They should have used Trezeguet! He's the most opportunistic striker on that squad. He can't create chances out of nothing like Henry can... But if he were presented the two chances that Henry had, I think he would have put the ball in the net at least once.

Dude, that was pretty whack from France. Did only see 30 mins of the game but France didn't.. how we say, "shine".
And now Brazil - Kroatia, Brazil won but I don't think they can go very long with that bad defense.
Edit: Biert, are you hoping on Sweden beacouse Mikael Ã…kerfeldt is from here?:D:P

France is old and tired

And seeing players shouting at each other is not a good thing...

Ah well, we can't do worse than in 2002 (unless we put the ball in our own goal ).

[Blazingmonga]

In the World Cup Draw at my work I managed to pick Brazil...this is probably my best bet for winning the jackpot! (£20).

Woo!

...and just what the Sam Hill is up with Ronaldo?

They were treating him like a bald roundabout.
He just doesn't seem to be too interested these days.

Play like that on Sunday son, and we have a bit of a sniff.

Yeah, Ronaldo's been like that for the past two years. He doesn't even put any effort into half the games he plays! It's kind of a shame to watch.

And as far as Brazil having a bad defense... It's actually pretty decent. The only problem is the formation. Most defenses starts in the midfield and include the back four. Brazil's is basically JUST the back four. The idea with that formation would be to outscore the opposition, I guess.

Also, about that little shouting match between Zizou, Thuram and the other guy (don't quite remember who)... It's probably just frustration. France is playing fine EXCEPT on offense!

Woo! Go Australia! Now we're up against...Brazil....

Todays' matches':

Spain 15:00 Ukraine
Tunisia 18:00 Saudi Arabia
Germany 21:00 Poland

Brazil's is basically JUST the back four. The idea with that formation would be to outscore the opposition, I guess.

They are just copying the successful german tactics.

Germany 21:00 Poland

I foresee many fouls and yellow cards.

[EphelDuath666]

Germany 21:00 Poland

I foresee many fouls and yellow cards.

I hope there's not gonna be riots afterwards..stupid hooligan idiots.

Germany 21:00 Poland

I foresee many fouls and yellow cards.

I hope there's not gonna be riots afterwards..stupid hooligan idiots.

Did you read the interview with the hooligan on SPIEGEL ONLINE?

Spain - Ukraine: 4 - 0

Brilliant match by the spanish team!
(that red card and penalty was a joke, though)

[EphelDuath666]

I did not read that interview, no. But I can imagine the content They arrested 50 hooligans though today it seems so they won't cause trouble. I'm afraid at some point there may be trouble though.

And good game by Spain indeed! 30 minutes till Germany vs. Poland

[EphelDuath666]

quite a game! 1-0 but they deserved it! Maybe I was a lil too pessimistic

I foresee many fouls and yellow cards.

Well you were right..
Haha, I've heard the Germany coach already has bought rooms for the players in the national team to stay at a hotel were the final's gonna be, cos' he was so sure they would go to the final..

Bah... I thought Poland was going to win until that guy got sent off. Then I was just hoping for a draw and when it reached extra time, I thought they had it, too! But they just HAAAAAD to score.

Oh well, I'm not a fan of Poland at all, so it doesn't matter. I just like to see Germany lose - unless they play England, in which case I would be very happy with a German blowout!