FIFA World Cup 2010 - Page 50

Hitman · 07-07-10, 04:11 PM

I just opened the windows and listened ... mark my words, guys: In 9 months we will have the spanish Baby Boom of the century!!!

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the match should have been at 4pm, so the spanish would take a siesta on the field

Siesta and Paella, love the clichees ... I have never ever slept a siesta in my life, and actually I know more people who haven't than who have

but on the Paella, you are right

we cooke the most wonderful rice in the world

But how will we do against cheese and windmills?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm thinking about it, windmills doesn't seem actually a good choice

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Quixote

Hitman · 07-07-10, 04:19 PM

BTW did I mention that traditionally we have here a "suc de taronja" (Orange juice) almost daily?

Konovalov · 07-07-10, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kranz

just w8 for Skybird. Hes gonna tell us that "actually they did NOT lose"

In 10,000 words or less? I don't think so.

Seriously, it was a good game though Germany didn't play to their potential But that is always the beauty of these do or die matches. It's all about performing on the big stage. Today Spain accomplished this. They were disciplined and determined in defence and they could have put the game to bed with a square pass to the left inside the box but someone got greedy.

Skybird · 07-07-10, 04:46 PM

That was it for Germany. Congrats to the spanish who deserved the win much more than their opponents.

First half was dominated by the Spanish, there is no way to put it any more politely. the only thing I can say in defenc eof the Germans is that they appeared to be very nervous, or playing with an almost self-paralysing ammount of respect. but putting that aside, the Spanish still played with an ammount of unbelievable precison and tactical control of space that one needs to see in order to believe it. I give the first half in shares 65:35 to the Spanish.

Second half saw the Germans trying to get into the match by sudden, assault-like counter-attacks - of which unfortunately there were too few. 1-on-1 fights ended more often in Germany's favour now, but although they initiated some pressing during some phases of the second half, again the Spanish may have had a share of 55:45 in the second half.

A major difference throughout the match: the Spanish players immediately attacked any german who owend the ball. the German players almost always kept a distance to the ball-leading Spanish player, and attacked relatievly late. I wonder why that was not switched off in halftime. It was so very obvious.

I am dissapointed that almost all German players this time simply played below their possible skill level. I think this was not just due to Spanish powerplay, but they really picked a weaker day this time. In defence of the German team I must say that they probably were the first team in this tournament that nevertheless made the Spanish dropping their mask and made them showing their full potential. Considering the Spanish team's formidable precision and control of space, this is a compliment for the Germans nevertheless.

Schweinsteiger nevertheless for me is a contender for the title as MVP of the tournament. It is like I wrote before the tournament: I said back then that I doubt that Ballack would be missed. Indeed, not only was his absence fully compensated, but they played better without him than with him. Germany's match versus Argentinia was the finest match of a German team that I can remember from all my life.

I hate the idea that this team of young wilds, that has surprised me and many others so positively, in the end lost to just the second ranked competitor in the tournament, so I'm sorry Holland: but I hope the Spanish will win the final. I'm sure that the Dutch will have no pleasure trying to find a weak spot in this highly dynamic energy shield their opponent covers all the pitch with.

Never again remind me of that octopus. Damn beast, miserable one.

Lord_magerius · 07-07-10, 05:27 PM

Oh god... Spain vs Holland, my two favourite teams... apart from england of course. I think I might have to go for spain on this one... Just to piss Darkfish off if we win... But I want Holland to win... and I also want Spain to win. Damn you sweet irony! The two teams that I thought only one would make it to the final. Serves me right for enjoying good football I suppose

TarJak · 07-07-10, 05:46 PM

Viva Espana! Calamari for dinner tonight Sky?

On a slightly OT note, I stumbled across this story this morning: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/...the-world-cup/

Jimbuna · 07-07-10, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Never again remind me of that octopus. Damn beast, miserable one.

Just this one last time

Sky got his revenge on Paul

delArko · 07-07-10, 07:03 PM

Kill that octopus as soon as possible. Long live Germany!

Castout · 07-07-10, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

That really looks yummy I'm already feeling hungry just by looking at that.
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Wolfehunter · 07-07-10, 09:44 PM

I'm upset the way Germany played. Spain deserved the win. Germany played like a bunch of pansies. I don't understand what they where thinking. There tactics were off the mark.

Some point they didn't even try. What defence? There goalie was the only one playing.

Congratulation to Spain.

Castout · 07-07-10, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfehunter

IWhat defence? There goalie was the only one playing.

Agree. Well I only watched the last 16 minutes and lucky enough to witness the single goal but that's how I saw it too.

Spain put much emphasis on defense (and that was an awesome display of defense and ball control) and a surprise fast counter attack that sealed the fate of the German team. Should have been two no for Spain.

Anyway Skybird or you could probably avenge the match with THIS
Or we could set a subsim team or what? who wants to see Skybird against Sailor Steve or Hitman or Wolfehunter in soccer match?! Haven't tried it myself though.

Jimbuna · 07-08-10, 05:44 AM

No sign of Sky yet?

Hope there's no bridges near where he lives...or buses

Arclight · 07-08-10, 05:54 AM

Maybe scroll up a little further... jeesh, first the memory and now the eyesight?

HunterICX · 07-08-10, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Arclight

Maybe scroll up a little further... jeesh, first the memory and now the eyesight?

Aging is a b!tch

HunterICX

papa_smurf · 07-08-10, 06:39 AM

Wow, last nights match was a joy to watch. Spain played really well in pegging back the German attack, so a big congrats to the Spanish.

Viva Espania!

07-07-10, 04:19 PM	#737
Hitman Pacific Aces Dev Team Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Spain Posts: 6,109 Downloads: 109 Uploads: 2	BTW did I mention that traditionally we have here a "suc de taronja" (Orange juice) almost daily? __________________ One day I will return to sea ...

07-07-10, 04:46 PM	#739
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,683 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	That was it for Germany. Congrats to the spanish who deserved the win much more than their opponents. First half was dominated by the Spanish, there is no way to put it any more politely. the only thing I can say in defenc eof the Germans is that they appeared to be very nervous, or playing with an almost self-paralysing ammount of respect. but putting that aside, the Spanish still played with an ammount of unbelievable precison and tactical control of space that one needs to see in order to believe it. I give the first half in shares 65:35 to the Spanish. Second half saw the Germans trying to get into the match by sudden, assault-like counter-attacks - of which unfortunately there were too few. 1-on-1 fights ended more often in Germany's favour now, but although they initiated some pressing during some phases of the second half, again the Spanish may have had a share of 55:45 in the second half. A major difference throughout the match: the Spanish players immediately attacked any german who owend the ball. the German players almost always kept a distance to the ball-leading Spanish player, and attacked relatievly late. I wonder why that was not switched off in halftime. It was so very obvious. I am dissapointed that almost all German players this time simply played below their possible skill level. I think this was not just due to Spanish powerplay, but they really picked a weaker day this time. In defence of the German team I must say that they probably were the first team in this tournament that nevertheless made the Spanish dropping their mask and made them showing their full potential. Considering the Spanish team's formidable precision and control of space, this is a compliment for the Germans nevertheless. Schweinsteiger nevertheless for me is a contender for the title as MVP of the tournament. It is like I wrote before the tournament: I said back then that I doubt that Ballack would be missed. Indeed, not only was his absence fully compensated, but they played better without him than with him. Germany's match versus Argentinia was the finest match of a German team that I can remember from all my life. I hate the idea that this team of young wilds, that has surprised me and many others so positively, in the end lost to just the second ranked competitor in the tournament, so I'm sorry Holland: but I hope the Spanish will win the final. I'm sure that the Dutch will have no pleasure trying to find a weak spot in this highly dynamic energy shield their opponent covers all the pitch with. Never again remind me of that octopus. Damn beast, miserable one. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 07-07-10 at 05:08 PM.

07-07-10, 05:27 PM	#740
Lord_magerius Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Right by the hydrophone station Posts: 724 Downloads: 96 Uploads: 0	Oh god... Spain vs Holland, my two favourite teams... apart from england of course. I think I might have to go for spain on this one... Just to piss Darkfish off if we win... But I want Holland to win... and I also want Spain to win. Damn you sweet irony! The two teams that I thought only one would make it to the final. Serves me right for enjoying good football I suppose __________________

07-07-10, 09:44 PM	#745
Wolfehunter Crusty Capt. Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2,752 Downloads: 40 Uploads: 25	I'm upset the way Germany played. Spain deserved the win. Germany played like a bunch of pansies. I don't understand what they where thinking. There tactics were off the mark. Some point they didn't even try. What defence? There goalie was the only one playing. Congratulation to Spain. __________________

07-08-10, 05:44 AM	#747
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,742 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No sign of Sky yet? Hope there's no bridges near where he lives...or buses __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-07-10, 05:46 PM	#741
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Viva Espana! Calamari for dinner tonight Sky? On a slightly OT note, I stumbled across this story this morning: http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/...the-world-cup/

07-07-10, 07:03 PM	#743
delArko Swabbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	Kill that octopus as soon as possible. Long live Germany!

07-08-10, 05:54 AM	#748
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	Maybe scroll up a little further... jeesh, first the memory and now the eyesight? __________________ Contritium praecedit superbia.

07-08-10, 06:39 AM	#750
papa_smurf Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Peak, Derbyshire Posts: 2,851 Downloads: 33 Uploads: 0	Wow, last nights match was a joy to watch. Spain played really well in pegging back the German attack, so a big congrats to the Spanish. Viva Espania! __________________