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[toweringinferno]

Honestly it could go any way if the previous games are any indication. My money is Ghana to win it all. Because reasons.

Nah they haven't really impressed, I don't think Neymar's gonna get as much space as he did and the defense for both teams are better

 

[DanteGhost]

Neymar isn't even that good, average at best. Let's not pretend he's scoring his goal against great opponents; Cameron's defense is at the same levels as Empoli B-squad, even Bendtner could score against them and with his eyes closed. I'd rate players like Matri and Dos Santos higher than Neymar.

Come on now. Be serious at least.

 

[Tarkus]

Yeah, he has an old man face.

And dat hairline

 

[Unknown Soldier]

I guess since they can't seem to find the goal, Mexico and Croatia are now settling for trying to kill each other.

Lots of scoring opportunities but no bueno so far for both teams.

 

[R10Neymarfan]

Neymar isn't even that good, average at best. Let's not pretend he's scoring his goal against great opponents; Cameron's defense is at the same levels as Empoli B-squad, even Bendtner could score against them and with his eyes closed. I'd rate players like Matri and Dos Santos higher than Neymar.

lol ok. And that's why Dos Santos was kicked out of Barcelona.

 

[mfiuza]

I find it hard to believe your tickets cost R$ 400 in average.

I'll concede in light of evidence, of course.

I dont really know if FIFA charges different prices for different countries, but at fifa.com/ingresso (where I got my tickets) there were R$60,00 tickets available to order for all group stage games, any stadium. And ALL GAMES on Belo Horizonte (group stage) for R$350,00, if you wanted to get the full package. If you don't believe me, I can print the site anytime, since the page with the prices are still on for the domestic public

 

[D4Danger]

30 years, but still as fit as a 20 year old

Robben is class now because he realised he doesn't need to be a cunt all the time.

 

[Maintenance]

i didn't realize Robben was only 30 lol. I always thought that guy was damn near 40 LAST world cup

What the hell, he looks a LOT older. Lucky us he is younger, though, love seeing his games.

 

[Altazor]

Neymar's really good, let's not kid ourselves... yet Cameroon's defense also is hilariously bad. It actually seems Cameroon's defense and offense are playing different matches.

 

[confuziz]

I agree with Suen, not impressed by neymar. Not now not this year and not before that.These goals mean nothing against these countries and with the ref at their side every day.

 

[Jasup]

Can't wait for the second half of the CRO - MEX game. It's heated and ready to explode

 

[Gormless Noodle]

Thing with Brazil is... no matter how pedestrian or mediocre them may seem, they'll still have enough tools in their shed to beat us. And we seem to have the worst luck in such cases.

Plus, it has been 3 WC in a row facing them in the Round of 16. It's a bad precedent.

On the other hand - I believe in this generation of players. I believe they can, somehow, beat the odds. It won't be easy, though.

I think Chile will definitely have a decent chance to take that match. Brazil won't ever play defence like the Netherlands did, so you WILL get chances, but every single one will have to count that's for sure.

 

[smoothj]

Just hoping that Mexican back line will hold on this 2nd half.

 

[Suen]

All I'm saying is that Neymar should stick to shaving his legs and let the real boys score the goals.

 

[JDeluis]

C'mon Croatia!

Métansela duro a esto pendejos!

 

[Sato Koiji]

Im dying croatia..Im dying ...oh god!

 

[alterno69]

Damn, Herrera has been amazing sp far, Layun has to go, give Ponce a chance.

We have to score a goal or else i'll get an ulcer

 

[Black Republican]

wait, how come gaf wants Cameroon to win this match?

 

[Regulus Tera]

lol ok. And that's why Dos Santos was kicked out of Barcelona.

He was kicked out of Barcelona because he partied too much with Ronaldinho.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Lol at DAvid Luis in cameroons goal .

 

[snaffles]

Thing with Brazil is... no matter how pedestrian or mediocre them may seem, they'll still have enough tools in their shed to beat us. And we seem to have the worst luck in such cases.

Plus, it has been 3 WC in a row facing them in the Round of 16. It's a bad precedent.

On the other hand - I believe in this generation of players. I believe they can, somehow, beat the odds. It won't be easy, though.

They won the 94 cup without ever really looking amazing.

 

[Disagree Guy]

All I'm saying is that Neymar should stick to shaving his legs and let the real boys score the goals.

Fred has a moustache.

He's a real boy.

 

[Wazzy]

Yeah, a bit more meaning to it, as both teams have a chance at advancing.
Cameroon can only really play spoiler...

Yeah exactly.

It's looking like all my predictions are going to be very close today with the exception of the Spain/Australia game.

 

[Showaddy]

lol ok. And that's why Dos Santos was kicked out of Barcelona.

Pretty sure he got kicked out of Tottenham for being overweight and turning up to training drunk as well lol

 

[soepje]

Lol Croatia and Mexico getting heated.

Indeed. Second half will be crazy.

My man!
Look at my "pool" that I filled in before the WC

http://i.gyazo.com/08af61e8cdab6e3d7d970003aIMG][/QUOTE]
Ha! I forgot to mention Holland will win the final, naturally.

[quote="spekkeh, post: 117891707"]If my son gets born during the final I will name him Arjen.[/QUOTE]
Congrats!

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Can't wait for the second half of the CRO - MEX game. It's heated and ready to explode

The ref is letting them murder each other, it's no wonder things are at a boiling point. There's a chance we might see our first player fight this WC soon.

 

[pulga]

Neymar isn't even that good, average at best. Let's not pretend he's scoring his goal against great opponents; Cameron's defense is at the same levels as Empoli B-squad, even Bendtner could score against them and with his eyes closed. I'd rate players like Matri and Dos Santos higher than Neymar.

Agreed. Bendtner especially, he's won European silverware atleast

 

[Ingeniero]

Neymar will carry Brasil to the finals.
I'm ok with that.

 

[Fantasmo]

Mexico is too fast. Croatia's only chance is a lucky shot or a cross. Still mad about the Brazil referee shenanigans.

Anyway, good luck to both teams in the second half!

 

[D4Danger]

Pretty sure he got kicked out of Tottenham for being overweight and turning up to training drunk as well lol

Qualities

dependable.

 

[Niks]

Second half of mex - cro is going to be killer. Love this WC.

 

[Disagree Guy]

Mexico is too fast. Croatia's only chance is a lucky shot or a cross. Still mad about the Brazil referee shenanigans.

Anyway, good luck to both teams in the second half!

I like your sportsmanship

I'm a bastard when my team is losing

 

[ndiicm]

Neymar will carry Brasil to the finals.
I'm ok with that.

Wont make it past quarter finals.

 

[Kyzer]

I know felipao has em playing calm but we really need to attack more.

 

[Brazil]

Wont make it past quarter finals.

You wish.

 

[mfiuza]

Agreed. Bendtner especially, he's won European silverware atleast

C'mon... Neymar alone won the Confederations Cup, with his eyes closed

 

[toweringinferno]

Neymar is really good. Not as good yet as most people make him out to be but he's still got loads of time. His achievements at his age are impressive.

 

[FootballFan]

My point was the frequency of chances given, which goes back to the other players in the team. Neymar wasted his share of opportunities too, but he's getting more of them, in very good positions.

Ditto for RVP, Benz...etc.

According to whoscored Neymar has half as many shots as ronaldo(who has 2nd most lol, Benz first)

 

[MutFox]

Mexico! Let's do this!

 

[zruben]

I still don't know why Herrera never moves him, he's the worst player in the national team

it's his "puto" since he was coach in Club America.

 

[Envelope]

Croatia really need to find their rhythm, they looked completely lost throughout the first half

 

[Brazil]

I know felipao has em playing calm but we really need to attack more.

Fred needs to be subbed. He can't move for his life.

 

[Kyzer]

People need to realize the game has evolved and a good striker isn't some water dancing acrobat these days, its someone who takes those small opportunities and turns them into goals. Neymar is great and is succeeding where legacy Brasil strikers began to waiver.

 

[nacimento]

Fuck, overslept and missed the first half.

 

[Cess007]

I can't do this anymore. I don't know if i have the heart (of stomach) for another half

 

[Charles Foster Kane]

lol that mexican guy is high as fuck.

 

[Shoogoo]

2nd half go!

 

[GunBR]

Wont make it past quarter finals.

The 2010 team was way worst than this one (Luis Fabiano and Robinho in the attack, with a injured Kaká in the middle), and we almost get in the semifinals

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

Someone please gif that Brazilian play that Hulk blew.

 

[Clegg]

Neymar is good. Very overrated at the moment but he has the talent to be a great. Won't be enough to stop Brazil getting twatted by a properly good side though. Half the squad is just so poor.