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Well the end of the first half leaves us with a 0-0 score.

Both sides have their chances but just couldn't finish.

Who is going to come out on top?

Portugal probably. Iran's only hope really is from a set-piece. Portugal are creating a fair few chances and it won't be long until they put at least one away.

Portugal for mine, but if they can't put Iran away, then I don't think they'll go any further than the next round.

Portugal has received its 2nd yellow card of the half for unorthodox play.

What a goal! Deco from 25 yards, first time shot.

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Portugal breaks the deadlock and leads 1-0.

Finally a goal! Damn, they took their time!!!

Deco scores! Portugal 1-0. Nice goal too!

Deco touches himself at night!!!
I mean Deco scores.

That last yellow should have been red.

The Iranian player that did that foot-to-the-face maneuver should get a red card too...

Heroes of the sea, men of the people! Valiant, immortal nation! Make it rise again, the splendor of Portugal!

I'm waiting for Portuagal to get on track. They are my darkhorse candidate to win it all. Of course they have disappointed in the past, with plenty of talent, but not the will to get the job done.

I'm waiting for Portuagal to get on track. They are my darkhorse candidate to win it all. Of course they have disappointed in the past, with plenty of talent, but not the will to get the job done.
Nah, Spain and the Czech Republic are the 'dark horses' this time round. Portugal only managed to draw with Liechtenstein in qualifying.

The Iranian player that did that foot-to-the-face maneuver should get a red card too...

Heroes of the sea, men of the people! Valiant, immortal nation! Make it rise again, the splendor of Portugal!
You lie!
I don't care if i have Deco in my team and he scored, he should have got red for that challenge also!

Elfmeter!

We have a penalty kick coming up.

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Penalty kick goes in to make 2-0 Portugal.

2:0 - They can stop the game now since they've met my prediction (yet again!).

Damn you Christiano Ronaldo!:headbang:

Cristiano Ronaldo makes it...

2:0 - They can stop the game now since they've met my prediction (yet again!).

Me too, may as well stop the game now.

Me too, may as well stop the game now.
Ditto.

we have entered stoppage time and it looks like this is the end of the road for Iran.

Congrats to Portugal for qualifing for the 2nd round.

Goal disallowed do to them being offsides but the game is over.

Man oh man!!!
C R was on fire.

Goal disallowed do to them being offsides but the game is over.

Good. 2-0 was my prediction... although it looked shaky at halftime.

Me too, may as well stop the game now.

I think that NOW they may as well stop the game. But, then again, that might be because the game's finished.

I really don't like Portugal.

Yay Portugal!
Both Deco and Ronaldo are in my team. :cool:

I really don't like Portugal.
Heresy. They gots the Figo.

Heresy. They gots the Figo.
Figo is past it.

Heresy. They gots the Figo.
Now, be honest: Do you pick your favorite players by how they play or by how they look? ;):p:D

Congrats to Portugal for reaching the next round.

Now, be honest: Do you pick your favorite players by how they play or by how they look? ;):p:D
Whaddayathink? :D

Whaddayathink? :D
How they paly football cause he ain't a looker!

How they paly football cause he ain't a looker!
You're making me laugh, but that doesn't mean you know what you're talking about. :p

You're making me laugh, but that doesn't mean you know what you're talking about. :p
You know i know you just don't want to admit it!;)

Whaddayathink? :D
I asked you first - but I'm afraid you might actually pick them by looks first (and if they know how to handle the ball, even better!).

I asked you first - but I'm afraid you might actually pick them by looks first (and if they know how to handle the ball, even better!).
How well does she handle the ball?:D

I love Cristiano Ronaldo!!!!!

And yes, I'm a United fan;)

How well does she handle the ball?:D
You're asking me?!?

You're asking me?!?
True

Whereyouthinkyougoing how well do you handle the ball?;)

I love Cristiano Ronaldo!!!!!

And yes, I'm a United fan;)
Like Mick McCarthy said, too many tricks, not enough end product.

wow, this discussion has taken a turn. Can somebody give me an update on the score, or have we abandoned that train of thought?

wow, this discussion has taken a turn. Can somebody give me an update on the score, or have we abandoned that train of thought?
It finished 2-0 to Portugal, with goals from Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo - the latter was a penalty.

wow, this discussion has taken a turn. Can somebody give me an update on the score, or have we abandoned that train of thought?

The final score was Portugal 2 - 0 Iran.

gracias........

wow, this discussion has taken a turn.
Boy, has it ever. o.O

To finish it with one fell swoop: Better than you could ever dream of, li'l Harlesy, better than you could ever dream of.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled World Cup banter.

Like Mick McCarthy said, too many tricks, not enough end product.

*cough*Reyes*cough*

I disagree. Ronaldo regularly has an end product. And, since when has Mick Mccarthy been allowed to comment on Man. United players? I thought Keane pointed out that to him.....:D

gracias........

No worries.

gracias........
Iran threatened for periods and C R had 3 really good shots.

Boy, has it ever. o.O

To finish it with one fell swoop: Better than you could ever dream of, li'l Harlesy, better than you could ever dream of.

Now, back to your regularly scheduled World Cup banter.
Do i have to dream?

*cough*Reyes*cough*
Both play as wingers. Reyes: 45 goals in 194 career appearances; Ronaldo: 29 goals in 162 appearances.

I disagree. Ronaldo regularly has an end product. And, since when has Mick Mccarthy been allowed to comment on Man. United players? I thought Keane pointed out that to him.....:D
Well, I agree. Too often Ronaldo does all his dinky stepovers then his cross hits the first man. Or is blocked. Or he gets tackled and sits on the floor with his arms in the air like a little kid expecting to be picked up. Mick McCarthy was commenting on Ronaldo as a Portugal player because he was being paid to do so by the BBC during the Portugal - Iran match. Keane's a dick. Great footballer, but a dick.

Terrible refereeing...Iran played more judo than football on the first half...

Both play as wingers. Reyes: 45 goals in 194 career appearances; Ronaldo: 29 goals in 162 appearances.

Ronaldo brings a lot more to United's team than people appreciate. He can actually pass when in the mood, whilst he always constitutes a threat. Defenders are bloody terrified of him, and tend to be gravitate towards him, leaving Rooney, RVN and others free.

Well, I agree. Too often Ronaldo does all his dinky stepovers then his cross hits the first man. Or is blocked. Or he gets tackled and sits on the floor with his arms in the air like a little kid expecting to be picked up. Mick McCarthy was commenting on Ronaldo as a Portugal player because he was being paid to do so by the BBC during the Portugal - Iran match. Keane's a dick. Great footballer, but a dick.

Keane is not a dick. He is the best midfielder of his era, and a superb porfessional. You're just upset because he beat Vieira up, all the time.;)

He also happens to be a United legend. If you didn't see his performance in Turin in 1999 you can't understand.

Ronaldo brings a lot more to United's team than people appreciate. He can actually pass when in the mood, whilst he always constitutes a threat. Defenders are bloody terrified of him, and tend to be gravitate towards him, leaving Rooney, RVN and others free.
He doesn't always constitute a threat. He tends to become anonymous if the game isn't going his way, and isn't always 'in the mood'. Some defenders are terrified of him, because they're worried he'll dive at any time and get them sent off.


Keane is not a dick. He is the best midfielder of his era, and a superb porfessional. You're just upset because he beat Vieira up, all the time.;)

He also happens to be a United legend. If you didn't see his performance in Turin in 1999 you can't understand.
Keane is a dick. He is indeed a great player, as I said before, and I know he's a United legend. I did see the semi-final in '99. This doesn't change the fact that his presence is not exactly conducive to a calm atmosphere at a club. He is far too quick-tempered and vengeful (just ask Haaland). Ergo, he is a dick.

He doesn't always constitute a threat. He tends to become anonymous if the game isn't going his way, and isn't always 'in the mood'. Some defenders are terrified of him, because they're worried he'll dive at any time and get them sent off.



Keane is a dick. He is indeed a great player, as I said before, and I know he's a United legend. I did see the semi-final in '99. This doesn't change the fact that his presence is not exactly conducive to a calm atmosphere at a club. He is far too quick-tempered and vengeful (just ask Haaland). Ergo, he is a dick.

I can't actually dispute that. Keane as a person is a complete twat, however he's sufficiently good to be forgiven

As for Ronaldo, I know. He is terribly inconsistent, but given what he's gone through this season, I feel his performances have been commendable.

As for Ronaldo, I know. He is terribly inconsistent, but given what he's gone through this season, I feel his performances have been commendable.

And scored more goals than the other Ronaldo so far! :p

And scored more goals than the other Ronaldo so far! :p

Heh heh. "People only throw stones at trees that bear fruit":D The tree analogy is so apt.

Good game. Nice ball possession and control. Great goal by Deco and good team effort overall. The normal starters will rest against Mexico. Portugal looked pretty good. Maniche and Costinha are two luxury midfielders. There are few national sides that can compare with Portugal's midfield ball control trio. Deco, Figo and C. Ronaldo.

Man oh man!!!
C R was on fire.

Actually no he wasn't. He has to play to start playing for the team and not for his ego. Judging his first two games I'd say he's more of an actor than a football player. It will be a shame if he can't get his act together. He has enough talent to win games singlehandedly.

Nah, Spain and the Czech Republic are the 'dark horses' this time round. Portugal only managed to draw with Liechtenstein in qualifying.

The Czech Republic's horse just got a little darker. I agree with you that Spain should go deep, but I still think Portugal has the talent to win it all, if they can find a way to play as a team.

I don't think they did that today against Iran. They got their three points, but their real test will come against Mexico.

Actually no he wasn't. He has to play to start playing for the team and not for his ego. Judging his first two games I'd say he's more of an actor than a football player. It will be a shame if he can't get his act together. He has enough talent to win games singlehandedly.

The problem is that this is exactly what CR thinks - and it is the most ridiculous thing that can be said about a football player. Football is a team sport, and no one wins games singlehandedly.

You are right about him being a better actor than player, though he is in my top two of players most likely to make the wrong decision when in possession of the ball - in competition with Robinho.

Good game. Nice ball possession and control. Great goal by Deco and good team effort overall. The normal starters will rest against Mexico. Portugal looked pretty good. Maniche and Costinha are two luxury midfielders. There are few national sides that can compare with Portugal's midfield ball control trio. Deco, Figo and C. Ronaldo.



Actually no he wasn't. He has to play to start playing for the team and not for his ego. Judging his first two games I'd say he's more of an actor than a football player. It will be a shame if he can't get his act together. He has enough talent to win games singlehandedly.

What on earth are you on about?

Luxury midfielders? Ball control trio?

Deco on yellow card, so I suspect he might not play next game.

The problem is that this is exactly what CR thinks - and it is the most ridiculous thing that can be said about a football player. Football is a team sport, and no one wins games singlehandedly.

You are right about him being a better actor than player, though he is in my top two of players most likely to make the wrong decision when in possession of the ball - in competition with Robinho.

Meh. Rooney and Henry do it weekly.

And come on, Reyes must be in with a shot?

I still think Portugal has the talent to win it all, if they can find a way to play as a team.

I don't think they did that today against Iran. They got their three points, but their real test will come against Mexico.

No it won't. Their real test will begin in the 2nd round when they play Argentina or Holland. Against Mexico most starters will be benched.

I liked the way they played today. Should they play this way with teams that don't park their team bus in front of the goal they might do something nice in this world cup.

What on earth are you on about?

Luxury midfielders? Ball control trio?
Maniche and Costinha are still two of the best defensive midfielders in the game. Remember they were European champions with FC Porto a few years ago. The 69% ball control Portugal enjoyed in the first half was thanks mostly to them.

Ball control trio? I'm speaking of Deco, C. Ronaldo and Figo.
There aren't many national sides that can boast three midfield starters with their ball control and dribbling prowess.

Meh. Rooney and Henry do it weekly.

And come on, Reyes must be in with a shot?

Oh there are others that deserve honorable mentions, but the real world class ball wasters are CR and Robinho with Robben being in a clear third place.

Oh there are others that deserve honorable mentions, but the real world class ball wasters are CR and Robinho with Robben being in a clear third place.

Robinho is hilarious actually. Did you see him try to dance his way through the Real Betis defence? SPLAT:)

In all honesty I have yet to see Robinho play one single game. I can't imagine him being worse then Denilson though.

In all honesty I have yet to see Robinho play one single game. I can't imagine him being worse then Denilson though.

All I can say is that you have a very limited imagination in that case. :p

congrats to Portugal.

Robinho is hilarious actually. Did you see him try to dance his way through the Real Betis defence? SPLAT:)
Robinho is the missing link between chimps and humans!

I still think Portugal has the talent to win it all..i think they are going all the way to the second round.

Robinho is the missing link between chimps and humans!
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