I thought we would not pass this tour but tonight they were awesome!
can t wait for saturday, against Brazil it s gonna be something to watch!

Justin, cool avatar my friend! :)

My thoughts exactly Alex! I like France, and especially Henry, but they've been playing poorly. They really showed up against Spain. Very awesome! Congrats to France, I hope you and your countrymen are enjoying the victory! I'm hoping they take it all the way, it will be tough, but they are my adopted #1 team.

spydermdz

06-27-2006, 09:08 PM

Ging,
Although not a Soccer fan myself I know that the World cup is a huge event.Have fun and enjoy the competition. :)

+1 :spyder:

Slvgx

06-28-2006, 12:37 AM

So why do Italians suck their thumbs, when they score?

I wondered that too when I saw it. I heard that Totti and his wife recently had a baby and the thumb sucking gesture was for his infant son, but who really knows.

zenheretic

06-28-2006, 03:37 AM

I wondered that too when I saw it. I heard that Totti and his wife recently had a baby and the thumb sucking gesture was for his infant son, but who really knows.
Ahhhh...that makes sense...

Clay Kesting

06-28-2006, 02:45 PM

I'm also getting behind France now that I've overcome my disappointment. Zidane has to be one of the greatest players of the modern era. Wonderful to see him score against Spain.

clay

deeker

06-28-2006, 10:23 PM

Zidane is amazing, he's solid for France.

I'm leaning towards England now that the next round is set. We'll see who I pick next! :o :confused:

Clay Kesting

07-01-2006, 04:31 PM

Au revoir Bazil. How good is Zidane, he made the Brazilians look very ordinary.

clay

Gerard Breuker

07-01-2006, 04:40 PM

France did well. Otherwise it was a disappointing day unless you live in Portugal.

Senate

07-01-2006, 05:40 PM

I can tell you that there are lots of people in the streets right now celebrating... almost like we already won the cup!

arzh

07-02-2006, 12:49 AM

yes france win but i can't sleep until 3:00 Am
hope they will win the next one :rolleyes:
cheers jerome http://www.photomaniak.com/upload/out.php/i257_barry.gif

Slvgx

07-02-2006, 03:11 AM

I can tell you that there are lots of people in the streets right now celebrating... almost like we already won the cup!

Beating Brazil is good enough, everything else is gravy :p

Great game to watch, I enjoyed every bit of it. Just a little left to go and they'll have their second gold star!

Ging

07-02-2006, 08:23 AM

I'm leaning towards England now that the next round is set. We'll see who I pick next! :o :confused:
Deeker, I think you need to pick a new team as we are out :mad:
I have no idea who I want to win now, I am thinking about Germany :confused:

Slvgx

07-02-2006, 01:34 PM

Germany, France, Italy, and Portugal are all that's left to choose from! Choose wisely!

Gerard Breuker

07-02-2006, 01:48 PM

Being Dutch and still having vivid memories of the 1974 final it doesn't matter which team wins as long as it isn't Germany. I am probably in for a rough week with a disappointing ending though as they have been playing well.

Piet.S

07-02-2006, 02:33 PM

74, did you have to mention 74???
AAARGHHH

Senate

07-02-2006, 03:01 PM

I have the feeling it's gonna be Germany-France for the final.

Slvgx

07-02-2006, 03:44 PM

ohhh boy! just let '74 be! one day oranje will get their gold.

Alex, I'm with you, Germany-France final, I'm going to say that Henry gets another game winner :)

Clay Kesting

07-02-2006, 03:55 PM

Please don't mention '74 again. We also have bad memories of that year. It was the last time Australia made the final and we didn't score a goal. At least we did better this time :).

I agree. France-Germany for the final and, despite my German heritage, I'm going for France. It would be a wonderful finale for Zidane.

clay

Slvgx

07-05-2006, 04:48 AM

Wowza! Italy took Germany! I didn't see that coming. I think France can take both Portugal and take Italy for the Cup. We'll see soon enough.

Senate

07-05-2006, 12:46 PM

it starts in 10 minutes!!!!

Gerard Breuker

07-05-2006, 12:57 PM

Good luck!

squad314

07-05-2006, 01:53 PM

Its halftime Senate...so far,so good. :)

Gerard Breuker

07-05-2006, 03:13 PM

Congratulations to France. I am looking forward to the final.

Senate

07-05-2006, 03:17 PM

wow it's been tough! I hope the french team will find some extra strength for the finale, they looked tired and unsecure.
anyway we did it! :)

Slvgx

07-05-2006, 03:20 PM

They did look a bit off their game today, but they were still the better team I think. Portugal went on a diving frenzy once they were losing and the game became a lot less enjoyable.

squad314

07-05-2006, 03:54 PM

They did look a bit off their game today, but they were still the better team I think. Portugal went on a diving frenzy once they were losing and the game became a lot less enjoyable.

Slvgx,

The diving is one of the things that I dont enjoy.I know it happens in every sport,but it seems more part of the game in soccer.It was interesting to hear the announcers commenting about the abundance of cameras now making it "tough to get away with anything anymore(diving)".That said,I am a fan of sports in general and am awaiting Saturdays final.Have fun watching gang.

HoB

07-05-2006, 04:02 PM

silverback

07-05-2006, 05:54 PM

They did look a bit off their game today, but they were still the better team I think. Portugal went on a diving frenzy once they were losing and the game became a lot less enjoyable.
That's because of the special trainig.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGPupYrGgo0&search=schwalbentraining
:D

Slvgx

07-05-2006, 08:31 PM

Sorry, Senate, but after Italy took out Brasil, I kind of put my money on Italy. I think it is probably good that the host country does not win it. They made it far enough to keep the excitement going but it is probably good that they didn't get to the final. Not to mention the calls that they had an unfair advantage because they hosted the games what would be sure to follow. I'd rather see them do honor to their country as a good host than as world champions.

I dunno if it was a typo or not, but France was the one to knock out Brazil, while Italy was the one to knock out Germany :)

That's because of the special trainig.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGPu...hwalbentraining

haha! I've seen that before, I love it. I hate diving, but you can't get rid of it entirely, so sometimes you just have to laugh about it :D

HoB

07-06-2006, 01:18 PM

Dayyum!!! No misprint, I could have sworn....oh well, that tells you how much attention I have been paying.... :rolleyes: Guess I have to root for France now :D. Yes, I WAS aware, though, that Italy beat Germany :).

Ging

07-06-2006, 01:29 PM

Guess I have to root for France now :D
Same here :)

Nemo3000

07-06-2006, 04:57 PM

Ok,

yesterday night was a very noisy night in paris, honking, barking and even 5 people were able to get unlist in the infamous Darwin Awards, showing how drunk and silly they can get... :confused:

I was in the parisian street back in 1998. We were 5 millions on the Champs Elysées ! :eek: It was spontanuous and happy feeling.
Great time beyond football. Just the pleasure to run in the street screaming like kids with 5 millions other screamers !

cheers

JM