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2014 World Cup Group Draw |OT| A Global Audience for Ball Cupping
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smokeandmirrors
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Quoting and saving but i don't wanna bet on it. I do agree with it all except:
Yeah, basically this. I can see a 'close' game with Germany but a tie or a win is out of the question me thinks.
Name?Germany and Portugal, holy shit haha.
People are looking at me like I'm crazy for laughing like a mad man.
Damn, Chile
I don't think Chile will do better than Spain or Netherlands, but you have to take into account that every South American team is esentially playing local so that's a big advantage.
Gentle Rodriguez
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They saw the Euros and think no football has taken place since then. That can be the only reason. We're not as strong as 2010, but 2012 was an anomaly.
Germany might have the group wrapped up by that game so who knows...a tie is at least a small possibility if they don't care.
Mexico and USA both advance as 2nd in their respective groups.
USA will beat Portugal, there is no doubt in my mind about it. I cannot see the US beating or even managing a tie against Germany
Mexico ties with Brazil but passes 2nd due to goals.
I also believe that Mexico vs. Brazil will be the most watched match of the cup.
USA will beat Portugal, there is no doubt in my mind about it. I cannot see the US beating or even managing a tie against Germany
Mexico ties with Brazil but passes 2nd due to goals.
I also believe that Mexico vs. Brazil will be the most watched match of the cup.
Bam Bam Baklava
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So many false hopes and broken dreams already.
Actually the broken dreams part comes later.
Not sure if serious.
Cheryl Cole.
Rayven_king
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I still dont think usa will beat ghana
Cheryl Cole
Sviatoslav
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Why? because you guys looked good in qualifying? You guys looked good in qualifying for 2012 too...
I can't see Mexico winning but they can sure tie the game. Brazil played a shitty Mexican team in the Confederations.
But they've only played worse since then.
Yeah the qualifiers were shit but I think that under El Piojo we'll be fine for the WC. The team that played Against NZ is a good start. Some what better than the last squad under Chepo.
CharminUltra
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I swear all of my Hispanic friends (either Mexicans or of Mexican descent, I live in SoCal) totally think group A is the group of death because of Mexico and Brazil. Everyone else thinks Brazil is going to steamroll everyone in that group.
I blame the commercials here. Every time a commercial shows a famous Mexican player (usually their goalie) sponsoring a product, they show Mexico scoring a goal against either Brazil or Argentina (or their goalie totally blocking a sure goal).
I blame the commercials here. Every time a commercial shows a famous Mexican player (usually their goalie) sponsoring a product, they show Mexico scoring a goal against either Brazil or Argentina (or their goalie totally blocking a sure goal).
Germany and Portugal, holy shit haha.
I doubt that will happen, but remember the Olympics. They do have a good squad, but not that good IMO.
chicko1983
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So group of death is group b.
The top three teams have a combined ranking of 21, lower than any other group.
I say this is the group of death because of the fact that Australia are currently top of the group of death! (due to listing teams in alphabetical order!)
The top three teams have a combined ranking of 21, lower than any other group.
I say this is the group of death because of the fact that Australia are currently top of the group of death! (due to listing teams in alphabetical order!)
WAR recon zero
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Colombia has a good group. funny seeds cause that.
let's do this. i think we can make it to the final 4
let's do this. i think we can make it to the final 4
Im pretty sure that Germany will win the whole thing. They have the strongest team and a combination of skill and organization that is unmatched. The only teams that could give them trouble would be Spain or Italy. I think they will crush any south american opponents though.
ConfusingJazz
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Spencer Hall tells US fans to quit bitching, we got this shit: http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/12/6/5182388/united-states-2014-world-cup-ante-up
And from there, I was sold.
And from there, I was sold.
WAR recon zero
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Chuckie
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chicko1983
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Postecoglu is not getting sacked after the world cup, no matter how bad we play.
He was hired for the long term, has a contract up until when the 2018 world up qualifying period finishes. He was hired to ensure that we perform well in the home asian cup and to get to the 2018 world cup, not on what happens at the 2014 world cup.
This world cup was pretty much written off by the FFA when they sacked Holger Osiek.
Portugal will do good then. They've been exposed to that climate for over 500 years now.
This fucking GIF.Mexico to advance in 1st place of group A and defeat Spain in the round of 16.
Yeah. USA's group... well... :/
Mexico to advance in 1st place of group A and defeat Spain in the round of 16.
I'm still salty that cruz didnt win it :/
Pizza con salsiccia
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Italy will win this cup !
At least I hope so
At least I hope so
Tragicomedy
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I BELIEVE
...you are going to go 1 for three on that. We aren't getting out of that round. :/
Meanwhile, Argentina has a pretty clear run to the knock-out stage. My wife will be pleased.
Seshiro_XD
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Oh, my... Ok, the "I think" part is completely personal, but other people saying this definitely will happen? Poor footballGAF.
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LET'S DO THIS
Whats wrong with Löw? I thought he was well liked among germans.
Haunted
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Completely agree. Spain, Italy and Germany are the three dominant forces in football today, it's very likely that they'll end up eliminating each other.
That's not to say that no other team can occasionally break through to that trifecta. Argentina, Brazil, the Netherlands all have the potential.
MrPing1000
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Being from a backwater country (Northern Ireland) I'll be supporting Belgium.
Need a new team to win it.
Need a new team to win it.
Chuckie
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I've literally been hearing this for the last 20 years.
Don't get me wrong, they are a VERY strong team and they certainly are one of the favorites it's just I have heard that quote since I was a wee lad.
The two CB's aren't doing well at PSV. I would be surprised if they are the first choice pairing next year.
WonkyPanda
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Argentina
Should be a fun fight for #2. My money is on Nigeria.
Should be a fun fight for #2. My money is on Nigeria.
I think the worse thing about him is not bringing Kiebling back. He has been the top scoring German CF for a while, but he won't bite his tongue and recall him.
I really like vd Vaart and his forward-playing-attitude, I hope he gets plenty of play time.
Man, I can't stop thinking about how shitty and ridiculous that entire show was. Why don't they just announce the draw and be done in 30 minutes max.
edit: bet your ass the entire thing costs millions which makes it even worse
Man, I can't stop thinking about how shitty and ridiculous that entire show was. Why don't they just announce the draw and be done in 30 minutes max.
edit: bet your ass the entire thing costs millions which makes it even worse
That's because Cocu is a terrible coach.
Well you guys always seem to go far, even though you are always among the favorites. I mean, there are always a few teams that expect to win it and "choke", but germany never leaves before the semis usually, so i wouldnt call it choking. Besides, this team is much stronger than any german side in recent history. Stronger than 2002, 2006 and 2010 without a doubt. Germany was always known for organization and discipline, but now you also got individual skill that is at least on par with spain, brazil and argentina.
Im from sweden, so we have played each other very recently, and you guys are absolutely monstrous. I dont even know how to begin to choose between the likes of Gomez, götze, reus, kießling, schweinsteiger, gundogan, kroos, muller, schurrle, özil, bender etc for my starting 11.
I really like the group that Portugal got. Not an easy one, far from it, but not the hardest too. The Portuguese players tend to play better when the opposition is stronger. I remember all to well the 2002 group, that paired us with the USA, South Korea and Poland, and we end up winning only against the Poles (who were the favorites after us).
Germany will be a difficult game, but I'm pretty sure its the game where the players will try harder. In case of a good or even decent (tie) result in that game, the main problem the coach Paulo Bento will have will be to motivate the players to the "supposedly" easier games against the USA and Ghana. The game with the Americans in particular will be pretty decisive, depending on their result on the first game.
Overall, I'm moderately confident. I really hope that by the time of the World Cup Ronaldo is still in amazing form, and that the rest of the team do their part too. Moutinho in particular will be decisive.
The rest of the groups show some promise too. Groups A to D in particular look very exciting.
Germany will be a difficult game, but I'm pretty sure its the game where the players will try harder. In case of a good or even decent (tie) result in that game, the main problem the coach Paulo Bento will have will be to motivate the players to the "supposedly" easier games against the USA and Ghana. The game with the Americans in particular will be pretty decisive, depending on their result on the first game.
Overall, I'm moderately confident. I really hope that by the time of the World Cup Ronaldo is still in amazing form, and that the rest of the team do their part too. Moutinho in particular will be decisive.
The rest of the groups show some promise too. Groups A to D in particular look very exciting.
Q
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germany lost to usa earlier this year so yea germany arent strongest
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