[Jonathan]

We are going to kick a couple asses on June 9.

[maxpower]

lol

[Willie Bee]

Originally Posted by Jonathan

We are going to kick a couple asses on June 9.

Jose educated me a little about soccer while he was here in Texas. Hope y'all do kick some butt in the Cup. ¡Viva Costa Rica!

[Baphomet]

LOL

Back to reality:

Deutschland 4 - CR 0

Ballack 2 goals,
Asamoah 1,
Klose 1.

[natrass]

An even further descent into reality ;

Ukraine 4-0 CR today

Ukraine scoring four goals ... didnt think Id ever see that in my life time again.

[adriano]

None of them 4 goals by Schevchenko, he is injured right now.
Seriously can anyone name a Costa Rica player known in Europe, other than old flop Wanchope?

[Baphomet]

Gilberto Martinez...

Further into reality:

Germany 8 - CR 0

[Jonathan]

hey guys, it is my team the one you are talking about.

This is going to be a great world cup, and all the "Ticos" expect our team to do the best this time.
We might not have all our players playing in Europe's Teams, but we do have balls....

[Jonathan]

Originally Posted by Baphomet

Gilberto Martinez...

Further into reality:

Germany 8 - CR 0

Why don't you take this line:

Germany 4, Costa Rica 0 +2387

you can make a lot of money

[Baphomet]

Costa Rica has just lost a match against a 3rd class team...
CR is my team as well, but I'm realistic.
Those balls mean nothing if they don't become goals.
CR has not scored once in 3 friendly matches.
3 played, 3 lost, 7 goals against, 0 scored.
One of these matches was against Catalunya, not even a national team.
And Porras (main goalkeeper) is scared to play the first match against Germany.

[adriano]

The only thing in CR's favour is the old tradition the favourite in the opening game to actually NOT win.

[Jonathan]

Originally Posted by adriano

The only thing in CR's favour is the old tradition the favourite in the opening game to actually NOT win.

[Baphomet]

Originally Posted by Jonathan

Why don't you take this line:

Germany 4, Costa Rica 0 +2387

you can make a lot of money

What is it for Germany 8, Costa Rica 0?

[newkiebrn]

My guess is Germany 7 CR 0!!! Costa Rica doesn't have a chance tomorrow.

[newkiebrn]

Originally Posted by Baphomet

Costa Rica has just lost a match against a 3rd class team...
CR is my team as well, but I'm realistic.
Those balls mean nothing if they don't become goals.
CR has not scored once in 3 friendly matches.
3 played, 3 lost, 7 goals against, 0 scored.
One of these matches was against Catalunya, not even a national team.
And Porras (main goalkeeper) is scared to play the first match against Germany.

Did he admit that he was scared?

If so that isn't a good sign!

[Baphomet]

He didn't play friendly games, he wasn't "phisically prepared".
That's known as to be scared in sports.
Besides, it's Germany! Ballack, Klose, Asamoah, Jens Lehmann, etc. who thinks CR has a chance?!

[Baphomet]

I'll post my guesses on WC2006.
If I do well after the first row of games, then I'll keep on doing so, if not, I'll refrain and feel like a complete loser, haha.

My guess for tomorrow, I may be wrong, but anyways it's a guess.

Germany 4 - Costa Rica 0 (Klose 2, Podolslki 1, Schweinsteiger 1)
Poland 2 - Ecuador 1 (Maciej Zurawski 2 - Edison Mendez 1)

It's just a guess don't take my word on it.

[tacomax]

Costa Rica down 1-0 after about 5 minutes. And they're absolutely terrible.

[tacomax]

Famous last words; 1-1 now.

[Lucas]

WOW! Over 2.5 wins after 17 mins.

[Baphomet]

Good for Wanchope! A terrible mistake from the german defense.
Let's see what happens during the second half...
Costa Rica is playing exceptionally.

[Orange]

Costa Rica played an excellent game, I cant forget the face of their goalkeeper when Costa Rica scored the second goal. Costa Rica has very good chances to continue to the second round. Go Costa Rica!!!!

[Dark Horse]

Don't wish to be overly critical towards a dwarf team, but CR was a total mess. They could hardly keep the ball in the team. Sure, scoreline looks respectable, but don't forget that both goals were gifts (Germany experimenting with the offside trap; at which they totally sucked). Second goal was far more offside than the Polish goal that was disallowed in the second game...

I really don't understand the math that gives CR a good shot at the 2nd round. The two teams in the driver's seat are Germany and Ecuador.

[Baphomet]

CR is not a favorite, you are right.
The thing is that they played different, way more offensive than expected.
Ecuador, by winning 2 - 0 v Polland is the clear favorite after Germany.