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[FuturusX]

Rooting for Brazil because well....Germany.

 

[Gormless Noodle]

I think Brazil is being underestimated a bit....I believe they're definitely the favourite in this match-up, even without Neymar.

On the other hand if Germany can distort that early high pressure game of Brazil, they will have a very good chance of making it happen. But I haven't seen any team that was able to do that yet.

 

[Tarkus]

For everybody interested, a press conference by the Dutch national football team is about to start.

http://nos.nl/wk2014/live/

EDIT / Liveblog

- Vlaar undergoing tests (for possible injuries), unknown how severe his injury is
- De Jong undergoing tests (because of his injuries), very small chance he can play tomorrow
- Van Persie is ill (stomach / intestines)
- Janmaat is ill (stomach / intestines)
- Van Persie possibly won't play, but he is an important player so Van Gaal is hoping Van Persie will feel well tomorrow
- Cillissen is primary goal keeper
- Krul and Vorm are better in penalties, that's why Krul came in against Costa Rica
- Van Gaal believes the chance of winning is 50-50 (Argentina and The Netherlands are very well matched against each other, there is no big favourite)
- Van Gaal thinks there is a possibility that the match will take longer than 90 minutes (possibly again penalties), as Argentina is definitely a more serious contender than Costa Rica (and thus, possibly, there will be less chances against Argentina than against Costa Rica).

/End

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Huntelaar to score three times confirmed.

 

[t0rment]

if the final is brazil vs argentina, people will die on rio's streets, doesn't matter who wins.

 

[WonkyPanda]

Honestly, guys, I just want a Brasil v. Argentina final so that I can sing this shit at the top of my lungs when we hoist the Cup in Rio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IOGFENyGJM

EDIT: Translation for gaf:

Brazil tell me what it feels like

Having your Dad home (referencing ARG being in Brazil)

I swear that even though the years pass

We will never forget

That Diego juked you

That Cani scored on you

That you've been crying ever since Italy

You're going to see Messi

He's going to bring us the cup

Maradona is better than Pele

 

[King Cobra]

I haven't watched any games after the US lost but I will be rooting for Germany in this match.

 

[FuturusX]

I predict Hulk smashes his way through that German back line...

 

[Probity]

I predict Hulk smashes his way through that German back line...

That's funny, even with our pretty average defense. I'd be surprised if it was Hulk that ended us.

 

[TheOctodad]

Argentina - Germany confirmed.

 

[KHlover]

I predict Hulk smashes his way through that German back line...

Red Card after 20mins if the ref isn't shitty and/or bribed

 

[LiquidMetal14]

I predict Hulk smashes his way through that German back line...

Then Germany unleashes the troops on their front lines.

 

[Firemind]

I predict Hulk smashes his way through that German back line...

Where's the GIF of Hulk doing the scissors turn when you need it?

 

[BoerBert]

Did we have one here?

#250.

 

[The Omega Man]

Honestly, guys, I just want a Brasil v. Argentina final so that I can sing this shit at the top of my lungs when we hoist the Cup in Rio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IOGFENyGJM

man that song really caught on

 

[artist]

if the final is brazil vs argentina, people will die on rio's streets, doesn't matter who wins.

Which is why anyone sane and who doesnt want the loss of lives is pulling for a NEDvGER final.

 

[Kandinsky]

Any of my SA bros better win this shit at the end, I don't care if it's Brazil or Argentina tbh. Let's do this.

 

[Chuckie]

#250.

Just quote yourself luie boer

Made a gif of the whole video. It's 40mb, so here is the link.

 

[longdi]

For everybody interested, a press conference by the Dutch national football team is about to start.

http://nos.nl/wk2014/live/

EDIT / Liveblog

- Vlaar undergoing tests (for possible injuries), unknown how severe his injury is
- De Jong undergoing tests (because of his injuries), very small chance he can play tomorrow
- Van Persie is ill (stomach / intestines)
- Janmaat is ill (stomach / intestines)
- Van Persie possibly won't play, but he is an important player so Van Gaal is hoping Van Persie will feel well tomorrow
- Cillissen is primary goal keeper
- Krul and Vorm are better in penalties, that's why Krul came in against Costa Rica
- Van Gaal believes the chance of winning is 50-50 (Argentina and The Netherlands are very well matched against each other, there is no big favourite)
- Van Gaal thinks there is a possibility that the match will take longer than 90 minutes (possibly again penalties), as Argentina is definitely a more serious contender than Costa Rica (and thus, possibly, there will be less chances against Argentina than against Costa Rica).

/End

I always wondered why the need to announce such things to the world.
Would not it be better to keep your opponents guessing?

 

[Lehow]

Remember the guy who broke his TV during Brazil x Chile PKs? He got a free new TV.

http://uolesporte.blogosfera.uol.co...e-nova-de-patrocinador-da-selecao-brasileira/

Err, I've got some news. After receiving a 46'' TV from Samsung, Sony also gifted him with a 40'' TV

And Extra, a major Brazilian retailer(like Walmart) gave him another Samsung TV from 39''

And finally Magazine Luize, another major retailer, gave him a screen projector(No pictures). Oh dear, why I didn't destroyed my TV before....

Source: http://maquinadoesporte.uol.com.br/...ao-presentear-homem-que-quebrou-tv_26741.html

 

[Marty Chinn]

So with Univision blocking access now, and me being a DirecTV subscriber, is there no way for me to watch today's game online?

 

[Chuckie]

I always wondered why the need to announce such things to the world.
Would not it be better to keep your opponents guessing?

Maybe they aren't that sick at all.... and suddenly all playing tomorrow

 

[Wind's Howling]

I always wondered why the need to announce such things to the world.
Would not it be better to keep your opponents guessing?

Because at this point in the tournament there are hardly any surprises.

And about Van Persie.. He will definitely play. A stomach issue will not make him give up the semi finals against Argentina. Not a chance in hell.

 

[FuturusX]

So with Univision blocking access now, and me being a DirecTV subscriber, is there no way for me to watch today's game online?

Univision supports DirectTV logins I think...check it out.

EDIT: Yep looks like you can do it. Just Comcast subs that can't - http://futbol.univision.com/deportes-app-splash-en/

 

[S¡mon]

Still no one that can provide a gif or YouTube upload of van Gaal and his pen?

Here is a YouTube link

edit nevermind, it's been taken down already thanks to a claim by the FIFA

 

[RedBaron17]

Honestly, guys, I just want a Brasil v. Argentina final so that I can sing this shit at the top of my lungs when we hoist the Cup in Rio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IOGFENyGJM

EDIT: Translation for gaf:

Brazil tell me what it feels like

Having your Dad home (referencing ARG being in Brazil)

I swear that even though the years pass

We will never forget

That Diego juked you

That Cani scored on you

That you've been crying ever since Italy

You're going to see Messi

He's going to bring us the cup

Maradona is better than Pele

Awesome! Gotta love the way Argentinians "alientan"

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

So with Univision blocking access now, and me being a DirecTV subscriber, is there no way for me to watch today's game online?

I think I heard that the Canadian CBC streams the matches too

http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/soccer/brazil2014/video/

 

[ldcommando]

I went to lunch on a japanese restaurant, loaded up on the soy sauce, so I´m already salty as fuck. Let´s do this. Go Brasil!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[ItIsOkBro]

Even if Germany wins they don't really win.

 

[Oersted]

Reminds me how absolute bomba this time the WC song is. I hear it nowhere

 

[LNBL]

RvP ill? Hmm he has been shit in the last 2 games

 

[Marty Chinn]

Univision supports DirectTV logins I think...check it out.

EDIT: Yep looks like you can do it. Just Comcast subs that can't - http://futbol.univision.com/deportes-app-splash-en/

Oh sweet, I didn't think it qualified. Thanks!

I think I heard that the Canadian CBC streams the matches too

http://www.cbc.ca/sports-content/soccer/brazil2014/video/

Cool, thanks. I'll keep this as a back up.

 

[longdi]

definitely rooting for a brasil vs argentina finale. with messi scoring 2 goals winner, i love to see someone crowned as the bestest ever in my lifetime!

I also disliked the dutch because of all that dirty rough plays and now diving theatrics. van persie is also a prick dick.

 

[The Omega Man]

definitely rooting for a brasil vs argentina finale. with messi scoring 2 goals winner, i love to see someone crowned as the bestest ever in my lifetime!

I also disliked the dutch because of all that dirty rough plays and now diving theatrics. van persie is also a prick dick.

My man

 

[SargerusBR]

Brazil vs Argentina match will be great

Spoiler

With them competing for the 3rd place

 

[WonkyPanda]

Maybe it's the skeptic in me, but Van Gaal is a masterful piece of shite. I don't believe half of what he'd say in a news conference. It wouldn't surprise me if RVP, Vlaar, and DJ are on the field tomorrow.

 

[Roland1979]

RvP ill? Hmm he has been shit in the last 2 games

Yes a sub might not be the worst possible outcome. But who will replace him? Probably a play maker, which means probably not Huntelaar.

 

[Tarkus]

RvP ill? Hmm he has been shit in the last 2 games

Lol

 

[Wind's Howling]

definitely rooting for a brasil vs argentina finale. with messi scoring 2 goals winner, i love to see someone crowned as the bestest ever in my lifetime!

I also disliked the dutch because of all that dirty rough plays and now diving theatrics. van persie is also a prick dick.

Lol.

Disliking the dutch because of the dirty rough plays and diving theatrics but in the end wishing for Brazil to reach the finals.

Besides. Where were the dirty rough plays this World Cup from us Dutch?

 

[A_Gorilla]

At this point, so long as the filthy, cheating Dutch do not win, I'll be happy.

 

[Roland1979]

At this point, so long as the filthy, cheating Dutch do not win, I'll be happy.

Filthy? I am Dutch. Are you calling me filthy?

 

[oti]

German Team Hoping To Lift Nation’s Spirit Following Reports Of 5% Unemployment

 

[LiquidMetal14]

German Team Hoping To Lift Nation’s Spirit Following Reports Of 5% Unemployment

That's something.

 

[Randam]

Made a gif of the whole video. It's 40mb, so here is the link.

thanks

 

[Mattlikewhoa]

I'm hoping for a UEFA final, so common Germany!

 

[LNBL]

Yes a sub might not be the worst possible outcome. But who will replace him? Probably a play maker, which means probably not Huntelaar.

Add Lens for those sweaty counters against Demichelis (does he start in Argentina matches?)

 

[Roland1979]

Add Lens for those sweaty counters against Demichelis (does he start in Argentina matches?)

Lens makes the most sense at that position. Keep De Pay as a sub because he might be needed later on, and have him on a wing.

 

[The Omega Man]

Filthy? I am Dutch. Are you calling me filthy?

 

[Magic Mushroom]

I'm hoping for a UEFA final, so common Germany!

This. Two best teams in this World Cup. Go Europe!

 

[Acorn]

Supporting Netherlands just because of the hyperbole.