2010 FOOTBALL World Cup

[UBIQUITOUS]

Germany's shortcomings ere woefully exposed. They simply did not compete enough for posession. Spain were head and shoulders above them. We can be sure that the Dutch won't allow Spain to weave pretty patterns so easily. However my call is still for a Spain win (after my tip for Italy went out...lol)

 

[Twiddle]

Yes the Dutch will win.

Big call.

Heres hoping though.

 

[dutchie]

The Dutch and Spanish games look very similar. Both like to pass the ball around patiently trying to expose a weakness and with sudden movement when in the penalty box.

Should be a good game to watch for puritans but not so for laymen expecting excitement all the time. I am amazed at the technical skill at this level. The ball control and passing ability is great to watch.

 

[Agentm]

The Dutch and Spanish games look very similar. Both like to pass the ball around patiently trying to expose a weakness and with sudden movement when in the penalty box.

Should be a good game to watch for puritans but not so for laymen expecting excitement all the time. I am amazed at the technical skill at this level. The ball control and passing ability is great to watch.

can i ask what team you follow?


lol

 

[DB008]

Ok, found some goodies...


"How-36-stunning-models-posing-Holland-fans-gatecrashed-World-Cup-beer"

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1286568/WORLD-CUP-2010-How-36-stunning-models-posing-Holland-fans-gatecrashed-World-Cup-beer-ad.html

 

[J&M]

This should be a great game to watch
2 very good teams with classy players on both side

Holland to win 2-1

 

[UBIQUITOUS]

This should be a great game to watch
2 very good teams with classy players on both side

Holland to win 2-1

Big call to say the Spain will concede more than one goal seeing that they have only done so twice in the last 4 years. However, this is a final and anything can happen in such a pressure pot.

My call is 2-0 Spain in normal time.

 

[namrog]

Spain 1
Germany 0

Spain were the best team on the day, and deserved the win, due mainly to their ability to hold possesion with nice ball movement and passing, limiting Germany to counter attacks which didn't work out, and yet despite all their passing Spain had to rely on the great Pouyal from a corner..
Overall, I though it was a pretty boring game and lacked excitement, not much goal mouth action really, but for the purists, ok, ok...

The Dutch will have learned plenty from that game, and regardless who wins , it'll be good to see a new name up there, both these countrys deserve to be in the final....

My prediction 1 all after extra time and penaltys .....?

 

[Tink]

My prediction is Spain to win.

 

[Logique]

Paul the psychic octopus has selected Spain to win.

 

[condog]

Netherlands are great, but spain are amazing. Spain 2-1 is my pick. They are just too flashy, fast and unpredictable all over the field and they will well and truly deserve it if they get there.

Would be great if Australian junior coaches would emulate spanish teams rather then over defensive teams. That way we might have more then two players who know how to attack.

 

[aaron76]

Prediction Spain 3-1

Just searched and saw Germany beat Uruguay 3-2 - they deserved it

 

[J&M]

Netherlands are great, but spain are amazing. Spain 2-1 is my pick. They are just too flashy, fast and unpredictable all over the field and they will well and truly deserve it if they get there.

Would be great if Australian junior coaches would emulate Spanish teams rather then over defensive teams. That way we might have more then two players who know how to attack.

If we had the kind of players Spain we could play the attacking game from midfield. But we don't have those players.

It starts with the coaching at school and progresses through the various leagues.

Soccer is not our main game although more kids play soccer then any other sport . The media needs to take a look at itself re the reporting of soccer games

Still pick Holland to Win 2-1

 

[dutchie]

The Netherlands have been bridesmaid twice.

They should have/could have won when they first started the concept of "Total Football" in the 70's.

This is their year - Netherlands to win!!

 

[Calliope]

Soccer is not our main game although more kids play soccer then any other sport . The media needs to take a look at itself re the reporting of soccer games

Yes, a good start would be to stop calling it "soccer". The game is called football in every country in the World except USA and Australia.

 

[DB008]

I'm locking in, in no order;
Argentina
Holland
Spain

2 of the 3 teams l fancied, are in the final. (Pure luck to be honest)

If only share trading was that simple!

 

[ROE]

Someone tips he said he come from the future and know the result of the cup
2:1 Holland favor and Sneider going to score for holland

I have money on Spain from the start to win the cup so I hedge my bet with holland now and still come out on top I also chuck in a few bucks holland win by 2:1 nice odd if this Perron is coming from the future prove to be correct hahaha :

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

Paul the Octopus has gone for Spain.

I've done me dough on Ghana so will sit this one out.

I'd like to see the Orange win.

gg

 

[GumbyLearner]

In a step to prevent hearing loss....

UAE orders fatwa on vuvuzelas
July 10, 2010

http://www.theage.com.au/world-cup-...fatwa-on-vuvuzelas-report-20100710-104gq.html

A South African soccer fan blows a plastic trumpet known as a vuvuzela.

Noisy ... the UAE has ordered a fatwa on vuvuzelas. Photo: AP

An Islamic edict in the United Arab Emirates has decreed that vuvuzela trumpets that blare above 100 decibels are religiously forbidden, a local daily reported on Friday.

"If they are loud enough to damage hearing, vuvuzelas are haram," or forbidden, The National newspaper quoted the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments as saying in a fatwa, or religious edict.

"Importers and traders... must ensure that its power is not over 100 decibels so as to avoid damaging people's hearing," said the top fatwa authority in the United Arab Emirates, The National reported.

 

[Tink]

You would hate to be a referee in these finals.

Congratulations to Spain : )

I feel for Holland and their supporters