World Cup 2010

[rbkwp]

Congrats Germany - easy win well deserved
Think if England were going to be any good they should have shown it from the first game
Consistent enthusiasm would go a long way eratic performances to me denote disharmony within the ranks,
France/Aussie/England grim faced Coaches come to mind .. all out'
enz

 

[Pandora77]

Müllerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[Pandora77]

Even if it would have counted, it would still have ended 4:2

A clear England goal to equalise 2-2 at half time was DISALLOWED.

It was clearly a goal for all to see. Pathetic

This is why goal-line technology must be used. It makes a joke out of the game.

 

[TomCat84]

Well, its all automated in hockey, so I imagine they could put sensors on the goal and a chip in the ball, and an indicator light to flare up when the whole ball crosses the whole line. Botched offsides calls...how are you going to replay the ones where play continues? Review on the next stoppage of play? I can see FIFA's reluctance there.

Also, FIFA's making enough money to not give a fuck if the US embraces football. So what if 250 million (out of 300mill) don't embrace the sport? The rest of the world does. Plus, plenty of US companies give money thru sponsorship anyway, so they already have their profitable foothold in the US.

I always thought if the puck (in hockey) touches the line, it's a goal....and the same with soccer. In the NFL, the only thing that is required is for the very tip of the ball to break the plane...in other words, all one needs for a touchdown is to have the ball touch the end zone line.

 

[D_Shermie Shtoinkle]

it wasn't the US who beat england but we have done it as well very good though

 

[mitchymo]

Even if it would have counted, it would still have ended 4:2

But would it?

The mentality of the players could (i say could) have been affected detrimentally. Coming back to a second half where they are losing is not so good as coming back where you are winning. Germany's confidence raised, England's opposite.

If they had started the second half 2-2 as it rightfully should have been, the outcome may have been different.

(probably not, considering Germany played very well, but who knows exactly how much psychology plays a part in sporting success?)

 

[798686]

I always thought if the puck (in hockey) touches the line, it's a goal....and the same with soccer. In the NFL, the only thing that is required is for the very tip of the ball to break the plane...in other words, all one needs for a touchdown is to have the ball touch the end zone line.

I think the ball has to go over the line to be counted as a goal in footie.

I agree with the calls for including technology in footie these days. Definitely would help clear things up when obviously bad decisions occur (and for disputed ones). Tennis is automated - so why not football?

Germany did deserve to win tho. But grrrr.

France/Aussie/England grim faced Coaches come to mind .. all out'

England has a new coach already, apparently. To take them to the airport. :wink:

 

[helgaleena]

I hope the robbing of goals from USA and England will influence FIFA to update the goal technology. Meanwhile, I still have Slovakia and Brazil to support. :240::banana: :dance::tongue:

 

[mitchymo]

have Slovakia and Brazil to support. :240::banana: :dance::tongue:

Hahaha, these are my two teams in my work sweepstake!!! I did have England too but....

 

[D_MisterBater]

What is keeping FIFA from implementing technology? Once Blatter is gone, maybe the new president will seriously consider it?

 

[superbot]

Well done to Germany...Absolutely knew they would win! Our team were their usual crap self when confronted with a good side..CLUCK CLUCK CLUCK!!!.....Another four years wasted, to go with all the other lots of four years since 1966!!

 

[798686]

Argentina v Germany looks like a great game, potentially (Sat afternoon?).

 

[Drifterwood]

Germany 4 UK 1: Ouch

Oy - Germany 4 England 1

It's a shame to say it, but England didn't really contribute to the tournament as they should / could have done.

 

[thetramp]

I think the ball has to go over the line to be counted as a goal in footie.

that is correct it has to be past the line with the full diameter, if even 1" of the ball is actually over the line it is not a valid goal, however in this case it clearly was a goal.

 

[Smooth88]

I think it's pretty safe to say the 3 favorites to win it all are Brazil, Argentina, and Germany. Add the Dutch if you wanna make it 4.

 

[thetramp]

I think it is quite a mistake to discount spain, they to me have the best team in this competition. They got a tough match against Portugal, but i have them listed as my top pick. Followed by Brazil, Germany, Argentina and the Netherlands. In that order..

 

[sbat]

I hope the robbing of goals from USA and England will influence FIFA to update the goal technology. Meanwhile, I still have Slovakia and Brazil to support. :240::banana: :dance::tongue:

The funny thing is that robbing the US of goals ultimately had no bearing on their final placement, while England were so comprehensively beaten that even the British tabloids concede the legitimacy of the defeat.

The context of the game may have changed at 2-2, but I don't think Germany's strategy as described by Loew after the game would have been terribly different (let England have the ball, and capitalize on mistakes caused by their inferior technique).

 

[Drifterwood]

I think it is quite a mistake to discount spain, they to me have the best team in this competition. They got a tough match against Portugal, but i have them listed as my top pick. Followed by Brazil, Germany, Argentina and the Netherlands. In that order..

I picked Germany about ten pages back, and I would agree with your list and I expect at least one more upset before the semi finals. Germany will be the most consistent team, the others can have a bad day on the wrong day and that will then be that for them.

 

[rbkwp]

Now that my minnows' hopeful upset are out .. Slovakia
I would like to see .. if not for the final, then a clash between Maradonas Argentina (talk about Passion) and the Youthful Germany (who seem to have an abundance of fine players) best not leave out Brazil.
enz

 

[Mastur]

Waka Waka ehehe...!