Man, has France been fun to watch so far. Is this surprising, are they doing better than expected, or just weak competition (I know Honduras isn't much of anything but the Swiss have been getting some good press)?
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Man, has France been fun to watch so far. Is this surprising, are they doing better than expected, or just weak competition (I know Honduras isn't much of anything but the Swiss have been getting some good press)?
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The Swiss are a little overrated, they are good but they probably shouldn't have been seeded for the draw. The French seem to have recovered nicely from the debacle of 2010.Originally Posted by GeneralHankerchief
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France's new coach has done a good job in getting the team to work together better. Their later qualification games were good.
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Yeah Blanc has done superb work. They are the only team to impress in two games. Argentina, Brazil, Germany have lost a bit of their magic and image as favourites.
Perhaps France might take over the role as favourite if it keeps playing this way. But I'm rooting for Columbia (After Belgium of course), which is a great team.
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Did you also have a German general in '44?So close. We're coming for ya Germany! Gonna give you flashbacks to '44!
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The most points Ghana and Portugal can get is 4 (one of them wins their match), which is currently the same number of points the US and ze Germans have. If we draw, we both have 5 points and go through (Germany wins group on goal differential). If Ghana/Portugal draw, we both go through regardless of the outcome of our match since they will both have 2 points. If Ghana wins, the US is in trouble, since we just played a game in the most draining conditions and 1 day less to rest, and chances are Ghana will go through if we lose. If Portugal wins, we probably have them on goal differential. I'm thinking we need at least a draw with Germany to get through, because Ghana is going to beat Portugal.
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GHANA FTW. frigging miroslav, i knew he was gonna score when he entered the pitch...
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Portugal is playing surprisingly bad.. or maybe everyone else is just really good, I dunno.The most points Ghana and Portugal can get is 4 (one of them wins their match), which is currently the same number of points the US and ze Germans have. If we draw, we both have 5 points and go through (Germany wins group on goal differential). If Ghana/Portugal draw, we both go through regardless of the outcome of our match since they will both have 2 points. If Ghana wins, the US is in trouble, since we just played a game in the most draining conditions and 1 day less to rest, and chances are Ghana will go through if we lose. If Portugal wins, we probably have them on goal differential. I'm thinking we need at least a draw with Germany to get through, because Ghana is going to beat Portugal.
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I'm sure that Belgium will make it to the next round. What are your thoughts on your next game with South Korea? That team showed that they could score at least.
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I have really enjoyed the games I have watched while at dialysis.
I was prepared to be distracted but ultimately bored by matches that devolve into all defence and games of "keep-away"; it has been a pleasant surprise to view matches that go hard for 90+mins!
FIFA may make a believer out of me yet
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