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This is the most important match of the tournament so far - a draw will see Germany qualify top of group A, a win for Ecuador will see both them and Germany qualify, while a win for Costa Rica all but eliminates Poland from the competition.

So. Predictions? I'm going for a narrow Ecuador victory - either 2-1 or 3-1.

Hey, I V, I've not seen you about for a while.

Who will Germany meet in the next round if they qualify top?

Ecuador wins for 1 or two goals...

2-0 or 3-1 being the score...

But then, it is a close call, Ecuador has a pretty good assembled team, but Costa Rica has Wamchope

Costa Rica 2 x 1.

Hey, I V, I've not seen you about for a while.

Who will Germany meet in the next round if they qualify top?
:) Nice to know people miss me. I was away for the weekend and I always find it a bit difficult to get back into the swing of things when I've been away for a few days.

If they finish top, they meet the team that finishes second in group B (England's group). The next two group B matches are at 5 and 8 pm today, England v. Trinidad and Tobago, and Sweden v Paraguay. Assuming England win, they'll qualify, and the other team to qualify will most likely be the winner of Sweden v. Paraguay. If that ends as a draw, the group B table will look like this:
England, played 2, won 2, 6 points
Sweden, played 2, drawn 2, 2 points
Paraguay, played 2, drawn 1, lost 1, 1 point
T&T, played 2, drawn 1, lost 1, 1 point

I'm assuming England beat T&T by more than 1 goal there. Sweden play England in their last game, and would have to win or hope for a draw in the other match for them to qualify.

Ecuador is probably the better team, so I think it will be 2:0 for them.

Costa Rica, because Ecuador had the nerve to beat my team 2-0.

I'm assuming England beat T&T by more than 1 goal there. Sweden play England in their last game, and would have to win or hope for a draw in the other match for them to qualify.
I've got a bad feeling about the England game. I think they'll win, but now that Rooney has been declared 'match fit' I hope they don't chuck him in too early and have him do even more serious damage.

As for the game today, I'd go with Ecuador 2-0.

Lets go Ecuador

Game has started!

I'm gonna say 2-1, Ecuador.

Goal for Ecuador! Poor marking by CRC.

I'm gonna say 2-1, Ecuador.

Equador 1-0 ALREADY ...

GGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ECUADOR SCORES in the 8th minute.

We have our first yellow of the match. It goes to Luis Marin of Costa Rica.

I missed Ecuador's first match of this World Cup, but from the first 10 minutes of this one I can tell they are a hell of a lot more organised as a team than they were at the last World Cup. It's hardly surprising they're doing so much better than they did last time.

Equador 1-0 ALREADY ...

Yeah, but we've seen quite a few early goals in these matches, but they have tended to settle down.

Goal for Ecuador! Poor marking by CRC.

Same defensive problems with allowed Germany to score 4 goals :p

Same defensive problems with allowed Germany to score 4 goals :p
Didn't see that game either. I missed the first 4 days of the WC. And my fantasy team suffered as a result. :(

Mauricio Solis picks up a yellow card for his tackle.

Half an hour into the game, and Costa Rica look as if they're going to make a fight of this. In the last 10 minutes they've shown more attacking promise, but are finding it hard to break down a stubborn Ecuador defence. Ecuador's attack is playing well - they've had several good chances. They seem happy to let Costa Rica attack then hit them on the break. While this tactic works in principle, I think they should be going for a second before sitting back. We know Costa Rica can score as they put two past Germany.

Mauricio Solis picks up a yellow card for his tackle.

A bit rough on Solis, I'd call it a foul only.

A bit rough on Solis, I'd call it a foul only.

I also think he won't be playing next game against Paraguay. I think that was his 2nd Yellow card of this phase.

Statistic just came up on the tv - Ecuador have had seven shots to CRC's one. I think that tells you all you need to know about the game so far.

I also think he won't be playing next game against Paraguay. I think that was his 2nd Yellow card of this phase.
Paraguay? Poland, surely?

Paraguay? Poland, surely?

Yea Poland! *kicks self*

Sorry!

Yea Poland! *kicks self*

Sorry!
The suspension doesn't make much difference. It looks like Ecuador will win this, so the Costa Rica - Poland match will be meaningless. I guess neither team will want to finish bottom, though...

We all know the US:ians will invade. That's just what they do. But they do it to save the world you know, both ECU and COS are full with weapons of mass destruction after all.

But I'm fairly sure Ecuador will win...with two goals.

The suspension doesn't make much difference. It looks like Ecuador will win this, so the Costa Rica - Poland match will be meaningless. I guess neither team will want to finish bottom, though...

That is true. So very true. Unless we have great finish like we had yesterday in the last 2 games, Ecuador should win this game.

We all know the US:ians will invade. That's just what they do. But they do it to save the world you know, both ECU and COS are full with weapons of mass destruction after all.

Take your whiny political shite elsewhere. :rolleyes:

WOW! A mental breakdown by Ecuador nearly cost them a goal. Thank God for the Goalie.

Wasted chance by Costa Rica - three men in the box, one unmarked at the back post when the cross came in, but his header was into the ground and wide. He should have at least got it on target.

Take your whiny political shite elsewhere. :rolleyes:

Sorry if you don't like what the US is doing mate...neither do I.
Good game though. And I like that Arena guy who's in charge of the US football team, he's got some good jokes.

Segundo Castillo of Ecuador gets a yellow card.

Sorry if you don't like what the US is doing mate...neither do I.

This is a soccer thread and not a political thread. Look for a political thread to say this please.

Sorry if you don't like what the US is doing mate...neither do I.

Yeah, I don't like that we're stinking up the World Cup. That is what we're talking about here -- the World Cup. We're not talking about your political agenda. Take it elsewhere.

Delgado nearly punches in a goal. Oh so close.

Ecuador should have had another. Delgado unmarked in the centre, puts it wide from six yards out.

Ecuador should have had another. Delgado unmarked in the centre, puts it wide from six yards out.

Yeah, Ecuador's really not making much of their chances.

And that's the half ladies and gentlemen. The score is Ecuador 1 and Costa Rica 0.

Good game, but both team wasting chances.

Yeah, I don't like that we're stinking up the World Cup. That is what we're talking about here -- the World Cup. We're not talking about your political agenda. Take it elsewhere.

One of the choices in the poll was about US invading so if you don't like what you read ask the poll maker to change the alternatives.

And on a related note, somewhat, how can the US be ranked 5:th in the world? Everyone knows they're not that good. What mechanisms decide the ranking anyway?

One of the choices in the poll was about US invading so if you don't like what you read ask the poll maker to change the alternatives.

What option is that? There isn't any option about a US invasion. I see a PITCH (meaning FIELD) invasion so what the heck are you smoking?

And on a related note, somewhat, how can the US be ranked 5:th in the world? Everyone knows they're not that good. What mechanisms decide the ranking anyway?

Ask FIFA. Everyone who watches soccer knows that their rankings are meaningless.

What option is that? There isn't any option about a US invasion. I see a PITCH (meaning FIELD) invasion so what the heck are you smoking?

Read it again. It actually says:
"Pitch invasion leads to America declaring war on both countries"
So I replaced "declares war on" with "invade" but that's not too big a stretch of imagination.

Ask FIFA. Everyone who watches soccer knows that their rankings are meaningless.

That figures...I'd like to get well payed for making crap rankings as well. Now I just have to become Fifa president ;)

A surprisingly even game - so far. The score doesn't really reflect the game... both teams have been playing agressively... Ecuador has just managed to capitalise on it a little better.

Just a minor correction to the OP. He states that if Costa Rica win, poland are eliminated whereas the only chance Pland have to continue is if Costa Rica win, and then Poland and Germany bothwin by a lot on the 20th.

I predict 2 - 0 to Ecuador and then an interesting match to determine the first and second place on the 20th.

Read it again. It actually says:
"Pitch invasion leads to America declaring war on both countries"
So I replaced "declares war on" with "invade" but that's not too big a stretch of imagination.



That figures...I'd like to get well payed for making crap rankings as well. Now I just have to become Fifa president ;)

That's still is no reason to go on an anti-american kick in a world cup thread with a poll option that is ment as a joke.

while a win for Costa Rica all but eliminates Poland from the competition.Poland is already gone.

Poland was eliminated by a red card.. yesterday.

That's still is no reason to go on an anti-american kick in a world cup thread with a poll option that is ment as a joke.

Let's stop feeding the troll, mate. ;)

Let's stop feeding the troll, mate. ;)

lol. Well the option was ment as a joke.

Just a minor correction to the OP. He states that if Costa Rica win, poland are eliminated whereas the only chance Pland have to continue is if Costa Rica win, and then Poland and Germany bothwin by a lot on the 20th.
FORGET POLAND ;)
Also Costa Rica is gone..

Ecuador will bring team B for the last game..
and both Germany and Ecuador will advance..

BTW Germany will have trouble defeating Ecuador team B :D

Just a minor correction to the OP. He states that if Costa Rica win, poland are eliminated whereas the only chance Pland have to continue is if Costa Rica win, and then Poland and Germany bothwin by a lot on the 20th.

I predict 2 - 0 to Ecuador and then an interesting match to determine the first and second place on the 20th.
I said 'all but eliminate Poland'. I know it's the only chance they have, but it's still very unlikely.

NewsFlash:

Poland is Gone, POLAND IS HISTORY.

FORGET POLAND ;)

Yea Poland was taken over by Germany again :D

lol. Well the option was ment as a joke.
...or was it...?;) :p

...or was it...?;) :p

*invades I V Stalin*

:p

...or was it...?;) :p

LOL

Come on! We all know it was a joke. I nearly selected it myself because it was a joke :D

Let's stop feeding the troll, mate. ;)

Impossible! My skin isn't green (it's red like in...ghostwhite-swede-four-hours-under-the-sun red) and I've already fed. Not much beats take away food with beer during a good football game!

NewsFlash:

Poland is Gone, POLAND IS HISTORY.

FORGET POLAND ;)

Technically not. If Costa rica win this then the table is:

Germany 6 points
Ecuador 3 points
Costa Rica 3 points
Poland 0 points

Then if Germany beat Ecuador and Poland destroy Costa Rica by 5 goals or so then the final table would be

Germany 9 points
Poland 3 points
Ecuador 3 points
Costa Rica 3 points

with Poland getting through on goal difference.

It is a long shot, but still mathematically possible.

LOL

Come on! We all know it was a joke. I nearly selected it myself because it was a joke :D

Ofcourse it was a joke. It wasn't pure random chance that the attacker in poll alternative was USA however. It would be much better if we could decide all major international arguments via football games. No wars...no deaths...except english footy supporters who die from severe overcomsumption of beer :p

*invades I V Stalin*

:p
N00ks Cluich!1!!!!!!111!!one! LOL!!!!!!!!:p

The 2nd half is under way and a good start for Costa Rica.

N00ks Cluich!1!!!!!!111!!one! LOL!!!!!!!!:p

Oh noes!!!1eleven Not teh n00ks!!!11!!1 :eek:

Ofcourse it was a joke. It wasn't pure random chance that the attacker in poll alternative was USA however. It would be much better if we could decide all major international arguments via football games. No wars...no deaths...except english footy supporters who die from severe overcomsumption of beer :p

For once, I agree with you :D

Technically not. If Costa rica win this then the table is:

Germany 6 points
Ecuador 3 points
Costa Rica 3 points
Poland 0 points

Then if Germany beat Ecuador and Poland destroy Costa Rica by 5 goals or so then the final table would be

Germany 9 points
Poland 3 points
Ecuador 3 points
Costa Rica 3 points

with Poland getting through on goal difference.

It is a long shot, but still mathematically possible.Lets say that by miracle Costarica manages to score 3 or more goals in 30 min against Ecuador.. (It would be a long shot even for Brazil)..

Then.. Ecuador woul come play like Lions on the last game.. and Germany would have to send team B (to avoid injuries)

And that is why All of Germany is praying.. for an Ecuador Win.

Almost a goal for Ecuador. Both sides are on the attack.

De La Cruz gets a yellow card.

*SNIP*

Then if Germany beat Ecuador and Poland destroy Costa Rica by 5 goals or so then the final table would be

*SNIP*

It is a long shot, but still mathematically possible.

That really IS a long shot. I wonder what odds the betting companys put on that ;)
When the Americans were 3 goals under the other day I noticed that people who bet on the americans winning would have won back 999 times their bet! =)

2-0!

GGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2-0 Ecuador.

2-0 Ecuador. Agustin Delgado doing what he never did for Southampton! :p Bloody good goal, but the defence was again poor. Looks like Ecuador are through to the second round.

Who's the man?

DELGADO

GGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2-0 Ecuador.

Didn't expect that one THAT quickly. Thy've really stepped up the aggression...

Lets say that by miracle Costarica manages to score 3 or more goals in 30 min against Ecuador.. (It would be a long shot even for Brazil)..

Then.. Ecuador woul come play like Lions on the last game.. and Germany would have to send team B (to avoid injuries)

And that is why All of Germany is praying.. for an Ecuador Win.Germany should be breathing easier now.

Looks like Ecuador are through to the second round.on my book they were through when the groups were formed.

As it is, the Germany vs Equador game will be good!

Delgado for Golden Boot?

Costa Rica nearly got a goal back.

Well, Costa Rica is out. Now I´m thinking that Ecuador must win Germany. It will be good.:p :p

Christian Mora the Ecuadorian Goalie gets a yellow card. Unusual.

Solis almost scores!

Yellow card to Equador keeper (for time wasting)

on my book they were through when the groups were formed.
I was expecting them to suffer as they usually do when not playing at high altitude, especially against supposedly stronger teams like Poland. I did expect them to beat Costa Rica though.

Delgado for Golden Boot?

Ecuador will have to advance pretty deep into the tournament for that to happen.

Delgado for Golden Boot?
Probably not. I mean, he's tied on two with 7(?) other players and I don't think Ecuador will get past the second round. At most he'll score 5 (one more in this match, one against Germany, one in the second round), and I think someone will easily score more than that. I think David Villa is a better bet for Golden Boot.

Solis almost scores!

Yellow card to Equador keeper (for time wasting)

Deserved it to. I hate it when they do that. The polish keeper yesterday did a really good job with wasting time...earned him a yellow card as well. It would be much smarter to just throw the ball to a defender who can roll it some to "save" time.

Equador scores ... err no - offside.

Yea clock the goalie. :rolleyes:

Equador seem to busy subbing players off.

Equador seem to busy subbing players off.

Fresh meat... they're going to try for 3-0.

Fresh meat... they're going to try for 3-0.

LOL!

I'm just surprised at how Ecuador's completely shut Wanchope down.

Fresh meat... they're going to try for 3-0.
They're not pressing too hard. I guess they realise that if they do commit too much to attack they'll be weak at the back. If Costa Rica get one goal back, the last 5 minutes will be very interesting. Bit of a pity really, as the game's now just fizzling out and waiting for the final whistle.

Fresh meat... they're going to try for 3-0.

I think it's more to protect some players for the big game against the hosts!

I think it's more to protect some players for the big game against the hosts!

That too... but we've had two decent pushes in the last 5 minutes.

Saborio kicks it off the cross bar.

Saboria (CRC) shoots .. off the crossbar.

Saborio kicks it off the cross bar.

So...close...

GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3-0 Ecuador.

CONGRATS to ECUADOR for moving on to the sweet 16.

Shut the gates, 3-0.

3-0. Kaviedes. Good cross, good finish. I think 3-0 is an accurate representation of the match. Puts them above Germany now. A draw in the Ecuador vs. Germany match would mean Ecuador win the group - so England would face Germany if they win their group.

Game over. Congratulations to Ecuador. Poland and Costa Rica are the first teams to be eliminated from the World Cup.

GGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3-0 Ecuador.

CONGRATS to ECUADOR for moving on to the sweet 16.

3-0.

Told ya so. :)

3-0 Ecuador victory.

All Ecuador needs to do is tie Germany and they will win the group.

I hafta say, I kinda wrote Ecuador off as a second-tier South American team (behind Brazil and Argentina, of course), but they might be able to give anyone a run for their money. They've looked damn good.

3-0.

Told ya so. :)

I didn't say it wasn't going to happen :D

I hafta say, I kinda wrote Ecuador off as a second-tier South American team (behind Brazil and Argentina, of course), but they might be able to give anyone a run for their money. They've looked damn good.

Being 'second-teir' in comparison to Brazil and Argentina, though... think about that.

Germany and Equator (Group A) sealed - they play Group B in the 2nd round.

So England vs Germany is possible but then it could be Sweden or Paraguay vs Germany too.

Being 'second-teir' in comparison to Brazil and Argentina, though... think about that.

Ture, but traditionally, that second tier has been far behind those two.

I hafta say, I kinda wrote Ecuador off as a second-tier South American team (behind Brazil and Argentina, of course), but they might be able to give anyone a run for their money. They've looked damn good.

I too gave them no chance before the tournament, based on their qualifying campaign. However they have played much better than expected. Either that, or the opposition has been very weak. Group A is supposed to be the weakest group (though if Ukraine carry on like yesterday group H will compete for this epithet), so it is difficult to judge their real potential. Let us see how they do against Germany, but even that may not be really indicative as I am willing to bet that both teams will rest some players.

Ture, but traditionally, that second tier has been far behind those two.

Aye - but look at the other offerings this time round... I mean, USA being pushed as not-only first-tier, but actually 5th in the ranking?

Aye - but look at the other offerings this time round... I mean, USA being pushed as not-only first-tier, but actually 5th in the ranking?

I'm typing this right now from the US: No one who knows anything about football gives a rat's ass about those rankings.

I'm typing this right now from the US: No one who knows anything about football gives a rat's ass about those rankings.

That is a true statement.

I´m thinking that Ecuador must win Germany. It will be good.:p :pActually I am sure Ecuador will send team B.

and Germany is likely to follow suit.