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I know this is a little early, but I'm off out soon and I wanted to know people's opinions before I go. Mexico easily beat Iran 3-1, and now face the supposed 'whipping-boys' of Group D. However, Angola restricted Portugal to just a 1-0 win, even if they created few chances in the process. Seems like they may have a strong defence but a weak attack.

Predictions?

Mine is for another comfortable win for Mexico. They'll want to boost their goal difference so they can play for a draw against Portugal to top the group.

3-0 to Mexico.

Mexico 3-1, unless they have defensive lapses. If they repeat the Iran form, no problems.

3-1 to Pepe!
Medxico have been one of the teams that i'd cheer for at World Cups for like 8 years!!!
Can't remember much about America in '94.

I don't think they'll try and draw with Portugal, it would be dangerous unless it was late in the game
Sure they could play a draw but not play for one.
We shall see...

Angola 2x0

Pepe!

Go Angola - one has to support other lusitanian nations you know. (And I have three angolan players in my outsiders team.)

I hope for Angola 3 - 1 Mexico, but I expect it to be the other way round.

Viva Mexico!

I predict a 3:1 win for http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/GermanNightmare/Gol.jpg

lusitanian?

I'm gonna say 3-0, Mexico, but then I haven't picked a single one correctly yet. :(

lusitanian?

Of Portuguese origin (http://www.webster.com/cgi-bin/dictionary?sourceid=Mozilla-search&va=lusitanian) - linguistically. (Angola was a Portuguese colony, like Brazil)

6 months aint no sentence yeah and 1 year aint no time, i was born in angola come on angola :D they'll win for sure no?

6 months aint no sentence yeah and 1 year aint no time, i was born in angola come on angola :D they'll win for sure no?


Yes, I sure they will.

Yes, I sure they will.

yes we are the winners

i believe our national anthem shows the rivals what we are about

Gooooooooo Angola ....... gooooooo.

Gooooooooo Angola ....... gooooooo.

you are from brazil and yet you show your support for the people of angola, it is good

yes we are the winners
Of course we all know Mexico will be the true winnners and Angola will go home wil it's tail between it's legs. Unless they get lucky.

Of course we all know Mexico will be the true winnners and Angola will go home wil it's tail between it's legs. Unless they get lucky.

we do not bear a tail i am offended that this is what you have been led to believe

you are from brazil and yet you show your support for the people of angola, it is good

Yes, clearly. Brazil was the first country to recognize the independence of Angola and ours countries has many things in common. Brazil has a significant parcel of descendants of Angolans in its population.

Yes, clearly. Brazil was the first the country to recognize the independence of Angola and ours countries has many things in common. Brazil has a significant parcel of descendants of Angolans in its population.

however, many people in the world do only show support for their native country, of course this is brazil for you. i do not like it when this occurs as it can lead to hatred and disrespect. though, brazil are a fine, fine team of course.

Of course we all know Mexico will be the true winnners and Angola will go home wil it's tail between it's legs. Unless they get lucky.

The problem is not the Mexico. I love Mexico too. But in the hour to choose I am Angola since that I was born.:D

we do not bear a tail i am offended that this is what you have been led to believe
He was speaking figuratively. He doesn't really think you have a tail.

EDIT: Then again, he might. This is NS after all.

Much better battle so far than I expected.

The game is quite even as of now. I only wish I could be watching it (the tellie is on but I'm doing the dishes, cleaning the room, shrubbing the bath etc. - my parents are gonna visit tomorrow :eek: )

Come on, somebody score a goal, please!
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/GermanNightmare/fussball.jpg

He was speaking figuratively. He doesn't really think you have a tail.

EDIT: Then again, he might. This is NS after all.
I'm pretty sure that he was being funny, which was pretty good. Hard to find funny people on the internet.

He was speaking figuratively. He doesn't really think you have a tail.

EDIT: Then again, he might. This is NS after all.

oh. well i have to admit i was feeling rather disturbed by the thought that there are people who were told we have tails. thank you for helping.

I'm pretty sure that he was being funny, which was pretty good. Hard to find funny people on the internet.

i do not mean to be rude but i did not find it funny

i do not mean to be rude but i did not find it funny
For United Marshlands "with their tails between their legs" is a very commonly used phrase, so he thinks you must know it and are only pretending not to.

Translator please!
Go MEXICO!

What A Save!!!

For United Marshlands "with their tails between their legs" is a very commonly used phrase, so he thinks you must know it and are only pretending not to.

well i do know now any way. it is a varied expression

Okay, so we're gonna see all 4 goals in the 2nd half now?

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y223/GermanNightmare/MEXICO.jpg
Go Mexico!

(And Angola, too, of course! I want to see a good game ;))

Wow! What a chance for Mexico!!! Glad the Angolan keeper didn't screw it up too bad...

And another great save by the Angolan keeper!

I have to admit that while the Mexicans have had the better chances so far, the game still is very even and interesting to watch.

Woah, a one-handed safe is a pretty uncommon sight!

One-handed grab by the Angolan keeper! This guy's really keeping them in the match.

Mmh. About 20min to go and it looks like my prediction is for naught.

Damn, that yellow-red card really was unnecessary!

Dumbassed handball earns an Angolan player a trip to the showers. Idiot.

Damn! That game reminds me more & more of the Germany-Poland one!

I'm glad I'm not a Mexican fan watching this match.

Best save of the Cup so far!

Gaaaaah! I can't believe they haven't scored yet!

any thing can happen now.... ties not to happen nothing.:rolleyes:

Nice catch!

That was anti-climactic

Tie! Holy shit! Angola?!? LMFAO @ Mexico

Good job Angola.

Anyone want to put money on an Angola Vs. Trinidad final?

Congratulations, Angola. What a great game. I really like it when the underdogs make a good, entertaining game. Kudos to the Angolan keeper, he "single-handedly" saved the match more than once.

Now, Mexico - wouldn't be the least bit surprised if someone were to be sacrificed tonight to appease the gods.

Outstanding Angola. With Ivory Coast out they are Africa's best chance. Joao Ricardo has to be Man of the Match.

Outstanding Angola. With Ivory Coast out they are Africa's best chance. Joao Ricardo has to be Man of the Match.

Togo, what about Togo - or Tunisia (who are probably Africa's best chance now)

it was an impressive game
0-0 score kept it interesting its fun to see two teams unable to score on eachother

Great result for Angola. I'm happy for them and I hope they pass to the 2nd round with a win over Iran.

Togo, what about Togo - or Tunisia (who are probably Africa's best chance now)

You might be right about Tunisia. They aren't going to finish ahead of Spain, but maybe they can edge out Ukraine. Togo? No way they beat out France, South Korea, or Switzerland.

However, we may both be wrong. After today I have to say Ghana might be the best chance for Africa. In fact Africa could have a couple representatives in the next round.