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.... on this board, Congratulations!!! That first game was awesome ..... way to go!!!!
Cheers
Poirot
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Will the next picture feature the same pose of the Champs or the Aussies!!!
Be afraid! Very, very afraid!
(http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/gen/xp/20060612/i/2496050031.jpg)
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Go the Socceroos!!!!
Aussie Aussie Aussie.
Oi Oi Oi
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Sorry flower but I dont think that the aussie football team will have a chance with brazil...I hope that they do but they are up against a pretty strong and popular team..
Hey but if they beat brazil..well thats great.
Regards
Smurfette
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Go Socceroos!!!
Aussie Aussie Aussie
Oi Oi Oi
Smurfette they need to finish top two in their group to go to the next round. If they don't win against Brazil then they still have a chance. I'm not going to give up on them :P
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Ok everyone...look out! The US didn't lose!!!! Whoo hoo! So what if their only goal was scored by Italy.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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Ok everyone...look out! The US didn't lose!!!! Whoo hoo! So what if their only goal was scored by Italy.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
USA is cute team. Very, very cute!
(http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/gen/afp/20060617/i/1555791075.jpg)
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Go Socceroos!!!
Aussie Aussie Aussie
Oi Oi Oi
Smurfette they need to finish top two in their group to go to the next round. If they don't win against Brazil then they still have a chance. I'm not going to give up on them :P
Right on, Flower ..... they did not win against Brazil, but if they win their next match, they are through to 2nd round .... then who knows, anything can happen...... Australia and Ghana have been the surprise teams of this world cup.
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Ok everyone...look out! The US didn't lose!!!! Whoo hoo! So what if their only goal was scored by Italy.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
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But, Italy ..... what a lame team they turned out to be .... almost as lame as France.
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I was just looking through the rankings after the 2nd matches, and Group E is completely open: Any two of the four - Italy, USA, Czech or Ghana could go through .... wow! Andy, you may still get to see the US in the second round!!!!
And, in Group F, Australia vs Croatia is the crunch match .... whoever wins, goes through ....
The world cup is getting interesting!!
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Amazingly, if the US beats Ghana and Italy wins, the US will make the next round. Of course, they may actually have to score at least one goal to do that. :rotfl
The joke in the US is Americans don't know which championship to ignore. The World Cup or the National Hockey League Finals. :biggrin
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The joke in the US is Americans don't know which championship to ignore. The World Cup or the National Hockey League Finals. :biggrin
Well, at least, the US now knows that a world championship means "other countries" are involved ...... and, not just two teams out of NY and Boston ......
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Hey! The NHL championship is between a US team and a Canadian team. You mean there's other countries in the world? When did this happen? :huh Shhhhhhh....don't tell anyone here.
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I'm a bit confused.... I posted a reply to Poirot aaages ago, but it isn't there! Did I say something wrong? Like "C'MON AUSSIE"!!??!
We love a good underdog... so just as well the Aussies lost to Brazil! :winky
Will be very interesting to see what happens in Group E and F indeedly! If only they would let us get some sleeeep.....
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Hey! The NHL championship is between a US team and a Canadian team. You mean there's other countries in the world? When did this happen? :huh Shhhhhhh....don't tell anyone here.
Ooooh, ok. I won't ..... :rotfl :rotfl
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We love a good underdog... so just as well the Aussies lost to Brazil! :winky
Will be very interesting to see what happens in Group E and F indeedly! If only they would let us get some sleeeep.....
Yeah, it is good that the Aussies let Brazil win that one ...... what with Ronaldo having become a blimp and Ronaldinho just running around like a headless chicken, Brazil are clear underdogs here ...... :wink
Half of the matches start off around midnight here, so that should be early morning in Oz, right? The solution is to sleep at work :biggrin
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Good luck for the match today, Socceroos!!!
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What a match.
Once again the referrers were against us in awarding a penalty shot to a dummy fall in the last 3 seconds of the game.
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Ah what can you do?? The refs are only human... as they keep proving! Italy was unlucky getting that red card too, and we didn't manage to take advantage of that opportuniuty thanks to Italy's excellent defence. Sooo disappointing, but great to see the Soccerroos have a crack at it! We've come a long way and it was sooo exciting to see!
Who to barrack for now??... :huh
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Looks like I under estimated the Aussies.
What a match! They had the game drawn to Italy; one of the best teams.
I guess it was unlucky for the Aussies to get the penlety in the closing moments of the game :( !
(http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/fifa/gen/xp/20060618/i/3129447004.jpg)
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Flower/SalD, what a match, alright ..... only to end in heartbreak. :wah I was rooting for the aussies, through out.
But, you gotta admire the Italians' strategy (however hateful their playing style maybe) - they only defended from c. 55 mins (when they went down to 10 men) to about 87 mins and they started attacking, and managed to squeeze in a goal (however sneaky the manner may have been).
My first reaction was that the referree was blind, too, but I think he gave the penalty for obstruction of the Italian striker ..... after all the australian defender just lay down in the way of the striker, causing him to trip ..... nearly as bad as if he had tripped him direct. But, still heartbreak.......
But, well done the socerroos .... who would have believed it!!!!
Poirot
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But, you gotta admire the Italians' strategy (however hateful their playing style maybe) - they only defended from c. 55 mins (when they went down to 10 men) to about 87 mins and they started attacking, and managed to squeeze in a goal (however sneaky the manner may have been).
Good point Poirot! They did a good job.
I actually don't know A GREAT DEAL about soccer (aka football), but even if it was obstruction do you normally get a penalty for that? I need to learn the rules a bit better! :rolleyes Anyway, no point crying over spilt milk - the Italians won! I saw a very funny email movie with the Italian team training, and every time the coach blew the whistle they would all fall dramatically on the ground and grab their shins - very funny!
All in all it was very exciting! And the aussie lads did give it their best! The drama of the world game!!
Sajid, I LOVE that picture! :crackup
And at least now we won't have to stay up til 2am or 4am to watch some people chasing a ball on the other side of the planet.... sigh... :offtobed
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I actually don't know A GREAT DEAL about soccer (aka football), but even if it was obstruction do you normally get a penalty for that? I need to learn the rules a bit better! :rolleyes Anyway, no point crying over spilt milk - the Italians won! I saw a very funny email movie with the Italian team training, and every time the coach blew the whistle they would all fall dramatically on the ground and grab their shins - very funny!
Yes, tripping an opponent or causing an opponent to trip in the penalty box is a foul and you normally get a penalty for that. But, the refs usually have some latitude on this if the player has not been directly tripped. But, this ref was tough on all fouls, witness the straight red card for the Italian defender. Most refs would have given a yellow ..... so, he was just staying true to type with the penalty, exactly by the rule book and FIFA's instructions to be tough on fouls.
I love that movie .... maybe you can upload it or email it to me!!!!
Cheers!
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But, well done the socerroos .... who would have believed it!!!!
Most of Australians who follow the National League would believe it... and Me.... I watched almost half of the guys play in the National League on a weekly basis when they were younger and it's heart breaking when finally we get to the World Cup and loose to a dummy fall.
However they did our country proud and hopefully in a four years we could get to the World Cup again (Unless FIFA make it hard for us again) and shine.
Aussie Aussie Aussie
Oi Oi Oi
So I need an adopt a country to barrack for.. Any suggestions?? Maybe the host team?? I'm not going to be very dedicated to them as I will not stay up to 4.00 a.m. (like SalD) rugged up by the fire and watch them.
I will barrack during the replays :cheer
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..I think Fabio Grosso deserves an Oscar - for his dive (Best Actor) .
Perhaps he should join that other Fabio, and produce some TV commercials....Can't believe it's not butter.
I mean to go out like we did was unfair...with only 10 seconds to go, the referee gives out a penalty.
I only pray that when Italy play Ukraine that the referee makes a whole heap of blunders in Ukraine's favour.
Oh yeah..that's justice.KARMA..What goes 'round, comes 'round.
And that hand ball incident that wasn't picked up by the referee.
Referee should've just given Fabio a warning, even a yellow card for acting.
But the problem is that FIFA wants a big sell out crowd for it's finals.
This is achieved by getting the big countries like Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, to get to them to the finals, and this way the money rolls in..
FIFA isn't interested in a small country that hasn't got a lot to offer.
Football has only just started to take off here in Australia.possibly in the last 3 years.
Let's face it Italy's team is worth a lot more..the 3rd lowest paid player is Harry Kewell's earnings..
Look at the goal keeper, he's worth 62 million, is that because he spends too much money on beauty products to look good before a game?
It would be difficult for FIFA to make a big profit margin if Australia was still in the competition...They probably couldn't get enough people to fill the stadium in a grand final.
FIFA would probably have to give out free tickets to fill up the stadium.
The Socceroos made us proud, to go in as the under dogs..ranked 42nd, not bad effort.
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Well said AstonDialo!!!!
..I think Fabio Grosso deserves an Oscar - for his dive (Best Actor) .
Perhaps he should join that other Fabio, and produce some TV commercials....Can't believe it's not butter.
Is he also quoted as saying "I'm Fabio the most beautiful man in the world"
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I really must upload that video.... willl have to see if I've still got it!
But come on guys! Credit IS due to the Italian team for defending so well when they were short a player (that red card was pretty unfair too!). The penalty was luck, but you can't deny they are a good team and played very well. Australia put on an exceptional performance to come so close to such a good team.
I think AstonDialo is referring to what is known as "The Da Vinci Cup"... the conspiracy behind the world cup!
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Yes, that's the same guy, he's a model...Can't believe it's not butter.
He's also the same guy who was on a roller coaster ride one year, and a duck that was flying in the air crossed the path of the roller coaster and hit him on the face, causing his nose to bleed.
(http://)
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Thats funny AstonDialo
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Hi SalD.
I really must upload that video.... willl have to see if I've still got it!
Can I see the video as well???
But come on guys! Credit IS due to the Italian team for defending so well when they were short a player (that red card was pretty unfair too!). The penalty was luck, but you can't deny they are a good team and played very well. Australia put on an exceptional performance to come so close to such a good team.
Ok, I'm over it now but I can't give Italy credit. There defence was great but Ref should of given Neill Lucas a red card (which he didn't really deserved) but instead gave a penalty against us. Which plays perfectly into the conspiracy
I think AstonDialo is referring to what is known as "The Da Vinci Cup"... the conspiracy behind the world cup!
LOL but it's a conspiracy most small country's have come up with.
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I don't know what to do! I was about to post the movie, but it is 2,500 kb and the maximum size is 1000kb. Any suggestions?
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I don't know what to do! I was about to post the movie, but it is 2,500 kb and the maximum size is 1000kb. Any suggestions?
upload it at put file http://www.putfile.com/ (http://www.putfile.com/)
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That picture was funny AstonDialo.
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Thanks AstonDialo! Unfortunately I can't be bothered registering etc... I am about to go away for a couple of days (out in the sticks where there is NO internet! :o
Send me your emails and I will email them to you!
Cheers,
SalD
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I am about to go away for a couple of days (out in the sticks where there is NO internet! :o
What, no wireless internet??? :shocked Real boondocks, eh?? :wink
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Verrry funny pic .... :rotfl
But, Aston, to be fair, you had 40 mins to score in with only 10 Italians in the field. :wtf were you doing then?
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Who to barrack for now??... :huh
Argentina ...... :biggrin
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But the problem is that FIFA wants a big sell out crowd for it's finals.
This is achieved by getting the big countries like Germany, Brazil, Argentina, Italy, to get to them to the finals, and this way the money rolls in..
I know you are upset, but this is bad logic ..... all the tickets for the qtr finals and semi finals, etc were sold even before anyone knew who would be playing ..... and if you have a qtrs/semi ticket, you would go to see the match irrespective of the teams .... and i think more neutrals would rather watch the aussies than the italians .... so there, FIFA had nothing to do with it. :biggrin
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Hey all
Check out this chinese TV-commentator... He is hilarious....
I hope I dont offend anyone, sorry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzGMTD4ZufQ&search=Huang%20Jianxiang
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That chap seem excited a lot :biggrin
I wonder what he's saying?
Can anyone translate that?
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Argentina ...... :biggrin
:'( :'( :'( :sadnope
What a sad end to a great team.......
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Yeah SaID,
I think I know which video you mean, cos I tried posting it when I posted the pics..
M's the Break.
I sent the video to Andy, hopefully he can post it.
Cheers
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That chap seem excited a lot :biggrin
I wonder what he's saying?
Can anyone translate that?
Here's the translation from a BBC blog:
According to the Associated Press, this is how Huang Jianxiang relayed the moment when Fabio Grosso went down under Lucas Neill's "challenge" in the last 10 seconds of the match to the millions of Chinese viewers on state-run CCTV.
Penalty! Penalty! Penalty! Grosso's done it,
Grosso's done it! The great Italian left back! He succeeded in the glorious traditions of Italy! Facchetti, Cabrini and Maldini, their souls are infused in him at this moment! Grosso represents the long history and traditions of Italian soccer, he's not fighting alone at this moment! He's not alone!
More was to come when Francesco Totti converted the spot-kick.
Goooooal! Game over! Italy win! Beat the Australians! They do not fall in front of Hiddink again! Italy the great! Left back the great! Happy birthday to Maldini! Forza Italia! The victory belongs to Italy, to Grosso, to Cannavaro, to Zambrotta, to Buffon, to Maldini, to everyone who loves Italian soccer! Hiddink ... lost all his courage faced with Italian history and traditions ... He finally reaped fruits which he had sown! They should go home. They don't need to go as far away as Australia as most of them are living in Europe. Farewell!
Huang later said he couldn't remember what he had said in the heat of the moment and his preference for
Italy was because he had commentated on Serie A for many years.
"I'm more familiar with Italian players ... and I don't like Australians indeed. I was hoping they'd do badly."
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Well, that was pretty much biased!
When I first saw that video, I thought he was just amazed and didn't expect what was happening. (For a moment I thought he was cheering for Aus and shocked to see the penalty!?!?!) ???
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You sure he wasn't a Japanese commentator?
I'd understand why he hated Australia so much, cos Japan lost 3-1 against Australia
They only lost by 1 goal (penalty) which should not of been given. :huh
To go down 1-0 in the last 10 seconds in the 94th minute of injury time.. :mad not fair.
I guess nothing in life is fair. :wah
Considering Italy beat Ukraine 3-0.Aus did well.
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No, he is a chinese commentator, all right ...... :rolleyes
But, the referees have been so inconsistent through this world cup ...... to have given fabio that penalty when he fell over the Australian defender's legs, but in the match against germany to penalise Maxi Rodriguez with a yellow card for diving!!!! Similar situation, if anything, Maxi had a greater claim to a penalty ..... but, no germany gets a free kick and maxi gets a yellow card. I think the referees have been more biased towards the European nations........ :mad
And, then you have the England vs Portugal match ..... Wayne Rooney gets sent off, not for pushing and stamping on a Portuguese player's b*lls, but for shoving Christiano Ronaldo when he comes to see what Wayne Rooney has been upto!!! Not that I was complaining about that one .... Rooney behaves like a bully, and I like Portugal!
The referees are killing the game .......
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The guy in the pic below is Bassam. At 26, he is the oldest thal in the Maldives. A couple years ago, Bassam was in a really bad motorbike accident and fell into a coma from head injuries. They weren't even sure if Bassam would live and then one day, Bassam woke up and recovered incredibly fast. I have always thought he was one amazing guy and when I got to meet him in the Maldives, I told him he was Superman! We hit it off pretty good and now he has adopted me as his "dad" and I call him son.
Bassam is pulling for France and his favorite player, Zinedine Zidane.
So I am too. :biggrin
Go France!!!
:five
Actually I'll be happy if anyone will just score some goals in a game! To be honest I'd rather watch Kobe score 81 points in a basketball game. :woot
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You're not wrong there Poirot...
The Referees are killing the sport.
They should employ the use of a 3rd Umpire like they do in Cricket.
If the umpire's in doubt, he asks for the video umpire (3rd Umpire) which plays back video footage.
M's the Break
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They should employ the use of a 3rd Umpire like they do in Cricket.
Ahem .... talking of cricket, did you see the news about the just concluded India - West Indies series ..... India's first series win in the windies since 1971!!!!! 1-0 ..... should have been 3-0, but what the heck, I will take it ..... Rahul Dravid .... best batsman in the world!!!!
:woot :party
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:lmao2 That picture is great AD!
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AD.......Great picture.
Hmmmm this Zidane player from France ...well well his abit of a honey. And especially the way he headbutted that Italian player.....headbutt of the year award goes to Zidane nice one.
But Cahill is still my favourite....he is mighty fine.
Miaki
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What Zidane said...
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What Zidane said...
Good one :biggrin
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What Zidane said...
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Give it up, mate, give it up .......
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GIVE IT UP.. YOU SAY POIROT?
THAT'S ONE THING I NEVER DO...
IT'S IN MY GENES..I NEVER GIVE UP TOO EASILY.
MUST BE THE THAL THING..CAN YOU TELL?
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DENMARK!
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Haha congrats Andy! Lucky goal in the end as usual hehe...
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After getting burned on another disallowed goal, I'll take the winner.
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portagal will win the cup :biggrin
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Sorry bro... We're in the same boat now...
Great effort though...
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As expected, although I thought the US coach could have done a better job managing his substitutions.
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You really have good players, and I think that it was the wrong team that went on.
You were much better than 4 years ago!
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:woot Our match start about 20 minutes! :smileblue
Thankfully there is one African country left :biggrin