genevapics Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 Well my australian friends, looks like Australia and the United States got some real tough draws. The Aussie (49) draw: Brazil (1), Croatia (20) and Japan (15). Wow! The Yankee (8) draw: Italy (12), Ghana (50) and Czeck Republic (2). Neither country got much of a break, but it looks like the Socceroo's definitely have the harder road to advance. Regardless, I'm looking forward to next year. Maybe El Presidente will put together a Football contest like the current NFL contest. Best of luck to the Socceroo's and all the other countries represented on Cigar-Czar. May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times.
strayvector Posted December 15, 2005 Posted December 15, 2005 Yup, both teams will have a hard time to advance, but IMO, the US has have the tougher route. Australia have a good chance in beating Croatia to come second in the group, but the US is facing 2 of the toughest European teams. I still can't believe that the US was not seeded and Mexico was. The US performed better at the last World Cup, beat Mexico twice in the last year, tied the other 2 games, qualified top of the region, and was consistently ranked higher than Mexico in the world rankings the last 2 years. Arrrgh. Here's a prediction for you: England win next year's World Cup and the US will win in 2010. May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times.
genevapics Posted December 15, 2005 Author Posted December 15, 2005 You really think we can win in 2010? I haven't had a chance to really look at the brackets for the World Cup, so I really cannot comment about England's chances. But yes, our bracket is nails! Once College Football is over, I will get geared up for the Cup. May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times.
mgillett Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 Strayvector, As a rule most Aussies don't like to see England win anything. We like 'em with their tail between their legs and their morale low so it hurts even more when we beat them. However, with soccer this is a little different. I don't mind seeing them do well, after all they invented the game but they will have to play above themselves. It was about 18 months ago when Australia beat them in England and yes, they had all their gun players on the field :-D That was priceless! May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times.
El Presidente Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 The highlight of the world cup is that New Zealand didn't make it and the traditional 4 yearly choking of England. The Socceroos are certainties. I will run a World Cup Competition
Ken Gargett Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 » However, with soccer this is a little different. I don't mind seeing them do well, i must say thaat is one of the most un-australian things i have ever read. i lived in the uk when they last won the ashes - many many years ago - it was hell, a never-ending, dantesque, hell that goya couldn't painting in his wildest moments. if they were playing osama at tiddly-winks, i'd be there waving my ak47. the first rule of being aussie is that the poms cannot win anything. my nightmare is a world cup final between the poms and kiwis in anything (i'd have to go marginally for the kiwis and friends know how much that would hurt). as one mate said, the 91 cricket world cup final between the poms and the pakistanis turned 19 million aussies into instant muslims. i was also there for the infamous 'hand of god' goal by madonna in the 86 world cup - now that was a moment to cherish.
El Presidente Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 !LOL! Ken speaks the truth. Albeit my heart would favour the Poms over the Kiwi's at Rugby....If I could watch. The hand of God just showcased how the Heavens are inclined ;-)
mgillett Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 Ok, ok I take your point. I don't want them to win or anything but having lived over there for a couple of years it kind of sucks you in a bit and you get to know the players/clubs etc. It would be the only sport where I would make that kind of statement (as rash as it may be). Rob, please don't ban me from the forum... May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times.
Ken Gargett Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 » Ok, ok I take your point. » » I don't want them to win or anything but having lived over there » for a couple of years it kind of sucks you in a bit must say that living over there had exactly the oposite effect on me.
mgillett Posted December 16, 2005 Posted December 16, 2005 Hmmm, Ken, do you have the ability to alter my posts? Don't remember typing the last sentence on my post above... May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times.
strayvector Posted December 18, 2005 Posted December 18, 2005 I'm married to a pom...'nough said. This world cup is a lost cause for Sam's Army, but in 2010...America will rule the football world...both footballs.
Bill Hayes Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 Although the yanks are a good unit I reckon the aussies have a better chance of advancing. Australia to beat Japan, draw with Croatia and not get flogged by as much as the the other two by Brazil. The czechs are a real chance to make the final and Italy are too good not to advance. I'm hoping to go and follow the aussies if I can get through the ballot for a tour. Should be one biiiiig partee. :-D
Ken Gargett Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 » Hmmm, Ken, do you have the ability to alter my posts? Don't remember typing » the last sentence on my post above... » » » May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling » whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times. i have no idea what you mean??
Guest crossbow Posted December 19, 2005 Posted December 19, 2005 » You really think we can win in 2010? I haven't had a chance to really look » at the brackets for the World Cup, so I really cannot comment about » England's chances. But yes, our bracket is nails! » » Once College Football is over, I will get geared up for the Cup. » » » May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling » whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times. Here you are genevapics... Group A: Germany, Costa Rica, Poland, Ecuador Group B: England, Paraguay, Trinidad & Tobago, Sweden Group C: Argentina, Ivory Coast, Serbia/Montenegro, Netherlands Group D: Mexico, Iran, Angola, Portugal Group E: Italy, Ghana, USA, Czech Republic Group F: Brazil, Croatia, Australia, Japan Group G: France, Switzerland, South Korea, Togo GRoup H: Spain, Ukraine, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia May I add that Rob’s conduct on the forum of late has been appalling whereas Ken continues to act with complete dignity at all times.
strayvector Posted December 20, 2005 Posted December 20, 2005 » Although the yanks are a good unit I reckon the aussies have a better » chance of advancing. Australia to beat Japan, draw with Croatia and not » get flogged by as much as the the other two by Brazil. The czechs are a » real chance to make the final and Italy are too good not to advance. I'm » hoping to go and follow the aussies if I can get through the ballot for a » tour. Should be one biiiiig partee. :-D The Czechs are currently the 2nd ranked national team behind Brazil. They are much more creative, faster, and more talented than the Italians. Unfortunately, the Italians are still head and shoulders better than the US. Hopefully the US can beat Ghana and tie the Italians like they did against Portugal in 2002. If they can do this, then they have a good chance of advancing. The Italians tend to play too conservatively when leading which keeps their goal differential down. If the US can attack and score a few goals against Ghana, this might just give them the better goal differential needed against the Italians to advance. Unfortunately, I think the Italians will beat them quite easily.
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