FIFA World Cup 2014 - Page 43

Skybird · 07-05-14, 07:34 AM

Podolski is weak atm, too. An astral projection of his former self only.

Vertraut mit der Macht sich wieder er machen muß.

There are some names on the secondary bench that I cannot sort in. Maybe one of those. I don't know.

And one for the record keepers: the Germans have reached for the fourth time in a row the semifinals. A first in football history.

Feuer Frei! · 07-05-14, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

There are some names on the secondary bench that I cannot sort in. Maybe one of those. I don't know.

Not many really suitable to Midfield or Central attack,
Tony Kroos is a out and out defender, although has played in midfield, Draxler is midfielder by nature, Ginter und Durm are defenders.

Mertesacker not in the equation since he's a defender.

If replacement is taking place, they will have to put Muller in there, supplying Klose as lone striker.

There are options of course.

We will see.

The tactics for the Brazil game will take on a whole new context now.
Different style to France.
I feel maybe France more dangerous than Brazil. Brazil's defence is shaky, like ours, And now with Neymar and captain Silva out, it really evens the playing field even more, i just hope that the German brains trust and players don't fall for that.
There are still plenty of strong options for Brazil.

Will be a intriguing match i think.

Oberon · 07-05-14, 12:21 PM

Oberon · 07-05-14, 04:01 PM

Considering his ailments, Navas is a damn good keeper. I mean, he has tendinitis in the shoulder joint and a dose of acromioclavicular arthritis and he's still really being a wall to the Netherlands.

EDIT: It's fairly obvious though that Costa Rica are playing dirty on this game because they're outclassed by Holland, they want to drag it down to penalties where they can snag a goal and knock Holland out. It's not honourable, it's not good football...but it is a valid tactic and probably about the only one they can use. It will be a damn shame for the Netherlands if they lose this on a penalty shoot-out.

Wolferz · 07-05-14, 05:39 PM

Blocks man hug attempt by Armistead upon arrival at LAX.

http://msn.foxsports.com/buzzer/stor...attempt-070414
Is there nothing this guy can't block? Oh wait, two goals in their loss.

Oberon · 07-05-14, 06:12 PM

Well, that's a close one. Dutch manager played a good move bringing Krul on, Navas, bless him, was tired and probably in a fair bit of pain by the end of that match, Krul was fresh and unbloodied.
Holland deserved that win, they didn't deserve it to go to penalties, and I imagine the Dutch hospitals will receive an increase of cardiac patients shortly.

mapuc · 07-05-14, 06:42 PM

Dare to guess the outcome of these two semifinals ?

I hope Holland and Germany win

Markus

Oberon · 07-05-14, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

Dare to guess the outcome of these two semifinals ?

I hope Holland and Germany win

Markus

Me too, that would be a game to watch, those two at each other. Hoo-ee!

mapuc · 07-05-14, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Me too, that would be a game to watch, those two at each other. Hoo-ee!

just remembered that they meet for the first time in the 1974 World Cup final, 40 years ago.

Markus

mapuc · 07-05-14, 08:53 PM

A headline in a danish news paper

"Experts believe that Brazil's gold-chance is gone after Neymars injury"

My response
It's definitely not good if a team can win Gold or not depend on a single player

Markus

Feuer Frei! · 07-05-14, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

It's definitely not good if a team can win Gold or not depend on a single player

Look at Argentina. Messi.
Same deal.
Same shaky results.

BossMark · 07-06-14, 12:23 AM

FIFA have denied that the world cup is fixed and that Brazil deserved their hard fought semi final victory against Germany next Tuesday.

Jimbuna · 07-06-14, 06:31 AM

Not overly impressed with the Dutch last night but Costa Rica did their country proud.

The decision by Louis van Gaal on the goalkeeping switch was obviously a masterstroke and game winner, probably already agreed during pre match training.

My only wish is that Krul would perform like that for the TOON....as far as I'm aware he's only saved two of the twenty penalties he's faced for his club.

Jimbuna · 07-06-14, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by mapuc

Dare to guess the outcome of these two semifinals ?

I hope Holland and Germany win

Markus

I'm expecting an all South American final but Germany and Holland are well capable of spoiling the party.

HunterICX · 07-06-14, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Not overly impressed with the Dutch last night but Costa Rica did their country proud.

Guess they could be proud to get this far with shameful display of anti-football by just stalling and breaking down the game and bet it all on a penalty shoot out.

(and that goes also for that same thing they pulled of against Greece)

We played the game, Costa Rica just broke it

07-05-14, 07:34 AM	#631
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,741 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Podolski is weak atm, too. An astral projection of his former self only. Vertraut mit der Macht sich wieder er machen muß. There are some names on the secondary bench that I cannot sort in. Maybe one of those. I don't know. And one for the record keepers: the Germans have reached for the fourth time in a row the semifinals. A first in football history. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-05-14, 04:01 PM	#634
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Considering his ailments, Navas is a damn good keeper. I mean, he has tendinitis in the shoulder joint and a dose of acromioclavicular arthritis and he's still really being a wall to the Netherlands. EDIT: It's fairly obvious though that Costa Rica are playing dirty on this game because they're outclassed by Holland, they want to drag it down to penalties where they can snag a goal and knock Holland out. It's not honourable, it's not good football...but it is a valid tactic and probably about the only one they can use. It will be a damn shame for the Netherlands if they lose this on a penalty shoot-out. Last edited by Oberon; 07-05-14 at 05:13 PM.

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Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	USMNT goalie Tim Howard... Blocks man hug attempt by Armistead upon arrival at LAX. http://msn.foxsports.com/buzzer/stor...attempt-070414 Is there nothing this guy can't block? Oh wait, two goals in their loss. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

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BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	FIFA have denied that the world cup is fixed and that Brazil deserved their hard fought semi final victory against Germany next Tuesday. __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 191,168 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not overly impressed with the Dutch last night but Costa Rica did their country proud. The decision by Louis van Gaal on the goalkeeping switch was obviously a masterstroke and game winner, probably already agreed during pre match training. My only wish is that Krul would perform like that for the TOON....as far as I'm aware he's only saved two of the twenty penalties he's faced for his club. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20

07-05-14, 06:12 PM	#636
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Well, that's a close one. Dutch manager played a good move bringing Krul on, Navas, bless him, was tired and probably in a fair bit of pain by the end of that match, Krul was fresh and unbloodied. Holland deserved that win, they didn't deserve it to go to penalties, and I imagine the Dutch hospitals will receive an increase of cardiac patients shortly.

07-05-14, 06:42 PM	#637
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,589 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Dare to guess the outcome of these two semifinals ? I hope Holland and Germany win Markus

07-05-14, 08:53 PM	#640
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,589 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	A headline in a danish news paper "Experts believe that Brazil's gold-chance is gone after Neymars injury" My response It's definitely not good if a team can win Gold or not depend on a single player Markus