Germany V Argie Bargie

Kylofski · Post by **Kylofski** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:55 pm

Who wins they decide?

Who's your money on?

warthog · Post by **warthog** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 2:59 pm

Looking forward to this. My money is on Argentina. The German defence hasn't been tested yet. It will be this afternoon.

Henrik's fan club · Post by **Henrik's fan club** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:01 pm

I think Germany but I hope the Argies.

If the Gerries win this they'll be on such a roll they'll be nigh on unstoppable with the home support, whereas the Argies look to have weakneses at the back. Never thought I'd say this but here goes...

Viva Argentina! I suddenly feel so dirty...

Zulus Thousand of em · Post by **Zulus Thousand of em** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:02 pm

Having just figured out, by using fingers and toes, that both cannot lose I have been plummeted into a deep depression. Never mind, they might kick seven bells out of one another!

I hope someone seriously re-arranges Lehmann's anatomy!

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:02 pm

whoever wins, that's one team I want out definitely gone.

Henrik's fan club · Post by **Henrik's fan club** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:05 pm

Ideal situation is if somebody landmines the pitch before the game

JAM · Post by **JAM** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:07 pm

Hopefully there'll be a flurry of yellow cards - a distinct possibility. Then the same again in their semi so we'll be playing against the second XI if..............sorry when we reach the final.

Having said that Argentina's second choice players looked pretty handy against Holland.

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:15 pm

Henrik's fan club wrote:Ideal situation is if somebody landmines the pitch before the game

Why "before" the game? Why not during it?

CrazyHorse · Post by **CrazyHorse** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:21 pm

Germany or Argentina...How can I choose?

It's like asking me to pick which of my eyes I'd like you to poke out with a blunt stick.

Henrik's fan club · Post by **Henrik's fan club** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:28 pm

TANGODANCER wrote:
Henrik's fan club wrote:Ideal situation is if somebody landmines the pitch before the game
Why "before" the game? Why not during it?

Even better....instead of tossing a coin for who kicks off they could play Russian roulette en masse! Last team with a player standing kicks off (and presumably would win the match)

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:30 pm

Germany for me. Beating Argentina smack in the middle of Germany in the final 4-2 just doesn't have the same ring to it.

Besides, the 'two world wars and one world cup' chant seriously needs ungrading

warthog · Post by **warthog** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 3:35 pm

Henrik's fan club wrote:Ideal situation is if somebody landmines the pitch before the game

Closer to the truth than you might think. When the stadium in Berlin was being renovated they found an unexploded bomb from World War Two.

jonnybwfc · Post by **jonnybwfc** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 4:02 pm

My money (literally) is on a draw after 90 minutes.

Hopefully a shootout ... I can't get enough of the despair on the face of the bloke who misses the vital penalty.

malcd1 · Post by **malcd1** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:01 pm

Just watched the 1st half. What a damp squid this match is turning out to be.

Both sides are being too cautious. Lets hope there is an early goal in the second half to liven things up.

Argies to win. I hope.

warthog · Post by **warthog** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:52 pm

Dour game. What the Germans lack in skill they make up for in hard work and organisation. The investigation into the on pitch brawl at the end should be interesting.

americantrotter · Post by **americantrotter** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:53 pm

well it's good to see one of our penalties tormentors lose. Germany to the final most likely now.

Soldier_Of_The_White_Army · Post by **Soldier_Of_The_White_Army** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 6:57 pm

americantrotter wrote:well it's good to see one of our penalties tormentors lose. Germany to the final most likely now.

And the guy who put us out miss

Argie Bargie, could not have been a more apt title, looking at the scenes at full time. Germany and Argentina kicking off.

Just sit back relax and enloy

chris · Post by **chris** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:30 pm

Argentinian coach resigns: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/footbal ... 122304.stm

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:33 pm

Another load of bottle-throwing idiots at it in Gershenbumpenflumpen ahead of our match. World war three has already started judging by the lunacy going on there. Why the f--k don't these dickbrains stay at home? This has nothing to do with football.

TANGODANCER · Post by **TANGODANCER** » Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:11 pm

The whole thing's now panning out according to plan. Exciting open football from the Africans, effort and skill from the Japanese etc, all lose out in the end to organised teams. Those that are left prove the point. Germany went through tonight because they are organised and experienced. Their penalties were immaculate. Not surprised it was a drawn game before the penalties because the level of football skill and commitment always makes a game look dull because of the midfield and defensive death grip at this level.

In fairness, Crespo got no real sevice and the decision not to play Messe and Saviola showed the Argies plan to defend thier lead after half time. Sorin, Colocina, Ayala and Tevez were immense and it was the lack of pressure in and around the box that let them down. Ballack's long passing game is fantastic but I could have smacked him for the blatant attempt to get a penalty.

Apart from Spain (somebody has to go when the top dogs start playing each other ) the teams left were amost predictable from the initial draw. Now the Argies are out and our crunch game is tomorrow. One thing's for sure; our lot had better be just as organised and commited. I'd feel a lot better with Campbell at the back than dithering Rio. Not sure leaving Carrick out is a good move either. Hope I'm wrong on both counts.

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