Quarter-finals

Illusion · 06-26-2006, 08:46 PM

Germany vs Argentina
Italy vs Ukraine

Portugal vs England
Brazil/Ghana winner vs Spain/France winner

Illusion · 06-26-2006, 08:51 PM

We still have 2 games pending, but what are your thoughts about the three set quarter-final matches?

Bulldog · 06-26-2006, 10:40 PM

I like Argentina,England, Italy and... France!!
Wouldnt that be nice!!

Illusion · 06-26-2006, 10:44 PM

France has Spain's number, but do you really think they will get past Brazil? (assuming Brazil beats Ghana)

Bulldog · 06-26-2006, 10:51 PM

Well I have to admit I dont like Brazil so I might be hoping more than thinking but I think France or even Spain have a decent shot at beating the Scratch.
Brazil is good from the midfield up but weak when its attacked.
Of course anyone who plays them in semis is probably going to be underdogs but I just think Brazil will be playing on the final game. Actually before the WC I had picked England to take them down in semis but I think it might happen before...

moses millsap · 06-26-2006, 11:17 PM

Here's my thoughts on the world cup (yeah, no capital letters):

**** Luis Medina Cantalejo. No, literally. I hope Satan rises from the depths of hell and rams that bastard until _________ (be creative and fill in the blank)

Illusion · 06-27-2006, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by OWNED

Here's my thoughts on the world cup (yeah, no capital letters):

**** Luis Medina Cantalejo. No, literally. I hope Satan rises from the depths of hell and rams that bastard until _________ (be creative and fill in the blank)

In the movie Little Nicky satan was shoving pineapples up Hitler's ass, so that will do.

Baphomet · 06-27-2006, 12:19 PM

Spain will have it hard against France.
Will they go to penalty kicks, just like Ukraine and Switzerland?

Bulldog · 06-27-2006, 12:42 PM

Its hard to know, its definitely gonna be a tough game.
I dont bet on draw's, to me it kills the excitement of watching the game but the Draw at +205 or so doesnt look like a bad pick to me

Baphomet · 06-27-2006, 01:03 PM

That pick sounds great, a good draw, and then Spain or France wins 1-0.

juuso · 06-27-2006, 02:53 PM

I just took Spain +145 with 6 units. Spain have been playing great soccer and despite their history in the past WC's they are strong contender imo.

Baphomet · 06-27-2006, 04:30 PM

Germany vs Italy & Portugal vs Brazil

Just like I said last week.

Germany 2 v Brazil 0 Final

moses millsap · 06-27-2006, 04:47 PM

Can't go against history, Spain continues to suck in WC play.

Baphomet · 06-27-2006, 04:54 PM

DAMN! I'll kill Zidane, just hate him so much, and France in general... phew damn.
Spain, has such a bad record...

dave11486 · 06-27-2006, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Baphomet

Germany vs Italy & Portugal vs Brazil

Just like I said last week.

Germany 2 v Brazil 0 Final

I like that and I agree.

Bulldog · 06-27-2006, 05:58 PM

Guys,

I wouldnt bet on that Germany-Brazil final just yet.
They are sure two of the favorites but I think Argentina is as good as either.
If they play a good game Saturday, they could advance.
And I know some of you think England is overrated but imo they have enough talent to advance as well.
Cant wait for those lines!!

moses millsap · 06-27-2006, 11:08 PM

Germany-Argentina
Argentina will outplay Germany for 80 minutes, but two phantom whistles in the last 10 minutes of regulation leads to the tying and winning goal by Germany.
Germany 2-1

Italy-Ukraine
The ref will completely pass out due to extreme boredom in the 89th minute of a 0-0 game. When he arises from the grass, he finds it necessary to blow his whistle and call for a penalty kick for Italy, even though all the action is going on the other side of the field as Ukraine has a 3 on 1 break. Tough luck for the men in yellow.
Italy 1-0

Portugal-England
Portugal hits the post 3 times in this match and none go in. Beckman on a free kick shoots it nice and slow right in front of the goalie, but luckily there is a ref standing in the wrong spot (right in front of the goalie) and it karams off his head and slips into the back of the net. Celebration in the streets of London.
England 1-0

Brazil-France
High scoring affair that ends 2-2 in regulation. Brazil scores quickly in OT, but France answers with a late one to tie it up. 4-3 Brazil in penalty kicks with one more kick left for France and he hits the post! Oh wait! The ref calls a penalty on the penalty kick! What? Absolute madness on the field leads the refs to huddle in a conference. When they come back, they announce that one of Brazil's successful penalty kicks won't count, so it's 3-3. Of course, there is no logical explanation for this, but these are the World Cup refs, they can do what they want. France sinks it in the back of the net to win 4-3 on penalty kicks.
France 3-3 (4-3 PK)

McBa1n · 06-27-2006, 11:32 PM

hahaha!
I'm gonna run with your picks, Owned.
Quality stuff haha.
Sad how all of that COULD happen haha.

I'm naming my first born after you (and spell his/her name in caps, ala you) if the Brazil/France game ends that way.
haha, im still rolling