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OK, we have had a bit of a break, but it is now less than 24 hours to kick off in the first quarter final.

The usual question - who will win and why.

For me - Germany by 1 (2 - 1) just because of the fan support. (And because I am in Brazil and have to diss the Argentines. :p )

I count a win in extra time as a win by whatever margin.

Germany for teh WIN 3:1

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why do I keep seeing all these threads about water closets in different countries?

why do I keep seeing all these threads about water closets in different countries?

Because it is the international WC quality of service competition month. Why else? :p

The Germans are likely to win because their WC attendants have the biggest fan base.

why do I keep seeing all these threads about water closets in different countries?
Because you have trouble with acronyms? :confused:

Because it is the international WC quality of service competition month. Why else? :p

The Germans are likely to win because their WC attendants have the biggest fan base.

Well I hope Ronaldo doesn't clog them up. :D

Because you have trouble with acronyms? :confused:


You're the one with the problems buddy. Water Closets are shortened to WC. Get with teh program. Man you are so out of touch with the world around you arent you? ;)

Argentina will be able to control the midfield and Gremanys' centre halfs have hardly impressed during the tournament. Cant' see anything other than a goal fest for Argentina, 3-1 is my call.

It's a shame really because I was really looking forwards to an England - Germany final.

Argentina hopefully, although their performance against Mexico didn't exactly inspire confidence. So long as their defence holds firm (which it can), they'll win by 1.

deutschland

My friend told me that a couple of hours ago the matchreport was posted on the FIFA site, Germany would win 2-1 (1-1 in regular time, with an own goal by Germany), and in the last minute of the additional time a Argentinian player would receive his second yellow card. The page was taken offline just a few minutes after it appeared.

My friend told me that a couple of hours ago the matchreport was posted on the FIFA site, Germany would win 2-1 (1-1 in regular time, with an own goal by Germany), and in the last minute of the additional time a Argentinian player would receive his second yellow card. The page was taken offline just a few minutes after it appeared.

Did they say which player - I can then drop them from my fantasy team if need be.

Germany wins 2:1.



I hope. :S

My friend told me that a couple of hours ago the matchreport was posted on the FIFA site, Germany would win 2-1 (1-1 in regular time, with an own goal by Germany), and in the last minute of the additional time a Argentinian player would receive his second yellow card. The page was taken offline just a few minutes after it appeared.

I smell a conspiracy.

look at my sig and guess. :)

i think it will be 3-2 germany, only allowing the fact that the german attack plays to the level of its defence inversely. if the d sucks, the o is great (costa rica). if the d is good, the o is mediocre at best (poland)

as i cant watch it live (anyone know if its streamed live video somewhere on the internet?), i'll be wearing my jersey to work and biting my nails while watching the gamecast on espn.

i wish i knew some german soccer chants/songs/whatever. living in the us kinda shuts out soccer.

look at my sig and guess. :)

i think it will be 3-2 germany, only allowing the fact that the german attack plays to the level of its defence inversely. if the d sucks, the o is great (costa rica). if the d is good, the o is mediocre at best (poland)

So basically, you have to hope that your defence sucks and your attack is great, because if you play like you did against Poland you are going to get royally fucked over by Argentina.

Spain +3!!!! :mp5:

DEUTSCHLAND!!!!!!!!!1111 :eek:

as i cant watch it live (anyone know if its streamed live video somewhere on the internet?), i'll be wearing my jersey to work and biting my nails while watching the gamecast on espn.


As far as I can make out http://broadband.espn.go.com/ivp/splash - ESPN360 will have it streamed live in the USA. (If you were in the UK then the BBC will have it, but for UK ips only)

Germany. They don't have to be scared anymore. They can stand up to any team in the world now.

Plus, it would be brutally cruel to see Germany, playing an awesome, exciting football completely new to the team eliminated now. Because that would surely cause the next coach to go back to the sort of England-football Germany was known for.

Klinsmann gave us our team back, and there has to be some poetic justice in the world.

And by the way - if they beat Argentina, they're gonna win it. There is no other team left in the competition that could stop them - not even Brazil.

Go ARRRGENNNTIIIINNNNAAAAAA

It's a pity they don't translate these.

http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/0,1518,424143,00.html
Talks about how Germany should be glad that it wasn't Mexico who won the last match, because Argentina is finally a serious opponent, and one that the team can beat.

http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/0,1518,424180,00.html
Finds it funny that the German team is full of confidence, while the Argentines seem to be the one who act a bit cautious at the moment. They're even hoping that god will stand by them.

http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/0,1518,424259,00.html
An article apologising for 80 million national coaches criticising Klinsmann every step of the way.

http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/0,1518,424312,00.html
Ballack plays a more defensive game at the moment, together with Frings he's taking pressure off the defense.

And by the way - if they beat Argentina, they're gonna win it. There is no other team left in the competition that could stop them - not even Brazil.
*learns by heart and repeats as mantra*



http://www.spiegel.de/sport/fussball/0,1518,424259,00.html
An article apologising for 80 million national coaches criticising Klinsmann every step of the way.I think this is the perfect moment to point out that *I* always knew he was doing a great job. :cool:

From what Germany did to their last opponent, Sweden I belive, they are going to win by 3+ :p

They lost to Brazil in the 2005 Confederation Cup.
And they lost to Italy 4:1 not too long after that. They also drew with Argentina 2:2 in that tournament.

And?

I think it's been made abundantly clear by now that this team is several levels better than the one we've seen in the preperation, of which the Confed Cup was just one part.

i ran a computer simulation of the game [FIFA World Cup semifinals] and Germany won 2-0 against Argentina... not saying I believe it, but if the computer says something and I don't, I might as well offer the computer's opinion...

ARGENTINA!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sooooo nervous!!!!!!!

Viva Die Deutsch!

I placed money on them winning the Grand Final though, so perhaps I'm kinda biased.

I'm giving it 3-2 to Germany

ARGENTINA!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sooooo nervous!!!!!!!

No need to be nervous, Germany will win the match anyway. :)

I hope Germany will win by 1.

I´m not against Argentina only because I´m a brazilian. I´m half blood german too.:D

Germany by 1.

I need them to win then lose to England. I've got $30 bucks riding on England going all the way. :)

then lose to England. I've got $30 bucks riding on England going all the way. :)
Better cut your losses then. Not gonna happen. And to England, to boot. *snort* :p

I reckon it will be Argentina either 2-1 or 3-1.

I don't really mind who wins though, I'd just like it to be a good game to watch.

Germany by 1.

I need them to win then lose to England. I've got $30 bucks riding on England going all the way. :)You've seen how they've been playing though, haven't you? It's doubtful that they'll beat Portugal.

Argentina sneaks by, 3-1.

Brazil are paying $4 to go all the way
Argentina $4.50
Germany $5.50
If Argentina wins tomorrow i am not surprised but if Germany wins then that $5.50 looks awfully nice.
In saying that i haven't put the money on Germany nor will i ring my Uncle who has an Account.
That is on the offchance Germany wins tomorrow morning.

I am still thinking Argentina 2-1 in Extra time.

i think it will be 3-2 germany, only allowing the fact that the german attack plays to the level of its defence inversely. if the d sucks, the o is great (costa rica). if the d is good, the o is mediocre at best (poland)

What about against Sweden? Defence and offence were both great.

Klinsmann gave us our team back, and there has to be some poetic justice in the world.

Klinsmann gave you back your national pride. Surprising, since it's something you haven't seen in 60 years.

Klinsmann gave you back your national pride. Surprising, since it's something you haven't seen in 60 years.
Er... no. That's not what he meant.

Germany by 1.

I need them to win then lose to England. I've got $30 bucks riding on England going all the way. :)
I've got various amounts on Argentina getting to the final, so they'd better bloody win.

Klinsmann gave you back your national pride. Surprising, since it's something you haven't seen in 60 years.
*Shakes goal netting like a madman!*

Methinks Argentina will need El Manos de Dio to win, a la Maradona.

Germany, 2-1.

I've got various amounts on Argentina getting to the final, so they'd better bloody win.
I'm thinking about betting on Argentina.
That way, even when Germany loses, it won't be a complete bust.

Clever, I think, but I'm afraid I'll jinx the whole game with it. :/ :p

Methinks Argentina will need El Manos de Dio to win, a la Maradona.

Germany, 2-1.
OMG, can you imagine if they ever won anything by mano de dios again? They'd be shunned for all eternity.

What about against Sweden? Defence and offence were both great.
Not really. The defence was good - but then for most of the match Sweden only had 10 men. The attack were good as well - 29 shots in total. But once you've taken away all the speculative efforts from Ballack, that's probably down to about 10.

Also - how did Germany concede a penalty? Because the defence was jittery when a Swedish player was tightly marked in their penalty area with his back to goal. That's not a great defence. If Argentina can get in among the defence - which they've shown they can do - theyll easily score 2 or 3.

OMG, can you imagine if they ever won anything by mano de dios again? They'd be shunned for all eternity.
I'm not so sure, with the way the refereeing has been in this tourney.

I'm thinking about betting on Argentina.
That way, even when Germany loses, it won't be a complete bust.

Clever, I think, but I'm afraid I'll jinx the whole game with it. :/ :p
Heh. I put £20 on both England and Portugal to win tomorrow. So long as it's not a draw after 90 minutes, I come out with a profit.

I got France beating Germany 2-0 in the Final, if anyone wants to make some easy money. It's basically a lock if Germany wins this morning. :cool:

Heh. I put £20 on both England and Portugal to win tomorrow. So long as it's not a draw after 90 minutes, I come out with a profit.
How does that work? o.O

I got France beating Germany 2-0 in the Final, if anyone wants to lose some easy money. It's basically a lock if Germany wins this morning. :cool:
Fixed. :D

How does that work? o.O
England were 6-5, Portugal were 12-5. If England win, I make £4, if Portugal win I make £48. So it'd better not be a draw.

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Germany&word2=Argentina

3:1 if you break it down.

Oh - I'm so excited about this upcoming game. *is jittery*

So, I'm off to university for a short "go get my certificate" and then, to buy beer, and then, hopefully, it will be time to drink it and get the game going.

Did I mention I was excited? Yeah. I am.

*runs around*

Woooo!

England were 6-5, Portugal were 12-5. If England win, I make £4, if Portugal win I make £48. So it'd better not be a draw.
Ah, I see. You might like to hear that I'm rooting for Portugal, then. ;)

Actually, I completely missed the point: how can it possibly even be a draw? (Excuse my betting illiteracy <.<)

I think Germany 2-1 , even though I think Argentina have the best set of strikers in the tournament , I think home support will carry Germany through...still Brasil vs Germany final...

Ah, I see. You might like to hear that I'm rooting for Portugal, then. ;)

Actually, I completely missed the point: how can it possibly even be a draw? (Excuse my betting illiteracy <.<)
It's only over 90 minutes. So if it goes into extra time I lose all my money (:().

why do I keep seeing all these threads about water closets in different countries?
Because you touch yourself at night?

It's only over 90 minutes. So if it goes into extra time I lose all my money (:().
Ah, that was almost the only possible answer, but I'm still surprised, Wouldn't have thought so. Hmmm.

*goes off to check the odds on GER-ARG, jinxing be damned :p*

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Germany&word2=Argentina

3:1 if you break it down.

Oh - I'm so excited about this upcoming game. *is jittery*

So, I'm off to university for a short "go get my certificate" and then, to buy beer, and then, hopefully, it will be time to drink it and get the game going.

Did I mention I was excited? Yeah. I am.

*runs around*

Woooo!
Ah, but if you look at this: http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=deutschland

You'll see that Argentina are going to scrape it on penalties. :p

It's only over 90 minutes. So if it goes into extra time I lose all my money (:().
But i want extra time.:eek:

Because you touch yourself at night?

Hey, you said that about something else the other day! Does touching yourself at night cause all the bad things to happen? :eek:

But i want extra time.:eek:
If it goes to extra time, I'm holding you personally responsible for me losing £40. :cool:

Hey, you said that about something else the other day! Does touching yourself at night cause all the bad things to happen? :eek:
It was on Family Guy, so it must be true.:p
It killed the Dinosaurs.

Ah, but if you look at this: http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=deutschland

You'll see that Argentina are going to scrape it on penalties. :p
Nah, y'all have to fix your language skills. This is the only way to go:

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Deutschland&word2=Argentinien

So I guess that means Germany wins 30:1. :p

If it goes to extra time, I'm holding you personally responsible for me losing £40. :cool:
I'll tell you what you give me a slice of your winnings and ...

Never mind go Anga-lond!

Nah, y'all have to fix your language skills. This is the only way to go:

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Deutschland&word2=Argentinien

So I guess that means Germany wins 30:1. :p
Isn't it Argentinian?

Isn't it Argentinian?
:eek: Why, now that you mention it.... no (http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&lang=de&searchLoc=0&cmpType=relaxed&sectHdr=on&spellToler=on&search=argentina&relink=on). :rolleyes:

:eek: Why, now that you mention it.... no (http://dict.leo.org/ende?lp=ende&lang=de&searchLoc=0&cmpType=relaxed&sectHdr=on&spellToler=on&search=argentina&relink=on). :rolleyes:
Ah you speaken Douche.:rolleyes:

Nah, y'all have to fix your language skills. This is the only way to go:

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Deutschland&word2=Argentinien

So I guess that means Germany wins 30:1. :p
Full name of Germany is Bundesrepublik Deutschland, and the short form is Deutschland.
And I checked to make sure the Argentinian word for Argentina is Argentina (full name is Republica Argentina, short form, Argentina).

So Argentina vs. Deutschland is correct. :p

Full name of Germany is Bundesrepublik Deutschland, and the short form is Deutschland.
And I checked to make sure the Argentinian word for Argentina is Argentina (full name is Republica Argentina, short form, Argentina).

So Argentina vs. Deutschland is correct. :p
Bah, semantics. We're hosting, so Argentinien it is. :p

Also - how cool would it be to see a 30:1 game? :p

Bah, semantics. We're hosting, so Argentinien it is. :p

Also - how cool would it be to see a 30:1 game? :p
So long as it's to Argentina, sure! :D

I V Statboy which team has scored the most goals in a WC Qualifying or World Cup match?

both eqauly good teams. but germany have home advantage. germany 2-1

So long as it's to Argentina, sure! :D
Heh, I was just coming back to edit it, seeing how a 30:1 game would likely bore me to tears, but a well-placed "So long as it's to Germany, sure!" would make the idea much more appealing. :D

I V Statboy which team has scored the most goals in a WC Qualifying or World Cup match?
Australia scored 31 against American Samoa in the qualifying for the 2002 World Cup. Most in one game at the World Cup finals is 10, I think, by Hungary against El Salvador. Not sure of the year, though. I think another team scored 10 in a World Cup match once as well, but I could be wrong.

Edit: The Hungary - El Salvador match was in 1982, and no other team has scored 10 in a WC match.

Australia scored 31 against American Samoa in the qualifying for the 2002 World Cup. Most in one game at the World Cup finals is 10, I think, by Hungary against El Salvador. Not sure of the year, though. I think another team scored 10 in a World Cup match once as well, but I could be wrong.
Thanks.:p
We (NZ) used to hold it i think.:p Anyways
Goodwork.

Ok so we have had the googlefight in German - now for Spanish

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=alemana

So that is what? 125 - 1!

Ok so we have had the googlefight in German - now for Spanish

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=alemana

So that is what? 125 - 1!

Screw it, English:

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Germany&word2=Argentina

Germany wins.

Seriously the winner of this game could be in the final as I don't as the only other real form team is Brazil. Germany will because it is a game at home, because they MUST win or be fail the expectations of the nation.

Seriously the winner of this game could be in the final as I don't as the only other real form team is Brazil. Germany will because it is a game at home, because they MUST win or be fail the expectations of the nation.
I think France are on form at the moment - beating Spain 3-1 is impressive, because the Spanish have talent and in previous matches in this tournament were playing very effectively as a team.

Australia scored 31 against American Samoa in the qualifying for the 2002 World Cup. Most in one game at the World Cup finals is 10, I think, by Hungary against El Salvador. Not sure of the year, though. I think another team scored 10 in a World Cup match once as well, but I could be wrong.

Edit: The Hungary - El Salvador match was in 1982, and no other team has scored 10 in a WC match.
Even better work!

I think France are on form at the moment - beating Spain 3-1 is impressive, because the Spanish have talent and in previous matches in this tournament were playing very effectively as a team.
But in saying that it was a penalty and a break away at the close of the game.

Germany can win if they fire like they did vs Sweden.

Seriously the winner of this game could be in the final as I don't as the only other real form team is Brazil. Germany will because it is a game at home, because they MUST win or be fail the expectations of the nation.

You are making the mistake of correlating being in form and winning the World Cup. The two very rarely go together. Just ask the Dutch about that.

The World Cup is most often won by teams that just grind out the wins, rather than those that play spectacularly well. (There have been exceptions of course.) On this basis the favourites have to be England and Italy.

You are making the mistake of correlating being in form and winning the World Cup. The two very rarely go together. Just ask the Dutch about that.

The World Cup is most often won by teams that just grind out the wins, rather than those that play spectacularly well. (There have been exceptions of course.) On this basis the favourites have to be England and Italy.

Anyone but Italy for me to win because ... of that game. :confused:
Any team in the 8 can win, really.

I think France are on form at the moment - beating Spain 3-1 is impressive, because the Spanish have talent and in previous matches in this tournament were playing very effectively as a team.

France will be out to repeat France 98 but the current team are not as good as the 98 was.

Germany can win if they fire like they did vs Sweden.

And Argentina do not play like they did against Serbia and Montenegro.

You are making the mistake of correlating being in form and winning the World Cup. The two very rarely go together. Just ask the Dutch about that.

The World Cup is most often won by teams that just grind out the wins, rather than those that play spectacularly well. (There have been exceptions of course.) On this basis the favourites have to be England and Italy.
What about Argentina - sure the 6-0 thrashing of Serbia & Montenegro was hardly ground out, but the 2-1 (aet) win over Mexico and the 2-1 win over the Ivory Coast were ground out to an extent. Add to that the fact that they have more talent in their squad than either England or Italy, and they must be up there.

Or Germany - especially with home support behind them - will have a very good chance.

France haven't exactly set the world alight yet either, with a hard fought win over Togo along with draws against Switzerland and S. Korea.

Brazil aren't playing at their best, yet they're still comfortably into the quarter finals (admittedly after an easy group and the easiest match in the last 16).

In fact, the only two teams I'd write off now are Portugal and Ukraine. Ukraine aren't good enough to beat Italy, the winner of Germany/Argentina, and whoever they'll meet in the final, while Portugal may be good enough to beat England, but aren't good enough to beat the winner of Brazil/France, and certainly won't beat Germany or Argentina.

And Argentina do not play like they did against Serbia and Montenegro.

What they did to S&M didn't impress me. Germany would have done the same.

Or worse...

Ok so we have had the googlefight in German - now for Spanish

http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=alemana

So that is what? 125 - 1!
:eek: :p
What part of "We're hosting, so Argentinien it is" did you not understand? ;)

The World Cup is most often won by teams that just grind out the wins, rather than those that play spectacularly well. Oh, but that's what we do best. Grinding out the wins without playing well. ;p

What about Argentina - [snip]

I was basing it purely on the repeated grinding out of wins. Argentina, Brazil and Germany have not exactly ground out all of their wins.

France is lucky. They met Spain who self destroyed as ever. I really do not see them getting past Brazil in any way - which is a pig for me as it means either England lose or I have to deal with an England vs Brazil match here.

Portugal are the dark horses, it depends if they can find favour with the referees or not. If they can, they may be unstoppable, if they can't then they are without a hope.

Ukraine have over achieved already, but it only needs one slip from Italy and they could be in another penalty shootout.

That leaves England and Italy, both of whom have been winning without being impressive - typical of World Cup winning teams.

:eek: :p
What part of "We're hosting, so Argentinien it is" did you not understand? ;)
To settle this, let's just take an average...

English language (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Germany&word2=Argentina): Germany (1.82bn), Argentina (589m).
Native language (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=deutschland): Germany (487m), Argentina (589m).
German language (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Deutschland&word2=Argentinien): Germany (487m), Argentina (16.1m).
Spanish language (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=alemana): Germany (4.54m), Argentina (589m).

Germany: 2798540000
Argentina: 1783100000

Germany 3-2 Argentina.

To settle this, let's just take an average...

English language (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Germany&word2=Argentina): Germany (1.82bn), Argentina (589m).
Native language (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=deutschland): Germany (487m), Argentina (589m).
German language (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=Deutschland&word2=Argentinien): Germany (487m), Argentina (16.1m).
Spanish language (http://www.googlefight.com/index.php?lang=en_GB&word1=argentina&word2=alemana): Germany (4.54m), Argentina (589m).

Germany: 2798540000
Argentina: 1783100000

Germany 3-2 Argentina.

:p You have too much time on your hands.

But I like what you're saying. :cool:

:p You have too much time on your hands.

But I like what you're saying. :cool:
I V Statboy.;)

I V Statboy.;)
Heh. I'm going to make a World Cup uber-stat thread after the tournament's finished.

:p You have too much time on your hands.

But I like what you're saying. :cool:
It's true, I do have too much time on my hands. I should be looking for a job, but instead I post here. In actual fact, I should be in town right now, but so far I haven't been bothered.

It's true, I do have too much time on my hands. I should be looking for a job, but instead I post here. In actual fact, I should be in town right now, but so far I haven't been bothered.
Awww, noes, it was just a silly poke. Let's face it - as long as we're posting here, we all have too much time on our hands. You're actually making use of the time by doing something else than refreshing the page, so more power to you. :p

Heh. I'm going to make a World Cup uber-stat thread after the tournament's finished.
Choice.
Swiss first nation eliminated without having a goal conceded.:p

Choice.
Swiss first nation eliminated without having a goal conceded.:p
Trinidad & Tobago first team to gain a point in the group stage without scoring.

You can't out-stat me!

Anyone know who the ref for this game is?

And Argentina do not play like they did against Serbia and Montenegro.
Well, S&M sorta just laid down and died. No matter what, I don't see this German team doing that.

Anyone know who the ref for this game is?
Yes. I do.


Lubos Michel (Slovakia)

I'm not even going to bother posting individual links. Suffice to say that Spiegel has a big selection of English articles up now. Check here.
http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/

Yes. I do.

Lubos Michel (Slovakia)



Thanks!

Thanks!
Don't jinx it though. If we don't get to see his face, nor learn his name, that's when he's done his job.

Don't jinx it though. If we don't get to see his face, nor learn his name, that's when he's done his job.

Exactly, the only refs who get mentioned are ones who foul up.

Well, S&M sorta just laid down and died. No matter what, I don't see this German team doing that.
That would be cool, unless they come back as zombies:eek:

You didn't mean that literally?:p

Lets go Duetschland

I notice the Australian "analysts" here apparently haven't watched any of the previous Germany matches. It's like they're talking about the 2002 team right now..."efficient", "regimented"...all the usual stereotypes.

Maybe I should become a f*cking analyst too.

I notice the Australian "analysts" here apparently haven't watched any of the previous Germany matches. It's like they're talking about the 2002 team right now..."efficient", "regimented"...all the usual stereotypes.

Maybe I should become a f*cking analyst too.
I hear bullshit like that all the time, and 90% of the time it isn't me saying it.

OK, we have had a bit of a break, but it is now less than 24 hours to kick off in the first quarter final.

The usual question - who will win and why.

For me - Germany by 1 (2 - 1) just because of the fan support. (And because I am in Brazil and have to diss the Argentines. :p )

I count a win in extra time as a win by whatever margin.
enough with the polls!

Maybe I should become a f*cking analyst too.

Not if you are going to use terms like 'efficient' and 'regimented' when analysing sex. - or is that German sex? :p

I notice the Australian "analysts" here apparently haven't watched any of the previous Germany matches. It's like they're talking about the 2002 team right now..."efficient", "regimented"...all the usual stereotypes.

Maybe I should become a f*cking analyst too.

I've watched most games with Germany upto now. This Germany team is much more fun to watch than the 2002 team.

Not if you are going to use terms like 'efficient' and 'regimented' when analysing sex. - or is that German sex? :p
I have a copious vocabulary!

OOOOOOHHHH!

*shakes uncontrollably*

They're stepping onto the pitch. Only one will leave intact!

*logs off*

Someone tell me what they were reading?

I've got my USB digital TV tuner ready to record the game (minus the crap).
Probably wipe out 5.4Gb of disk space.

OMG, I'm so excited!

Someone tell me what they were reading?
Ahem, I didn't pay attention <.< but I think a statement against racism.

That's it. Kickoff is seconds away now.

Match time - See y'all later.

Lets go Germany!

It's showdown time!

(message from FIFA - "Say No to Racism")

Say no to Racisim?:(

Say no to Racisim?:(

They're better at messages than refereeing?

Yeah i'm going to watch the game now.
Go ARGENITALIA!

They're starting to fight already...

1st yellow of the match goes to Germany.

Please not another Holland-Portugal match... >.<

Please not another Holland-Portugal match... >.<

I said those very words. I hope not.

Oh dear. Argentina's running circles around Germany. :(

Fumble fingers Argie keeper ... gets away with it.

Argentina corner...

Argentin counter attack...gets stopped due to a foul.

Such a silly question, "Who will win and why". The team that scores the most goals, because that´s how you win. You might want to check out a game or two to learn the rules. :p

Oh so close for Germany.

Ooh! Ballack misses a close one! First real chance of the game.

Ballack fires a header over the bar ... :eek:

Crespo handballs ...

Argies 63% possession so far.

Stoppage time and a free kick. This should be interesting.

And we are at half-time with a nil-nil tie.

Uh-oh.

If I were a pessimist, I'd say there is no way in hell we can keep this up without getting our asses kicked.

Argentina is way too far & often in our half.

>.<

And that's the half. Germany is crashing and burning.

Well so far it makes Ukraine vs Switzerland look like it was an interesting game.

Yaaawwwn.

Well, scoreless with Argentina hogging possession so far. Not many scoring attempts either.

Such a silly question, "Who will win and why". The team that scores the most goals, because that´s how you win. You might want to check out a game or two to learn the rules. :p

So why will one team score more than another :p right back at ya.

Tell me, can anyone here actually see Germany winning this game?

Tell me, can anyone here actually see Germany winning this game?

They did have the best scoring shot in the 1st half.

Yellow card on Argentina.

Sorin will miss the next match due to his 2nd yellow.

Sorin get yellow for being an idiot.

Oh crap, Ayala heads in a GOOAAAAAAAAAAAAL

Argentina scores. 1-0 to Argentina.

Well, Germany's out.

Schiesse. Goal for Argentina :mad: Looks like its over for Germany, by the way the game has been playing

Argentina scores. 1-0 to Argentina.

Well, Germany's out.

They are? They are still playing.

They are? They are still playing.

It's gonna take a miracle for Germany to win. A real miracle.

Marchero (ARG) gets a yellow

(bad spelling ...)

Why was he smiling?

Does Germany not have any one better than Schneider in the country?

Ballack blocked ...

Argie keeper hurt for some reason

Ballack blocked ...

Argie keeper hurt for some reason
time wasting?...

Does Germany not have any one better than Schneider in the country?

No.

The Arg goalie is such a time waster.

time wasting?...

He's been replaced now. Looks real!

He's been replaced now. Looks real!
I agree.
Calve muscle?

Fucking Arg time wasters. They killed Germany's momentum.

Fucking Arg time wasters. They killed Germany's momentum.

Should be yellow-carded like the English players were - but no ...

klose Scores

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Germany ties it at 1 with a header by Klose.

holy fuck - thank god!!!!

KLOSE! SCORES! 1-1! It's not over!

goal

I'm feeling nauseous. This game is doing evil things to my nerves.

KLOSE! SCORES! 1-1! It's not over!

You were wrong again Alemannia :D

I'm feeling nauseous. This game is doing evil things to my nerves.

I just screamed the house out, it's the middle of the morning. My parents are gonna kill me.

You were wrong again Alemannia :D

I said Germany wouldn't win, I never said that they wouldn't score...

I said Germany wouldn't win, I never said that they wouldn't score...

You said that they were out. Looks like they are not out. Hence, you were wrong :D

Hey look, no more time wasting by Argentina!

I'm feeling nauseous. This game is doing evil things to my nerves.
*Holds you*
Kind of panics.

Hey look, no more time wasting by Argentina!

I wonder why that might be... HMM?

You said that they were out. Looks like they are not out. Hence, you were wrong :D
2-1 in extra time. -_-

*Holds you*
Kind of panics.
I hope because of the game, not because of holding me! o.O

Miroslav Klose, you god.

I hope because of the game, not because of holding me! o.O
Yes.

Rodriguez gets a yellow for diving.

Rodrigrez dives ... yellow.

4 mins extra time!

A minute left. Looks like extra time.

Yellow on Germany for tackling from behind.

extra

And we are going into Overtime.

It goes to extra time. 1-1 at the end of regular time.

Places a bet that this will go to PKs.

Thank God. Damn.


Yes.
Thank God. :p

Tied at 1 ALL. Can Germany score the winning goal or will the team in blue do an Italian job?

I think I speak for Germans everwhere when I say that Miroslav Klose will be our new god. I, for one, welcome our new goalie-killing overlord.

Thank God. Damn.



Thank God. :p
:p

I think I speak for Germans everwhere when I say that Miroslav Klose will be our new god. I, for one, welcome our new goalie-killing overlord.

Except he's been subbed off now.

Yellow card @ referee!


*goes back to livingroom*

Tied at 1 ALL. Can Germany score the winning goal or will the team in blue do an Italian job?
Filatio?:eek:

Except he's been subbed off now.

Nevertheless, statues will be erected to reflect his godly glory.

Yellow card @ referee!


*goes back to livingroom*

:confused:

I don't like when officiating begins to determine the outcome of matches. This is yet another example of poor officiating.

Filatio?:eek:

No, you've been watching too much of those movies.

I don't like when officiating begins to determine the outcome of matches. This is yet another example of poor officiating.

Excuse me what? I thought this has been one of the best officialled matches.

Yellow for the elbow for Argentina.

Excuse me what? I thought this has been one of the best officialled matches.

Seconded :)

Should've been a yellow for that dive.

yay, we're getting better!!

Cornor for Germany.

Pity they met in the quarters, this would have been a great final.

off the cornor, the header goes high.

Should've been a yellow for that dive.

Taking lessons from Italy?

Taking lessons from Italy?

Apparently. :(

Pity they met in the quarters, this would have been a great final.
God no, I would've had a heart attack!

Argentina shoots high.

And the 1st ET period is over with the score still tied at 1.

So, what happens if it gets to penalties?

I think Germany has a chance; Lehmann is a good goalie and the Arg main goalie out.

15 minutes of football left and then maybe shoot-outs

No, you've been watching too much of those movies.
Italian Dives.

Oh Lordy!

Italian Dives.

:D

8 minutes till PKs.

:D
Just wait for the German Sub to go down.

Friedrich gets a yellow

4 minutes till PKs.

Ballack looks hurt, bad sign.

i don#t want it to go into penalties. We're doing real good now. Just one goal. Please?

2 minutes to go.

GERMANYYYYY!!!!! :eek:

1 minute left to go.

And bring on the PKs.

oh noes

It's gone to penalties. Wow.

Will the Argentina reserve keeper be the hero or will Lehmann save the Germans?

If Argentina lose on PKs I hope they sack the coach. The substitutions he made were so negative. Until then, they were running rings round Germany.

Will the Argentina reserve keeper be the hero or will Lehmann save the Germans?

Germany's got some good penalty takers. Arg's got, according to Aus commentary, nobody spectacular.

oh noes
oh noooooooes
Argys have their 'second string' keeper on...

:confused:
the yellow for Argentine (diving!!!!!!!) . either he shouldn't have whistled it at all or he should have given penalty for Argentine. That was a clear faul by Germany.


arrrgghhh
no nails left
gotta go again

PK 1: Germany

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nueville

Neuville gets the first.

Germany 1 (of 1) - Argentina 0 (of 0)

Almost saved...

Cruz scores. 1-1.

PK 1: Argentina

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cruz

1-1

Arg!

Germany 1 (of 1) - Argentina 1 (of 1)

PK 2: Germany

GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!

Ballack

2-1 Germany

Ballack puts it away. 2-1.

Germany 2 (of 2) - Argentina 1 (of 1)

PK 2: Argentina

SSSSSAAAAVVVVVVVEEEEEDDDDDD

2-1 Germany

yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lehmann saves! 2-1 advantage Germany.

Germany 3 (of 3) - Argentina 2 (of 3)

Ayala blocked!