FIFA World Cup 2010 - Page 40

Dan D · 07-02-10, 05:50 AM

I am putting my money on Spain, the Netherlands and Ghana.

Germany/Argentina, I really don't know. Before the cup started, I would have bet on Argentina as the upcoming world champion.

I guess, I should create a win-win situation: I put my money on Argentina and at the same time I hope that Germany wins. So it is either money or, no money and the party goes on.

Predictions:
Paraquay : Spain 0:2
Netherlands : Brazil 2:1
Argentina : Germany 1:1 in overtime; my evil twin "Ran D", the horny hamster says, both teams score at least one goal, then things turn ugly.
Uruguay: Ghana 0:1

papa_smurf · 07-02-10, 05:51 AM

My 4 are:

Netherlands
Uruguay
Argentina
Paraguay

Skybird · 07-02-10, 06:12 AM

Holland v Brasil: depends on Robben. If he has a good day and is fit, they could even threaten Brasil. I support Holland, and think they will make it. Also, it is their turn, really.

Uruguay should beat Ghana.

Germany beats Argentinia. 2:1, maybe in overtime, I say.

Spain beats Paraguay.

That makes Holland beating Uruguay in seminfinals.

The other semifinal: Germany against Spain: chances are the Spanish would squeeze a victory out of it, but it could also be the other way around, with a little luck for the Germans. The risk that cannot be calculated: Due to that terribly incompetent referee in the second match, 7 German players have yellow cards right now. If the going gets rough against Argentinia - and it probably will - then this means a major handicap for the german team if it advances to semifinals. Do not be confused by that yellow-cards-deleted-after-quarterfinal-rule that they have - players getting their second yellow in quarterfinals, still will get banned for semifinals.

I hope for a final holland versus Spain or Holland versus Germany (which would be an absolute top hit match, of course). In such a meeting, everything is possible.

Wouldn't have imagined before the tournament that I would see the Germans possibly reaching the finals. But they surprised me and most others positively. Before the tournament I said they would perform worse than four years ago. No matter how the match tomorrow ends, that was a wrong assumption. I admit that Löw has done an absolutely stunning job. I think it is fair to say that he is one of the greatest winners of this championship.

Jimbuna · 07-02-10, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan D

Ok guys, let's hear your predictions for today's and tomorrow's games:

Netherlands : Brazil
Uruguay : Ghana

Argentina : Deutschland
Paraguay : Spain

Brazil
Uruguay
Argentina
Spain

HunterICX · 07-02-10, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

.....Holland versus Germany (which would be an absolute top hit match, of course). In such a meeting, everything is possible.

We haven't forgotten

, '74

HunterICX

Skybird · 07-02-10, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HunterICX

We haven't forgotten

, '74

HunterICX

I was 7 years old back then. but even little me still remembers!

HunterICX · 07-02-10, 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

I was 7 years old back then. but even little me still remembers!

It was 13 yrs before my time, been told to me by family and parents..even school had a topic of the Netherlands in the World Cups and 1974 was brought up in detail....thats how much it hurted us!

HunterICX

Jimbuna · 07-02-10, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterICX

It was 13 yrs before my time, been told to me by family and parents..even school had a topic of the Netherlands in the World Cups and 1974 was brought up in detail....thats how much it hurted us!

HunterICX

Ayr, there is a saying in the UK......"Holland are the best team never to have won the world cup"

goldorak · 07-02-10, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

Ayr, there is a saying in the UK......"Holland are the best team never to have won the world cup"

Well what did you expect ? They didn't have the favor of the hand of god.

In any case I think this year they can have a shot to the cup like they haven't been able to since 1978.

The greatest final would be Holland vs Spain.

Jimbuna · 07-02-10, 09:56 AM

Brazil lead 1-0 at half time.

My first prediction may well be correct

HunterICX · 07-02-10, 10:17 AM

1 - 1

HunterICX

Arclight · 07-02-10, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Brazil lead 1-0 at half time.

My first prediction may well be correct

Perhaps, but then Brazil did just help us to 1-1.

Skybird · 07-02-10, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimbuna

Brazil lead 1-0 at half time.

My first prediction may well be correct

No, mine: 2:1 Holland

HunterICX · 07-02-10, 10:27 AM

2 - 1 for the Netherlands

GO GO GO GO GO HOLLAND!!!!!!!!

HunterICX

Arclight · 07-02-10, 10:31 AM

Hmm, turning nasty now. Brazil wants it a bit too badly.

07-02-10, 05:50 AM	#586
Dan D Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 9th Flotilla Posts: 839 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am putting my money on Spain, the Netherlands and Ghana. Germany/Argentina, I really don't know. Before the cup started, I would have bet on Argentina as the upcoming world champion. I guess, I should create a win-win situation: I put my money on Argentina and at the same time I hope that Germany wins. So it is either money or, no money and the party goes on. Predictions: Paraquay : Spain 0:2 Netherlands : Brazil 2:1 Argentina : Germany 1:1 in overtime; my evil twin "Ran D", the horny hamster says, both teams score at least one goal, then things turn ugly. Uruguay: Ghana 0:1 __________________

07-02-10, 05:51 AM	#587
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	My 4 are: Netherlands Uruguay Argentina Paraguay __________________

07-02-10, 06:12 AM	#588
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,830 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Holland v Brasil: depends on Robben. If he has a good day and is fit, they could even threaten Brasil. I support Holland, and think they will make it. Also, it is their turn, really. Uruguay should beat Ghana. Germany beats Argentinia. 2:1, maybe in overtime, I say. Spain beats Paraguay. That makes Holland beating Uruguay in seminfinals. The other semifinal: Germany against Spain: chances are the Spanish would squeeze a victory out of it, but it could also be the other way around, with a little luck for the Germans. The risk that cannot be calculated: Due to that terribly incompetent referee in the second match, 7 German players have yellow cards right now. If the going gets rough against Argentinia - and it probably will - then this means a major handicap for the german team if it advances to semifinals. Do not be confused by that yellow-cards-deleted-after-quarterfinal-rule that they have - players getting their second yellow in quarterfinals, still will get banned for semifinals. I hope for a final holland versus Spain or Holland versus Germany (which would be an absolute top hit match, of course). In such a meeting, everything is possible. Wouldn't have imagined before the tournament that I would see the Germans possibly reaching the finals. But they surprised me and most others positively. Before the tournament I said they would perform worse than four years ago. No matter how the match tomorrow ends, that was a wrong assumption. I admit that Löw has done an absolutely stunning job. I think it is fair to say that he is one of the greatest winners of this championship. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 07-02-10 at 06:23 AM.

07-02-10, 09:56 AM	#595
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,561 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Brazil lead 1-0 at half time. My first prediction may well be correct __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-02-10, 10:17 AM	#596
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	1 - 1 HunterICX __________________

07-02-10, 10:27 AM	#599
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	2 - 1 for the Netherlands GO GO GO GO GO HOLLAND!!!!!!!! HunterICX __________________

07-02-10, 10:31 AM	#600
Arclight Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Land of windmills, tulips, wooden shoes and cheese. Lots of cheese. Posts: 8,467 Downloads: 53 Uploads: 10	Hmm, turning nasty now. Brazil wants it a bit too badly. __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.