World Cup

[MethodX]

Nothing farcical about the Germany v Italy final, was a great game.

You think that Viduka and Kewell in their respective club careers never engage in theatrics and try to get a penalty by pretending or exagerating a foul. It happens in every single soccer game everywhere in the world. It's part of the game. Furthermore, wasn't Kewell in off-side when he scored against Croatia - none of you guys are complaining about that.

[pennybrain]

Can't wait to see the acting in the final!! Should be an oscar winning performance from both teams.

[johnydep]

The Germany v Italy game was fantastic, both teams played hard & fast to the last minute, that game made the France V Portugal game look like amateurs.

I hope France get their act together and play a better game against Italy, otherwise it will be a slow boring game.

And for those complaining about the acting, yes there was a bit of that, from both sides, but it makes for a good laugh when you replay it in slow motion.
Anyway, hasn't anyone here played a sport and had a knock that gave a temporary pain, 'dead leg', and quickly recovered?
Yes some of those falls are obvious dives, but some are automatic reactions to a hit. There is one in the G v I game where Toti gets tackled from behind and kicked in the ankle, he went down and we all laughed because it was an obvious dive, but I later found out that he broke that ankle and couldn't play for three months, he has only recently got back into the game. So was it an obvious dive, or was it pain and an automatic reaction?

[ED Classic]

Originally Posted by MethodX

Nothing farcical about the Germany v Italy final, was a great game.

You think that Viduka and Kewell in their respective club careers never engage in theatrics and try to get a penalty by pretending or exagerating a foul. It happens in every single soccer game everywhere in the world. It's part of the game. Furthermore, wasn't Kewell in off-side when he scored against Croatia - none of you guys are complaining about that.

Dont worry hes just another new kid on the block whos yet to learn the game so must say what he hears someone else say. Debate the Penalty..ok..But everyone thinks Australia were certain winners if there was no penalty. I would like to know why? Italy with 10 mean should not even have got that close to goal if Australia are a world champion team. I would have loved Australia to win the cup but they couldnt have. A draw with Croatia was a great effort but they wouldnt have beat Germany I hate to say. They couldnt put Italy away even though Italy had everything against them upto that decision.

[ED Classic]

Originally Posted by pennybrain

Can't wait to see the acting in the final!! Should be an oscar winning performance from both teams.

Dont watch it then?

[johnydep]

Originally Posted by ED Classic

Dont worry hes just another new kid on the block whos yet to learn the game so must say what he hears someone else say. Debate the Penalty..ok..But everyone thinks Australia were certain winners if there was no penalty. I would like to know why? Italy with 10 mean should not even have got that close to goal if Australia are a world champion team. I would have loved Australia to win the cup but they couldnt have. A draw with Croatia was a great effort but they wouldnt have beat Germany I hate to say. They couldnt put Italy away even though Italy had everything against them upto that decision.

Yeah, I agree.

I doubted that Australia could have beaten Italy, but when watching the game I had second thoughts, they looled like they had a chance.
When the ref gave a red card to Italy I said watch how hard Italy play now. I can't remember ever seeing a game when a team with one man down doesn't play better, they sort of 'rise to the occasion'.

When Italy got the ball they looked more dangerous than Australia, the way the ran down the field, they were faster and their shots at goals were more purposeful.

It would of been great to see Australia win, and maybe they could of, but look at the game Italy v Germany and you'll compare it against Australia's games, you'll see two different levels of game play.

Having looked at the Lucas Neil incident in slow mo, there seems to be a hand moving across and grabbing Grosso's leg momentarily, I think this is what the Ref saw & is why he called a penalty.

It's all over now, so everyone, get over it & watch some great Football.

[FTE217]

Originally Posted by johnydep

The Germany v Italy game was fantastic, both teams played hard & fast to the last minute, that game made the France V Portugal game look like amateurs.

I hope France get their act together and play a better game against Italy, otherwise it will be a slow boring game.

And for those complaining about the acting, yes there was a bit of that, from both sides, but it makes for a good laugh when you replay it in slow motion.
Anyway, hasn't anyone here played a sport and had a knock that gave a temporary pain, 'dead leg', and quickly recovered?
Yes some of those falls are obvious dives, but some are automatic reactions to a hit. There is one in the G v I game where Toti gets tackled from behind and kicked in the ankle, he went down and we all laughed because it was an obvious dive, but I later found out that he broke that ankle and couldn't play for three months, he has only recently got back into the game. So was it an obvious dive, or was it pain and an automatic reaction?

Well said mate......and didn't the Italy/Germany game make the France/Port look below par. But that's the point when it comes to winning,France weren't on song that game,got lucky getting the penalty and won the game thats what was needed. The second half was like the Ozzie/Italy game, we had majority of possesion but didn't put it in the net,the same was for the Ports.

Finals hardly ever live up to the ride getting there and I don't expect it to be a classic but you never say never.
Italy is playing a different game atm compared to the last 10yrs and with the French old legs final hoorah it could be a rippa.
As for the acting comments again etc get over it,I don't like it either but it's been part of the game for as long as I can remember and I don't see crowds getting smaller because of it.

Our beloved Aussies did a fantastic job but it came time to say Ciao.

I didn't think Italy could beat Germany but wow did they blow me away.....
Regardless of a boring game/diving/academy awards/ it's win at all costs for the biggest prize in Football.........FORZA AZZURRI'S...........

[pennybrain]

Originally Posted by ED Classic

Dont watch it then?

No way I'm looking forward to watching it. I thought that France only got through cause Henry took a dive. It was quite a lame one too. France will have to lift their game against Italy or they will get creamed. I think Italy played really well against Germany and it was good to see them attacking instead of sitting back and defending the whole game.
I'm over the fact that Australia isn't in the game anymore, they are not up to that and the Italy game proved it. All Australia could do was really pathetic attempts at goal. When you watch the other teams the ball really flys at the goal. Its hard, fast and usually pretty accurate. Australia sucked at shooting for goal.
I'm going to back France in the final but I think Italy will have the edge and win it. I also think that Portugal V Germany will be an awesome game but I don't know who to back in that one.

[johnydep]

Originally Posted by pennybrain

No way I'm looking forward to watching it. I thought that France only got through cause Henry took a dive. It was quite a lame one too. ..............

That was an obvious foul by Portugal, it was dirty play. The Portugal player went down and with his free leg hooked it around Henry's leg & then quickly pulled it away hoping that no one saw it.

Have a look at the replay, it's dirty play and Portugal have a reputation for it.

[FTE217]

Gawd I'll back you again johnydep,exactely as I saw it....and if you are stupid enough to give the ref a reason to blow the whistle whilst in the box area no point crying !

[HTCURRY]

Originally Posted by pennybrain

No way I'm looking forward to watching it. I thought that France only got through cause Henry took a dive. It was quite a lame one too. France will have to lift their game against Italy or they will get creamed. I think Italy played really well against Germany and it was good to see them attacking instead of sitting back and defending the whole game.
I'm over the fact that Australia isn't in the game anymore, they are not up to that and the Italy game proved it. All Australia could do was really pathetic attempts at goal. When you watch the other teams the ball really flys at the goal. Its hard, fast and usually pretty accurate. Australia sucked at shooting for goal.
I'm going to back France in the final but I think Italy will have the edge and win it. I also think that Portugal V Germany will be an awesome game but I don't know who to back in that one.

Not a big fan of Henry but in this case he got it spot on...The Portugese got what they deserved...and as far as the "dive" is concerned...its a moot point.

The defender Carvalho actually admitted his guilt:

Carvalho admitted he was to blame for the penalty, saying: 'It was my mistake. I know I made contact with Henry but the referee could have played the advantage.

Was it soft? NO DOUBT. But until FIFA do something about it...this is how it will remain.

[pennybrain]

well as the commentator stated 'what goes around comes around.' I think he was trying to say that it was a soft foul but Portugal did something similar in a previous game.

[FTE217]

Well 5 1/2hrs before the Cup final !
As much as I'm looking forward to it heck I can't wait to get back to a normal sleep pattern !!!!
There's some great match ups and imagine your last game being a Cup Final ? what a perfect way to go Zidane and thanks for the memories but I'm with the Blue team.....
Come on Azzurri !

[Falcon Freak]

Go the cheating Italians.

FF

[MethodX]

Come on the NON cheating Azzurri

But FIFA will probably find some way to give it to Zidane and France.

[NC 5ltr]

bugger the azzuri bunch of..............

Zidane will get his fairytail.....go the frogs.

p.s the blue bloke is a italian

[MethodX]

P.S. The bloke in yellow is part of the perfect Roos team
Worth a perfect 10

[12]

Originally Posted by MethodX

But FIFA will probably find some way to give it to Zidane and France.

Hmm.. that's sounds like a familiar story not so long ago. _

[MethodX]

Do tell

[12]

Originally Posted by MethodX

Do tell

27th June 2006, Australia vs Italy. FIFA some how found a way to give the win to the Italians. Sound familiar?


Don't care who wins the final tomorrow morning, as long as it's a good fair game. Oh.. who am I kiddin'? Yet to see a good fair game in this World Cup. _ _ _

[MethodX]

Ah that
Well its been analysed so many times.

Some say Neill caused a foul by sliding and impreding Grosso, so who knows?

[NC 5ltr]

We are approaching the penalty spot....you know what to do

[MethodX]

isnt that a Colins class sub?
Wrong flag then.


new Aussie kit, and playing philosophy

[NC 5ltr]

Thankyou.....i'd like to thank my coach................

[MethodX]

...And Scoreboard !!!

[NC 5ltr]

here you go

[Racecraft]

Come on France

THe Italians can go and take their unsportsman like antics back home to the brown paper bag league

[MethodX]

Champions of the world !!!
Campioni Del Mondo !!

Doesnt get any better
Time to sew on that fourth star




Been waiting for this since 1982.

[Falcon Freak]

France loses WC final in penlaty shoot out! :

Only 1,430 days until the 2010 WC in South Africa .

FF

[ED Classic]

Originally Posted by Racecraft

Come on France

THe Italians can go and take their unsportsman like antics back home to the brown paper bag league

France are lucky they just got the one Red Card...Forza Italia Champions of the world.