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World Cup Soccer..............who will win?
Barry Curtis, Photographer
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Laguna Beach | Ca | | Posted: 11:30 PM on 06.26.06 |
->> Just thought I would throw this out there.
Who do you think is going to win?
Argentina plays Germany on the 30th.
Ukraine might be in the final.
And who can stop Brazil?
The schedule
http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com/06/en/w/bracket.html |
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Jack Megaw, Student/Intern
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West Chester | PA | United States | Posted: 12:51 AM on 06.27.06 |
->> right, here is how it will pan out.
France will beat spain
Brazil will beat Ghana
so the final 8 will be
Germany - Argentina
Italy- Ukraine
England- Portugal
and France- Brazil
Argentina will knock germany out
Italy will knock the Ukraine out
England will knock portugal out
Brazil will knock France out
then
Argentina will beat Italy- and advance to the final
England will beat Brazil in extra time
Then England will beat Argentina and win the world cup.
(am I biased- yes- am I also english- yes)
-Jack |
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Ben Campbell, Photographer
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Auckland | NZ | New Zealand | Posted: 1:00 AM on 06.27.06 |
->> Here is my 2 cents:
Argentina look very very strong, England wont win cause they are crap and their football is boring hahaha, I hope Brazil dont win! I am hoping that the UnderDog will win - GO UKRAINE!!!
I am probably wrong and it will be a Argentina/Brazil Final.
PS. How Mad was that Port/Holland game - 14 Cards!!!! That Ref was a shocker!
Ben |
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Tuomo Tenhunen, Photographer
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Lohja | - | Finland | Posted: 1:24 AM on 06.27.06 |
| ->> Finland would be nice surprise. |
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hime romero, Photographer
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Tracy | CA | USA | Posted: 1:52 AM on 06.27.06 |
->> if anyone is going to beat Brazil its going to be Ghana!!!
they are the underdogs and they have the most heart and passion in the cup thus far!! they have a chance to shock the world!!!
but what do i know.
i was rooting for the U.S.!!! |
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Juan Villa, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Visalia | CA | USA | Posted: 2:13 AM on 06.27.06 |
->> I would love to see Argentina and Brazil in the final, if it's not that, I think it's going to be Germany vs. Brazil again.
Brazil is very powerful even though they haven't had to play any difficult games, and Germany has home-field advantage.
I believe the Holland vs. Portugal game had 16 cards, 12 yellow's and 4 red's. |
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Ramsay de Give, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Ventura | CA | USA | Posted: 2:15 AM on 06.27.06 |
->> Germany will win, and I will be there to celebrate and oversee the proceedings ;)
Haha, oh well, just a try. I'm leaving for Hamburg in two days, and would just love to see Germany finish them off. All I hope for is Brazil to be knocked out. Unfortunately, Fred is too nice for most ballers out there -- he just can't be stopped.
I think the Germany - Argentina game shall not be missed for the life of any soccer fan, guaranteed to be a couple stunning' corkers. On the German side, Miroslav Klose will score, and be one of the most influential and important players of the game, no doubt
I won't miss it! |
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Bastian Ehl, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Magdeburg | _ | Germany | Posted: 6:05 AM on 06.27.06 |
->> Germany will win!
Berlin, Berlin, wir fahren nach Berlin!!! |
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Walter Calahan, Photographer
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Westminster | MD | USA | Posted: 7:43 AM on 06.27.06 |
->> Here's my three cents.
Why not wait to watch the final match to see who wins?
Back to watching the grass grow. |
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Ron Scheffler, Photographer
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Hamilton (Toronto area) | Ontario | Canada | Posted: 9:36 AM on 06.27.06 |
| ->> and FIFA takes the $$$$$$$$ to the bank.... which ultimately is what matters most, right? |
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Chad Greene, Photographer
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Galveston | TX | USA | Posted: 9:57 AM on 06.27.06 |
| ->> I'm cheering for England! Yeah, their play is slower, but a win is a win so far. I would like to see a England Germany game, but that game might never get finished with the fans out of control huh? |
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Adam Levitt, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 4:09 PM on 06.27.06 |
->> If England can get their act together, I think they've got a decent chance. They've made it through to the quarters playing to about 50% of their ability.
I really think the winner of the Germany vs. Argentina quarterfinal match will go on to win it all. Brazil's defense looks a little leaky to me, if Ghana had some quality finishing that game would have been much closer. |
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Richard Heathcote, Photographer
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High Wycombe | Bucks | UK | Posted: 5:13 PM on 06.27.06 |
->> ENGLAND.....to play as badly as we have and still win through, our name is on it.... we have the fastest tempo of any nation, the premiership is the quickest league in the world and we now can turn on the pace.....although Zizou turned on the magic against Spain this evening and there is so many mouth watering ties....
Brazil v France (re-match of 98 final, when Ronaldo played even though he wasn't fit)
England v Portugal (re-match of Euro 2004 clash which went to penalties)
Germany v Argentina (re-match of some classic world cup finals)
Italy v Ukraine (one of the world's greatest strikers in Sheva' against the Italian defence he played against for 7 years week in week out)
My thoughts....... Quarter Finals - France will beat Brazil, England will beat Portugal, Argentina will beat Germany and Ukraine will beat Italy....then Semi-Finals - England will beat France, Argentina will beat Ukraine....Final - England v Argentina...(A re-match of epic proportions... Hand of God in 86, Beckham Red Card in 98...Beckham Pen in 02...) Then it's up to fate......
ENGLAND. |
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Mark Bolton, Photographer
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Dover | NH | USA | Posted: 5:31 PM on 06.27.06 |
| ->> I'm pulling for England all the way, but they will have a dogfight w/ Brazil to get there. |
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Jim Colburn, Photographer
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Omaha | NE | USA | Posted: 6:00 PM on 06.27.06 |
->> "Who do you think is going to win?"
England will beat Germany in a re-match of the 1966 final. |
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Aaron Chabot, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Ventura | CA | USA | Posted: 6:33 PM on 06.27.06 |
->> A couple quick thoughts,
With the French win, my bracket is all screwed up. I had picked Spain to be the team to knock off Brazil, now it looks like Brazil will have a cake walk into the finals. Brazil will take its revenge on Les Bleus for its 3-0 embarrasment in '98 as France shows its age and quietly bows out.
England whose play has been mediocre at best, was handed a huge gift by the refs in the Portugal- Nederland's match. Without Deco & Costinha playing for Portugal, England should be able to pull it off.
Then facing a wide open Brazilian attack, England chokes in the heat and loses to Brazil finally finding its stride.
No offense to the Swedes, but Germany has not really been challenged thus far. Argentia, with a wake-up call from Mexico, will rebound and defeat the Germans.
Italy will handle the Ukraine if they can get an early score and then sit back and play defense. Unfortunatley I doubt the Azzurri can stand up to 90 minutes with 'Tina.
Argentina- Brazil in the final, 'Tina channels the spirit of Maradona and beat Brazil in a repeat of their qualifying match in Buenos Aires last year.
Italy plays England for the third place match and goes in to PK's for the decision. Beckham bends one off the pole and the Brits lose. |
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Jim Colburn, Photographer
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Omaha | NE | USA | Posted: 7:44 PM on 06.27.06 |
->> "England whose play has been mediocre at best"
An ugly win is still a win. An ugly World Cup would be just fine.
"'Tina channels the spirit of Maradona"
Will he use his hands too? |
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Dave Amorde, Photographer
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Lake Forest | CA | USA | Posted: 8:10 PM on 06.27.06 |
| ->> Mein Gott in Himmel, Gehen Deutchland! |
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Aaron Chabot, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Andrew Wilz, Photographer
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Aspen | CO | usa | Posted: 1:56 PM on 06.28.06 |
| ->> Brasil v. Argentina... total South American Domination... |
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Luis Moreira, Photographer
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Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 2:01 PM on 06.28.06 |
->> It's going to be an all Portuguese Cup final.
Portugal vs Brazil!!!
Portugal will beat England despite the two suspensions. They have a deep bench and they showed it against Mexico. |
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Richard Heathcote, Photographer
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High Wycombe | Bucks | UK | Posted: 2:06 PM on 06.28.06 |
->> Aaron - we have to we world class at something....although the Scots would be unbeatable if they had made the tournament..then they would have run out of beer and whisky....
South American teams don't win the world cup in Europe... (1958 in sweden was a 1 team event, sorry 1 player event) ok more Brazilian and Argentinan players now play in Europe, but France are starting to show there true potential...Brazil still haven't played a team that can defend well (France, England and Italy probably are the 3 best defences.) Argentina will reach the final, but England will win through....hopefully a Rooney hatrick of 'handgoals' against the Argies (not that were still bitter of course....) |
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Barry Curtis, Photographer
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Laguna Beach | Ca | | Posted: 3:38 PM on 06.28.06 |
->> Wow
So goodnight Spain.
What a shocker.
This is out of the blue but I think Brazil has been
sandbagging. I think they are letting Renaldo look washed up
so they guard him less. I think Ronaldinho is also sandbagging
to get less coverage.
I think they are going to show all the secret weapons in the
semi final.
They missed 3 easy goals in the closing minutes vs Ghana, it should of been 6-0
I am not jumping on the bandwagon because they are the defending champs, or cause they are favored. I am choosing them because there woman are poor. They cant even afford much material in their bikini's
Also:
I see incredible ball control from this team and their radar
in passing is incredible. They play as a tight team, like a well oiled Brazilian machine.
I think the Semi final match will be
Canon=Brazil
Nikon=England
who is best?
Stay tuned July 1st when England plays Portugal and
Brazil takes on the Frogs
Ein Shultiess bier bitte
und ein Brazilian Frauline
Danke |
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Luis Moreira, Photographer
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Toronto | ON | Canada | Posted: 4:25 PM on 06.28.06 |
->> You're right Rainier. I've caught a serious case of "world cup fever" and it has clouded my thinking. I will, however, stand by my Portugal vs Brazil prediction for the semi-final.
Luis |
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Nigel Kinrade, Photographer
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Alpharetta | GA | USA | Posted: 4:48 PM on 06.28.06 |
| ->> Come on ENGLAND, Come on ENGLAND.... |
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Ian Hitchcock, Photographer
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Townsville | Qld | Australia | Posted: 4:27 AM on 06.29.06 |
->> If only the Italians didn't bribe the referee the Aussies (Socceroos) will be in the QF's. The very last kick of the game scores locked at 0-0 he awards a penalty mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm makes you think.
Anyway since where out, go the poms!!! |
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Andy Mead, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 7:34 AM on 06.29.06 |
->> Sitting here in Frankfurt (where I've been based for 3 1/2 weeks), I can safely predict that the final will be Argentina/Brazil.
That and Jurgen Klinsmann will be the next head coach of the U.S. Men's National Team. |
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Alex Menendez, Photographer
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Orlando | FL | USA | Posted: 8:44 AM on 06.29.06 |
->> Andy,
Let hope you're right about Klinsman. He lives in California so why not.
I think Brazil won 1-0 last time out against Argentina. I gotta go with Argentina this time.... |
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Barry Curtis, Photographer
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Laguna Beach | Ca | | Posted: 1:46 PM on 06.29.06 |
->> If Argentina gets passed Germany
Remember Germany has been one of the most aggresive and just as important, Argentina will have 6000 fans and Germany 54000.
I actually hope Germany wins so that its Brazil vs Germany
in the final.
( I know the UK fans are not liking this idea much)
Brazil vs Germany |
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Tim Kupsick, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Bakersfield | CA | USA | Posted: 2:22 PM on 06.29.06 |
| ->> My hope is for england. But the smart bet is Brazil. Ronaldo always seems to lead his team to a victory. Argentina is not likely to beat Germany because of their home turf. England can beat Portugal but for them to beat Brazil they would have to be ontop of their game. Italy might have the only chance to shut down Germany. But we shall see no one can really predict anything in this world cup. Look at what happened to Czech, number 2 didnt make it past the first round. |
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Mario Ruiz, Photographer
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Orem | UT | USA | Posted: 2:47 PM on 06.29.06 |
->> Brazil v Germany in the final.
brazil will win 2-0. |
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Jim Colburn, Photographer
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Omaha | NE | USA | Posted: 5:15 PM on 06.29.06 |
->> I could also enjoy an England Vs France final in a re-match of The Battle of Agincourt...
With England winning by one goal or a 5 week siege. |
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Chad Chenier, Photographer, Student/Intern
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Baton Rouge | LA | U.S.A. | Posted: 6:45 PM on 06.29.06 |
->> There is no way that England is going to beat Brazil and then beat Argentina .. Are you kiddin' me.
Argentina will win the World Cup hands down.. not even close. |
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Lucas Jackson, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 7:08 PM on 06.29.06 |
| ->> Argentina looks pretty good, I think they'll GFTW |
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Robbie Hammer, Photographer
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Fayetteville | AR | United States | Posted: 8:54 PM on 06.29.06 |
->> Italy will lose to Ukraine. They've been lucky they got this far....
Brazil will win, been too dominant to this point. Germany may squeak it out sinc their on their home turf.... |
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Jim Colburn, Photographer
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Omaha | NE | USA | Posted: 10:16 PM on 06.29.06 |
->> "There is no way that England is going to beat Brazil and then beat Argentina"
That's what Argentina said before the Falklands War...
All it took was a few Exocets. |
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Louie Traub, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Las Vegas | NV | United States | Posted: 10:21 PM on 06.29.06 |
| ->> Nice predictions all around. Since my original favorite in Holland is out, I'm going to have to side with Jack on this one. England over Argentina in the final becuase I'm English as well! Although they do need to get it together. They've got great talent on that team, but I haven't seen the strong gameplay like we've seen from Argentina, France, and Germany so far. Any team can beat anyone (with exception to the U.S....yeah, I had to go there), it just depends on when they come on and right now Germany is looking pretty darn good too, so that'll be the game to watch. |
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Barry Curtis, Photographer
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Laguna Beach | Ca | | Posted: 2:22 PM on 06.30.06 |
->> Adios Argentina
A good match up to the end. But Germany with its home field
advantage prevailed.
I hope Ukraine beats Italy today.
I still see Germany vs Brazil in the final,
after Brazil sends the Brits packing they will take
on Germany in the final. Sad to see Argentina out.
These next matchs should be off the chart with upsets.
What do you all think? |
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Andrew Wilz, Photographer
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Aspen | CO | usa | Posted: 2:44 PM on 06.30.06 |
->> ouch Argentina..
Poor choice of players... with their 2 game-dominators on the sideline, and no opportunity to sub.
Sad to see things end in a PK sitch like that.. but that's the way it goes.
Brasil... has some clean-up work to do.
Viva Ukraine! |
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George Moritz, Photographer
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Berlin | Berlin | Berlin | Posted: 4:49 PM on 06.30.06 |
| ->> With wich luck does the german win? I took photos today of german fans during the game wich will be nearer the death than the life. horror game! The german have more luck than the other teams... |
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Jim Colburn, Photographer
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Omaha | NE | USA | Posted: 5:14 PM on 06.30.06 |
->> "Jose Pekerman quit as Argentina coach Friday, minutes after it lost to Germany in the quarterfinals of the World Cup."
- Associated Press, 6/30/06 |
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Dave Amorde, Photographer
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Lake Forest | CA | USA | Posted: 5:31 PM on 06.30.06 |
| ->> So much for Ukraine... my Krauts are starting to look pretty good for the final! |
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Gary Parravani, Photographer
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London Woking | Surrey | UK | Posted: 5:41 PM on 06.30.06 |
->> to the person that said england play boring football:
thats like saying watching blue paint dry is more boring than watching red paint dry.. ITS ALL BORING!
:) :)
(in case you couldnt guess i cant stand football/soccer or whatever you want to call it) :) |
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Rainier Ehrhardt, Photographer
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Augusta | GA | USA | Posted: 7:09 PM on 06.30.06 |
->> You don't like football and you live in the UK?! What's wrong with you Gary! Cricket, Rugby and Football are supposed to be in your blood! :-)
The World Cup is so much fun because suddenly everyone cares about nationalities again. At least for a month. |
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Jim Colburn, Photographer
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Omaha | NE | USA | Posted: 7:09 PM on 06.30.06 |
->> "my Krauts are starting to look pretty good for the final"
Combine them with some brats, a little mustard and a few Kaiser rolls and you've got a picnic!
Or an invasion of Poland... |
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Richard Heathcote, Photographer
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High Wycombe | Bucks | UK | Posted: 3:35 AM on 07.01.06 |
->> will germany score against italy ???? might depend if nesta is back in the defence, but italy look very solid.. they have only conceeded 1 goal in the entire tournemant and that was a very unlucky own goal, so nobody has really scored against the italian defence yet...very impressive.
brazil still haven't faced a good team yet, so tonights game against the frogs could be a real test, ronaldinho who has the tag of 'the world's best player' hasn't done anything in the tournemant at all yet, gone compleatly missing in most games so far, the key for brazil is robinho he has been the pace and excitement for them so far...
england...well I'm keeping quiet until we've played portugal today...3rd time lucky to beat 'big phil'...then..
ENGLAND v GERMANY FINAL ???? |
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Ron Erdrich, Photographer
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Abilene | TX | USA | Posted: 2:05 PM on 07.01.06 |
->> Wow! England v. Portugal. I can't say that I've ever seen a shoot-out turn for the better for the team I'm rooting for.
Did you see that kid in the English pub when they lost? His face spoke for the whole country.
Brazil v. France next, come on Ronaldo!
-R- |
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Jim Colburn, Photographer
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Omaha | NE | USA | Posted: 2:46 PM on 07.01.06 |
->> Okay. Rooney sucks.
Go Les Bleus! |
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