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Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 15, 2002, 09:17:49 am
For discussing match results and everything to do with the World Cup.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: TheCelestialOne on June 15, 2002, 09:19:01 am
I made a thread like this... "They" filled it with spam... :(
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Fineus on June 15, 2002, 09:21:29 am
There's a simple solution, if this turns to spam it gets locked. All future football related threads will be locked - so it's essentially everyones last chance to get discussing this right before it can't be discussed here anymore :)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Wildlife on June 15, 2002, 02:20:24 pm
I am very happy to say that after Englands thrashing of Denmark today,, England are my Favourites :yes:
i truly beleive that England can win the cup :)
Go England :nod:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 15, 2002, 02:42:46 pm
England are second favourites at most bookies now. Last I heard, Ladbrokes were giving 7-2.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 15, 2002, 09:32:24 pm
so are Brazil the current favorites or something?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 15, 2002, 09:36:48 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Blitz_Lightning
so are Brazil the current favorites or something?

Yup.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Su-tehp on June 15, 2002, 09:40:27 pm
I know it's a long-distance longshot, but I'm hoping to see USA win the World Cup.

It could happen!

...Yeah. And Helios bombs might fly out of my sphincter! ;)

Seriously, though, it's been gratifying to see America do as well as it has so far. Thank God for Korea.

Seeing the USA stay in the World Cup longer than Argentina was satisfying too. After having been born in Argentina and raised here in the States, it was greatly satisfying to see Argentina taken down a peg or two. :p

God bless America! :D

Still, if America gets knocked out (a very likely prospect), I'll root for England. And any Argentine who reads this is probably going to go apoplectic with rage at the idea of an Argentine-American rooting for England at anything! :p :ha:

Oh well. Not my problem. :D :cool:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 15, 2002, 09:44:35 pm
Anything's possible this year. Of the favourites, France and Argentina are out, Italy and Germany are looking shaky. And that leaves England and Brazil, one of whom has to go out on....err.....Monday is it?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Corsair on June 15, 2002, 09:55:23 pm
I was waiting for this to happen.
Personally, I want the USA to win. Not that it will ever happen. Unless pigs fly. I think they were damn lucky to get past the round robin part of the tournament and they're gonna lose to Mexico.

Look, a flying pig!
*runs*
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Su-tehp on June 15, 2002, 09:57:23 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Corsair
I was waiting for this to happen.
Personally, I want the USA to win. Not that it will ever happen. Unless pigs fly. I think they were damn lucky to get past the round robin part of the tournament and they're gonna lose to Mexico.

Look, a flying pig!
*runs*


:nod: :D There goes a guy after my own heart. :)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Carl on June 15, 2002, 11:14:27 pm
football is football
soccer is soccer

get it right.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 16, 2002, 04:11:58 am
Quote
Originally posted by Carl
football is football
soccer is soccer

get it right.


nope. I speak proper native English, not English American. Therefore the FA is the Football Association and not the Soccer Association and FIFA is FIFA.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 16, 2002, 07:33:31 am
They really should fix up the terminology... some countries call it soccer, others football... football is quite different from soccer if you live in Australia :)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 16, 2002, 07:48:17 am
Aistralian football blows. It's like a cross between pig-skin football and crappy rugby.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 16, 2002, 08:11:33 am
Holy Crap! Keane got a penalty in the 89th minute. They're still gonna lose in extra-time but, meh....
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: beatspete on June 16, 2002, 08:11:49 am
Latest:
Ireland 1 : Spain 1, penalty by Robbie Keen, 89th minute:
Going into golden goal time.

pete
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 16, 2002, 08:12:39 am
Haha, beat you to it.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: beatspete on June 16, 2002, 08:14:37 am
thats only because i clicked the submit button twice and my computer messed up...
Come on ireland!
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 16, 2002, 08:25:18 am
Isnt this the second penatly they've had?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: beatspete on June 16, 2002, 08:39:59 am
yeah, they missed the first one, but scored in the second one.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 16, 2002, 08:46:30 am
:jaw::jaw:Penalties:jaw::jaw:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 16, 2002, 08:54:41 am
Dammit, they've lost.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 16, 2002, 08:55:58 am
Maybe not.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 16, 2002, 08:56:47 am
****.

Ireland:...OxxxO
Spain:......OOxxO
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 16, 2002, 08:59:53 am
All the more reason to keep spain off the rock.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Martinus on June 16, 2002, 01:13:21 pm
Bummer.

Well we put up a good fight. :nod:



Come on Brazil!!
Title: OT - USA WINS!!! USA WINS!!! USA 2 - Mexico 0
Post by: Kazan on June 17, 2002, 03:43:04 am
McBride 8'
Donovan 65'

PAAAAARTTYY!@!!!!
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Skippy on June 17, 2002, 03:43:30 am
:lol:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Ryx on June 17, 2002, 03:56:22 am
*cough* World Cup Thread (http://www.hard-light.net/forums/index.php/topic,8216.0.html) :wink: *cough*

Edit: (after thread merger) Ahh! Nevermind
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 17, 2002, 09:58:12 am
Hehe, had a hard match today, but a 2 to 0 in our favor can't be that bad after all. On to kick some british ass on friday... :D

About the "no more football threads" stuff: any particular reason why politics and religion discussions are allowed by football discussions are not? I think all these topics detract from the main theme of the boards (which are originally space sims and sci-fi) in an equal manner... there shouldn't be any difference on the way they are treated. ;)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 17, 2002, 10:00:24 am
I PMed Thunder and got permission to make this thread and have it stickified.
Title: sucks...
Post by: Stealth on June 17, 2002, 12:09:41 pm
I've always been a great fan of Portugal (and South Africa)

but Portugal deserved to lose...
a country where soccer is one of the top sports, loses to a country where soccer is hardly heard of...that really sucks... but Portugal didn't play as well as they should have... they deserved to lose!

i'm not really keeping up with the world cup this year though :(
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Wildlife on June 17, 2002, 12:44:15 pm
You should do! Support England :nod:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Kellan on June 17, 2002, 02:53:31 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Styxx
Hehe, had a hard match today, but a 2 to 0 in our favor can't be that bad after all. On to kick some british ass on friday... :D


My ass you will...sure you have the strikers, but is the defence up to it, eh? Eh? :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Shrike on June 17, 2002, 02:54:35 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Styxx
About the "no more football threads" stuff: any particular reason why politics and religion discussions are allowed by football discussions are not? I think all these topics detract from the main theme of the boards (which are originally space sims and sci-fi) in an equal manner... there shouldn't be any difference on the way they are treated. ;)
I think it was because there was a new thread for every match.... *shrugs*
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 17, 2002, 03:13:57 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Kellan
My ass you will...sure you have the strikers, but is the defence up to it, eh? Eh? :D


Just wait, queen's boy. Just wait. ;) :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 17, 2002, 03:29:23 pm
Who needs a defence when you don't let the oppo. get the ball?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Wildlife on June 17, 2002, 03:59:48 pm
:p I'm not even gonna try arguing with you,
I'm just gonna wait till England win :nod:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 17, 2002, 04:04:54 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Wildlife
:p I'm not even gonna try arguing with you,
I'm just gonna wait till England win :nod:


You're willing to wait till 2006? :D :p
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Wildlife on June 17, 2002, 04:07:34 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Styxx


You're willing to wait till 2006? :D :p


We'lll see Styxx, we'll see :)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 17, 2002, 04:09:42 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Wildlife
We'lll see Styxx, we'll see :)


* cues in suspense music *
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 17, 2002, 04:19:40 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Styxx


* cues in suspense music *


cue National Anthem
"God save the Queen,God save our gracious Queen,Long live our noble Queen,God save the Queen!Send her victorious,Happy and Glorious,Long to reign over us;God save the Queen!"

Not many(if any) can sing their national anthem with as much heart as we can.
British Anthem (http://www.copcity.com/anthems/uk.mid)

Or just as good. Rule Britannia (http://ingeb.org/songs/rulebrit.mid)

Im sure you all know the words.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 17, 2002, 04:36:03 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Zeronet
cue National Anthem
"God save the Queen,God save our gracious Queen,Long live our noble Queen,God save the Queen!Send her victorious,Happy and Glorious,Long to reign over us;God save the Queen!"


Meh, our anthem is a lot better than that. A question: do you change the anthem every time there's a new regent? Like, if it's a man you change it to "God save the king"?

:p
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 17, 2002, 04:40:58 pm
We dont have an offical national anthem, but its either God Save the King or God Save the Queen, both of which IMHO are the best national anthems ever :D :)
Your looking at the local patriot :). Still Rule Britannia is a good song. Still the last lines in V5 are funny "Rebellious Scots to crush.
God save the King!". No wonder Aldo is going for Brazil. Still Brazils defence looks shaky somewhat, not as good as usual.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 17, 2002, 04:47:29 pm
Indeed, I'm not too fond of our defensive scheme lately... :nervous:

:D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 17, 2002, 04:51:28 pm
Hmm, what is your main job as a Admin Styxx?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Shrike on June 17, 2002, 04:51:31 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Styxx
Indeed, I'm not too fond of our defensive scheme lately... :nervous:
You said your country had nukes!  Just use MAD with the Brits.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 17, 2002, 04:52:59 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Styxx
Indeed, I'm not too fond of our defensive scheme lately... :nervous:

:D


Edmilson, Lucio, Roque Junior...not a bad lot taken by themselves but put in a back 3............

Actually, as a Scot, i normally go for England opponents on principle (an sheer antagonism) ;7.  but I desperately want Brazil to win the cup, anyway, cos they are by far the best team to watch.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 17, 2002, 05:00:19 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Zeronet
Hmm, what is your main job as a Admin Styxx?


Admin? Who? Where? How? :nervous:

Ah, seen it now. I think my job is to fix the forums when Something Bad™ happens. :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 17, 2002, 05:06:09 pm
I noticed it when it failed to report on your post that you had edited it.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 17, 2002, 05:14:12 pm
Ah, heh. The damn link to the anthem just didn't work. :p
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 17, 2002, 05:17:47 pm
It was in Brazilian and most of it had dollar signs attached to it.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 18, 2002, 09:49:52 am
Re: National Anthems

Althought I do like the british national anthem it has two problems:
1) No-one knows the words
2) It sounds like **** compared to Hendrix rendition of Americas anthem
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Su-tehp on June 18, 2002, 10:10:41 am
Quote
Originally posted by an0n
Re: National Anthems

Althought I do like the british national anthem it has two problems:
1) No-one knows the words
2) It sounds like **** compared to Hendrix rendition of Americas anthem


I'll admit that I'm not of of Hendrix's biggest fans, in fact, the only song of his I really like is "All Along the Watchtower" (That song rocks! :D ) but his rendition of the national anthem is pretty cool just on the concept alone. I mean, c'mon, how many national anthems are you gonna hear played on electric guitars? :D ;7

I'm just glad that USA stayed in the World Cup longer than Argentina! Has that even happened before?

I can't imagine that Mexico is feeling too happy now either about losing to the States....

And I'm also glad to see that England is still in and Argentina is out. Uh oh, I gotta be careful what I say in here... :nervous:

Ah,well, nothing like a little friendly competition to inflame old national grudges! :ha: ;)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: MaxTheDog on June 18, 2002, 10:24:13 am
Italy are out!!!

South Korea got a golden goal in extra time.
Wow i dont think anyone was expecting that.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 18, 2002, 10:27:17 am
By the dude who missed the early penalty no less.....
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: beatspete on June 18, 2002, 10:38:35 am
Well done Korea, been an intresting world cup so far.



Mmmmm...:nervous: I live in the UK, and i dont know the words to the natiional anthem either....
But im scottish, so thats Ok.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 18, 2002, 10:39:38 am
Flower of Scotland fo0kin rawks.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 18, 2002, 02:11:07 pm
Quote
Originally posted by an0n
Flower of Scotland fo0kin rawks.


:yes:

Even when sung at 4 different stands who are completely out-of-synch. :D

Shocker for Italy, though...but they brought it on theirselves (how embarrassed is Vieri after that sitter, though?)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 18, 2002, 02:36:08 pm
Quote
Originally posted by an0n
Re: National Anthems

Althought I do like the british national anthem it has two problems:
1) No-one knows the words
2) It sounds like **** compared to Hendrix rendition of Americas anthem


not true, its a pretty simple song and everyone in the Stadium knew the words.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 18, 2002, 02:38:38 pm
Yeah right! It's "God save our gra-cious Queen, muh-muh-muh-muuuuuh-muh-muh. God save the Queen........muh-muh-muh-muh"
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: CmdKewin on June 18, 2002, 04:21:12 pm
well.... :( Italy is out... :( i won't say anything more... blatter has seriously many things to think about....
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Stunaep on June 19, 2002, 01:47:24 am
wowee!! There's sure a lot to read!

Anyhow, Italy being out certainly made things... i dunno... more interesting. Come on, Senegal is in the quarterfinals (is that how you call them in english) and england and germany are going to play against each other. Boy, I'm gonna sit a lot behind the TV the next week. :nod:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Ryx on June 19, 2002, 02:31:38 am
Quote
Originally posted by Stunaep
!
and england and germany are going to play against each other. Boy, I'm gonna sit a lot behind the TV the next week. :nod:


England's going up against Brazil on Friday, IIRC.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 19, 2002, 02:48:39 am
Poor Italy... even though I was going for Korea anyway :D  What do you people think about the ref's decision to send off Totti?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Kellan on June 19, 2002, 07:07:27 am
Quote
Originally posted by an0n
Yeah right! It's "God save our gra-cious Queen, muh-muh-muh-muuuuuh-muh-muh. God save the Queen........muh-muh-muh-muh"


Isn't there also the orchestral crescendo bit where people go a bit higher pitched and sing "muh-muh-muh-muh muuuuuuh muuuh muuuuh muhhhh muh-muh..." ?

I still prefer other National Anthems. The words to the French one are pretty cool, just on the grounds of being pretty much nonsense. And is the German one still Deutschland über Alles? I liked that too. :)

Still, obligatory Kellan-bashing of nations follows...blah blah blah. The End.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Stunaep on June 19, 2002, 07:51:01 am
The finns stole our national anthem. With different words though. :mad:


actually that was the other way around, but...
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Kellan on June 19, 2002, 07:54:17 am
Quote
Originally posted by Stunaep
actually that was the other way around, but...


:confused:

You mean they stole your words and added a different anthem?

:p :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Stunaep on June 19, 2002, 08:31:51 am
Quote
Originally posted by Kellan


:confused:

You mean they stole your words and added a different anthem?

:p :D


actually I meant, we stole their anthem and changed the words, but now would be a good time to change subject, eh? :nervous:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Kellan on June 19, 2002, 08:38:15 am
Quote
Originally posted by Stunaep

actually I meant, we stole their anthem and changed the words, but now would be a good time to change subject, eh? :nervous:


I know that, I was just messin'.

Anyway. The World Cup, eh?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Su-tehp on June 19, 2002, 09:45:43 am
Quote
Originally posted by Ryx


England's going up against Brazil on Friday, IIRC.


I thought it was the USA going up against Germany. Now THAT should be an interesting match. ;7

I don't think ANYONE expected the USA to beat Mexico. Most people who heard about that were like: :jaw:

While the Mexican people were like: :o :(

And I was like: :cool: ;7 :D :ha:

God, I love these expressive smilies! :nod:

If it is USA vs Germany on Friday, who's playing England? Is it Senegal or someone else? And if it really is England vs Germany, who's playing against the States?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Ace Pace on June 19, 2002, 10:12:44 am
the next round is :

England=Brazil
USA=Germany
Sanegal=turky
SK=Spain!
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 19, 2002, 04:00:50 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Blitz_Lightning
Poor Italy... even though I was going for Korea anyway :D  What do you people think about the ref's decision to send off Totti?


Dodgy...I reckon Tottis reputation preceeded him.

See what Perugia did to the golden Goal scorer?  Sacked him! :eek:

Their chairman said something along the lines of " he's ruined Italian football", "he was perfect for South korea against Italy but never for us (Perugia) in Italy" and "he'll never set foot in Perugia again"

so, not bitter then.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Wildlife on June 19, 2002, 04:06:02 pm
Quote
Originally posted by aldo_14


Their chairman said something along the lines of " he's ruined Italian football", "he was perfect for South korea against Italy but never for us (Perugia) in Italy" and "he'll never set foot in Perugia again"

so, not bitter then.


Wow, thats harsh, and spiteful, poor player, he was only servin his country :sigh:
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 19, 2002, 04:13:36 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Wildlife


Wow, thats harsh, and spiteful, poor player, he was only servin his country :sigh:


Dumb-arse chairman..... it's probably best for the player though - imagine the abuse he'd get if he played.  I doubt he'll be short of offers....well, from outside Italy that is :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 19, 2002, 04:56:00 pm
Still he'll get snapped up by someone else. Italy are poor losers.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 19, 2002, 05:38:22 pm
Damn, that was stupid. I heard of it this morning on the radio...
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 20, 2002, 05:08:03 am
Kinda gives the Italians a poor image... Although if he went back to Italy, I'm sure some rioters would want to kill him or something... Well, anyway, if hes a really good striker I'm sure another club somewhere else will take him:D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Shrike on June 21, 2002, 03:37:55 am
Ha ha, down goes Britland!
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Fineus on June 21, 2002, 03:49:31 am
Horray! Finally!
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Shrike on June 21, 2002, 04:11:37 am
Just cause.

(http://www.3dap.com/hlp/staff/shrike/flamethrower.jpg)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 21, 2002, 08:30:16 am
Ahem. To all british:
WE 0wN j00!!!!

Thank you, come again in four years.


:D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: phreak on June 21, 2002, 09:55:14 am
argh!

USA 0
Germany 1
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 21, 2002, 10:04:41 am
Quote
Originally posted by PhReAk
argh!

USA 0
Germany 1


Yeah, sucks. I was hoping that the US would get past Germany, maybe then real football would become more popular over there... :(
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Wildlife on June 21, 2002, 10:10:10 am
Quote
Originally posted by Styxx
Ahem. To all british:
WE 0wN j00!!!!

Thank you, come again in four years.


:D


i hate you ;)

:( so sad we're out
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: MaxTheDog on June 21, 2002, 10:13:24 am
Royal Britannia....:( :( :(

Ahh well, Brazil were just the better team, although England should have been able to score once Ronaldinho was sent off. Oh well, bring on Euro 2004. I am worried that the tabloids will scapegoat Seaman as the reason why we lost.

Does anyone else think that Rivaldo has turned into a really dirty player?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Wildlife on June 21, 2002, 10:18:00 am
Quote
Originally posted by MaxTheDog

Does anyone else think that Rivaldo has turned into a really dirty player?


pretty much everyone in my school, yup
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: 01010 on June 21, 2002, 10:21:03 am
Ah well, no big loss. Wasn't even anticipating to get this far. Good Omen indeed. As for Brazil, I suppose that when the majority of them retire from football they'll always be able to get a job as soap opera ACTORS. Ahem.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 21, 2002, 10:45:04 am
I hope Senegal mercilessly crush all opposition and break Rivaldo's legs.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Stealth on June 21, 2002, 11:04:48 am
lol,

where do you guys get all those pictures from?  do you just make them?

Styxx got that one thread closed for the 'YOU'RE GAY' picture lolol hahahahahaha
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Levyathan on June 21, 2002, 11:49:17 am
Quote
Originally posted by MaxTheDog
Does anyone else think that Rivaldo has turned into a really dirty player?


I don't. David Beckham's dives (both of them) were ridiculous. He should have gotten a yellow card for that.

Quote
Originally posted by an0n
I hope Senegal mercilessly crush all opposition and break Rivaldo's legs.


And I hope we beat those arrogant British. Oh wait, we just did! :p
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 21, 2002, 04:25:27 pm
Quote
Originally posted by Levyathan


And I hope we beat those arrogant British. Oh wait, we just did! :p


English  Not British - don't lump us and the Welsh in with that lot.  we're crap, but proud of it :).   I nearly shook the foundations when Brazil equalised, not to mention at the 50 and 90 minute mark.

:D ;7

Not a cats chance in hell of me ever supporting England, especially after the way Radio 5 reacted after the match - their whole post-match assessment was based on bad-mouthing Brazil, calling them a mediocre (:eek:) team of cheats, divers and time-wasters.

Oh, and Ahn Jung Woo (?), the player released by Perugia, has been linked with just about every club in Scotland - his agent said he would be talking to not only the Old Firm, but also to the likes of Dundee United.  Of course, his agent is Scottish.

Oh, and Italian Tv company Rai (?) is thinking of suing FIFA over the refereeing decisiosns against Italy :lol:

Oh.....

(http://www.soccernet.com/i/wc/020621/ronaldinho_e.jpg)
(http://www.soccernet.com/i/wc/020621/seaman_a.jpg)

Hehe.  Sorry, couldn't resist.  after all, it's not often a Scottish fan gets to celebrate, is it?
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 21, 2002, 04:36:38 pm
As badly as England is taking the loss, it's still nowhere near as bad as the Italians reaction. They just can't accept that they lost because they're ****.

At least one good thing came out of Englands loss; Namely having hundreds of pictures of fine ass, scantilly clad Brazillian women bouncing up and down on the news all day. :D;7
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 21, 2002, 04:43:00 pm
Quote
Originally posted by an0n
As badly as England is taking the loss, it's still nowhere near as bad as the Italians reaction. They just can't accept that they lost because they're ****.

At least one good thing came out of Englands loss; Namely having hundreds of pictures of fine ass, scantilly clad Brazillian women bouncing up and down on the news all day. :D;7


'Tis true.  The England fans on the radio (I watched the game on the tV, and listened to the post match on the radio whilst playing ISS :D ) seemed to take it well...it was the pundits that were embarrassing themselve, by the aforementioned Brazil-bashing.  Luckily, it means I can now go and safely buy a new Brazil shirt,seeing as my 1992 vintage one is just a wee bit tatty :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Su-tehp on June 21, 2002, 10:56:51 pm
Here in the States, we're taking the loss to Germany really well. The US-Germany was so close, it could have turned on a dime at any second of the game. We lost several possible goals by only a few feet.

Still, we made Germany earn that win. And we're all pretty happy about how we did in the World Cup. I mean, who would have thought that the USA would stay in the game longer than Mexico, France and Argentina? As I recall, all three of those countries took their losses hard (for good or ill). As for us, yeah, we're out, but the US team fought tooth and nail to stay in as long as they did.

We're proud of our team. I don't think Mexico, France and Argentina can say the same thing. All three of those countries were really upset at losing so soon, especially Mexico since they lost to their arch-rival, the United States. (I think they're still pissed about losing Texas to us also. Hey, we didn't take it, Santa Ana lost it! :p :cool: :D )

Too bad about England, too. USA and England were the two teams I was rooting for in the Cup; now that they're both out, I don't really have anyone to root for anymore.

And just for the fact that I'm an Argentine-American, I refuse to root for the Brazil team (bunch of arrogant bastards, they are).

On the other hand, maybe I could start rooting for Senegal.... ;7 :p ;)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: CmdKewin on June 22, 2002, 06:19:07 am
what did you say about Italy-Korea's match Referee?.... if you have seen today's match between Spain and the same Korea... maybe you are going to change your mind... really really bad.... man. I just hope Germany isn't going to have the same fate....
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 22, 2002, 06:29:33 am
Korea beats Spain 5-3 in penalties!... amazing considering their previous penalties they had against other countries and how Spain's goalkeeper kept out so many other penalties in other matches...
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 22, 2002, 08:21:19 am
Turkey 1 - 0 Senegal

Ilhan Golden goal (94')


Semis are

Brazil - Turkey
and
Germany  - Rep.Korea

then.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Levyathan on June 22, 2002, 12:05:55 pm
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Originally posted by an0n
I hope Senegal mercilessly crush all opposition and break Rivaldo's legs.


Err... I don't think they'll even have the chance to do that. :o
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 22, 2002, 12:11:11 pm
I.......HATE.....Turkey[/size]!!!!

Murderous MOFO's. They're second on my List-O-Countries-'t-No0k™.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 22, 2002, 12:30:12 pm
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Originally posted by CmdKewin
what did you say about Italy-Korea's match Referee?.... if you have seen today's match between Spain and the same Korea... maybe you are going to change your mind... really really bad.... man. I just hope Germany isn't going to have the same fate....


That match was kinda surreal. Come on, three goals cancelled? Damn...
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Fineus on June 22, 2002, 12:30:59 pm
Cut right down on that attitude an0n, now. This is a global forum - knocking countries football teams is one things but unless I'm mis-understanding your post your out of line.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 22, 2002, 12:39:34 pm
The Galltaserai (sp?) fans knifed Leeds fans and killed one of 'em a while back. Thus the reason there's gonna be a crap load of security hanging around after the Brazil match. They always do it. If a Turkish team loses all hell breaks loose.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Nico on June 22, 2002, 12:45:33 pm
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Originally posted by Su-tehp
We're proud of our team. I don't think Mexico, France and Argentina can say the same thing. All three of those countries were really upset at losing so soon


yosh.
didn't read this thread so far coz football bores me. anyway, let me comment this lil serntence ^_^
As a french, you can't imagine how pleased  I've been when our team has been kicked out. Come on, how did they expect to win? Their ego was bigger than the Eiffel tower :rolleyes: In France, you switched on the TV, and you were sure to see one of them in an advert, for anything, from mcDo to shampoo... W/o Zidane, they're nothing, and bringing him back while still injured was hopeless. really, they had no pride, and i hope the lesson won't be wasted as they learnt it the hard way. BTW, France will never be world champion again, Zidane is to retire before the next world championship. you can cheer up, you won't see France winning by blind luck again ;)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: TheCelestialOne on June 22, 2002, 12:48:59 pm
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Originally posted by an0n
The Galltaserai (sp?) fans knifed Leeds fans and killed one of 'em a while back. Thus the reason there's gonna be a crap load of security hanging around after the Brazil match. They always do it. If a Turkish team loses all hell breaks loose.


Did you just say "fans"? Well if they are fans then what are we. I for one don't want to be that kind of "fan".
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Snakeseyes on June 22, 2002, 03:02:23 pm
As I see it, the final will be Korea-Brazil.

Turkey has a chance because Brazil's players look tired, but I hope that Brazil will win.

Korea is helped too much by the referees, and Germany isn't that good.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 22, 2002, 04:14:17 pm
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Originally posted by an0n
The Galltaserai (sp?) fans knifed Leeds fans and killed one of 'em a while back. Thus the reason there's gonna be a crap load of security hanging around after the Brazil match. They always do it. If a Turkish team loses all hell breaks loose.


a/ Galatasary won that match
b/ I was at the Ranges - Galatasary Champions league game, and there was nary a sign of trouble - smae went for the away match (although I didn;t go to Turkey)
c/  It only seems to be the English (and themeselves) that the Turks pick fights with
d/  that's racist and bigoted.  It's unfair to group fans based on a minority.... after all, it's identical to the situation in England.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 23, 2002, 05:20:12 pm
scotland didnt even qualify :p :ha: . Stupid freak goal.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: icespeed on June 24, 2002, 02:24:50 am
the koreans actually shouldnt have gotten anywhere near this far, but aside from that...

go ko-re-a!
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Shrike on June 24, 2002, 03:10:57 am
Hey Icespeed, say hi to Setekh for us.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 25, 2002, 04:12:58 pm
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Originally posted by Zeronet
scotland didnt even qualify :p :ha: . Stupid freak goal.


Yep.  [sportsound]What's your point caller?[/sportsound]

Oh, and Ronaldinho clearly meant that...think of it - right sided free kick... and Roberto Carlos allows him to toake it - sort of implies the boy wonder has a knack for those......
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 26, 2002, 03:53:50 am
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Hey Icespeed, say hi to Setekh for us.


Lol... Setekh goes to my school too. Both Icespeed and Setekh are in my grade. :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Shrike on June 26, 2002, 04:13:47 am
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Originally posted by Blitz_Lightning
Lol... Setekh goes to my school too. Both Icespeed and Setekh are in my grade. :D
So say hi for us.  :p

Tell him Shrike says hi, specifically.  Tell him to drop me a mail sometime or something.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 26, 2002, 04:21:12 am
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So say hi for us.  

Tell him Shrike says hi, specifically. Tell him to drop me a mail sometime or something.


Yeah, sure np :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Shrike on June 26, 2002, 04:30:22 am
Yay!
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Stunaep on June 26, 2002, 08:14:51 am
eh... is there ANYTHING about the world cup here?

anyway, we should have an interesting final. Brazil is goinig to win, but still its gonna be cool.

Oh yes, Brazil - Turkey 1:0, Ronaldo - 49.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 26, 2002, 09:33:10 am
Yep, we're on the finals. First Brazil vs. Germany match ever on a world cup... :)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Kellan on June 26, 2002, 12:40:27 pm
Go Germany! Go Germany! Just to piss of Styxx! Just to piss off Styxx! :D

Seriously though, they don't have anything to lose - they've come into the World Cup with no expectations on their shoulders. Brazil, however remain favourites.

Anyhow finals are usually boring. The teams are too defensive; too scared to risk.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Styxx on June 26, 2002, 02:27:30 pm
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Originally posted by Kellan
Go Germany! Go Germany! Just to piss of Styxx! Just to piss off Styxx! :D


Okay, so here's my answer: Meh.

:D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 27, 2002, 06:32:28 am
Yawn... Germany or Brazil... If it's like the semi-finals, it'll probably have only a few goals :( ... But anyway, I'm still gonna watch it...:D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Zeronet on June 28, 2002, 03:13:29 pm
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Originally posted by Kellan
Go Germany! Go Germany! Just to piss of Styxx! Just to piss off Styxx! :D

Seriously though, they don't have anything to lose - they've come into the World Cup with no expectations on their shoulders. Brazil, however remain favourites.

Anyhow finals are usually boring. The teams are too defensive; too scared to risk.


It'd be nice for once for the Germans to win, make me feel better :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: GrandAdmiralAbaht on June 28, 2002, 06:39:41 pm
Germany and Brazil are the best football teams in the entire history of the World cup.

Brazil has won 4 world cups
Germany has won 3 world cups
THey are the contries that have won the most world cups

Its gonna be an amazin game.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: an0n on June 28, 2002, 07:01:08 pm
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Originally posted by GrandAdmiralAbaht
Its gonna be an amazin game.

Or a really ****ty game. Brazil have an excellent attack. Germany have an excellent defence. It's just gonna be: Brazil run, Germany take the ball, Germany shoot, Germany miss, Brazil run...
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 29, 2002, 01:48:46 am
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Or a really ****ty game. Brazil have an excellent attack. Germany have an excellent defence. It's just gonna be: Brazil run, Germany take the ball, Germany shoot, Germany miss, Brazil run...


You're painting a really sad picture. :( Hopefully it won't be that bad :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Ace Pace on June 29, 2002, 02:07:34 am
hey, what about the game today? turkey VS Korea? it wi.. be an interesting match.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Redfang on June 29, 2002, 08:28:54 am
It was pretty interesting, at least first half of it. :)
 
I hope the final will be interesting. :)
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Blitz_Lightning on June 30, 2002, 05:08:27 am
Hmmm? What are you talking about? The Turkey Korea game was one of the most entertaining ever... A record for the fastest scored goal in a final (12 seconds opposed to 16 seconds for the previous record stretching back 40 yrs). And then there's the bad referee decision to disallow Korea's goal by offside (it was only passive offside, as the person offside had nothing to do with the goal, the referee shouldn't have disallowed it according to the rules). Then take Korea's last minute goal against Turkey to make it 3-2 Turkey wins. (Which should have been 3-3 if it wasn't for bad refereeing). It's prolly a trillion times more interesting than the upcoming Brazil-Germany game :D
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Redfang on June 30, 2002, 08:39:42 am
Yeah, you're right. :)
 
I don't know if all of you who are going to watch the finals have already seen it, so if someone hasn't then don't read the black text below.

Brazil won, just as it should've been.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on June 30, 2002, 08:43:20 am
BRAZIL 2 [/SIZE]  - 0 Germany

(Ronaldo double)

Not a bad match - Germany were unlucky - but Kahn kind of embarrassed himself by fumbling Rivaldos shot striaght to Ronaldo for the opener.

Marcos (the Brazil keeper) was superb,though - touched an absolute walliper from Neuville onto the post, and saved - IIRC - Bierhoffs volley-on-the-turn.
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: Ulala on July 01, 2002, 01:34:56 am
Brazil started off a little shaky, but they got in the game and got with it... way to go Brazil! Good game, Germany!
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: aldo_14 on July 01, 2002, 04:23:19 pm
So...this has been a World Cup like no other, then, eh?

Portugal, Spain and Italy went home moaning, England went home saying 'if we'd just got through that match we'd have won it', you could never count out the Germans, who were resolute and determined, and Brazil won it, with a flair filled performance of skill and samba style.

Well, there's a first for everything......
Title: The World Cup Thread
Post by: phreak on July 01, 2002, 04:26:23 pm
and the US actually did good