David Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Is anyone else really looking forward to this? I think the fact that it's being held in Argentina this year adds to the occasion, as we'll see some cracking stadiums being used, such as El Monumental de Nu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members bAzTNM#1 Posted June 27, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted June 27, 2011 How does that all work out with only three groups? Â Japan were supposed to be in this, weren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dil|kid Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 How does that all work out with only three groups? Japan were supposed to be in this, weren't they?  top two go through as well as the two best 3rd places. Costa Rica replaced Japan, they withdrew when the J-League had to rescheduled after the earthquake.  Should be a good competition, Argentina are desperate to win it having not won anything for nearly 20 years and Brazil have no qualifying so this is a big test for the likes of Ganso and Neymar should they feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curious Orange Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Is anyone else really looking forward to this? I think the fact that it's being held in Argentina this year adds to the occasion, as we'll see some cracking stadiums being used, such as El Monumental de Nu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted June 27, 2011 Author Share Posted June 27, 2011 South American crowds, and Argentinian crowds in particular are usually great for atmosphere, so I'll be looking forward to this tournament nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Did anyone watch the opening game last night? Argentina held to a surprise 1-1 draw with Bolivia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Psygnosis Posted July 2, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted July 2, 2011 Messi was really poor last night, he and Tevez just doesn't work, fantastic goal though by Kun Aguero, also very impressed with Edivaldo Rojas for Bolivia. Messi was asked about how he thought the team and himself did and he angrily said 'Mierda' which in English means 'Shit', fans were calling him a disaster etc. Very impressed with Edivaldo Rojas from Bolivia too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Johnny Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Messi was really poor last night, he and Tevez just doesn't work, fantastic goal though by Kun Aguero, also very impressed with Edivaldo Rojas for Bolivia. Messi was asked about how he thought the team and himself did and he angrily said 'Mierda' which in English means 'Shit', fans were calling him a disaster etc. Very impressed with Edivaldo Rojas from Bolivia too. It's baffling that people are singling out Messi for criticism considering how many goal chances he created, only for them to be squandered by inept finishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Psygnosis Posted July 2, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted July 2, 2011 Messi was really poor last night, he and Tevez just doesn't work, fantastic goal though by Kun Aguero, also very impressed with Edivaldo Rojas for Bolivia. Messi was asked about how he thought the team and himself did and he angrily said 'Mierda' which in English means 'Shit', fans were calling him a disaster etc. Very impressed with Edivaldo Rojas from Bolivia too. It's baffling that people are singling out Messi for criticism considering how many goal chances he created, only for them to be squandered by inept finishing. Â I think it was more to do with the man marking of Messi by Bolivia, Di Maria was also poor last night topped off by his diving but to be fair he was played out of position, Lavezzi was a reincarnation of Theo Walcott last night, can run but jesus christ his final ball is god awful - I think Brazil will show how its done tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Personally I'll judge Argentina after their next game. The fact that they were opening things in their own country can lead to a bit of an anti-climax, but hopefully they'll have settled by the time they play Colombia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Murtz Posted July 2, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted July 2, 2011 1-1 isnt too bad considering the last time Argentina played Bolivia they lost 6-1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Curious Orange Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I know its early in the tournament but I think Brazil have made a bit of a mistake in leaving someone like Fabiano out of the squad if they're going to persist playing 4-2-3-1 as it means one of Pato/Robinho/Neymar has to play the lone striker role where they instantly become less effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denzel_maggiore Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Brazil drew 0-0 tonight. Â Hardly surprising with Lucas & Ramires in midfield. Both were awful. Neymar was overdoing everything and Robinho missed a hatful of chances. Second half I don't recall a brazil shot on target. Â Now you can see why England are ranked 4th. Probably the worst Brazilian line up of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Psygnosis Posted July 3, 2011 Paid Members Share Posted July 3, 2011 Brazil and Venezuela drew. Â Ugh, dreadful - Pato was man of the match though I think, Neymar going over the top again, Fred was on too sods law if he scored but he didn't. Â This quite possibly could be the worst Selecao of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 If both Brazil & Arentina continue their current form this tournament is wide open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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