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[Zevenberge]

Just tuned in to Spain-Japan. How can the Japanese be in front? Is Spain playing with their spare team?

 

[Salvadora]

Just tuned in to Spain-Japan. How can the Japanese be in front? Is Spain playing with their spare team?

Some terrible defending from a corner.
Edit: Some more shit defending from Spain.

 

[Zevenberge]

Some terrible defending from a corner.

That usually explains a lot.

I just noticed the Dutch internet broadcast has no commentary. Lovely!

 

[José Mourinho]

What details do you need? I'm on HSBC if it makes a difference when you do it between banks

Sort code, account number and name is all I think. So PM me. Is it a flim you're after?

Edit: Referee is drunk. That's not a red, and that free should of stood.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

How the fuck was that a red?

 

[Salvadora]

Lol red card for spain.

 

[KidA Seven]

Holy shit.

red card

 

[BlindCommunication]

Spain defense is hilariously bad. Japan up a goal and a man. Shirt pulling, last man. If ref gives a foul, he's got no other choice than giving a red card too.

 

[Zevenberge]

Matinez(?) has been red carded. Go Japan. Spain won too much recently already.

Edit: I shouldtype faster lol.

 

[Broder Salsa]

How the fuck was that a red?

Wasn't it a clear cut chance? Only half watching this.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

Is it true that you can get a hairline fracture when you stub your toe, and never even know about it?

 

[Zevenberge]

How the fuck was that a red?

I have no idea what the correct English terms is, but the player had a free run to the goal if he wasn't abusively tackled.

 

[Hixx]

WORST KOREA

Where the fuck is Ji.

 

[GorillaJu]

I completely fucking forgot about Mata playing in the olympics. That could mean he won't be starting for Chelsea in GW1. Might have to go Hazard. Will have to keep an eye on the situation. It's the only reason I won't bring in Suarez yet - I foresee a good year for him but I don't want to miss out on the critical opening weeks.

Killer7, Oscar is 8.5.

After some tinkering, my team looks like this:

Will probably have Hazard instead of Mata, which makes my team even more similar to yours, Viva. Sorry =\

 

[Broder Salsa]

I have no idea what the correct English terms is, but the player had a free run to the goal if he wasn't abusively tackled.

Yeah that's what I saw too (only saw one replay though that was kind of shitty). Red is straight from the rule book then.

 

[Sloosha]

WORST KOREA

Where the fuck is Ji.

Super sub.

 

[PrematureQuiche]

Yeah that's what I saw too (only saw one replay though that was kind of shitty). Red is straight from the rule book then.

Yeah I saw it again. I was on GAF and did not see it clearly haha.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

How do I get to the BBC highlight centre? Missed all of the goals in both men and women's football so far

 

[PaulLFC]

 

[GorillaJu]

I just love that Japan home kit. It's perfect for Japan after after the earthquake. So many meanings, so symbolic.

 

[Salvadora]

Diaby - Wenger has filled me with confidence

Abou Diaby says he is full of confidence ahead of the new season after Arsène Wenger praised his "exceptional" talent.

The 26-year-old midfielder struggled with injuries last term and was restricted to just five first-team appearances for Arsenal during a difficult campaign.

However, he has played a full part in pre-season and Wenger said earlier this week that "he is the first player who would be on the France teamsheet in midfield when fit".

"That makes me feel confident - it is always nice to have the confidence of the manager," Diaby told a webchat with Chinese fans hosted by Arsenal.qq.com.

"I'm fit now, I have been training since the beginning of pre-season and also did a rehabilitation session during my holidays - so now I feel great.

"I know that when I am fit, I can be good on the pitch. My main target this season is to be fit and if I am then everything will be good for me."

Wenger has also spoken about how the Arsenal 2012 Tour, presented by Emirates is "crucial" for Diaby in proving his long-term fitness.

"It is definitely important - I need to be fit in order to complete the whole season," he agreed. "It is so important that I stay fit because last season I was injured many times and couldn't play much, so this year is crucial."

5 appearances last season is a joke.

 

[Meier]

Reading more about the Kompany signing -- sounds like some are suggesting it's £200k per week. I had read previously he was expected to get a raise to closer to £150k so I wonder if that other figure is just conjecture since it's thrown out frequently for City's top players. Either way, he's worth every penny.

 

[K1LLER7]

I completely fucking forgot about Mata playing in the olympics. That could mean he won't be starting for Chelsea in GW1. Might have to go Hazard. Will have to keep an eye on the situation. It's the only reason I won't bring in Suarez yet - I foresee a good year for him but I don't want to miss out on the critical opening weeks.

Killer7, Oscar is 8.5.

Thanks

Wish he would be a 8. Think I'll stick with Marin for now. Don't think Oscar will start the season seen as he's at the Olympics.

 

[Timurid]

That Asian work rate is amazing.

 

[GorillaJu]

Thanks

Wish he would be a 8. Think I'll stick with Marin for now. Don't think Oscar will start the season seen as he's at the Olympics.

Don't think Marin will, either. Di Matteo plays Ramires on the right wing, which, by my assumptions, would put Hazard in the middle and Mata on the left.

Marin isn't a big part of Chelsea's plans IMO. He's going to be a cup player this year.

 

[K1LLER7]

Don't think Marin will, either. Di Matteo plays Ramires on the right wing, which, by my assumptions, would put Hazard in the middle and Mata on the left.

Marin isn't a big part of Chelsea's plans IMO. He's going to be a cup player this year.

Cabaye it is then

Thought he'd play Ramires in the middle alongside mikel. Have to see when the season starts.

 

[Meier]

Wow, LOVELY through ball by South Korea but the striker overran it.. Mexico got kinda screwed on that foul call/yellow.

 

[KidA Seven]

QPR will make out like bandits if they somehow get Ki Sung Yueng.

 

[LegoArmo]

QPR will make out like bandits if they somehow get Ki Sung Yueng.

The weird thing is, he's not even first choice for Celtic, just a backup.

 

[Mastadon]

Hitch - I'll send you the money tomorrow. Sorry!

 

[Sloosha]

QPR will make out like bandits if they somehow get Ki Sung Yueng.

Latest rumours have him going to Spain.

 

[Ushojax]

That Asian work rate is amazing.

Apparently the Japanese youth teams are amazing, technique married to dedication. I remember reading that Japan had a 100 year plan to establish itself as a leading footballing nation, both their mens and womens teams are progressing fantastically well recently.

 

[GorillaJu]

Cabaye it is then

Thought he'd play Ramires in the middle alongside mikel. Have to see when the season starts.

IMO, I would take Cabaye over Marin any day. I think Cabaye will be a top PL performer this year.

Just saw Kagawa's picture on FPL. Oh. My. God. I'm dying.

 

[Broder Salsa]

Lindegaard would have kept that in his hands and not given a corner.

 

[Salvadora]

Apparently the Japanese youth teams are amazing, technique married to dedication. I remember reading that Japan had a 100 year plan to establish itself as a leading footballing nation, both their mens and womens teams are progressing fantastically well recently.

100 year plan? Holy fuck.
Edit: Japan really impressing me in this match.

 

[Meier]

This NBC Live Extra lets you watch one event and simulcast another. Surprised to see Japan is up on Spain.

Just saw Kagawa's picture on FPL. Oh. My. God. I'm dying.

Dude looks 40 in this shot, lol.

 

[GorillaJu]

Japan has a really positive football philosophy that takes advantage of basic Japanese tenants. They can play very similarly to Spain.

 

[KidA Seven]

The weird thing is, he's not even first choice for Celtic, just a backup.

Yeah.



He's a very technical player with great potential.

 

[LegoArmo]

Yeah.



He's a very technical player with great potential.

I guess you have to be a bit more physical in the Scottish leagues, and he tends to be a bit lazy, at times.

 

[Hixx]

Hector Herrera has some lugs, mind!

 

[Meier]

Watching this Mexico match to see Marco Fabian.. he just had a great chance to score inside the box but the ball took a funny hop off a corner and he couldn't strike in time.

 

[Salvadora]

What a missed chance for Japan.

 

[Timurid]

WOW chance after chance for japan.

 

[Zevenberge]

Almost 2-0 for japan! That was a close one.

 

[Hixx]

Park Chu Yong is shite; get Ji on.

 

[GorillaJu]

Fuck!! Scuffed it. INCHES away there. Perfect chance.

 

[Timurid]

These chances are killing me.

 

[Zevenberge]

And another one. Spain is obviously not playing their best game.

 

[GorillaJu]

OH. MY. GOD.

 

[Brinbe]

Japan is gonna definitely regret missing these chances...