I'm sorry, but the World Cup has been absolutely dire so far. A couple of notable games (and results) aside, there's been very little to enjoy.
Had I been betting throughout (I stuck to the horses), i'd likely be a bit in front - and slightly more interested - as draws in the Group Stages always seemed likely.
Reckon that Germany have a shock in store for Argentina on Saturday.
With regards to that goal (i'm not laughing right now, honest), and the debate that will come with it, I take the old-fashioned view. It can be argued that the modern game, with ballerinas as opposed to men, needs video replays to eliminate refereeing mistakes and cheating, but I just don't want the game to be slowed down - any more so than players feigning injury slow it down already. Yes, mistakes can be excruciatingly costly. To err is human, etc.
Besides, in the referee, I have someone to blame when my team are deal an injustice.
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Now that Brasil are out, I wonder who can win? I predict a Holland - Spain final. I have had some great drinking with some great Dutchmen, so I will probably root for Holland...
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Will wake up on time to watch Germany-Argentina. Alemania Uber Alles! Even though I like some of the Argies, I hope the Krauts go through. And what a finish in the Uruaguay-Ghana game! The final PK for Uruguay was the coolest thing I've seen in a soccer game in ages. He just lobbed it down the middle. I can't imagine being cool enough to do that under pressure. That's a trick you pull on your goalie in practice, not in the World Cup quarterfinals.
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Before the game, I tipped Germany to not only beat the Argies (and what a beating!), but to win the World Cup as well. Not had a single bet on the World Cup so far, but i'm putting my money on Germany. Would fancy them to break the Dutch resolve in the final.
Had I bet on Germany begore the Argentina game, i've have got 7/1. 7/4 is much less appealing.
Had I bet on Germany begore the Argentina game, i've have got 7/1. 7/4 is much less appealing.
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Germany Vs. Holland final would be great. They hate each other...A LOT! And I like that. It'd be like a big local derby from the Premier League or the Bundesliga. The German team look very good though. Come on Holland!
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I was lucky - I bet that Spain would beat Paraguay within normal time. My heart was in my mouth during the penalties and craziness. Thanks to David Villa though I won some money in the 87th minute...
Go Holland!
Go Holland!
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De Nederlands are in the final: 3-2.
I'm pulling for NL vs Germany.
I'm pulling for NL vs Germany.
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Yeah, even if Spain pulls an upset, I'll be rooting for the Dutch.
Be safe everyone.
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If Germany wins tonite, I'll either be going to Eindhoven, Holland or Cologne, Germany for a World Cup Finals party on Sunday.
Besides the beer, living in Belgium does have it's perks.
Besides the beer, living in Belgium does have it's perks.
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Yeah, I'm hoping to be in Holland for the final too. In Leiden just outside Den Haag - don't know if you know it or have played there? The atmosphere will be incredible anyway.peetie44 wrote:If Germany wins tonite, I'll either be going to Eindhoven, Holland or Cologne, Germany for a World Cup Finals party on Sunday.
Besides the beer, living in Belgium does have it's perks.
What a goal by van Bronckhorst last night as well!
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My manager's step-daughter has a cafe in Den Haag, where I play sometimes.tomodon wrote:Yeah, I'm hoping to be in Holland for the final too. In Leiden just outside Den Haag - don't know if you know it or have played there? The atmosphere will be incredible anyway.peetie44 wrote:If Germany wins tonite, I'll either be going to Eindhoven, Holland or Cologne, Germany for a World Cup Finals party on Sunday.
Besides the beer, living in Belgium does have it's perks.
What a goal by van Bronckhorst last night as well!
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What's the point in having a 3rd / 4th place play-off? It's not like there's a bronze medal at stake...
Hope for a good final. Come on Holland!
Hope for a good final. Come on Holland!
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I'll be in Eindhoven (NL) tomorrow, in full orange regalia, to help cheer the Dutch team home.
Btw...what is this game called again; sock-her or futbol or what?
Btw...what is this game called again; sock-her or futbol or what?
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