World Cup - who to you think will win??

[savage]

I was going to turn this into a poll, but thought better of it. So as we reach the last 16 teams which team is your pick to win?

I've been impressed by Argentina and Spain, though German look pretty good as well. Brazil look like they are on holiday and only doing enough to get through to the the next round.

The one thing that drive me *spare* is the constant faking of injuries and therefore in my book cheating. They need to either introduce video referees or some rules like, if you are injured you need to get off the pitch for 2 minutes before coming back on. This should hopefully stop most of the cheating involved and would make the game more enjoyable to watch. Also introduce electonic tags i the boots and the ball to ensure the offside rule is enforced properly.
Humans = Errors and prone to bribes. If anyone saw the Italy Vs USA match you'll know what I mean.

[Legolas]

I was going to turn this into a poll, but thought better of it. So as we reach the last 16 teams which team is your pick to win?

I've been impressed by Argentina and Spain, though German look pretty good as well. Brazil look like they are on holiday and only doing enough to get through to the the next round.

The one thing that drive me *spare* is the constant faking of injuries and therefore in my book cheating. They need to either introduce video referees or some rules like, if you are injured you need to get off the pitch for 2 minutes before coming back on. This should hopefully stop most of the cheating involved and would make the game more enjoyable to watch. Also introduce electonic tags i the boots and the ball to ensure the offside rule is enforced properly.
Humans = Errors and prone to bribes. If anyone saw the Italy Vs USA match you'll know what I mean.

I bet my euro for Argentina
About Italy VS USA: maybe the worst match ever in the whole world cup history :evil:

[Robert Kosek]

Having played soccer for 7 years as a kid, I consider the USA vs Italy match a complete joke.

I'd say Argentina, maybe someone else. I've not seen all the games though. The Brazil vs Australia match was entertaining IMO.

Savage, you realize that offsides is only ever called when the player is passed to, or is "in play" not when the others players are passing around within themselves.

And faking injuries is a complete cheat, especially if someone is carded for it. Just remember that there's only 1 ref and he's only capable of seeing so much.

[savage]

I'd say Argentina, maybe someone else. I've not seen all the games though. The Brazil vs Australia match was entertaining IMO.

I also thought it was entertaining and was hoping Australia would win, but they totally failed to put anything in the back of the net. They had a lot more opportunities than Brazil, but never managed to capitalise on them. I'm hoping they beat Croatia to get through to the next round.

Other teams that I like are Spain and Portugal.

For me the goal of the tournament so far is the goal scored by Joe Cole from England. Absolute scorcher!

PS. I am aware of the offside rule. I played football as a kid and even helped coach some under 8s as well, way back then.

[cairnswm]

I agree with Nostradamus - Spain will win

[Huehnerschaender]

Of course germany will win

Ok, just dreaming

But hey, they won the first 3 games!
Ok, not the best opponents, but they won *hrhr*

Fortunately they don't have to play vs England next....

[savage]

Fortunately they don't have to play vs England next....

I think if Germany played England, Germany would win. England seem to play well for the first half of the game, then they fall asleep. It's happened in all of their 3 matches. As soon as they score a goal, they switch to lethargic mode and let the other team catch up. They just don't seem hungry enough. No "Eye of the Tiger" .

[Firlefanz]

Of course I hope for Germany!
Go germany go!

Argentinia has the best chance I guess, maybe also Holland.

But Germany has also a good chance, the first 3 games were pretty good.

Firle

[alexione]

My guess - Argentina... Unfortunately, somebody also has to be the worst one, and this time it's my country With goal difference 2:10 (6 "got" from Argentina) and all games lost no chance there will be someone worse.... If that match is a joke, then this is what I call real shame!

[paul_nicholls]

I'm sure they won't win, but

GO AUSTRALIA!!

Paul.