The 2014 Fifa World Cup Thread

Mmm we are so good at football
No doubt we'll easily win that cup

Who the f is Kona Lowell?  A man of little taste or humour? 

Slartibartfast wrote:

The guy who invented wall paint is probably 10 times more famous, and useful, than Kona Lowell. 

"Nowadays any idiot on the internet can say something stupid and have his quote posted as if it were wisdom". 

^ an astonishing match that no-one saw coming. However, it might be wise to temper caution re the media proclamations of yet another 'seismic shift' in the footie globe. Every team and style of play has a shelf life and Spain's tiki taka possession game has been one of the most successful and enduring of all time (has anyone won three major international finals in a row ever?) Most games hinge on pivotal moments and this one was David Silva's missed chip shot when Spain were already 1 up. Had that gone in it might have been a very different second half but yes, Netherlands young defence were up to the task and Robben had one of those games where he is unfailingly brilliant and almost makes you forget what a prancing failed speed skater he normally is. The inclusion of Diego Costa is something that Del Bosque will probably regret and I suspect he rather uncharacteristically caved in to public/media pressure on this issue. Either way, his centre forward only contributed a fairy tumble to win a penalty, a head-butt to a Dutch defender and making the entire population of Brazil thankful he chose to represent Spain after all. However, don't write Spain off just yet as Portugal thumped them by four in 2010 when La Roja were at their peak and the Portuguese have done squat since. Similarly, quell the return to total football bollocks being bandied about re the rebirth of Oranje. (they really ain't that good)


Edited by ExittheLemming - June 14 2014 at 09:06

Pretty much agree with all of that.

Eager to see England x Italy later today.

Slartibartfast wrote: I actually don't know who the hell he is either. :)  But hey... I don't care for sports but I thought some of you fans would have fun with that.

Well, you were wrong.  We ignored it completely, didn't even notice.


COLOMBIA V GREECE

Next up in the marathon! 

ExittheLemming wrote: ^ an astonishing match that no-one saw coming. However, it might be wise to temper caution re the media proclamations of yet another 'seismic shift' in the footie globe. Every team and style of play has a shelf life and Spain's tiki taka possession game has been one of the most successful and enduring of all time (has anyone won three major international finals in a row ever?) Most games hinge on pivotal moments and this one was David Silva's missed chip shot when Spain were already 1 up. Had that gone in it might have been a very different second half but yes, Netherlands young defence were up to the task and Robben had one of those games where he is unfailingly brilliant and almost makes you forget what a prancing failed speed skater he normally is. The inclusion of Diego Costa is something that Del Bosque will probably regret and I suspect he rather uncharacteristically caved in to public/media pressure on this issue. Either way, his centre forward only contributed a fairy tumble to win a penalty, a head-butt to a Dutch defender and making the entire population of Brazil thankful he chose to represent Spain after all. However, don't write Spain off just yet as Portugal thumped them by four in 2010 when La Roja were at their peak and the Portuguese have done squat since. Similarly, quell the return to total football bollocks being bandied about re the rebirth of Oranje. (they really ain't that good)

My crossed fingers didn’t help. But the ouzo was good! 

Frankly, I think this irresolute Greek team, with it’s lack of tempo, precision and imagination, will have to book tickets home quite soon. And nobody will miss them.