Martyn Posted July 8, 2006 Author Share Posted July 8, 2006 It was a pretty good game, indeed. Shame Figo didn't start from the beginning since we all saw the difference he made when he stepped into the field. Having said that, it was a pretty open game with both teams attacking and Portugal controlling most of the ball (believe they had 58% of possession). Congrats to Germany on two outstanding blasts and that good goal by Nuno Gomes as well. Now its time for the final. Accurate summation. It would of been fitting for Figo to have played his last international appearence from the start, he was a great player in his prime and he is still a good player now. I wish he had signed for Liverpool last summer, but in the end he chose the money that Inter offered. I cant wait for the final. I want France to win just because of Zizou. Although I think it will be 0-0 and France will win on penalties... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3thal Veteran Posted July 8, 2006 Veteran Share Posted July 8, 2006 I cant wait for the final. I want France to win just because of Zizou. Although I think it will be 0-0 and France will win on penalties... I must agree. I am going for France just for Zidane, even though they beat Portugal. There are others that I'd also like to see winning the cup, which are the oldies: Makelele, Viera, etc. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaurav Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 ah, Germany deserved a win. What a shame for Petit though, but **** happens. :( And yeah, I am supporting France too, coz its Zidane's last WC. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekerazha Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 just a 3rd place for the worlds best team :D anyway it was most awesome game! i loved those goals by schweinstiger...such power! What disapoints me though is that germany couldnt do same for italy :( Yeah, because Italy is stronger than Portugal and stronger than Germany... and stronger than France ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha_omega Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I'm with Italy on this one. They simply deserve it after all those years of playing at the top but never get rewarded for it... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bioshadow Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 I'm with Italy too, hope they win. C. Ronaldo, once again, dived a lot, stupid kid... he's a gorgeous player and i bet he has a brilliant future but he needs to stop acting like that. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
qdave Posted July 8, 2006 Share Posted July 8, 2006 It's just sad that Kahn stepped back... :/ i think he still might play maybe in eurocup. by wc 2010 he will be definately too old :cry: sometimes i wonder how much further germany could have progressed if kahn would have played from the begining :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682763 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I feel bad for Christiano because whenever he gets tripped most people call it a dive, yes he has a history and does dive alot but not every single time, poor guy gets fouled and nothing ever gets called. But I think today was his best game. Germany was outstanding especially GK Oliver Kahn, no way Portugal could beat them. (Y) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I feel bad for Christiano because whenever he gets tripped most people call it a dive, yes he has a history and does dive alot but not every single time, poor guy gets fouled and nothing ever gets called. But I think today was his best game. Are you kidding? He dives 20 times for everyone 1 time he is actually fouled. He is a disgrace to the game and should not be allowed to play for any professional team, let alone in the World Cup. I don't see how you can feel sorry for someone that is trying to cheat and manipulate the game. I won't keep going on about it because I've said everything I want to say about him - however, I object to people claiming he's just being "tripped" and everybody's jumping the gun... watch the replays - they PROVE that he is a honourless cheat. NEway, I thought Lehmann was a much better goalkeeper. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587682830 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev1n Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 sometimes i wonder how much further germany could have progressed if kahn would have played from the begining :yes: even the best goalkeeper buffon himself couldnt have stopped those 2 italy goals. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Italy to win is all I can say! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hani Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Forza Italia!!!!!!! I dreamt of the game last night, we won 1-0, ironicly against Czech Republic and not France. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683593 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekerazha Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683619 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Are you kidding? He dives 20 times for everyone 1 time he is actually fouled. He is a disgrace to the game and should not be allowed to play for any professional team, let alone in the World Cup. I don't see how you can feel sorry for someone that is trying to cheat and manipulate the game. I won't keep going on about it because I've said everything I want to say about him - however, I object to people claiming he's just being "tripped" and everybody's jumping the gun... watch the replays - they PROVE that he is a honourless cheat. NEway, I thought Lehmann was a much better goalkeeper. Well said. He is only good at skill but skill isn't the way to win a football match. It's team work. :yes: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Well my gran is Italian, this is not going to make me support Italy as I am an England supporter. However, being sick of England and it's politics and other b.s. going on I might be moving to France. So also as Thierry Henry plays for Arsenal and so did Sylvan Wiltord I think I might have a leaning towards France. On the other hand Italy play football (when they don't fall over) exactly how it should be played and would enjoy seeing them play that type of stop, pass football. France seem to play quick dribbling football, not my type of style. I will go for France. I do hope it does not end up like the 1994 final and penalties. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683701 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetechroom Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I find it funny that the general Neowinians census didn't get anything right in the poll! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecotrojan Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I find it funny that the general Neowinians census didn't get anything right in the poll! Sorry mate but your wrong. This poll proves we are correct in one thing. 'We know sod all about football' :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 I find it funny that the general Neowinians census didn't get anything right in the poll! That is the beauty of football, it is unpredictable ;) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteWhite Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 But they beat the hell out of your team, TWICE in a row. :laugh: Exactly how did they "beat the hell" out of England in either game? Correct me if I'm wrong, but both games finished as a draw with Portugal scoring more penalties at the end (we all know England are crap at penalties). And didn't Portugal struggle against 10 men in this World Cup? Pete Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I find it funny how people still moaning about the England Vs Portugal game when it was last week. I mean Portugal lost against Germany and still England is moaned at.. lmao Portugal lost nuff said. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587683975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
leesmithg Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Exactly how did they "beat the hell" out of England in either game? Correct me if I'm wrong, but both games finished as a draw with Portugal scoring more penalties at the end (we all know England are crap at penalties). And didn't Portugal struggle against 10 men in this World Cup? Pete England were cheated in Portugal and against Portugal in Germany. English players are too honest. Look at what the Portugal did to Rooney in Euro 2004, they went out to injure him so he would be taken off. Then in Germany, Rooney could have gone down when he was fouled, but he got up 4 times and had his leg trapped by the defender. Portugal are cheats and if a referee allows cheating to happen he is also a cheat. As for games being decided on penalty kicks is pointless. It should be a centre run up with the ball and 15 seconds to score. If the goalkeeper fouls the attacker then it should be a penalty goal. Or it should be first goal wins and extra time should be unlimited. Another thing, a goalkeeper is not allowed to move forward off his line till the penalty shooter strikes the ball. Every penalty England took Ricardo was 2 yards forward and the referee and linesman were watching. Ronaldo throughout this tournament has thrown himself to the floor when no-one touched him. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587684151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I feel bad for Christiano because whenever he gets tripped most people call it a dive, yes he has a history and does dive alot but not every single time, poor guy gets fouled and nothing ever gets called. But I think today was his best game. Germany was outstanding especially GK Oliver Kahn, no way Portugal could beat them. (Y) boy who cried wolf basically, he dives so much that noone believes or cares if he is actually fouled. anyway onto the final, come on italia! I'm glad france got to the final :) I kind of wanted this final, I'd have liked England - Germany to battle for 3rd rather than portugal. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote - (Krpano @ Jul 8 2006, 22:35) But they beat the hell out of your team, TWICE in a row. - HOW the hell, england held up for the most of the game and the extra time without rooney, owen, beckham and you still didnt manage a goal, beat the hell out of england MY ARSE. Your team arent *great* like you make them out to be, just accept it. EVERYONE else agrees with this becuase its true, nobody LIKES portugal as a team. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587684384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn00pie Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 This is going to be amazing! Just less than 2 hours remaining! :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587684388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGS4-SS Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Come on Italy! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587684533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fascist Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Lets go France! Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/462506-neowins-official-world-cup-2006-thread/page/112/#findComment-587684538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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