Fifa World Cup 2010

[Mark]

Right. And despite the bizarre results of the first two games for everyone group C, that really should happen. There's no way Slovenia should draw England, let alone beat them. The same goes for Algeria vs. team USA. And since it's international soccer and it's not an amazing vs. hopelessly bad game, they're not going to outscore us by more than 2.

Yup, and precisely why there is no single elimination at this level of play.

 

[roguerouge]

Group A final Standings -

Uruguay - 7 Points
Mexico - 4 Points
South Africa - 4 Points
France - 1 Point

Mexico go through on goal difference, despite a fighting last game by Bafana Bafana (South Africa) beating France 2 - 1

Disappointment for us? Yes, but most also proud for a good performance against teams rated much higher.

Congratulations, seriously. If you hadn't given up a second half goal, the goal differential would have been one... which means that a late goal for 3-0 could have tied it up. Not bad at all for 83rd in the world. As France shows this year, it's the size of the fight in the dog, not the size of the dog in the fight.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

I'm amazed that Germany is in a must-win situation...not as surprised as they are in Berlin, of course, but still surprised.

I have to give props to both South Africa and Nigeria for playing some damn good soccer today. Heck, if Nigeria had been a little more accurate, they'd have WAXED South Korea- their goalie was rarely near where the ball was going.

 

[Jdvn1]

I'm amazed that Germany is in a must-win situation...not as surprised as they are in Berlin, of course, but still surprised.

I have to give props to both South Africa and Nigeria for playing some damn good soccer today. Heck, if Nigeria had been a little more accurate, they'd have WAXED South Korea- their goalie was rarely near where the ball was going.

Indeed, this World Cup is certainly not a bore to watch. There have been lots of good, interesting games, and impressive teams.

Well, you know, except France, the third-to-last team to score at all this World Cup. What a let down.

 

[Jdvn1]

Right. And despite the bizarre results of the first two games for everyone group C, that really should happen. There's no way Slovenia should draw England, let alone beat them.

Though, it should be pointed out, that such an unexpected result from Slovenia would not be the strangest thing to happen this World Cup. Bizarre results have not been limited to Group C.

 

[coyote6]

Okay, that was pretty thrilling.

 

[roguerouge]

I'm very glad for the result in the Algeria game, but it also confirmed that the NHL system of goal review is necessary for FIFA, as is explaining the calls made. What was the call that got the Algerians so upset at the end of the game? Not that they could have advanced at that point, but I'd still be very upset after all the effort expended. Announce the calls, it's just that simple.

 

[El Mahdi]

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[Jdvn1]

Now that's drama.

Fantastic!

EDIT:
If the US avoids playing Germany, making it to the quarter finals is a strong possibility.

 

[Mark]

Huzzah!