Makivelli 0 Posted June 22, 2006 I am more relieved for the Australian keeper more than anything, if Australia didn't level bahaha I can't imagine how he would have felt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denoir 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Croatia, as has been the case in recent years, is always very promising: the skill is there, but coupled with a lousy mindset. They only bother to play when they lag behind. Given the quality of the team, they should have easily beaten Japan and Australia, but they screwed it up. What the Aussies lack in skill on the other hand, they make up in enthusiasm and energy. And frankly, that's a far more likable quality. I really did want Croatia to advance but ultimately the Aussies deserved it more and Brazil and Australia advancing is fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Necromancer- 0 Posted June 22, 2006 Actually, I think the victory was well deserved. Australia has a decent team, maybe a but too tough. The keeper was really poor though. But most of all, they have the magic maker Hiddink (will he reach the semi-final for the third time in a row with 3 different teams?).The ref on the other hand lost total control of the match, what a horrible performance of that man. He missed 2 hands balls in the box, gave 3 yellow cards to one person and gave the fouls to the wrong side time after time... Yep.. Hiddink all the way! He really made the Australian team well skilled. I have much respect for Hiddink and the Australian team. The Aussie's were indeed very tough, they have the strength of a Rugby team combined with sharp football skills. Rarely I saw a tackled Aussie whining, rolling and yelling for pain. He just stands up and continues playing the match. For that I even have more sympathy for the Aussie's. I found the Kroatians very unsporty during the match. That referee is a disaster.. however it made the match quite hilarious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozanzac 0 Posted June 23, 2006 <span id='ME'><center>ozanzac starts playing Yello's 'Oh Yeah!'</center></span> Ha ha ha, just got home from a big morning of celebrations! Hiddnik should have chosen Schwarzer for goal, and Poll, certainly did not have his best game as a ref... Three yellow cards for one player, what a joke.... what's the point of the earpieces if the fourth official isn't scrutenising the game enough to pick up, such a blatant mistake! However, a Superb result for a country, of 20 million, where two other games, dominate the winter sporting scene. Italy..... your next! Time for some sleep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest _Aragon_ Posted June 23, 2006 That referee is a disaster.. however it made the match quite hilarious. Argh the torment that Referee put me through! The Croatian team were amazing straight off the bat, I thought Australia might concede more then the one goal in the first few minutes. But they did taper off and their original speed, which eventually only came in short bursts later in the game. Why wasn’t Schwarzer in goals? I heard that he might be injured atm? Possessions and shots at goals were dominated by the Aussies, and it seems we mostly played in their half. I’m relieved that it was a draw. Continuing our good run in our first World Cup since 74. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cozza 24 Posted June 23, 2006 HAHA Australia ya bloody beuty. Lets Dance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Postduifje 0 Posted June 23, 2006 Damn, can't we just pick a third team from poule C or E and let only Spain proceed from poule H? The others do not deserve to proceed any further with what they are showing today... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironsight 1 Posted June 23, 2006 Switzerland - South-Korea sucked. Bad referee, the second goal shouldn't have counted, which totally ruined the game Can't say I was very charmed of the French team either.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kavoven 4 Posted June 23, 2006 The referee in that France-Togo match wasn't much better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironsight 1 Posted June 23, 2006 The referee in that France-Togo match wasn't much better US - Ghana referee was lousy, todays were bad, but the Croatia - Australia was the worst. How can they let these people judge a game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddyBoy 0 Posted June 23, 2006 Yeh, I'm sure if Mr. Poll was making decisions against the english he'd soon have his address printed by the Sun so everyone can send him death threats as is the tradition now. Thank you France and swiss getting through, some much needed points. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanctuary 19 Posted June 24, 2006 Not the match of the year for the french team , as they made a lot of mistakes, but for the 1st time in +/- a year of this team macthes it was a pleasant one to watch for me. Overall, i am satisfied from what i saw, but i hope France will continue to play like this , "wanting to win" instead of "wanting to not lose" like it was unfortunately the case before. But they must improve a lot in some sectors of the game if they want to continue to play more turns in this world cup, they made too many mistakes. What impressed me the most is the fairplay of the Togo players, i have not seen them "cheating" like most of the other countries have done so far with their "comedians". And i have not noticed any real intentional fault destined to hurt a player instead of playing the game, unlike what i saw in the other matches in which too many players were taking advantage of the lack of vision from the referees that are incredibly weak in this world cup. The Togo goalkeeper was awesome and for me was the best player of the match , as if it was not for him, France would have easily scored at least 6 goals instead of the 2 in the whole game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raedor 8 Posted June 24, 2006 The first 15, 20 minutes of the French match were really interesting, lots of shots etc. But where's Zidane been? Why didn't he play? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EddyBoy 0 Posted June 24, 2006 He was suspended for picking up 2 yellows in the previous games. He'll be back in the next game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Death 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Not the match of the year for the french team , as they made a lot of mistakes, but for the 1st time in +/- a year of this team macthes it was a pleasant one to watch for me.Overall, i am satisfied from what i saw, but i hope France will continue to play like this , "wanting to win" instead of "wanting to not lose" like it was unfortunately the case before. But they must improve a lot in some sectors of the game if they want to continue to play more turns in this world cup, they made too many mistakes. What impressed me the most is the fairplay of the Togo players, i have not seen them "cheating" like most of the other countries have done so far with their "comedians". And i have not noticed any real intentional fault destined to hurt a player instead of playing the game, unlike what i saw in the other matches in which too many players were taking advantage of the lack of vision from the referees that are incredibly weak in this world cup. The Togo goalkeeper was awesome and for me was the best player of the match , as if it was not for him, France would have easily scored at least 6 goals instead of the 2 in the whole game. Well said Sanctu, but to be honestly, i haven't seen that from the french team either - in any game Well plaid french - about the mistakes - it must be clear that if you are playing against a 2:0 must result that you have a ghost in your head waiting to let you make mistakes followed by mistakes. ~S~ CD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sanctuary 19 Posted June 24, 2006 What impressed me the most is the fairplay of the Togo players, i have not seen them "cheating" like most of the other countries have done so far with their "comedians".And i have not noticed any real intentional fault destined to hurt a player instead of playing the game, unlike what i saw in the other matches in which too many players were taking advantage of the lack of vision from the referees that are incredibly weak in this world cup. Well said Sanctu, but to be honestly, i haven't seen that from the french team either - in any game That's exactly why i mentionned only the Togo near the word fairplay Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Death 0 Posted June 24, 2006 hmm - seems u misunderstood me Sanctu I meant that i haven't seen the french cheating or trying to get a decision for them by simulating. ~S~ CD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kavoven 4 Posted June 24, 2006 2:0 and we have still 45 min for two more goals Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
berghoff 11 Posted June 24, 2006 Where was that yellow card for just yet :/ such big smile on referee and german player with shoulder pat LOL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VictorTroska 0 Posted June 24, 2006 .....waht a sad game from Sweden. 1st half was disaster ,and Ljungberg was invisible 2nd half -wow ,what a miss from Larsson..... ......i was sure that this gonna be very tight game but .... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kavoven 4 Posted June 24, 2006 2nd half is very weak of Germany and good swedish defence! And the swedish keeper is really good! EDIT Deserved victory for GERMANY Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
denoir 0 Posted June 24, 2006 And the swedish keeper is really good! Yeah, but that's basically it. Congrats to Germany, you deserved the win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-RoNiN 0 Posted June 24, 2006 Very disappointing match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 29 Posted June 24, 2006 2nd yellow for Lucic was a joke IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raedor 8 Posted June 24, 2006 Very disappointing match. Yep. @BergHoff: The laugh of the referee was quite repugnant, especially as the second yellow card was... rather hard. If Larsson had scored it would have been interesting again, but so it was a deserved and quite boring win. Hopefully the Argentina match is gonna be better or tomorrow's NL vs Portugal! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
