Football World Cup 2010

[prendrelemick]

Maybe the moderator can be so kind as to give every one 50 additional coins across the board, including those out, and maybe we can all continue to play?

:nopity:



Ooo that smacks of socialism, welfare handouts and a denial of personal responsibility.

Instead we could go the good old western capitalist route and go into debt. so I would be -14 Hardy's at the moment.


Hey there, newbie. It is the exclamation point at the end that really stings, and it just keeps on stinging as the days pass. Hardly necessary.




Neely early on offered to lend me some of his riches, btw. Imagine how I could have leveraged my suffering with that... For the record, I'd just like everyone to know: I am the only one that has managed perfection in making wrong predictions. Just me.

Think it's easy?


I'm running you close, with just two correct predictions.

[Virgil]

Ooo that smacks of socialism, welfare handouts and a denial of personal responsibility.

Instead we could go the good old western capitalist route and go into debt. so I would be -14 Hardy's at the moment.

:lol: Ok, debt would be good too. You're are quite convincving in your argumentation, at least to my sensibilities. :wink5:

Edit: Or she could put us to work for those 50 coins. I'd be willing to clean up around here. :D

[Paulclem]

10 on Holland
5 on Australia
5 on Denmark

[kilted exile]

How I'd line up if I was Capello to play Slovenia:

................Defoe................
Cole.........Gerrard......Lennon
........................................
.......Barry.........Lampard......
........................................
Cole....Terry..Dawson.Johnson
........................................
................James................

[Virgil]

Well, I have to bet.

Holland to win ~ 5 Conrads

Ghana to win ~ 5 Conrads

Cameroon/Denmark Draw ~ 5 Conrads

As to that USA goal that was disallowed, the referee is under review:


JOHANNESBURG – The referee who disallowed a potential game-winning goal for the United States will face an expedited performance review from FIFA and is likely to be excluded from the rest of the World Cup, according to a FIFA source.

Koman Coulibaly from Mali disallowed Maurice Edu’s 86th-minute strike that would have given the USA a 3-2 lead over Slovenia at Ellis Park and likely would have led to a thrilling comeback victory Friday. Coulibaly appeared to rule that American midfielder Michael Bradley had impeded a Slovenian defender, even though video replays showed no infringement.
http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/source-fifa-may-sit-slovenia-u-s-referee--fbintl_ro-referee061810.html

What a horrible call that really cost the US a victory.

[Scheherazade]

Maybe the moderator can be so kind as to give every one 50 additional coins across the board, including those out, and maybe we can all continue to play?
:nopity:I am not sure if that would be fair at this stage in the game; however, what we can do is that at the end of this round, when the teams move up, we can give everyone another 100 coins to refresh the game. So, those who are still in the game would get their reward and those who are out get a chance to rejoin.

I am betting for today:

Holland vs Japan: Draw (5)

Ghana vs Australia: Ghana (5)

Cameroon vs Denmark: Cameroon (5)

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 150

Lulim: 20

Mark: Out!

Neely: 10 (borrowed 10)

Niamh: 80

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 28

Pren: Out!

Scher: 40 (Lending 10 to Neely)

Snowqueen: 110

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 20


Holland vs Japan

Scher: Draw (5)

Virgil: Holland (10)

Paul: Holland (10)

Kilted: Holland (60)

Niamh: Holland (5)

[LitNetIsGreat]

I am not sure if that would be fair at this stage in the game; however, what we can do is that at the end of this round, when the teams move up, we can give everyone another 100 coins to refresh the game. So, those who are still in the game would get their reward and those who are out get a chance to rejoin.


Great idea!

OK, I'm going for 7 Angels on a Netherlands win.

[Lulim]

Holland vs Japan: Draw, 5 Austens
Ghana vs Australia: Ghana, 5 Austens
Cameroon vs Denmark: Draw, 5 Austens

[Virgil]

I am not sure if that would be fair at this stage in the game; however, what we can do is that at the end of this round, when the teams move up, we can give everyone another 100 coins to refresh the game. So, those who are still in the game would get their reward and those who are out get a chance to rejoin.

Ok, that's fair.

[Niamh]

stuck in work so here are my other noms

Ghana- 10
Draw between Denmark and cameroon- 10

[Virgil]

Oh my God, do the Dutch always play such a boring game? What is it with passing backwards for that often? I saw they had a 79% posession at one point, and I bet 66% was back and forth in the backfied between the defenders and the goalie. That had to be the most boring half of the world cup to date. At least Japan tried at times. I bet on the Dutch but frankly I hope they lose.

[Emil Miller]

Well, I have to bet.

Holland to win ~ 5 Conrads

Ghana to win ~ 5 Conrads

Cameroon/Denmark Draw ~ 5 Conrads

As to that USA goal that was disallowed, the referee is under review:


http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/source-fifa-may-sit-slovenia-u-s-referee--fbintl_ro-referee061810.html

What a horrible call that really cost the US a victory.


Virgil,

You most certainly know more about football than I do as I am not paticularly interested in it. However, I did see that disallowed US goal and was amazed that it was ruled out. The Slovenian players would be better off playing rugby by the way they literally grappled US players to the ground. I am astounded that their behaviour was allowed by the referee. The US should have the goal allowed and the tournament proceed from thereon in.
As your video clip implies, the referee may have had his own reasons to fix the game in favour of a draw.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Yes it is certaily the worst decision of the world cup so far.

Virgil, the dutch are famed for their fast flowing attacking style, they usually push forward relentlessly and are often extremely good to watch. However, this side for whatever reason seem pretty dull. Surely they must come out stronger in the second half though? I've been disappointed in the European teams this world cup, though to be fair the records show that European sides outside of Europe do not perform well in the world cup.

[Snowqueen]

Oh yes the first half of the game was very boring indeed.

Hey Virgil I can lend you some coins. Do you really want it?

Now moving on to the next games,

Ghana to win - 5
Cameroon v Denmark, Draw - 5

[LitNetIsGreat]

I'm going for Ghana win 3 coins.

Edit: Even though I'm hearing rumours of match fixing. Apparently a lot of money has gone on Australia from an Asian syndicate, I don't know, we'll see - look out for any dodgy stuff.

[Virgil]

Oh yes the first half of the game was very boring indeed.

Hey Virgil I can lend you some coins. Do you really want it?


Thank you Snowqueen. Let's see what happens after today. I did win with the Dutch. So I'm not going to be scrapped I think. Maybe tomorrow I'll take you up on it. Thank you. :)

[papayahed]

OK, bear with me, I'm taking over for Scher for the weekend so please make sure I didn't miss anybody:


ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 210

Lulim: 20

Mark: Out!

Neely: 17 (borrowed 10)

Niamh: 85

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 38

Pren: Out!

Scher: 35 (Lending 10 to Neely)

Snowqueen: 110

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 30




Ghana vs Australia:

Kilted 30 on ghana

Paul 5 on Australia

Virgil 5 on Ghana

Scher 5 on Ghana

Lulim 5 on Ghana

Niamh 10 on Ghana

Snowqueen 5 on Ghana

Neely 3 on Ghana

[Lulim]

@papayahed, my guess with the draw between Netherlands and Japan went apparently wrong, meaning I'm down to 20 Austens by now.

[LitNetIsGreat]

I'm going for Ghana win 3 coins.

Edit: Even though I'm hearing rumours of match fixing. Apparently a lot of money has gone on Australia from an Asian syndicate, I don't know, we'll see - look out for any dodgy stuff.

I told you, the rumours were spot on, that keeper was paid. FIX.

[prendrelemick]

Someone forgot to tell the penalty taker

[Lulim]

I told you, the rumours were spot on, that keeper was paid. FIX.

How now, the keeper was paid? But that would mean cheating wouldn't it? :confused:

[prendrelemick]

A bit harsh on Harry Kewell, As a Leeds utd fan I nearly cried laughing.

[Emil Miller]

How now, the keeper was paid? But that would mean cheating wouldn't it? :confused:

Now how did you arrive at that conclusion?

[LitNetIsGreat]

Someone forgot to tell the penalty taker

Just the keeper is bribed. Oz haven't had another shot yet, you watch if they do...

[papayahed]

@papayahed, my guess with the draw between Netherlands and Japan went apparently wrong, meaning I'm down to 20 Austens by now.

Fixed, Thank You.

[papayahed]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 180

Lulim: 15

Mark: Out!

Neely: 14 (borrowed 10)

Niamh: 75

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 33

Pren: Out!

Scher: 30 (Lending 10 to Neely)

Snowqueen: 105

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 25

Cameroon vs Denmark:

Virgil 5 on Draw
Paul 5 on Denmark
Kilted 10 on Denmark
Scher 5 on Cameroon
Lulim 5 on Draw
Niamh 10 on Draw
Snowqueen 5 on Draw

[Lulim]

Now how did you arrive at that conclusion?

Not being an English native speaker, I do have difficulties sometimes in understanding comments like this:


I told you, the rumours were spot on, that keeper was paid. FIX.

I just wanted to make sure I understood Neely correctly.

[prendrelemick]

This is more like it, a good entertaining match so far. Cameroon are back to their enthusiastic selves.

[Emil Miller]

Not being an English native speaker, I do have difficulties sometimes in understanding comments like this:.


Es ist ein bisschen sarkastisch aber nicht im ernst gemeint.

[prendrelemick]

The best match so far. If England had played like Cameroon did tonight and lost and gone out I wouldn't mind at all

[Jesterhead]

now for a win against Japan.

[LitNetIsGreat]

now for a win against Japan.

I told you they would get through the group. If only I was so confident about another team??

[papayahed]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 190

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: 14 (borrowed 10)

Niamh: 65

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 38

Pren: Out!

Scher: 25 (Lending 10 to Neely)

Snowqueen: 100

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 20


Tomorrow Games:

Slovakia vs Paraguay

Italy vs New Zealand

Brazil vs Ivory Coast

[LitNetIsGreat]

14 on Italy please. :thumbsup:

[Paulclem]

10 on Brazil
10 on Italy
5 on Ivory Coast

[billl]

I'm committed to Ivory Coast winning it all, so I'm pulling OUT! all the stops--and betting it on Ivory Coast to beat Brazil.

[Virgil]

I've only got 20 left. So I'm only betting on two games today.

Italy to win ~ 10 Petrarchs

Brazil to win ~ 10 Petrarchs

[Niamh]

Okay 5 on a Draw between Para and Slovakia
20 on Italy

30 on Brazil

[Snowqueen]

Thank you Snowqueen. Let's see what happens after today. I did win with the Dutch. So I'm not going to be scrapped I think. Maybe tomorrow I'll take you up on it. Thank you. :)

Ok as you wish.

Paraguay win - 5

[kilted exile]

20 paraguay
60 italy
20 brazil

[Lulim]

No bets today -- I'll keep my few remaining Pynchons until Wednesday ...

[kasie]

Perhaps we should be investing our hard earned dosh in shares of a certain supermarket chain: according to The Independent on Friday, this chain is reporting a huge increase in the sale of garlic bread. They attribute this to people eating at home so that they can watch the footie on tv, rather than going out for a meal. The reporter also speculates that in view of this phenomenon, the expected rise in the birthrate in nine months' time - as happened after the last World Cup apparently - is now less likely to take place.....

[LitNetIsGreat]

No bets today -- I'll keep my few remaining Pynchons until Wednesday ...

Are you sure? Full bank job on Italy today (it's just a shame my full back is only 14) lump on.

[Lulim]

Are you sure? Full bank job on Italy today (it's just a shame my full back is only 14) lump on.

What am I supposed to put Wednesday on germany then? :rolleyes:

[LitNetIsGreat]

What am I supposed to put Wednesday on germany then? :rolleyes:

Germany?? Surely you are betting on England, can't lose...:crazy:

Italy currently 1-1 HT, but there is no need to worry, sure thing...:smilewinkgrin:

[Paulclem]

So, Fabio's going to give a fantastc team talk, sort out the English positioning problems which will bring Rooney into the game. After a poor, but not disasterous start, England will win 3-0 on Wednesday, and go through to the next round, regaining their quaification form and status.


:smile5:

[Snowqueen]

Brazil to win - 10 Though Ivory Coast will be a tough opponent.

[LitNetIsGreat]

Er, oops...:confused:

Psst, Kilted, do you have any spare coins to lend me, I have a couple of sure things lined up and I get paid again shortly?:rolleyes:

[Virgil]

What a crappy performance by Italy. Give me a break. New Zealand was slow, unimaginative, and hardly moved up feild. Italy should have scored five goals and yet they couldn't. This team does not have it I'm afraid.

[Emil Miller]

now for a win against Japan.

This reminds me of the wartime propaganda film Desperate Journey in which Errol Flyn, after causing all kinds of mayhem for the German army, escapes from occupied Europe with the famous last line: "Now for Australia and a crack at those Japs." He never lived it down.

[Lulim]

Germany?? Surely you are betting on England, can't lose...:crazy: (...)

Erm -- you sure? :rolleyes:

[Niamh]

Er, oops...:confused:

Psst, Kilted, do you have any spare coins to lend me, I have a couple of sure things lined up and I get paid again shortly?:rolleyes:

I've first dibs on Kilteds kindness for when i run out if this wave of bad judgement continues! :(

anyway...
France.
Bunch of spoiled brats. They dont even deserve to be there. I hope Fifa are regretting their decissions and their mockary from before christmas. :mad:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8750302.stm

He should have just appologised and got over it.

[Scheherazade]

10 on Brazil
10 on Italy
5 on Ivory Coast Paul, you bet both on Brazil and Ivory Coast?


ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 150

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 40

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 18

Pren: Out!

Scher: 25 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 95

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 10


Brazil vs Ivory Coast:

Kilted: Brazil (20)

Niamh: Brazil (30)

Virgil: Brazil (10)

Bill: Ivory Coast

Paul: ?

Snowqueen: Brazil (10)

Scher: Brazil (15)


Neely, my young friend, I am cutting you out, I am afraid. Thinking of you and your family, I will have to ask you to wait until Friday when we get our next batch of 100 coins.

(You will thank me in future! :smilewinkgrin:)


I would like to thank Papaya for taking care of the game during my absence!

http://thetruffleshop.com/zencart/images/chocolate/12boxassortlg.jpg

[LitNetIsGreat]

Neely, my young friend, I am cutting you out, I am afraid. Thinking of you and your family, I will have to ask you to wait until Friday when we get our next batch of 100 coins.

(You will thank me in future! )

But, but, but...I've got some candlesticks that might be worth something and some old china...

GOOOOALLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!! BRAZIL!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Atheist]

Are you sure? Full bank job on Italy today (it's just a shame my full back is only 14) lump on.

Bookies of the world love you!

I'd love to know how many millions of pounds & dollars the bookies took from that game.


Italy currently 1-1 HT, but there is no need to worry, sure thing...:smilewinkgrin:

I would have still agreed with you.

I don't follow the game and didn't watch it, but this is a huge result for NZ soccer.

The country will be in a state of celebration all day today, with this morning being an unofficial public homiday for the couple of million who would have watched it live. (about 1/2 the population)


What a crappy performance by Italy. Give me a break. New Zealand was slow, unimaginative, and hardly moved up feild. Italy should have scored five goals and yet they couldn't. This team does not have it I'm afraid.

I suspect the Italian coach may be out the back committing hara kiri this morning.

[Niamh]

I think NZ are proving that they can not only play good rugby, but good football too. :)

[Niamh]

WTH! Kaka didnt even hit him in the face and he got sent off??

[The Atheist]

I think NZ are proving that they can not only play good rugby, but good football too. :)

Is there any other side that contains actual amateurs?

We have 3 or 4, I think.

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 170

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 70

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 23

Pren: Out!

Scher: 40 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 105

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 20


Tomorrow:

Portugal vs N. Korea

Chile vs Switzerland

Spain vs Honduras

[Paulclem]

Paul, you bet both on Brazil and Ivory Coast?


ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 150

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 40

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 18

Pren: Out!

Scher: 25 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 95

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 10


Brazil vs Ivory Coast:

Kilted: Brazil (20)

Niamh: Brazil (30)

Virgil: Brazil (10)

Bill: Ivory Coast

Paul: ?

Snowqueen: Brazil (10)

Scher: Brazil (15)


Neely, my young friend, I am cutting you out, I am afraid. Thinking of you and your family, I will have to ask you to wait until Friday when we get our next batch of 100 coins.

(You will thank me in future! :smilewinkgrin:)


I would like to thank Papaya for taking care of the game during my absence!

http://thetruffleshop.com/zencart/images/chocolate/12boxassortlg.jpg

Duuuuh! Sorry I meant 10 on Italy
10 on Brazil

and I was going to go 5 on Paraguay, but it wouldn't be fair to claim that now.

I ws in a hurry...

Tomorrow I'll go for 5 on Portugal
5 on Spain
5 on Chile

[Scheherazade]

Duuuuh! Sorry I meant 10 on Italy
10 on Brazil

and I was going to go 5 on Paraguay, but it wouldn't be fair to claim that now. I will take your word for it :)

[Paulclem]

Thanks

:smile5:

[MarkBastable]

Hang on - did I miss something here? 'Next batch of 100 coins'?

[Virgil]

Ok all 20 Cervantes on Spain beating Honduras. If this isn't a sure thing, then I give up with this world cup.

[prendrelemick]

Hang on - did I miss something here? 'Next batch of 100 coins'?

There has been so much blood on the carpet during these group stages, Scher has decided to implement a Gordon Brownesque fiscal stimulation initiative for the knockout stages.

[Snowqueen]

Portugal to win - 10

[andrewoberg]

England fails to advance--10!:ihih:

[LitNetIsGreat]

There has been so much blood on the carpet during these group stages, Scher has decided to implement a Gordon Brownesque fiscal stimulation initiative for the knockout stages.

:D Yes and I can't believe I have to wait while Friday for it. I've got some sure things lined up, I mean Spain today is free money!!!

[billl]

They were free money last game, also.

[Jesterhead]

nice, I thought I was out completely, I was gonna bet on Denmark to win against Japan on Thursday though.

[Niamh]

20 on Portugal
30 on Chile
5 on a draw between Spain and Honduras... If they play the way they did in the last game then i dont expect Spain to win!

[kilted exile]

60 portugal
50 chile
50 spain (cant be that bad again surely?)

[LitNetIsGreat]

They were free money last game, also.


50 spain (cant be that bad again surely?)

Spain will be awesome tonight against lowly Honduras, they are going to play 4-4-2 and come out attacking, expect a magic display of football just like Brazil last night. I thought Brazil looked outstanding, strong at the back and brilliant going forward - still my favourites to win - I hope you took advantage of the free betting account money I posted before, £100's coming my way, he, he...

If I only had some Lit Net credits though, I could double my credits tonight with no worries, easy. Anybody want to lend me some credit and I can secure their loan again my payday on Friday? That will give you a 50% risk free profit to be paid by the end of the game or by Friday at the latest.

Come on lend an old boy a few credits, someone...anyone...Scher? Kilted? :smilewinkgrin:

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 170

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 70

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 23

Pren: Out!

Scher: 40 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 105

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 20


Portugal vs N. Korea

Kilted: Portugal (60)

Niamh: Portugal (20)

Snowqueen: Portugal (10)

Scher: Draw (5)

[Scheherazade]

Hang on - did I miss something here? 'Next batch of 100 coins'?I am trying very hard not to be offended here, Mark...

I was under the impression that everyone on the Forum read each and every single one of my posts with utmost dedication!

:svengo:

Here's the story in quotes:
Maybe the moderator can be so kind as to give every one 50 additional coins across the board, including those out, and maybe we can all continue to play?
:nopity:
Ooo that smacks of socialism, welfare handouts and a denial of personal responsibility.

Instead we could go the good old western capitalist route and go into debt. so I would be -14 Hardy's at the moment.

:lol: Ok, debt would be good too. You're are quite convincving in your argumentation, at least to my sensibilities. :wink5:

Edit: Or she could put us to work for those 50 coins. I'd be willing to clean up around here. :D
I am not sure if that would be fair at this stage in the game; however, what we can do is that at the end of this round, when the teams move up, we can give everyone another 100 coins to refresh the game. So, those who are still in the game would get their reward and those who are out get a chance to rejoin.So, before Saturday's games, everyone will be issued 100 extra Shaws.


Neely> Go and open a bottle of Belgian or read some Wilde. You can do this. No more betting for you here till Saturday.

:hand:

[Niamh]

Come on lend an old boy a few credits, someone...anyone...Scher? Kilted? :smilewinkgrin:

I think you need to go to rehab....

[Scheherazade]

Excellent first half.

N.Korea is playing so well (admittedly they are not as good as their first match).

I am constantly in awe of these lesser known teams and am hoping that in future tournaments, they will make their presence felt even more.

[Scheherazade]

OK, I am not watching this game anymore.

:-/

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 230

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 90

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 23

Pren: Out!

Scher: 35 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 115

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 20


Chile vs Switzerland:

Scher: Chile (10)

Kilted: Chile (50)

Niamh: Chile (30)

[Niamh]

Actually can i change my spain one to 20 on Spain to win? might as well...

[LitNetIsGreat]

Actually can i change my spain one to 20 on Spain to win? might as well...

:hand:Ha, ha. If you are using the Neely tipping service there is a 10% commission on all tips.

[Niamh]

:hand:Ha, ha. If you are using the Neely tipping service there is a 10% commission on all tips.

Nice try Neely! :smilewinkgrin:

for you ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LTPRJqt2z4

[LitNetIsGreat]

Ha, ha, not true, I have all my addictions under control, I am much more careful with real money and I have only gone through about 48 bottles of Stella last week. Don't worry, I've been and got another 3 crates so I have plenty stocked up in the Kitchen.

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 280

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 120

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 23

Pren: Out!

Scher: 45 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 115

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 20


Spain vs Honduras:

Scher: Spain (25)

Kilted: Spain (50)

Niamh: Spain (20)

Virgil: Spain (20)

Neely: Spain (3 crates of beer)

[The Atheist]

Strange business.

Some really deluded types here think we can maybe draw with Paraguay as well in our group, which has raised the thought of what happens in a group if teams end on identical points.

Turns out, some official draws a name out of a hat!

I find that unbelievable.

A team could easily work for four years, fight for three points, only to be told they go home because some bloke who probably never played the game eliminated them on a coin toss!

[Dodo25]

A team could easily work for four years, fight for three points, only to be told they go home because some bloke who probably never played the game eliminated them on a coin toss!

Yeah that would indeed suck, yet what alternative is there? Flying the teams together for a rematch or a penalty shootout would disturb the tournament time schedule. Additionally, if a team can't even get enough points to clearly get second in a group, then they gotta expect losing to a coin toss..

As a side note, has anyone noticed how outrageously bad and biased the referee in Switzerland vs. Chile was?

[Niamh]

The French are becoming a farce.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8752637.stm

Anyone who knows what happened in November probably understands why their actions are annoying me. They didnt deserve to be there in the first place, they are proving they didnt deserve to be there in the first place and their behaviour and lack of care about being there while ruining their chances of winning or proceeding, has angered me. Getting into the World Cup meant alot to my country and because of the cheating French, we were denied it FIFAs lack of care in "fair play" meant we werent taken seriously when complaining against their precious France. Wonder what they are thinking now. I hope they are cursing their judgement and mockary of the ROIs appeals. Karma is biting them in the bottom!:incazzato:

[LitNetIsGreat]

Strange business.

Some really deluded types here think we can maybe draw with Paraguay as well in our group, which has raised the thought of what happens in a group if teams end on identical points.

Turns out, some official draws a name out of a hat!

I find that unbelievable.

A team could easily work for four years, fight for three points, only to be told they go home because some bloke who probably never played the game eliminated them on a coin toss!

It is only as a very last resort though. It comes down to points, goal difference, goals scored, result in the head-to-head before lots are drawn. It has only happened once in World Cup history. In the case of New Zealand they would have to draw with Paraguay and Italy would have to draw to Slovakia with the same scoreline for that to happen. So if NZ drew 1-1 and Italy drew 0-0 NZ would go through on goals scored. So lots are unlikely to happen. If they did draw them though and it was between Italy and New Zealand for the lots I wouldn't fancy your chances on the "50/50" though if you know what I mean, sorry to say...

Ah yes the French are absolutely mad, the whole thing is like to cheap soap opera, a bunch of babies if you ask me. I had to laugh the other day when I read that one of the players Gourcuff didn't get on with anybody else (or they didn't get on with him) and they refused to sit with him at meal times, and get this, refused to share playstation 3 time with him.:biggrinjester::lol::lol:

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 330

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 140

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 38

Pren: Out!

Scher: 70 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 115

Turquoise: 25

Virgil: 40


Tomorrow:

Mexico vs. Uruguay

France vs South Africa

Greece vs Argentina

Nigeria vs South Korea

[Paulclem]

Duuuuh! Sorry I meant 10 on Italy
10 on Brazil

and I was going to go 5 on Paraguay, but it wouldn't be fair to claim that now.

I ws in a hurry...

Tomorrow I'll go for 5 on Portugal
5 on Spain
5 on Chile

Hi Scher - do I get my 15 points? :smile5:

[Scheherazade]

Hi Scher - do I get my 15 points? :smile5:Terribly sorry, Paul; must have overlooked your bets.

[Paulclem]

Terribly sorry, Paul; must have overlooked your bets.

No worries. Just trying to swim after my bad run. :smile5:

[kilted exile]

my goal is to be at 550 before the end of the group stages, so no large bets on unsure results but huge on certainties - as such here are my wagers for tomorrow:

Mexico win - 10
South Africa win - 5
Argentina win - 50
Nigeria/South korea draw - 5

[Niamh]

might as well get my stakes in too....

Mexico and Uruguay to Draw in order to keep whiny French out- 10
South Africa- 5
Argentina- 40
Nigeria and South Korea to Draw- 5

[Paulclem]

Here are my bets:

Mexico win 5 Castenadas
France and South Africa draw 5 Castenadas
Argentina win 10 Castenadas
Nigeria win 5 Castenadas

[prendrelemick]

I'd put everything on on a Mexico Uruguay draw.

Its easy when you've no coin though.

[billl]

I'm not risking anything on these ones.

[TurquoiseSunset]

I've been out of action lately...had to work for a change :D but seeing as my team's playing today I have to put a bet on that at least!

So, I'll say all in on South Africa to win today! That's 20 muntstukke Scher, not 25...last time I bet was on England and I actually lost 5 to the draw.

[Virgil]

Ok, here are my bets for today.

In honor of the French being so entertaining this world cup - entertaining OFF the FIELD, that is - I am going to bet on that game. :D

South Africa to win ~ 10 Voltaires :p

Argentina to win ~ 30 Voltaires

[hoope]

Why everyone thinks that Mexico will win :confused5:? or to a draw.. !!!
I think Forlan can do it.. and Uruguay wants to be the head of the Group.. to be in a good position and not face Argentina later .

[Niamh]

Everyone betting on a Draw wants the Draw because it means Mexico and Uruguay get through and France go home! :D

[hoope]

Everyone betting on a Draw wants the Draw because it means Mexico and Uruguay get through and France go home! :D

Well i would like France to stay but i don't think they got a chance !
However , Uruguay plays way better than Mexico and i guess they will win:D

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 330

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 140

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 38

Pren: Out!

Scher: 70 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 115

Turquoise: 20

Virgil: 40


Mexico vs. Uruguay

Paul: Mexico (5)

Niamh: Draw (5)

Kilted: Mexico (10)

Pren: Draw

Scher: Draw (5)


France vs South Africa

Kilted: South Africa (5)

Niamh: South Africa (5)

Virgil: South Africa (10)

Turquoise: South Africa (20)

Paul: Draw (5)

Scher: Draw (5)


Niamh> Good thing you are not one for carrying personal grudges! :p

[Paulclem]

Come on South Africa!!!

[Virgil]

What's that old man with the white beard doing playing for France? Are they that desperate they have retirees playing? :lol:

[mercy_mankind]

Hey, I thought I'll find Turkey in the list, but I didn't find it....Ummm, perhaps because there is no Turkey in the World Cup 2010? LOL

[Snowqueen]

Argentina win - 45 ( As they are on fire.)

Nigeria win - 5

[ennison]

France have been dreadful on and off the field. A pity because they have some very good players but it is poetic justice in a way if they go out as they got there by dubious means. What will happen the North Koreans? A spell in the gulag. They are probably mainly military/police thugs so if they "vanish" they might meet some of their former victims. Now that'd be poetic justice! OOh I'm sooh cruel!

[TurquoiseSunset]

Bafana Bafana!!!!!!

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Niamh]

:banana:
France are out! France are out! France are out!
:banana:

[Virgil]

Bafana Bafana!!!!!!

:banana::banana::banana::banana:

Way to go! They played very well. :)

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 325

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 140

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 28

Pren: Out!

Scher: 60 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 115

Turquoise: 40

Virgil: 50


Greece vs Argentina

Snowqueen: Argentina (45)

Virgil: Argentina (30)

Paul: Argentina (10)

Niamh: Argentina (40)

Kilted: Argentina (50)

Scher: Argentina (50)


Nigeria vs South Korea

Snowqueen: Nigeria (5)

Kilted: Draw (5)

Niamh: Draw (5)

Paul: Nigeria (5)


Excellent results both from S.Africa and Uruguay; shame I had to skip them :-/



Angel of Doom, thy name is Scher!

Whoever I support these days is going down!

[The Atheist]

:banana:
France are out! France are out! France are out!
:banana:

I bet nobody in England's celebrating.

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 380

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 185

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 33

Pren: Out!

Scher: 110 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 155

Turquoise: 40

Virgil: 80


Excellent matches tonight! Great football :)

Tomorrow:

Slovenia vs England

USA vs Algeria

Australia vs Serbia

Ghana vs Germany

[Niamh]

not sure what to vote here...

Slovenia v England- Draw 10
Usa win- 20 points
Serbia win- 5 points

I think Ghana could give Germany a run for their money... but i also think Germany will step it up because they need to win this game to qualify...
I think i'll risk 5 on a Draw...

Its weird... i have no remorse for France failing. For me, their failure shows that karma does exist and it will come back and bite you in the arse!:willy_nilly: I am definitely one of the population celebrating karmas justice! :D

[LitNetIsGreat]

Come on, it is time we played!!!!!

We need old Brian in the dressing room before the match:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnoz2gp6QrM :lol:

http://khs-wiki.wikispaces.com/space/showimage/england-flag.jpg

For me it is all about the formation. If Capello contines to :beatdeadhorse5: with Heskey and the rigid 4-4-2 with Gerrard on the left then I can see Slovenia's bus in defence holding out easily. If not, and Capello does what everyone wants, then I think we can do it, 2-0.

Once more...!!!

[Paulclem]

Slovenia vs England- England win 10 Woolfs :grouphug:

USA vs Algeria - USA win 5 Faulkeners

Australia vs Serbia - Draw 5 er...Kangaroos

Ghana vs Germany - Germany win 10 Goethes

:wink5:

Come on Ennnnnnnnngggggggggllllllllannnnnnnnddddddddddd!!! !!

[billl]

I'm not backing anyone tomorrow. Just to be safe.

[Virgil]

Yay, I'm flush with money again!! Tonight's picks require some thought. I don't think any of these are sure things.

[Lulim]

10 Kants on a germany win :)



Not sure what to make of the fact that they put a german referee up for the match Slovenia vs. England, though :confused:

[TurquoiseSunset]

Way to go! They played very well. :)

Thanks! I'm so proud I'm bursting at the seams! It's like watching your kid graduate or something :D

[prendrelemick]

I feel it in my waters that England are going to lose. They are simply not good enough.

This is good news, my predictions have been astonishingly wrong so far.

[Virgil]

I feel it in my waters that England are going to lose. They are simply not good enough.

At a minimum I think that game is too risky to bet. So I'm going to go with just these two:

USA to win ~ 25 Twains

Germany to win ~ 25 Twains

[kilted exile]

My bets:

USA 20 to win
Serbia 15 to win
Germany 25 to win

and finally we come to England, the most shockingly bad team all tournament who dont look capable of scoring in 90 hours let alone minutes, look for them to score a few today and beat Slovenia. 10 rabbie burns.

[Scheherazade]

:beatdeadhorse5: Hopefully it won't turn out that the dead horse is England getting beaten by Slovenia.
USA to win ~ 25 TwainsThat'd be the ultimate humiliation, I think... USA wins against Algeria after England's poor game last week.

I am really not sure if I want to bet on anything today.

[Paulclem]

Well I'm going for England. Don Fabio will make the Slovenians an offer they can't refuse, Rooney will be on fire after Vuvuzela therapy - he'll be blasting from outside the box, Lampard and Gerard will combine elaborately, and David James will play an athletic blinder.

I'm going home early to watch and compose a triumphalist tract, or a lamentation.

[TurquoiseSunset]

I'm not betting anything today...I have no idea who to go for...

[hoope]

I just hope that England and Germany make it ..
Not a world cup without them around ..
I want to enjoy the games .. so big boys should stay in the game :D

THE VUVUZELA
COMMAN GUYS !!!!!
http://www.teamvitesse.com/images/SmallAaronVuvu.jpg

http://vanbavel.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/vuvuzela2.jpg

[wessexgirl]

I feel it in my waters that England are going to lose. They are simply not good enough.

This is good news, my predictions have been astonishingly wrong so far.

I agree. Go Slovenia..........(I have them in the seepstake so am staying away from the big screen we're having put up here, as I could get lynched :D!). Seriously though, they do it every time. Overpaid, over-hyped, and a load of primadonnas. Where's their passion? Oh, hang on, they'll still get their huge amounts of wonga whether they win or not :rolleyes:. They ought to be ashamed of themselves, particularly Rooney with his pop at the fans. They've paid huge amounts to follow them to South Africa, but it's all a days pay to him. Wassock!

[Snowqueen]

England to win - 15

USA\Algeria Draw - 5

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 380

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 185

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 33

Pren: Out!

Scher: 110 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 155

Turquoise: 40

Virgil: 80



Slovenia vs England

Kilted: England (10)

Niamh: Draw (10)

Paul: England (10)

Scher: Draw (10)

Snowqueen: England (15)


USA vs Algeria:

Kilted: USA (20)

Virgil: USA (25)

Paul: USA (5)

Niamh: USA (20)

Scher: Draw (10)

Snowqueen: Draw (5)


I have no idea how these matches will go as this tournament has already seen enough surprises.

As much as I wished England to go through, now I am thinking that they do not actually deserve to.


Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek described qualification for South Africa as "a fairytale ending from a Hollywood movie," and a point on Wednesday would take the smallest country at the World Cup through to the last 16. In contrast, England's campaign has the feel of a second-rate black comedy, despite the presence of a supposedly A-list cast.http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_37

[LitNetIsGreat]

As much as I wished England to go through, now I am thinking that they do not actually deserve to.

Nonsense, that has nothing to do with it, it is all about the points...

NO HESKEY IN THE TEAM...THINGS ARE LOOKING UP!!!!

COME ON BOYS!!!

[Nikhar]

I know who should win! Go India! Go! :D
Oh wait...they haven't qualified...AGAIN!

Actually I don't care... I haven't been very interested in football anyways. But I want an underdog team to win. Maybe Korea Republic. :p After all, they are the only Asian team to qualify for knockouts. But I guess they have the same chances of winning as my going non veg... or to put it in another terms....all of you turning coprophagous. :D

[Scheherazade]

Nonsense, that has nothing to do with it, it is all about the points... :rolleyes:

If they really deserved it, they would surely have at least some points to show for it.

[kilted exile]

Dont agree with not playing lennon - to beat slovenia you use width and get behind the full backs this midfield want to shrink in and play central this is not a good idea

[Paulclem]

Yeeeeessssssss!!!! Come on England!!!!

[Scheherazade]

This is so unfair.

England does not deserve to be in the last 16. :-/

[applepie]

This is so unfair.

England does not deserve to be in the last 16. :-/

I've been checking on the USA game off and on. Any updates on how our group is shaking out? I know to advance we needed England to win or draw and for us to win...

[billl]

USA wins the group, and England advances as well.

[ennison]

OH the braying of Rule Britannia from boozed-up nationalistic gits.

[LitNetIsGreat]

OH YES!!!! England are through, (as predicted if they dropped Heskey!!):party:


This is so unfair.

England does not deserve to be in the last 16. :-/

:nono:Now you are just trying to wind me up and I'm not going to fall for that, I'm too old to do so.

Last 16. The only thing is that the US managed to win the group (scored in the last 90+2, left it late) which means that England finished second and get the roughest ride. This will probably mean Germany (should they win tonight, get on) then Argentina, instead of probably Serbia then Uruguay. Never mine, at least we are through and played, much, much better.

[Virgil]

Usa!!!

[Haunted]

not a fan of soccer, but always a diehard for Team USA

GO :patriot:

[Snowqueen]

Defoe was the man for England today and Terry also defended well or it would have been a draw imagine that….:smilewinkgrin:

Well! Congratulations to both USA and England they are through.

[Scheherazade]

Germany 20

Serbia 20

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 410

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 195

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 48

Pren: Out!

Scher: 90 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 165

Turquoise: 40

Virgil: 105


Ghana vs Germany

Kilted: Germany (25)

Virgil: Germany (25)

Lulim: Germany (10)

Paul: Germany (10)

Niamh: Draw (5)

Scher: Germany (20)


Australia vs Serbia

Kilted: Serbia (15)

Paul: Draw (5)

Niamh: Serbia (5)

Scher: Serbia (20)

[Paulclem]

OH the braying of Rule Britannia from boozed-up nationalistic gits.

Not all boozed up and nationalistic. Some of us just support our national team.


Usa!!!

USA have done well.

[applepie]

[SIZE="6"]The only thing is that the US managed to win the group (scored in the last 90+2, left it late) which means that England finished second and get the roughest ride. This will probably mean Germany (should they win tonight, get on) then Argentina, instead of probably Serbia then Uruguay. Never mine, at least we are through and played, much, much better.

This I'm a bit confused on, and I'll confess to knowing little about football other than the very basics. I don't really understand the tournament ranking in the World Cup. The USA and England are tied for points, so why is it that the USA won the group???

I'm certainly not complaining since the USA advanced past this stage, which is pretty rare I believe, but I just don't get why they took the group or the implications of the tie between them.

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 420

Lulim: 20

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 185

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 53

Pren: Out!

Scher: 90 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 165

Turquoise: 40

Virgil: 130


Tomorrow:

Paraguay vs New Zealand

Slovakia vs Italy

Cameroon vs Holland

Denmark vs Japan


I am so happy that Ghana is through!

And I am even happier that England will be playing against Germany. That should put an end to their misery :D


The USA and England are tied for points, so why is it that the USA won the group???In that case they look at the number of goals each team scored, Meg.

The USA scored 5, I think, and England only 2 (and still managed to go through :-/)

[Paulclem]

Paraguay vs New Zealand - Paragay 5 Sansoms

Slovakia vs Italy - draw 5 Sansoms

Cameroon vs Holland - Holland 10 sansoms

Denmark vs Japan - Denmark 5 Sansoms

Good games today. I really enjoyed the England match and the Ghana v Germany one.

[Lulim]

(...) Good games today. I really enjoyed the England match and the Ghana v Germany one.

I didn't -- I was so anxious I almost hid beneath the couch. Anyway, germany advances :banana:

[LitNetIsGreat]

:mad2: I've just worked out that if we beat the German's I will completely miss the quarter final, probably against Argentina, nooooooo. I'll be in London at the opera instead. :crazy: I blame the USA for that, if they hadn't have scored we would have played on Saturday instead and faced Ghana to boot! Damn you.

Edit: Also I'm still not happy about being held back credits, it's a conspiracy just so I can't win. Snowqueen, any spare change?

Overall though, I'm very pleased about today of course.

[billl]

Here's a link to the FIFA tournament rules for tie breakers in the Group Stage (according to Wikipedia):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_qualification#Group_tournaments_rul es

[Scheherazade]

I didn't -- I was so anxious I almost hid beneath the couch. Anyway, germany advances :banana:They have played so well! Germany and Argentina are the two teams that I am really impressed with this year.

Yes, yes... I am sure both teams will be delighted to hear that... And others will be devastated.
Ghana to boot! Ghana's play is far superior to England's.
so I can't win.Based onyour track record, you couldn't anyway. :willy_nilly:

[Niamh]

I'm delighted Ghana got through!

[Emil Miller]

I didn't -- I was so anxious I almost hid beneath the couch. Anyway, germany advances :banana:

It certainly does and I shall follow its advance with interest even though I don't much care for football. I like to see Germany do well in whatever contest they engage in.

[Paulclem]

I was sure England were going to win today despite the media frenzy after a poor performance against Algeria. You only have to look back at qualification to see how good they can be, and Don Fabio is clearly no mug with all his trophies and experience.

Gerrard still played on the left - and played well - and they still had the basic 4-4-2 that had been so heavily criticised. At least Don Fabio knows what he's doing - unless of course it was Mick's jinx prediction that did it.

It's very easy to get swept up in the disappointment and negativity caused by a blip. (I think it goes for all aspects the the news media turn their eye to). Daftness abounds.

[billl]

It's very easy to get swept up in the disappointment and negativity caused by a blip. (I think it goes for all aspects the the news media turn their eye to). Daftness abounds.

Yeah, on the one hand I kind of understood Rooney on the field, getting kicked by his own fans, and saying "Thanks for nothing." On the other hand, it was an excruciating 90-minute blip.

[Virgil]

Ok, I'm only betting on one game today and I'm betting big.

Italy to win ~ 60 Calvinos

If they don't win today, they don't deserve to advance.

[billl]

I'm picking Cameroon to win. The whole pile on Cameroon.

[Lulim]

@Brian, I don't know if you are aware that the line you cited is forbidden in germany and I'd suggest you edit your post and remove it?

[TurquoiseSunset]

Slovakia vs Italy - Italy win (10 muntstukke)
Denmark vs Japan - Denmark win (5 muntstukke)
Cameroon vs Netherlands - Netherlands win (5 muntstukke)

I'm not betting on the remaining game...

[The Atheist]

I'm not betting on the remaining game...

Very wise.

All form says we should lose badly to a Paraguay that is playing well, and surely, our amateurs can't keep up their incredible run...

One player who will be running is Ryan Nelsen, who has had a stomach virus yesterday and today. Given how contagious those things are, the likelihood of others copping a dose is high.

Nobody's mentioned the 1995 rugby world cup.

Yet.

[TurquoiseSunset]

Nobody's mentioned the 1995 rugby world cup.

Yet.

Why is the 1995 World Cup significant?

[kilted exile]

ok, todays bets:

Italy to win 50 (italy have cost me 120 coins so far but surely they wont mess up again?)
Paraguay to win 50 (NZ rollercoaster ends here at some point talent is required and today is that point)
Holland to win 60 (so much fun watching Le Guen fail)
Denmark/Japan draw 10 (cant see much between these 2)

[Niamh]

My bets

Italy- 20 (they better win!)
Paraguy- 20
Denmark- 5
Holland- 20

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 420

Lulim: 20

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 185

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 53

Pren: Out!

Scher: 90 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 165

Turquoise: 40

Virgil: 130



Paraguay vs New Zealand

Niamh: Paraguay (20)

Kilted: Paraguay (50)

Paul: Paraguay (5)

Scher: Paraguay (50)

Lulim: Paraguay (10)


Slovakia vs Italy

Niamh: Italy (20)

Kilted: Italy (50)

Turquoise: Italy (10)

Virgil: Italy (60)

Paul: Draw (5)

Scher: Italy (30)

[Lulim]

10 Bastos on Paraguay
10 Nootebooms on The Netherlands

[Virgil]

Where was that great Italian defense? No where. They were out hustled all game long. And why was Pirlo not playing from the beginning? What a disgrace. Italy deserverd to be kicked out. The easiest group and they couldn't pass to the elimnation round. DISGRACE!

[Emil Miller]

ok, todays bets:

Italy to win 50 (italy have cost me 120 coins so far but surely they wont mess up again?)



......:biggrin5:

[Scheherazade]

[QUOTE=Scheherazade;914444]ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 320

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 145

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 43

Pren: Out!

Scher: 10 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 165

Turquoise: 30

Virgil: 70



Cameroon vs Holland

Niamh: Holland (50)

Kilted: Holland (60)

Paul: Holland (10)

Lulim: Holland (10)

Turquoise: Holland (5)

Scher: Holland (10)


Denmark vs Japan

Niamh: Denmark (5)

Kilted: Draw (10)

Turquoise: Denmark (5)

Paul: Denmark (5)



Italy was a disgrace, really.


I am putting my all on Holland as there isn't anything I would like to bet on tomorrow. :D

[Niamh]

Italy were a farce and they deserve to get kicked out!

I have to say fair play to NZ. They showed they have worth. Its a shame they didnt make it to the next round.

Can i change mine to 50 on Holland from 20???

[The Atheist]

Why is the 1995 World Cup significant?

10 of the 15 went down with a bug 48 hours before the final. It's a hot topic over here even now as some believe it was deliberate food poisoning because RSA were so desperate to win.


I have to say fair play to NZ. They showed they have worth. Its a shame they didnt make it to the next round.

I see Ryan Nelsen reckons he was only playing at 40% and he's our best player by a country mile, being the only premier division player in the side, but I don't know that having him at 100% would have made much difference.

I think they went in with the wrong game plan, being too defence oriented. The thing we needed was to score goals, not to stop Paraguay, but they'll live & learn.

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 370

Lulim: 20

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 190

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 48

Pren: Out!

Scher: 20 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 165

Turquoise: 30

Virgil: 70



Tomorrow:

North Korea vs Ivory Coast

Portugal vs Brazil

Chile vs Spain

Switzerland vs Honduras


Japan was amazing tonight! :)

[Paulclem]

What a good game Japan had. Italy out - shocking! I'l glad it being shaken up a bit.

My predictions are:

North Korea vs Ivory Coast - 5 on Ivory Coast

Portugal vs Brazil - 10 on Brazil

Chile vs Spain - 5 on a draw

Switzerland vs Honduras - 5 on a draw

[prendrelemick]

Could Spain be the next "Big European" team to be eliminated?

The Portugal Brazil match should be a cracker, two top in form teams there.

[Virgil]

This is actually tough today. The Portugal/Brazil game should be interesting, except that both teams have already advanced and not sure if they're saving energy for the elimination rounds.

I'm only going to bet on one game again.

Swiss to win ~ 30 Jungs

[Lulim]

10 Scaramagos on a Portugal win
and
10 Dürrenmatts on a Switzerland win

[kilted exile]

......:biggrin5:

??? your point Mr Bean? perhaps you would like to dazzle us with your picks, not too late to join in I'm sure....



today:
Ivory Coast 100
Brazil 5
Switzerland 100
Chile/Spain draw 5

[Snowqueen]

Kaka will be missed today. :sad:

Brazil to win - 10

Spain to win - 10

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 370

Lulim: 20

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 190

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 48

Pren: Out!

Scher: 20 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 165

Turquoise: 30

Virgil: 70



North Korea vs Ivory Coast

Kilted: Ivory Coast (100)

Paul: Ivory Coast (5)

Scher: Ivory Coast (10)

Niamh: Ivory Coast (50)


Portugal vs Brazil

Snowqueen: Brazil (5)

Kilted: Brazil (5)

Paul: Brazil (5)

Scher: Draw (5)

Lulim: Portugal (10)

Niamh: Brazil (10)

[Niamh]

Brazil- 10
Ivory Coast- 50

Chile/Spain- Draw 10
Switz- 10

[Niamh]

Swore i thought i'd put 50 on Switz... make that 50 not 10!

[Virgil]

Portugal played very well. Was it me or was Brazil not all that impressive?

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: Out!

Jester: Out!

Kilted: 465

Lulim: 10

Mark: Out!

Neely: Out! (-15 to Scher)

Niamh: 230

Papaya: Out!

Paul : 48

Pren: Out!

Scher: 35 (+15 from Neely)

Snowqueen: 160

Turquoise: 30

Virgil: 70



Chile vs Spain

Niamh: Draw (10)

Snowqueen: Spain (10)

Kilted: Draw (5)

Paul: Draw (5)

Scher: Chile (5)



Switzerland vs Honduras

Niamh: Switzerland (50)

Kilted: Switzerland (100)

Lulim: Switzerland (10)

Paul: Draw (5)

Virgil: Switzerland (30)

Scher: Switzerland (30)



I was hoping that I could make my coins last till tonight and I am glad they did. So, I am betting it all! :D

[kilted exile]

[b]
Kilted: Spain (5)



erm scher, I put it on a chile/spain draw

[Scheherazade]

erm scher, I put it on a chile/spain drawAre you sure?

You look like you are secretly wishing for a Spanish victory to me!

:goof:

[LitNetIsGreat]

I'm hoping for a Spanish victory tonight, could be close though.

Oh, and tomorrow I get allowed back into the Lit Net competition again, which will be nice, though we are playing for second place with Kilted's stomping success.

England Vs Germany Sunday...

[Scheherazade]

erm scher, I put it on a chile/spain drawSee, I was doing you a favour actually! :D

ATM:

Bill: 100

Jester: 100

Kilted: 460

Lulim: 110

Mark: 100

Neely: 85

Niamh: 270

Papaya: 100

Paul : 148

Pren: 100

Scher: 115

Snowqueen: 270

Turquoise: 130

Virgil: 170


Ahead of next round, everyone has been awarded 100 coins. If anyone would like to join the game, please do so at this stage. After tomorrow's kick-off, no players will be allowed.

Tomorrow:

Uruguay vs S. Korea

USA vs Ghana

[The Atheist]

Ahead of next round, everyone has been awarded 100 coins. If anyone would like to join the game, please do so at this stage. After tomorrow's kick-off, no players will be allowed.

Tomorrow:

Uruguay vs S. Korea

USA vs Ghana

Go on, then. I'll join in and lose my coins asap.

Kilted looks pretty hard to catch at this stage.

I'll go 50 on each of Uruguay and Ghana.

[MarkBastable]

It's got to be all or nothing so:-


100 on Urururururuguay

And 200, assuming I have it, on the USA, as a gesture of solidarity with my wife.

[papayahed]

Uruguay 40
Ghana 20

[Scheherazade]

Just a reminder to those who are not familiar with the rules:

At this stage, there are not draws. If the tie is not broken at the end of the game, the teams will play an extra 30 minutes. If there is still no winner, it will be determined by penalty shootouts.

So, please bet on one of the teams. :smilewinkgrin:

[billl]

I have so far accumulated a record of 8 out of 8 missed predictions. Because I love my country's team, I am going to limit myself to betting on one game tomorrow.

30 Gideons on Uruguay.

[Virgil]

Ok. Now starts the intense part of the World Cup. Only winners move on. :)

Uruguay ~ 40 Dinari

USA ~ 40 Dinari

Go USA!!!

[Haunted]

Ok. Now starts the intense part of the World Cup. Only winners move on. :)

Uruguay ~ 40 Dinari

USA ~ 40 Dinari

Go USA!!!

so...how many more games before US win the cup? :D

[BienvenuJDC]

It's not even a cup...what's with that?

http://rlisu.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/2.jpg

[Haunted]

what is that, some kid's failed art project?

[Virgil]

so...how many more games before US win the cup? :D

I think they will have to win the next four games.

[Lulim]

I'll put 5 Bellows on Uruguay

and

10 Bellows on USA

[prendrelemick]

I cant remember whose playing who.

As an experiment, I shall bet on one team chosen by drawing them out of a hat.

And one team, chosen after careful consideration, drawing on all my knowledge and expertise of the beautiful game.

[LitNetIsGreat]

It's not even a cup...what's with that?

what is that, some kid's failed art project?

Hey, leave it alone, there is something of the aura attached to it for me, I love it!

Speaking of auras, am I the only one who things that Maradona has this powerful aura attached to him? In the same way as Pele or perhaps more so, I see him as a sort of living legend, I mean just look at how the camera loves him, there is something powerful, magnetic, about the man for me. I know in the past he as bent the truth on the pitch (but all in the cause of his country) and he has had issues with drugs and mental stability and all of that, but still I feel he has a fascinating personality; I'd really like to meet the man.

Neely: 85 :banana: Party time again.

Actually in real life I have been making a little bit of money in the bookings market, (enough to fund my beer so far) it is just in predicting the wins it has been an unpredictable tournament at times.

Looking forward to the knockout stages. I think today's matches are fairly tough to predict though but I'm going for Uruguay, I'm still thinking about the USA Ghana match, could go either way, good luck all.

Uruguay win 35.

[Paulclem]

Uruguay vs S. Korea - Uruguay win - 40 Stokers

USA vs Ghana - Ghana win 40 Stokers

It's hotting up.

[MarkBastable]

It's not even a cup...what's with that?

http://rlisu.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/2.jpg

The World Cup may not be a cup, but at least the 'world' part of it is accurate and honest. Unlike, for instance, the World Series. When the Nottingham Sheriffs are given the opportunity to make it to the Superbowl, then you can call it a World Series.

[Virgil]

Speaking of auras, am I the only one who things that Maradona has this powerful aura attached to him? In the same way as Pele or perhaps more so, I see him as a sort of living legend, I mean just look at how the camera loves him, there is something powerful, magnetic, about the man for me. I know in the past he as bent the truth on the pitch (but all in the cause of his country) and he has had issues with drugs and mental stability and all of that, but still I feel he has a fascinating personality; I'd really like to meet the man.


You mean that fat short guy with the terrible beard has an aura? :lol:

[Dodo25]

I'd like to join too then.

Assuming I have 100 coins, I bet

Uruguay winning: 40 coins
USA winning: 20 coins

[LitNetIsGreat]

You mean that fat short guy with the terrible beard has an aura? :lol:

Yes, big aura, one of the biggest in the world. Bigger than any "movie star".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jk-kXwjASEE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0zjx4MAHzk&NR=1

[Niamh]

My bets are as follows!

40 on Uruguay
10 on the USA. That game could go either way though.

[kilted exile]

OK todays games:

75 on Uruguay

25 on USA

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: 100

Dodo25: 100

Jester: 100

Kilted: 460

Lulim: 110

Mark: 100

Neely: 85

Niamh: 270

Papaya: 100

Paul : 148

Pren: 100

Scher: 115

Snowqueen: 270

The Atheist: 100

Turquoise: 130

Virgil: 170



Uruguay vs S. Korea

Kilted: Uruguay (75)

Niamh: Uruguay (25)

Dodo25: Uruguay (40)

Paul: Uruguay (40)

Neely: Uruguay (35)

Lulim: Uruguay (5)

Virgil: Uruguay (40)

Billl: Uruguay (30)

Papaya: Uruguay (40)

Mark: Uruguay (100)

Atheist: Uruguay (50)

Scher: S. Korea (15)


Love this stage! :banana:

[prendrelemick]

Nooo! Would you Adam an Eve it, my random pick has come up Germany to beat England:prrr::confused::frown5:

[Niamh]

eh scher... i put 40 on Uruguay... :blush:

Mick at least this way you'll gain some coin back by betting on Germany. ;)

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: 130

Dodo25: 140

Jester: 100

Kilted: 535

Lulim: 115

Mark: 200

Neely: 120

Niamh: 310

Papaya: 140

Paul : 188

Pren: 100

Scher: 100

Snowqueen: 270

The Atheist: 150

Turquoise: 130

Virgil: 210



USA vs Ghana:

Kilted: USA (25)

Niamh: USA (10)

Dodo25: USA (20)

Paul: Ghana (40)

Lulim: USA (10)

Virgil: USA (40)

Papaya: Ghana (20)

Mark: USA (200)

Atheist: Ghana (50)

Scher: Ghana (20)

Neely: USA (10)


Uruguay vs S.Korea was a good match. S.Korea's defence was really lacking :-/

[kilted exile]

erm...scher, I think you forgot to add my 75 coins on I should be 535. ;)

[Scheherazade]

I had already corrected that, Kilted :)

[Virgil]

The Paraguay/S. Korea game was a good one. Impressed with both. Too bad S. Korea had to lose.

Now for the big one!

[LitNetIsGreat]

I can't call this one at all. I'll put a very small amount on USA, 10 coins please.

[Niamh]

I wish i had 535 coins! :eek:

[LitNetIsGreat]

1-0 down at half-time and USA look very lack lustre, though it can all change. I'm very much a neutral here really, but good luck in the second half.

Starting to panic about tomorrow...:willy_nilly: Are we going to win???

[Dodo25]

Dang it, USA gave them a great fight towards the end..

I'm going to pass the England-Germany game and go all-in for the second game tomorrow:

120 coins on Argentina.

[applepie]

Dang it, USA gave them a great fight towards the end..

I'm going to pass the England-Germany game and go all-in for the second game tomorrow:

120 coins on Argentina.

:( It was a good game.

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: 130

Dodo25: 120

Jester: 100

Kilted: 510

Lulim: 105

Mark: Out!

Neely: 110

Niamh: 300

Papaya: 160

Paul : 228

Pren: 100

Scher: 120

Snowqueen: 270

The Atheist: 200

Turquoise: 130

Virgil: 170



USA vs Ghana:

Kilted: USA (25)

Niamh: USA (10)

Dodo25: USA (20)

Paul: Ghana (40)

Lulim: USA (10)

Virgil: USA (40)

Papaya: Ghana (20)

Mark: USA (200)

Atheist: Ghana (50)

Scher: Ghana (20)

Neely: USA (10)


What an excellent game! Even though the USA played well, I am very happy that Ghana has gone through!


Tomorrow:

Germany vs England

Argentina vs Mexico


So exciting! :banana:

[Lulim]

I'm glad for Ghana even though I put my Bellows on USA :)


30 Mommsens on Germany

and

5 Octavio Paz on Mexiko

[billl]

Finally, I have won some coins.

10 Carlyles on England, and
110 Esquivels on Mexico, please!

[papayahed]

Germany 50 mambos

Mexico 10 mambos

[Virgil]

Oh what a disappointment last night. Oh well.

20 Goethes on Germany to win

30 Goethes on Argentina to win

[The Atheist]

Cracking start!

No mucking around as I reckon there is one certainty in tomorrow's games, Holland beating Slovakia.

150 on Netherlands.

[Paulclem]

Germany vs England - England 50 Shelleys

Argentina vs Mexico - Argentina 50 Shelleys

Great games yesterday - pity that the USA went out - it was close. I thought they were going to get it in the second half.

Come on England!!!!!!!

[The Atheist]

I see I've missed a day, thanks Scheh - put me in for 50 on Argentina and I'll leave the 150 on Holland for the next round of games.

TY

[LitNetIsGreat]

50 Bobby Moores on England.

Come on England!!!

[kilted exile]

70 on the aaaaaaaaaaaaargentinians

15 on the English to ride a wave of momentum past an over confident german team

[Niamh]

10 on Germany
90 on Argentina

[Scheherazade]

ATM:

Bill: 130

Dodo25: 120

Jester: 100

Kilted: 510

Lulim: 105

Mark: Out!

Neely: 110

Niamh: 300

Papaya: 160

Paul : 228

Pren: 100

Scher: 120

Snowqueen: 270

The Atheist: 200

Turquoise: 130

Virgil: 170



Germany vs England

Niamh: Germany (10)

Kilted: England (15)

Neely: England (50)

Paul: England (50)

Virgil: Germany (20)

Papaya: Germany (50)

Bill: England (10)

Lulim: Germany (30)

Scher: Germany (100)

Snowqueen: England (10)


I am rooting for Germany, who got here by true show skill, not luck.

And Ozil and Khadera are so good together!


http://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifGo Germany!http://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gif

[LitNetIsGreat]

I am rooting for Germany, who got here by true show skill, not luck.

And Ozil and Khadera are so good together!


http://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifGo Germany!http://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gif

What?:incazzato: I hope you are joking.

Come on England!!

[Lulim]

I am rooting for Germany, who got here by true show skill, not luck.

And Ozil and Khadera are so good together!


http://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifGo Germany!http://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gifhttp://www.houtsplinters.nl/php/img/smilies/smiley_cheerleader.gif

... and Bastian Schweinsteiger (oh, that name! :frown2:) is in, too :nod:. But who knows? Everything is possible

[Snowqueen]

I guess I'm a bit late taday. If I'm allowed to bet on England then...

England to win - 10 :rolleyes5:

Argentina to win - 50

[Scheherazade]

What?:incazzato: I hope you are joking.Wouldn't bet 100 on a joke!

Shame about England's goal but Germany is so obviously the better team. I am surprised they are not up by 4 goalds by now.

[Madhuri]

Your prediction has come come true....

[hoope]

What a tragedy !!!
Am so sad for England.. !!!:cryin:

Hopefully Germany will be kicked out by Argentina ...

The only one who is happy in here is Scher.. by betting 100 on Germany :eek::sosp:- Its like he knew it

I hate Rooney .. i hate the referee !!!:mad:

[Virgil]

Why don't they have more referees? It seems impossible for one to cover the entire field. At a minimum they should have one for each haf of the field. Anyway it was a pity on that bad call, but I think the game would have turned out the same.

[Niamh]

England were atrocious! Glad they are out. Wish i'd betted more than 10 on Germany.

[billl]

I'm not surprised, but it would've been great to see them win, and I'd hate to have bet against them if they had won. I think England started their best (uninjured) defenders, and that says it all. (Well, also, what happened to Rooney?) Germany has some really skillful and athletic players.

[Virgil]

Germany really did have an outstanding passing game and they were agreesive on on offense. But I think their defense might hold them back from winning it all. They seemed afraid to get physical and they seem to lack muscle back there. Very good show by the Germans!

[hoope]

I just feel so sad for Gerrard, he played so good.
God !!! Its just this Klose and Muller are so fast in reaching the goal .

[Lulim]

reminded of Wembley somehow ...

[Paulclem]

Arrrggggghhhhh - the rollercoater that is the England fan's curse has come to pass again.

Well played Germany - they deserved to win. Kilted's comment ages ago about Rooney being the invisible man has been true all through the competition.

I just can't understand why FIFA hasn't got the technology like video referees that they have in Rugby League and goalline technology.

I don't think it would have changed the outcome had England gone 2-2 on that performance. Germany were much more consistent. Anyway - it's a kind of relief. I can just enjoy the competition now.

The only question is:

What do I do with the flags blowing on the back of my bicycle. I know - I'll keep them on there - there's always the next time...:biggrin5:

[hoope]

Tennis games have a good technology with the eagle's eye,, I really wonder too why not using it.. it makes difference ..
Maybe knowing that its 2-2 .. would give a push for the players .. !! MAYBE

[LitNetIsGreat]

Very upset.

Got my brain money on Brazil, Spain, Germany and Argentina but my heart is, was, with England of course.

Capello must go.

Technology must be employed.

Putting all my remaining credits on the Argentinian win.

[Paulclem]

Very upset.

Got my brain money on Brazil, Spain, Germany and Argentina but my heart is, was, with England of course.

Capello must go.

Technology must be employed.

Putting all my remaining credits on the Argentinian win.

Chin up Neely old chap. I can see you're upset by the truncated sentences that lack your usual florish - much like Rooneys game. At least we can just enjoy the cup without the heartache.

[Niamh]

I just can't understand why FIFA hasn't got the technology like video referees that they have in Rugby League and goalline technology.



They need it. We brought it up after the French match back in november and FIFA (AKA Blatter) said no way. Football doesnt need it. Clearly from watching the games over the last few weeks its safe to say they do...

[Virgil]

Back in the 2006 World Cup, England had an exciting young striker - I can't remember his name - and I thought for sure he would be here in 2010. I think he was only 18 years old. What ever happened to him? Why didn't he make the club?