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[Klaus]

VAI PORTUGAL!!!

Here's hoping for a 2-1 in favor of Portugal. France played really well against Brazil because, frankly (heh), they were playing alone in the field.

 

[johnsemlak]

VAI PORTUGAL!!!

Here's hoping for a 2-1 in favor of Portugal. France played really well against Brazil because, frankly (heh), they were playing alone in the field.

It's a bit of a shame we didn't get a Portugal-Brazil match, which would have been very interesesting, particularly wiht Scolari coaching Portugal. Have those two teams ever met in the World Cup?

 

[Jdvn1]

France, 2-1.

But just because I have to pick.

 

[barsoomcore]

Here we are at the half and that darn Zizou continues to play the tournament of a lifetime. Hoping the Portugese can get one of those close misses into the net next half!

 

[Klaus]

GODDAMMIT!!!!

France 1-0 Portugal (penalty kick by Zidane).

It was amazing to see how the Portuguese fought to the very last second. Even the goalie Ricardo tried to score in the last couple of minutes.

Oh, well... FORZA AZZURRA!!!!

 

[STARP_Social_Officer]

First World Cup final since 1990 Brazil haven't been part of. I'm just saying is all.

 

[johnsemlak]

fell asleep after the French goal (the games start at 11 pm here). The penalty awarded to France was probably fair, but it wasn't that clear-cut, and Henry seemed to exaggerate it. It's a real shame that was the game's only goal.

 

[Klaus]

fell asleep after the French goal (the games start at 11 pm here). The penalty awarded to France was probably fair, but it wasn't that clear-cut, and Henry seemed to exaggerate it. It's a real shame that was the game's only goal.

And the referee didn't give a penalty to Portugal, for a foul on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Man, did Scolari get worked up by the refereeing. Went up to the ref after the match and put a finger to his face yelling "you're a shame!!!".

The match was really good, with both teams actively seeking to score (Portugal more so, but with less efficiency), and the sight of Ricardo (Portugal's goalie) joining the offensive was worth the entire game. And his pass almost became a goal for Portugal!

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I, too, loved seeing the Portugese goalie coming up to join the attack. I've only seen it twice before on the world stage, and in one of those, an opposing player caught the goalie napping and launched a lazy floating skyball over his head on goal- the goalie didn't quite get to it in time.

I also reiterate my postition that diving should merit a red card, not that I saw any dives in that game...

 

[Keith Robinson]

And the referee didn't give a penalty to Portugal, for a foul on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portugal are a dirty team. There was no penalty awarded because it was no penalty. Several players - and Ronaldo in particular - did everything they could to con the referee into giving unwarranted fouls and penalties and they should be thoroughly ashamed of themselves. I'm glad they're out for that very reason. A very mediocre team who prefer to rely on cheating than using their undoubted talent.