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by **Falc** on 23 Jun 2006, 08:57

After today, the tournament truly begins. It is do or die. No excuses. We will use this thread to discuss the second stage of the WC all the way to the finals.

by **Eusebio** on 23 Jun 2006, 09:01

What the fuck??? Only one thread about the rest of WC???? :ohno:

by **Falc** on 23 Jun 2006, 09:26

Yes, let's stick to one thread. Why do we need to jump around from one thread to another when at this point, the tournament gets smaller and smaller in the number of participants?

by **pramzan** on 23 Jun 2006, 09:29

Not a bad idea.

by **Buzzz** on 23 Jun 2006, 09:56

Well all is not yet decided so let's see you will accompany the 12 already qualified. Looks like France may go out in the knock out stage again. :razz:

by **Falc** on 23 Jun 2006, 10:07

Actually, 13 are decided. Spain is already through. So there are 3 spots left. But this thread is for the knockout stage that begins tomorrow. And France, if eliminated today, will be knocked out at the group stage.

by **Glenn Stromberg** on 23 Jun 2006, 10:17

Everyone seems to see us as the underdogs against Germany. While it might be true that Germany are favourites, I only see them as slight favourites and that is mainly because of the home team advantage. We have been disappointing so far, but still got through with out much problem. Comparing the roosters I'd say that Sweden have players with more experience, that play in bigger clubs and that have won major titles compared to a rther inexperienced German team.

Since Ibrahimovic seems to be fit on saturday I think we stand a good chance against Germany.

by **Eugene Berkovich** on 23 Jun 2006, 12:16

14 are through now - add Ukraine to the list

by **Always** on 23 Jun 2006, 13:22

Glenn - It'll be a good game, and it's true that nobody seems to give your lot the kind of respect they deserve.

I expect Germany to go through but it certainly won't be a shock if Sweden beat them.

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 13:25

I'd much rather play a hated Sweden side than the host with the momemtum of the quarters. I expect Mexico to beat Argentina. Trust me, they're not Brasil or Germany. I watched all of their games and I am not shaking. We wil deliver their ass on Saturday and I hope Sweden Does its job.

by **surnami** on 23 Jun 2006, 13:29

Very funny!

by **Glenn Stromberg** on 23 Jun 2006, 13:38

I too expect Germany to get through, but I think people are seriously overrating them. It becomes ridicoulus when Podolski/Klose are considered better than Larsson/Ibrahimovic. England is far better than Germany and if we could keep them at bay Germany is most certainly a possibility.

I'd say that Sweden got more experienced players but lack the depth that Germany has.

by **....** on 23 Jun 2006, 14:06

Well said, Glenn. I don't think Germany has much over Sweden in terms of talent, and like you say, your front-line is much more skillful. If it wasn't for Larsson, Barcelona would not even have won the CL.

The problem is that Germany have home advantage, and that counts for a lot

Sweden are seriously underrated.

by **Always** on 23 Jun 2006, 20:46

Here's how the also rans finished:

17th Korea (4 points)

18th Paraguay (3 points, GD 0)

19th Ivory Coast (3 points, GD -1, GS 5)

20th Czech Republic (3 points, GD -1, GS 3)

21st Poland (3 points, GD -2)

22nd Croatia (2 points, GD -1, GS 2)

23rd Angola (2 points, GD -1, GS 1)

24th Tunisia (1 point, GD -3)

25th= Iran (1 points, GD -4, GS 2)
25th= USA

27th T & T (1 points, GD -4, GS 0)

28th= Japan (1 points, GD -5, GS 2)
28th= Saudi Arabia

30th Togo (0 points, GD -5)

31st Costa Rica (0 points, GD -6)

32nd S & M (0 points, GD -8)

by **Buzzz** on 23 Jun 2006, 21:08

we beat four other countries? COOL! :celebrate:

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:14

I knew T&T would embarras us.

by **Always** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:15

And Costa Rica.

And the USA.

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:18

They are Catholic.

by **Pabs** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:21

Germany Vs Sweden

You have to think Germany to advance. Unless Sweden can get Ibrahimovic going, I don't think they can afford to keep trying their luck at finding last minute goals. Add to that their suspect defence. Gotta go with Germany.

Argentina Vs Mexico

Unless Mexico discover their form they showed against Iran and not play like they did against Angola, this game should be Argentina's. The Argentines seem to be a bit more humble this time and Crespo is quick to point out that they have not achieved anything just yet.

You have to go with Argentina based on pedigree and what we've seen so far. Add to that Mexico have some trouble in this round.

by **Always** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:21

And yet T&T still finished better than Costa Rica.

DEivine intervention went wrong did it Palo?

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:22

Argentine and humble. Whta beautiful although farce affirmation. Argentines don't belive in God. They believe God should worship them.

by **Pabs** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:23

oh boy...

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:26

I saw it written. Costa Rica embarrased us too, although that made me happy.

by **Always** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:27

It's true, the people of Argentina have huge egos.

While for some of the women it's understandable in all other matters it's annoying.

by **surnami** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:29

Bah,

I'm forced to root for the illegals...

by **surnami** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:29

Can they enlarge the goal for Bravo????

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:30

we were here first.

YOu should be Argentine, you arrogant Kanadian prick!

by **Pabs** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:33

what the he!! did I do ?

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:35

hw hw he

by **Always** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:36

Palo's just being his interweb persona.

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:37

He's one cool dude!

by **surnami** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:37

we were here first...

Trut me I have no desire nor time to waste on garbage like that.

Forza 2 red cards for Argentina and 3 penalties for the illegals, so they can at least score 1

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:38

YOu havew one of those, don't you? Or were you created from scratch?

by **Always** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:39

No, Keyboard Warriors are usually personas.

by **Buzzz** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:42

POSSIBLE LINE UPS

Germany: Jens Lehmann; Arne Friedrich, Christoph Metzelder, Per Mertesacker, Philipp Lahm; Bernd Schneider, Torsten Frings, Michael Ballack, Bastian Schweinsteiger; Lukas Podolski, Miroslav Klose

Sweden: Andreas Isaksson; Olof Mellberg, Teddy Lucic, Erik Edman, Niclas Alexandersson; Tobias Linderoth, Fredrik Ljungberg, Christian Wilhelmsson, Kim Kallstrom; Marcus Allback, Henrik Larsson

POSSIBLE LINE UPS

Argentina: Roberto Abbondanzieri; Fabricio Coloccini, Roberto Ayala, Gabriel Heinze, Juan Pablo Sorin; Maxi Rodriguez, Javier Mascherano, Esteban Cambiasso, Juan Roman Riquelme; Javier Saviola, Hernan Crespo

Mexico: Oswaldo Sanchez; Mario Mendez, Rafael Marquez, Ricardo Osorio, Carlos Salcido, Gonzalo Pineda; Gerardo Torrado, Antonio Naelson "Zinha", Pavel Pardo; Jared Borgetti, Jose Francisco Fonseca

by **surnami** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:47

I think Lavolpe will throw the game for his homeland, Argentina!

by **Pabs** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:49

HAHAHA

that would rule !

by **agentesecreto** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:51

I am a charming in person as I am on-line.

by **Pabs** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:52

nervous, palo ?

what's the plan for tomorrow ?

by **surnami** on 23 Jun 2006, 22:54

Plan B:

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it wopuld be good for Mexico

losers

and Croatia

LOL

it's true

the white men?

you exist!

That dude Palo

your mama

not always

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